Taiwan · KEELUNG SHORE EXCURSIONS

The 15 Best Keelung Shore Excursions

29 tours  ·  from $55 a head

A ship docks for eight hours and the whole north coast is inside that window. These 15 are compared on how much of it they fit in, whether they promise you back at the berth on time, and what they cost per head.

Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions - Meeting your guide at Keelung Harbor
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Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

1.Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $136Our pick

Meet your private guide at Keelung Harbor and spend about eight hours exploring Taipei by air-conditioned vehicle. Shape the day around the National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Yongkang Street, Taipei 101, or other requested stops. Guides such as Vincent, James, Jackson, and Henry have helped visitors manage limited time, mobility needs, food stops, and ship schedules.

“The best way to discover Keelung/Taipei in a day. Our tour guide, James Feng, was just amazing! We were able to check off all items in our "wish list" in a day. James was very professional and knowledgeable about the places we visited, and tRead more”

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour - Jiufen Old Street, stairs, snacks, and mountain views
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

2.Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $155

Leave Keelung Port with a private Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide such as Stanley, Tony, Oscar, or Charky. Over about eight hours, explore Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, and Shifen’s railway-side lantern ritual. Transport, insurance, and one lantern for up to four people are included.

“Tony was an amazing guide. Definitely one of our best tours. And his photography — a bonus! He expertly guided us through Juifen - picked out a delicious dumpling restaurant. Then onto the sky lantern experience which was an unexpected highlight. The waterfall was absolutely beautiful. We had a perfect day with Tony! Highly recommend.”

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Keelung Shore Excursions: Private 6-Hour Taipei City Adventure! - Taipei 101: the city view with a time decision
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Keelung Shore Excursions: Private 6-Hour Taipei City Adventure!

3.Keelung Shore Excursions: Private 6-Hour Taipei City Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $149

Travel from Keelung Port into Taipei in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide. The six-hour route includes Taipei 101, Longshan Temple, Bopiliao, Ximending, and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, with time to adjust the plan, add food stops, or visit the 101 observation deck. Guides such as Tony, Thomas, Stanley, Oscar, and Jennifer have received especially strong praise.

“We had excellent communication with Pauline priortothetour, she meet us in the Cruise ship Terminal and took our group of 14 friends on a private 6 hour tour. Her english was good and did an Awesome job of showing us all the highlights of the area.”

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Keelung Shore Excursion Private 8-Hour Taipei Urban Adventure! - Dihua Street is the best stop for a food break
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Keelung Shore Excursion Private 8-Hour Taipei Urban Adventure!

4.Keelung Shore Excursion Private 8-Hour Taipei Urban Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $189

Travel from Keelung Cruise Port into Taipei in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide. Shape the day around Taipei 101, Dihua Street, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Bopiliao Historic Block, or other preferred sights. Guides such as Will, Jennifer, Oscar, and Tommas have been praised for friendly service, though English ability can vary.

“Spent a wonderful day with Tommas. He met us at the port entry hall, helped us with the ATM and escorted us to his car with no troubles. We toured all the important sites of Taipei and he even brought umbrellas for us. Treated us to fantastic local foods at the Night Market and had us back to our ship in plenty of time. A great day in Taipei with Tommas.”

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Keelung port pick up day tour ( private group) - Jiufen Old Street, snacks, and tea-house views
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Keelung port pick up day tour ( private group)

5.Keelung port pick up day tour ( private group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews

This private, eight-hour tour from Keelung or Taipei combines Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and a sky lantern release. Your driver-guide handles transport, photos, rain gear, and local food suggestions. Guides such as Martin Lee, Justin, Kevin, and Phyllis are praised for flexible service and clear English.

“This was a wonderful day with Ian. He picked us up from the cruise port and we visited Yehliu Geo Park, Jiufen and Shifen. He explained about the area, the food and the land. He took a ton of pictures, got us samples of the different local foods and took tons of photos for us along the way. Highly recommend a day with Ian. Thanks for the. Eat Taiwan experience. Beautiful island with great villages, people and food.”

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour - Yehliu Geopark and the fragile Queen’s Head
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour

6.Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $179

From Keelung Cruise Port, a private Chinese and English speaking driver takes you to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Golden Waterfall, Houtong Cat Village, and Miaokou Night Market. Expect about eight hours, moderate walking, local snacks, flexible pacing, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Jim showed us some fantastic places. He had to contend with big crowds but we enjoyed ourselves. Had to ask to be taken back to ship after an exhausting 6 1/2 hours. Thanks”

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Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life - Columbus Alley and a bomb shelter in Ren’ai District
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Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life

7.Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Meet near Keelung Port for a private three-hour walk through Cheng Huang Temple, Nanguan music traditions, Columbus Alley, a bomb shelter, Ren’ai Market, and Keelung Miaokou Night Market. Local guides such as Mila, Annie, Ilun, and Benny connect daily life with Taiwan’s past. The pace can adjust to your group, and pickup is offered.

“The tour we had in Keelung with Mila (assisted by Annie) was absolutely excellent and couldn’t be faulted! Extremely informative and gave us a good insight into Taiwanese culture, which we never would have known had we not done the tRead more”

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Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel - What the 40-minute ride is really buying you
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Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel

8.Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews

Meet your driver at Keelung’s West Passenger Terminal and ride privately to your Taipei hotel in about 40 minutes. Your luggage is handled, and service runs around the clock. Sedans suit one or two people, while minivans are available for larger groups. Confirm your hotel, cruise details, and baggage needs before booking.

“This pick up and drop off was great. It was very easy, good communication, everything went smoothly. Nice clean ride and a very helpful driver. Our name was clearly displayed and we were escorted to the pickup location. Highly recommend.”

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Keelung Port Shore Private Customized Tour - National Palace Museum: allow two hours
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Keelung Port Shore Private Customized Tour

9.Keelung Port Shore Private Customized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews

Start at Keelung Port and shape an eight-hour private outing around Taipei, New Taipei City, or Keelung. Choose Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, temples, memorials, Jiufen, Yehliu, or Shifen. Drivers such as Grace, Allen, Charlie, and Vincent have helped guests adjust plans, though English and guiding skill can vary.

“Vincent is a great driver. He has a new electric car. We were able to see many sights in Taiwan in the short time we had off of our cruise ship. He help us plan an itinerary and was punctual. We enjoyed our day with him.”

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Private Cruise Tour from Keelung: Trip to Taipei - Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and Taiwan’s political past
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Private Cruise Tour from Keelung: Trip to Taipei

10.Private Cruise Tour from Keelung: Trip to Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $210

Travel privately from Keelung to Taipei for a 7 to 8 hour introduction to Taiwan’s capital. Visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, Taipei 101, 44 South Military Village, and Dihua Street, with lunch at Din Tai Fung included. English, Spanish, and Chinese guides are available, and guides such as Samuel Hou, Peter, and Jessica have led this tour.

“Our tour guide, Samuel Hou was very pleasant, attentive to our needs as Senior tourists and very knowledgeable! He tried to cover as much about the places we visited! Would highly recommend him to other travelers!! Thanks, Sam ! From Danny and Cynch ( Staten Island ,NY , USA)”

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Private Keelung Food Tour with Local Markets & Tastings - Maritime Plaza and the port view
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Private Keelung Food Tour with Local Markets & Tastings

11.Private Keelung Food Tour with Local Markets & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Spend about three hours with a local Keelung guide exploring Maritime Plaza, Ching-an Temple, Ren’ai Market, and Miaokou Night Market. Taste herbal tea, curry noodles, bakery treats, and bubble tea while learning how immigration shaped Keelung’s food. The private tour costs $300 for up to four people, with pickup available and dietary preferences accommodated.

“It was excellent. Mila was a wonderful tour guide! I would recommend this tour to anyone. A wonderful experience.”

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Jiufen, Heping Island Park & Keelung Night Market Day Tour - Starting at Taipei Main Station
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Jiufen, Heping Island Park & Keelung Night Market Day Tour

12.Jiufen, Heping Island Park & Keelung Night Market Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $90

Travel from Taipei to Jiufen Old Street, Heping Island Park, and Keelung Miaokou Night Market with an English-speaking guide. You’ll have time for tea, hillside views, coastal scenery, and local snacks. The 7.5-hour trip includes transport, insurance, and Heping Island admission, but not meals.

“The activities were fun , wished we had more time between the activities but overall a great experience”

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Northeast Coast Instagram Photo Tour in Keelung & New Taipei - Bitou Harbor and the working coast
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Northeast Coast Instagram Photo Tour in Keelung & New Taipei

13.Northeast Coast Instagram Photo Tour in Keelung & New Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $55Best value

Spend a full day photographing Taiwan’s Northeast Coast with a local guide such as Aaron, traveling by air-conditioned shuttle from Taipei Main Station. Walk coastal paths at Bitou Cape, see Zhengbin’s rainbow-colored harbor houses, visit Heping Island GeoPark, and finish at Keelung Miaokou Night Market. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Aaron is a very charming tour guide and so informative! Today was mostly about bring one with nature. A beautiful hike along the coast line to an equally beautiful geo park with fascinating rock formations. Then to the picturesque rainbow houses of Taipei and finished off with the night market. Thank you for a wonderful day!”

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Xiangshan Hiking & Classic Taipei Culture Private Tour - Two hours with China’s imperial treasures
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Xiangshan Hiking & Classic Taipei Culture Private Tour

14.Keelung Shore Excursion: Xiangshan Hiking & Classic Taipei Culture Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $175

From Keelung Cruise Port, your private driver-guide takes you to Longshan Temple, the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Xiangshan, and Taipei’s grand civic sights. Allow time for a famous beef noodle lunch, then climb Elephant Mountain for Taipei 101 views. Muslim-friendly arrangements are available on request.

“Taking part in this activity was fabulous and enriching. The tour takes you in a journey to glance beautiful Taipei spots with also very interesting history. This tour fits anyone who loves to walk around, do a bit of exercise and see the best of the city. I highly recommend to stop by at Hangzhou Xian Long Bao if you have time in the city! It’s amazing!”

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Keelung: Guided Walking Tour with Snacks and Drink - Chenghuang Temple and Keelung’s religious life
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Keelung: Guided Walking Tour with Snacks and Drink

15.Guided Walking Tour with Snacks and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Spend three hours walking from Keelung Customs Office through Maritime Plaza, temples, alleys, herb shops, markets, and local streets. A bilingual guide leads this small-group tour in English, Chinese, or Spanish, with a headset, snacks, a drink, and a Keelung map included. The walk ends at Miaokou Night Market, near the port.

“The tour we had yesterday in Keelung with Mila was absolutely excellent! Extremely informative and gave us a good insight into Taiwanese culture, which we never would have known had we not done the tour. We have to say that Mila could not have done more, she went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.”

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