The 7 Best Kaohsiung Tours & Day Trips

1.Kenting, Taiwan｜PADI Basic Diving License Course｜Taiwan Diving Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $83Our pick

Learn scuba skills at Taiwan Dive Center’s Hengchun shop in a three-day PADI Open Water course. Expect small classes of up to three students per coach, English instruction on request, Suunto ZOOP computers, lunch, four marine sessions, and underwater photos. Coaches named by past participants include Alan, Octopus, Paul, Ryan, Caty, Japon, and Vincent.

“The hostel was clean and the staff is friendly, my friend and I came here to take AOW lesson, and we had a great time learning. 住宿乾淨舒適使用的洗沐用品是茶籽堂的，也有提供防曬用品的試用，早餐好吃，教練人很好也很用心教學，還會幫忙用專業相機拍照！”

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2.Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring Kaohsiung in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. Build your day around temples, art, local food, harbor sights, or sunset. Guides such as Charlie, Aaron, Robin, and Ting Ting are praised for friendly service, local tips, photography, and flexible pacing.

“Richard was a fine tour guide. His Kaohsiung was beautiful and despite some language challenges, we felt touched by some uniquely personal experiences. Thanks for Lotus Lake, the glass dome subway station, the observatory lookout, ice cream, the old warehouse district turned art scene, and sunset beach. We would do it all over again!”

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3.Kaohsiung Private Tour – Discover Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Join Grace, a local English-speaking guide, for a private three-hour Kaohsiung walk tailored to your interests. See Pier-2 Art Center, Glory Pier, Sizihwan, Formosa Boulevard Station, and Liuhe Night Market while sampling one pastry and one drink. The route can use walking, Metro, tram, or city bike connections.

“It was a great experience. Our guide Grace was the best part of our tour. She loves her town and shared it with us personally.”

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4.Private City Tour with Fo Guang Shan Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Spend eight hours exploring Kaohsiung with a private driver-guide such as Aaron, Charlie, Bruce, or Mr. Huang. Visit Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Center, and the Fine Arts Museum, with time to adjust the day to your interests. Hotel pickup, parking, tolls, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Aaron was an excellent guide, we learnt a lot about the culture and history of Taiwan and Buddhism We highly recommend the tour - great experience”

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5.Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Spend eight hours exploring Kaohsiung with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Dragon Tiger Tower, the Dome of Light, and Xiziwan. Guides such as Ben, Bruce Lee, TinTin, Ann, and Arthur have adapted the day to guests’ pace and interests. The tour suits first-time visitors with limited time.

“We enjoyed our day, packed with itineraries which i prepared myself and consulted with Vincent before we set off. Would have given him a 5 stars if he had better spoken English. Lucky for us (from Hong Kong originally) we can understRead more”

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6.Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $78

Start with breakfast at Shuixian Gong Market, then follow a guide such as Siewhong or Jenny through temples, Quanmei Movie Theater, old craft shops, pastry stalls, Snail Alley, and Hayashi Department Store. The four-hour walk includes cultural guidance, while food, drinks, transport, and gratuities cost extra.

“This was a very fun experience; Jenny is a great guide, willing to answer all of our questions and mindful of our tastes and requests. This walking tour has a good balance of “big” attractions, like the grand Mazu temple, and smaller and morRead more”

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7.Kenting, Taiwan｜Snorkeling Free underwater photography One-on-one with instructor｜Taiwan Diving Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet at Taiwan Dive Center in Hengchun for a short safety lesson, equipment fitting, and 30 to 40 minutes in the water near Kenting National Park. A coach leads you through the basics, points out fish and coral, and takes underwater photos. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Pickup is free from the Kenting Avenue and Chuanfan Rock area.

“My guy had a lot of patience to me, showing me how to breathe well after a while I was gliding, and he really enjoyed the amazing views of the coral. He was very informative.”

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