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The 15 Best Taipei Tours & Day Trips

174 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Taipei is small enough to walk and humid enough that you will not want to. Build a first visit out of these 15: the tower at dusk, the temples and the old streets under them, the market that runs until midnight, and the coast an hour out of Beimen.

From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip - Shifen Old Street and the wish lantern
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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

1.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Taipei to Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark in about nine hours. You’ll release a wish lantern, see Shifen Waterfall, sample Jiufen street food, and spot the Queen’s Head rock. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup. Guides may speak English, Chinese, or Japanese.

“Lyndon was an amazing guide. We all had a wonderful time and learned so much as well as tried the local regional foods and ice cream!”

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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall gives the day its political context
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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

2.Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · from $126Top rated

Build an eight-hour Taipei day around your interests with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You can pair Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, and Elephant Mountain, or swap in shopping and food stops. Guides such as Vincent Lee, Ben, Henry, and Nicholas have been praised for clear English, local advice, and flexible planning.

“We travelled in a mercedes van in style. Driver was very forthcoming when we asked questions.. Saw everything we were expecting to see and more. Our guide James made sure we saw the changing of the guards.”

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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour - Meeting the group near Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station
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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

3.Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 892 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

This nine-hour Edison Tours outing links Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi in one air-conditioned ride. You get a guide, Yehliu entry, and one shared sky lantern for every three or four people. Guides such as Kevin, Tony, Chiara, and James are praised for clear directions, local stories, and helpful photo tips.

“What a great tour! Normally on tours in a place you're visiting, you have to choose between seeing the culture of city life and the beauty of nature. This has the perfect mix of both. Thanks to Kia, my amazing tour guide for a great day.”

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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour - From Taipei Main Station to Shifen’s Waterfall
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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

4.Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 870 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

Travel from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen with a licensed Chinese, English, or Japanese-speaking guide. You can release a sky lantern, sample local food at your own cost, enjoy Jiufen after dark, and finish at Raohe Street Night Market. Shared and private options are available.

“This was a great trip with a lot included. Although the weather was quite wet when we visited in December, it was still amazing to see the waterfall, release lanterns in Shifen, and explore Jiufen at night. A note for those who don’t enjoy crowds - Jiufen can be very busy. We also appreciated being dropped off at Raohe Night Market at the end, where there was so much delicious food!”

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Taipei: Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket - The 37-second ride to the 89th floor
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Taipei: Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket

5.Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 847 reviews · 1 - 365 days · from $19Best value

Visit Taipei 101’s observation levels for sweeping city views, a 37-second elevator ride, and a close look at the 660-tonne tuned mass damper. Standard tickets use a self-service machine on the fifth floor. Choose fast-track entry if you want priority elevator access, especially at busy times.

“My partner and I liked the view the most. But the whole atmosphere was great. From the mall to the people we were with. I liked everything about it.”

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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup - Yehliu Geopark and the strange shapes of the coast
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

6.Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 782 reviews · from $126

Spend about eight hours exploring Northern Taiwan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose a route featuring Jiufen plus Yehliu, Houtong, or Yangmingshan. Guides such as Junior, Vincent, Jack, Cody, and Chiao-Chiao are praised for clear explanations, safe driving, flexible pacing, and excellent photos.

“Very enjoyable and interesting tour! My guide Cody was very friendly, informative and had a genuine desire to provide a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - Dongmen Market and the first serious bites
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

7.The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · from $90

Meet your private guide at Dongmen Station for about three hours of Taiwanese food, market stalls, neighborhood walks, and city history. Expect up to 10 tastings, including classics such as scallion pancake and braised pork. Guides including Garen, June, Eva, Sonia, and Judy tailor stops for vegetarian and other dietary needs.

“June was the best tour guide — extremely knowledge, very friendly, and so fun. Our family had an amazing time learning about Taipei, its history, culture and, of course, its delicious food. June took us to great spots where we enjoyed the amazing food and great conversation. We highly recommend this tour and June as a tour guide. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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From Taipei: Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation - The winding road to Shiding’s Thousand Island Lake
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From Taipei: Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation

8.Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 519 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Leave Taipei by air-conditioned vehicle for Shiding’s Thousand Island Lake and Bagua Tea Garden, then continue to Pinglin. You’ll visit the tea museum, walk through tea country, and learn to brew local teas with an instructor. English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Traditional Chinese guides are available, with small-group and private options.

“Sharon was an excellent tour guide and so attentive, she takes some amazing photographs. It was a small group of four of us which made the tour feel very personal, leart so much about how tea is produced and the tea tasting ceremony was a very memorable experience.”

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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner) - Bubble tea, explained instead of simply served
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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

9.Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 517 reviews · 150 - 270 minutes · from $44

Choose a breakfast tour through Dihua Street or a dinner walk through Taipei’s oldest night-market district. You’ll taste 7 or more local foods, visit a Michelin-rated stall, learn how to order bubble tea, and stop at a Taiwanese convenience store. Guides including Mina, Leo, Cornelia, and Cyndi bring food, history, and local tips together.

“We have been on many food tours around the world and this has been the best one yet. Mina was an outstanding guide who was organized, knowledgeable and handled the group of 7 well. The food was exactly what we wanted to try while in Taiwan - 12 items in total including popcorn chicken, dumplings, rice & pork, Taiwan beer, stinky tofu, and sausage. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei - Yehliu’s wind-carved rock coast
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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

10.Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei with a licensed guide, visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. The tour includes the Yehliu entrance fee and a shared sky lantern launch for three or four people. Guides such as Walter, Kevin, Kwan, and Chiara are praised for clear English, local stories, and warm service, though some stops can feel rushed.

“I had a really fun time on this day tour. Got to try lot of street food. The views are amazing at Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, Shifen waterfall. The lanter experience was truly memorable and special. The guide was very knowledgable and took great pictures for everyone on the tour.”

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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Shifen Waterfall and the walking reality
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

11.Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $126

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Taiwan with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See Yehliu’s strange coastal rocks, walk to Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern in Pingxi, and snack your way through Jiufen. Guides such as Vincent, Nana, Henry, and Junior are praised for clear English, thoughtful pacing, and helpful photos.

“It was the best! Nice views, perfect scheduling, clear and practical explanations on every journey, plus with the amazing tour guide Mr Hwang! We love this tour so much! Perfect in every aspect! 10stars for Iur tour guide Mr Hwang, he made the tour so memorable!”

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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast) - Wenchang Temple and Shuanglian Market
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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

12.4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · from $83

Start with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast, then ride through Taipei’s old districts with guides such as Mike, Tony, Rita, and Priscilla. See temples, markets, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, and the riverside. The pace is gentle, the city is mostly flat, and the tour suits confident riders at least 150 cm tall.

“Great bike tour with Mike who has an in-depth knowledge of Taiwan’s history. Mike also made sure that everyone is safe on the ride. Highly recommends this bike tour to those visiting Taipei.”

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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

13.Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 394 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight flexible hours with a private English- or Chinese-speaking driver-guide visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Expect hotel pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned car, photo help, local snacks, and one sky lantern per car. Add tea at A-Mei Tea House if you want a slower Jiufen stop.

“Alex showed us good photo opportunities at the GeoPark. He knows the city well. He was very understanding of our age. Our sky lantern launch was the highlight. He knew a good vendor who also had a nice restroom. Car was very nice. Highly recommended.”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - Yin Yang Sea gives you a quick coastal start
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

14.Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $105

Travel from Taipei in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Nicholas, Tony, Vincent, or Sean. Visit coastal viewpoints, mining ruins, two waterfalls, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Old Street, and release one sky lantern per car. The six-hour route suits first-time visitors who want northern Taiwan highlights without managing trains and taxis.

“Jacky was an excellent tour guide. We had a nice amount of time at each stop. The Market was amazing and we had a great lunch there. The lantern experience was very fun.”

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From Taipei: Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour - Lengshuikeng and Xiaoyoukeng: two faces of a volcano
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From Taipei: Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour

15.Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours with a licensed guide exploring Yangmingshan’s grasslands, fumaroles, hot springs, and volcanic sites before visiting Beitou’s Thermal Valley, Hot Spring Museum, library, and a mineral foot bath. Group commentary may be English, Chinese, or Japanese. Private options add downtown pickup.

“Lovely trip today guided by Mr. Gordon! I learned so much from him, and he was very helpful with all the questions. I have never seen such beauty in the locations we went to today, and I suggest you bring comfortable shoes and a light backpack. You will be hiking and walking a lot.”

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