The 15 Best Walking Tours in Taiwan

1.Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $5Our pick

Walk through old Taipei with an English-speaking guide such as Amy, Andy, Mabel, or Pauline. In three hours, you’ll connect temples, Japanese colonial buildings, political landmarks, and the 228 memorial story. Expect a shared group of up to 20, plenty of history, and several kilometers on foot.

“Enjoyable and well-timed walk through the city of Taipei, touching on some of the major historical sites. Impressive and picturesque buildings and sites along the way- ticked most of my bucket list. Pleasant hosts, they speak good English, and the directions to the meeting point are clear.”

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2.Taipei Old Town – Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $5

Meet near NTU Hospital Station for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Taipei’s old town, 228 Peace Memorial Park, Chengzhong Market, Ximending, Red House, and Zhongshan Hall. Guides such as Bessy, Leo, James, Vincent, and Tâilé explain Taiwan’s complex past in an engaging, easy-to-follow way. The $5 booking fee does not include the guide’s tip.

“Awesome short tour of old town! Guide was very knowledgeable. Make sure to bring cash for the drinks and after!”

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3.[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $35

Spend two hours with a private licensed guide at Shilin Night Market, Taipei’s best-known evening food and shopping stop. Guides such as May, Joseph, Alex, and Vivian tailor the walk to your appetite, explain Taiwanese dishes, point out worthwhile stalls, and may include the market temple. Food costs extra, and groups of up to seven pay the same per-person rate.

“Really enjoyed the guided stroll around Shilin Night Market. Tasted delicious foods. Was instructed by Jason about the main goddess of the temple there at the market and shown all around the temple. The only thing I wish I had known aboRead more”

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4.2-Hour Raohe Night Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet your English, Chinese, Japanese, or Traditional Chinese-speaking guide at Songshan MRT Station Exit 5, then walk through Raohe Night Market and nearby Songshan Temple. Guides such as Vicky, May Ei, Mavis, and Josefina explain the food, customs, and local history. Snacks and drinks cost extra, so bring cash.

“Ruby our tour guide was excellent! It was just the 2 of us which was unexpected! She asked about preferences, allergies etc before we started. We tried 6 or 7 dishes and explained each one to us ..Michelin standard stand...hot dumplings on shaved ice...pineapple cake ..it was 2 hour plus of eating heaven and fun!”

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5.2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $35

Meet your licensed English-speaking guide near Shongshan MRT for a two-hour walk through Raohe Night Market. Guides such as May, Ruby, Vivian, Joseph, and Vicky help you choose Taiwanese dishes, order food, and understand local customs. Food, transport, and personal spending are not included.

“To my delight, the food, atmosphere, and the Taiwanese people were all so incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a greater experience! I had the BEST food ever. It happened to be a holiday weekend, so the night market was probably more livelRead more”

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6.Vintage Taipei – Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $5

Join a certified guide such as Bessy, Leo, or Ale for a 2.5-hour walk through Dadaocheng. Visit old temples, a century-old tea factory, herbal shops, Dihua Street, and finish at Dadaocheng Wharf with discounted Taiwanese honey lager. Expect a small group of up to 20 and a tip-based format.

“If your looking for a short walk around the old part, it's a good idea. The guide Leo had good knowledge about the topic.”

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7.Taipei 101 Observatory – Skyline 460 Cloud Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 50 min · from $95

Join Taipei 101’s Skyline 460 for a 50-minute outdoor viewing session about 460 meters above Taipei. You’ll see the city through a full 360-degree viewpoint, step onto a glass floor, visit the 88th and 89th-floor observatory, receive a photo, souvenir, and drink, and may be guided by helpful staff such as Ales.

“Sensationelles Erlebnis in 460 Metern Höhe draußen ohne Scheiben davor, den Ausblick zu genießen! Dazu gibt es noch ein Foto und eine nette kleine Tüte mit Souvenirs. 100% Empfehlung unbedingt machen!!! 5 Sterne”

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8.Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $1Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at NTU Hospital Station and walk through Taipei’s old town, from the National Museum and 228 Peace Memorial Park to the Presidential Office, Zhongshan Hall, and Ximending’s markets. Guides such as Leo, Vincent, and Ale have led lively, factual tours. Expect history, city sights, and plenty of walking.

“Leo was an amazing guide, passionate, informative, energetic. Strongly recommended”

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9.Taipei’s Origin & Longshan Temple – Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $5

Meet at Longshan Temple at 5 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute cultural walk through Bangka Park, Bopiliao Ancient Street, and Wanhua. Guides such as Sun, Jenny, Alejandra, and Jacki Chan explain temple rituals, folk gods, moonstones, fortune reading, Buddhism, Taoism, and Taipei’s early days. The $5 booking fee does not include the guide’s tip.

“Alejandra have the knowledge and the personality fir the job....She make the difference...and temple is next to the train station but her explanation is worked this tour....Ella es Colombiana pero con mucho empeño hace un gran trabajo”

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10.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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11.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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12.Highlight Attractions Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Explore Taipei at your own pace with a private guide who can shape the route around your interests. You may visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, parks, temples, markets, and Chun Shui Tang, the birthplace of bubble tea. Guides speak English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

“Guida davvero molto brava, preparatissima su storia e cultura, ottimo inglese!”

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13.2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $35

Walk from Beimen MRT Station to Dadaocheng Wharf with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll explore Dihua Street, Yongle Textile Market, Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple, and the old harbor district while learning about tea, herbs, fabrics, religion, and local life. Guides such as Isabella, Alex Feng, and May Ei have led this route.

“Alex Feng is an excellent tour guide. He arrived early and made a good impression of being friendly and enthusiastic. He gave a very interesting tour of the Dadaocheng market area with some history of Taiwan and of the merchant culture pluRead more”

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14.Taipei Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $48

Meet a Lokafyer in central Taipei for a private, English-language walk lasting 2 to 6 hours. Your guide can shape the route around food, street art, local customs, transport, or first-day orientation. Past guides have included Oscar, Richard, and Mr. Lee. The tour is limited to six people and can begin near your hotel or another central meeting point.

“Unser Führer Herr Lee war ausgesprochen engagiert und gut auf unsere vorher geäußerten Wünsche vorbereitet . Perfekt.”

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15.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $48

Explore Kaohsiung with a Lokafyer, a local guide who shapes a private two to six hour walk around your interests. Jason has helped visitors learn the MRT, rent a bike, find good views, and understand daily life in Taiwan. Pickup is available near the city center, and groups are limited to six.

“Jason was awesome! I'm in Kaohsiung for business for 2 weeks from the U.S. and really wanted to learn more about the area and how to get around. Jason showed me the basics of taking the subway and renting a bike. I got to see some amazing views and understand more things about Taiwan. I highly recommend this tour! Jason is great to talk with and a lot of fun.”

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