Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Taipei Private Tour
From
£73
pp
3h 30 mins · 5.0 (113)
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Taipei from a unique perspective! Get to know Taipei on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Taipei at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Chiang Kei Shek Statue, Bao’an Temple, Maji Market and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Free cancellation
Private tour
What's included
- Private tour
- Transportation
- 1 local drink/tasting
- Private Guide
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra food & drinks
Itinerary
- Start your tour under the flag at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Enjoy one of Taipei's most impressive features while learning about the history of Taiwan and how it came to be (30 min)
- Learn about the Chinese tradition of reflexology and try out a hidden 'health path' (30 min)
- You will have to look twice to spot this amazing local market with an abundance of dried fruits and meats to tr (30 min)
- If you haven't already, it's time to use the MRT. Get off at the beautiful Bao'an temple and discover the stories that lie within! (20 min)
- Wander to a local street full of authentic places, try a bubble tea at a 38 year old shop (20 min)
- Fancy grabbing a cab or a bike? Choose your mode of transport to the Lin Antai Home which has 200 hundred years of history within its gardens (20 min)
- Admire the architecture of the Fine Arts Museum and find out what expeditions are going on at the time. Enjoy the pieces that spread through the fine arts park whilst learning about Taiwans famous aboriginal culture (30 min)
- Top off your tour at the Maji Market. Why not try something from one of the food trucks or buy something from the local organic shop? (30 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
MRT Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall station Exit 5.
End point
MRT Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall station Exit 5.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Withlocals
- Travellers per booking
- 1–8
- Languages
- zh-TW, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.