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The 15 Best Private Tours in Taiwan

138 tours  ·  from $29

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall puts Taiwan’s politics in view
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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

1.Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · from $126Our pick

You get an eight-hour private Taipei tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a local guide such as Vincent, Ben, Henry, or Nicolas. Shape the day around temples, food, shopping, museums, Taipei 101, or Elephant Mountain, with optional entrance fees paid separately.

“A great overview of the Taipei’s major sites and then some. We even got to hike Elephant Mountain! It was a great way to see the city with a limited time and in comfort.”

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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup - Jiufen Old Street, stairways, and mountain views
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

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

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

Leave Taipei by private, air-conditioned vehicle for Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Shifen Waterfall and Old Street. Your guide handles the driving, parking, and route while you explore at your own pace. Guides such as Junior, Vincent, Cody, Jack, and Sean have been praised for clear explanations, photos, and flexible scheduling.

“We did a full day private tour with our driver and guide Vincent. Because we started early we got to beat the crowds in every spot, we had a lovely time and learned a ton from our guide who was knowledgeable, kind and took nice pictures of us.”

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - Dongmen Market, where Taipei food gets practical
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

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

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

Walk Taipei’s Zhongzheng District with a private guide such as June, Eva, Sonia, Judy, or Garen. Try up to 10 Taiwanese dishes and drinks, including scallion pancake and braised pork, while learning about local food, history, and customs.

“June was a friendly and warm guide. She did a great job explaining historical contexts while enjoying the food. Would highly recommend her to have an authentic and worry-free experience!”

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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert - Taroko National Park and the marble gorge
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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert

4.Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · from $75

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Alex, Sam, Vincent, or Jimmy, traveling from Hualien to Taroko Gorge, Qingshui Cliff, Sakul Trail, Qixingtan, and the Japanese-era General Hall. You set the pace, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and receive local history, nature notes, photo help, and food advice.

“Jimmy was and excellent guide - very knowledgeable about all the secret spots in Taroko & wealth of knowledge on the geology, flora and fauna. The itinerary was also flexible allowing us to sample some gourmet delights and excellent coffee along the way!”

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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the coast’s unusual rocks
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

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

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

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Your guide sets the pace, explains local history, helps with photos, and provides one sky lantern per car. Guides may include Vincent, Nana, Junior Wu, or other YOLO Taiwan staff.

“Our tour guide, Rachelle, did an excellent job showing us around. The day was full of fun experience and activities.”

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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi - Jiufen’s steep lanes and old mining-town character
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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

6.Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

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

Spend eight hours with a private English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Guides such as Vincent, Hicks, James, and Nicolas are praised for cultural insight, safe driving, and excellent photos. Add tea at A-Mei Tea House if time allows.

“We had a great day with our wonderfull guide Steven. I recommend starting the tour early (8:00 the latest), so you evoid the big tourist busses at the geological park. As the tour includes the main attractions in the region, you will allways have lots of other visitors around you. Steven managed to get us smoothly through the herd of tourist and allways found a great photostop. Definitely would go again.”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - Yin Yang Sea and Jinguashi’s abandoned ruins
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

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

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

Spend six hours beyond Taipei in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Nicolas, Vincent, Alex, or Sean. Visit the Golden Waterfall, Jinguashi ruins, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and release one sky lantern per car in Pingxi.

“We booked this tour through Viator as a girls trip for three of us and honestly didn’t know what to expect. A few days before our tour, our guide Jackson reached out via WhatsApp to confirm our reservation, which immediately made us feRead more”

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Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour - Bao’an Temple and Confucius Temple
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Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour

8.Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $126

Use a 6 to 8-hour layover for a private Taipei tour with a chauffeur, airport pickup, and a route shaped around your interests. Choose temples, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, Taipei 101, markets, or local food. Guides including Jack, Aaron, Jackson, and Vincent are praised for flexible planning.

“Bubble was an excellent guide. Picked us up at the airport. Gave us a really nice tour of Taipei and then brought us back with plenty of time for our onward flight. Great way to spend an extended layover.”

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Taipei: Private Day Tour by Car - Longshan Temple, Taipei’s best first lesson
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Taipei: Private Day Tour by Car

9.Private Day Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 236 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight flexible hours with an English-speaking driver-guide in a private, air-conditioned car. Visit Taipei highlights, stop for local food, or add Jiufen or Pingxi. Guides such as Vincent, Jack, Junior, and Steven are praised for careful driving, good timing, and custom routes.

“Jack was a great guide and a super companion for the day. He picked out the best places for me to visit based on my preferences and shared a lot of very interesting information as we toured around. Can’t recommend highly enough, excellent stuff!!”

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Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel - What the ride to Taipei is like
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Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel

10.Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews

Book a private, one-way ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to your Taipei hotel. A Mandarin-speaking driver meets you after arrival, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned Nissan Teana, minivan, or larger vehicle. Oliver is one driver praised for friendly service and local pointers.

“After traveling for 24 hours, it was incredible to step out of the airport and see a sign with my name on it, along with a kind driver who helped me with my luggage and took me to the hotel without any problems.”

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Taipei: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals - Scallion pancakes and the first taste of Taipei
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Taipei: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

11.Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $131

Meet your English-speaking guide at Dongmen Station for three hours of Taiwanese food, local drinks, and neighborhood stories. Expect 10 tastings, small groups of up to eight, and stops that may include Mazu Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Prison Wall, markets, and family-run food shops.

“June did a wonderful job. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. We felt so well taken care of & were able to experience some wonderful new foods!”

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Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour - The long ride from Taipei to Hualien
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Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour

12.Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $180

Travel from Taipei to Taroko Gorge in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Steven, Paul, Caleb, or Junior. Visit the gorge, Eternal Spring Shrine, Tianxiang, Cimu Bridge, Xincheng, and Qixingtan Beach, with a flexible plan that accounts for road and trail restrictions.

“An excellent day out. Well worth the long drives to and from Taipei. Our Driver / Guide, Junior was very helpful and knew exactly where to stop / park in The National Park. Many of the trails are still closed due to the 2024 earthquake but he was able to make it a great experience and we had time to walk / take photos and enjoy the beautiful scenery.”

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Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei - Yehliu Geopark: start with Taiwan’s strange coastline
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Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei

13.Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight hours exploring Northern Taiwan by private car from your Taipei hotel. Your English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide can follow a suggested route or build a custom day around Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, Shifen, Yangmingshan, or other approved stops. Guides such as Henry, Vincent, Bubble, and Caleb are known for local tips and good photos.

“Our guide and driver was very good. He was very knowledgeable on Taiwanese culture and history. We had a very good lunch. We happened to go on the tour during a very hot day so, having a private airconditioned vehicle was perfect.”

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Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration! - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall adds scale and political context
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Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration!

14.Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $159

Spend eight hours touring Taipei in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide. Shape the day around temples, history, food, shopping, or nearby sights. Guides such as Joseph, Tony, Paul, and Chia Jung are praised for adapting plans and sharing local tips.

“Kevin was amazing! He easily changed the itinerary up as the day went on as we thought of other things we wanted to see and do. 10/10 recommend if you have layover in Taiwan!”

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[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr) - Two hours among Shilin’s food stalls
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[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

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

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

Meet your private guide at Jiantan and spend two hours exploring Shilin Night Market. Guides such as May, Joseph, Alex, and Evelyn tailor the route to your tastes, explain Taiwanese foods, visit a temple, and help you choose what to eat. Snacks and transport cost extra.

“This is a good size area where you walk around and try different foods from a lot of street vendors. There are also some nice clothing stores mixed in and even some carnival games. So it’s a really mixed batch of interesting things to check oRead more”

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