The 12 Shore Excursions in Taiwan That Earn Their Price

1.Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $155Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide exploring Jiufen, Shifen, Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, and Shifen Waterfall. Guides such as Stanley, Tony, Oscar, and Charky are praised for history, photos, family help, and flexible pacing. Port pickup, a private vehicle, insurance, and one sky lantern are included.

“The market street, the larger waterfall, and sending the sky lantern up with our prayers. It would have been a little smoother if Charky, our guide, were not also the driver, but he made it work. So nice to have the flexibility of spending a little more or a little less time at each stop. Even with the rain, it was awesome.”

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2.Keelung Shore Excursion Private 8-Hour Taipei Urban Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $189

Spend about eight hours exploring Taipei from Keelung in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Choose stops such as Taipei 101, Dihua Street, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Bopiliao with a Chinese or English-speaking driver guide.

“Ken was a very knowledgeable guide. We were able to visit all the main attractions with time to spare, including the changing of the guard at Chang Kai Shek's memorial and a trip to the top of the `101 Tower for a view of the city.”

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3.Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $179

From Keelung Cruise Port, your private Chinese and English speaking driver guide takes you to Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Jiufen’s food lanes, Golden Waterfall, Houtong Cat Village, and Miaokou Night Market. Guides have included Robert, Jennifer, Tony, and Jim. Expect about eight hours, moderate walking, and extra cash for food.

“We had the opportunity to view beautiful landscape of the coast shaped by wind, rain and sea. We stopped in a beauty of a waterfall. On the way to the mountain. We had a really good lunch in Jiufen in a restaurant with a beautiful view of thRead more”

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4.Keelung Shore Excursion: Xiangshan Hiking & Classic Taipei Culture Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $175

From Keelung Cruise Port, your private driver-guide takes you to Longshan Temple, the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Xiangshan. Expect an eight-hour day with museum admission, private transport, a beef noodle lunch stop, and Muslim-friendly meal and prayer options.

“Highly recommended to go xiangshan (elephant mountain) to see the night view! Here you can overlook the whole Taipei city, and the hike isn’t hard. And Chian Kai-Shek Memorial hall was proper good! Glad to join this tour, thanks to our guide!”

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5.Taste Taipei: Private 6H Food Tour from Keelung Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $189

Meet your Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide at Keelung Cruise Port for a private Taipei food and sightseeing tour. Taste Taiwanese favorites at Dongmen Market, stroll Yongkang Street, visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and Longshan Temple, and return by air-conditioned vehicle.

“Our guide, Sung-Ping, was excellent. We saw all the key sights in Taipei and stopped for an excellent lunch at a family owned restaurant. The food was outstanding and we had some great dumplings and scallion pancakes. All travel arrangements were very smooth and we even got to see the changing of the guard.”

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6.Kaohsiung’s Cruiseship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

This private 4 to 5-hour Kaohsiung shore trip takes up to six people from the cruise port to sights such as Lotus Pond, Chi-jin Island, Formosa Boulevard, and Pier-2. Maggie has led highly praised outings, while English ability can vary, so confirm your guide and request changes before arrival.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to share the rich history of each place visited. And she was an EXCEELENT TOUR GUIDE!!”

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7.️ Keelung: Shore Excursion 8H Jiufen & Shifen Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $186

From Keelung Port, you’ll visit Jiufen Old Street, hillside viewpoints, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street in a private air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Paul and Thomas lead the day, with sky lantern fees included for groups of four.

“Our guide Paul did a Fantastic job showing us around Taipei. The waterfalls were amazing and we really enjoyed seeing how the locals live. Countryside very green and lush , but if you are planning a Trip in March some warm clothes as we found it very cold.”

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8.Private Taipei City Landmarks Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Keelung Port with a private guide and driver to Taipei’s National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Lungshan Temple, the Presidential Office Building, and Taipei 101. Paul and David are among the named guides, and the day allows room for your interests.

“My wife and I took a private tour with Paul, our guide. He is a Taiwan native. It was a terrific experience. He is very knowledgeable about Chinese and Taiwan history, and gave us an excellent tour of multiple sites in Taipei including the Royal Palace Museum. We would unhesitatingly recommend him.”

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9.Shore Excursion Private 8H Taipei Urban Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $206

Travel from Keelung Port to Taipei in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide. Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, Taipei 101, Ximending or Dihua Street, and local food stops. Guide Tony is praised for his English, patience, and photography.

“We Loved our guide, Tony!! He was informative, patient, kind, very intelligent, spoke excellent English and is a great photographer. We highly recommend him. Debra & Mike”

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10.Private Tour Shore Excursion in Kaohsiung City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $199

Spend 6 to 8 hours seeing Kaohsiung with a Chinese and English-speaking driver guide. Visit Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Center, Formosa Boulevard Station, and Qijin Island by private vehicle and ferry. Guides including Joseph Chien and Chin can help shape the day around your interests.

“Excellent tour. Joseph Chien was one of the best tout guides we have had. He took is to dome very cool places and was very knowledgeable about everything.”

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11.️ ️ Keelung Shore Excursion 6-Hour Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $199

Meet your Chinese or English-speaking guide at Keelung Port for a six-hour private ride into Taipei. Visit Taipei 101 and Longshan Temple, then choose Huaxi Street and Ximending or Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Guides such as Jennifer, Ken, and Tony are noted for flexibility, care, and strong local insight.

“Ken was excellent from start to finish. Friendly and helpful, great for a mother and daughter. We felt safe at all times. Ken was knowledgeable, sharing interesting history and facts. He looked after us when we got caught in the rain, he gave us time to explore at every place, every place we went to was interesting. He customized our tour because it was daytime - replacing the night market and using that time for something else. The vehicle was large, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Ken picked us up from our Taipei hotel and was early. We did the tour then he dropped us at the cruise terminal. He even…”

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12.Keelung Shore Excursion: Private 6H Natural Wonder & Seafood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $189

From Keelung Cruise Port, your private Chinese and English-speaking driver guide takes you to Yin Yang Sea and Yehliu Geopark, then Guihou Fishing Harbor for a seafood lunch at your own cost. Paul has guided this route, which suits cruise visitors who want nature, local food, and a flexible vehicle.

“Paul was such a great guide for this Keelung tour. My boyfriend and I were visiting Taiwan for the first time and really liked what this tour had to offer. Our favorite part of the trip was a visit to Guihou Fishing Harbor and dining at a local family stylRead more”

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