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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Taiwan

22 tours  ·  from $2

Taipei’s old town is flat, arcaded and made for feet. These 15 walks cover Dadaocheng, the temple quarter and the night markets, priced by length, with a note on which ones are tip-based.

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Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour

1.Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour

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

Walk through 300 years of Taipei with an English-speaking guide, visiting Longshan Temple, Bopiliao, Ximending, the Presidential Office, 228 Peace Memorial Park, and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Guides such as Amy, Andy, Mabel, and Pauline explain Taiwan’s Chinese, Japanese, and Nationalist-era past.

“5 stars! Tour group was rather large for a Saturday morning and we were split into two groups each with its own guide.”

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Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based) - 228 Peace Memorial Park and the February 28 Incident
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Taipei Old Town – Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $5

Walk from NTU Hospital Station through 228 Peace Memorial Park, Chengzhong Market, Ximending, the Red House, and Zhongshan Hall. Guides such as Vincent, Bessy, James, Leo, and Tâilé explain Taiwan’s colonial past, 228 Incident, politics, and culture in about 2 hours 15 minutes.

“James was our guide who walked us through history of Taiwan with a dash of fun and pinch of anecdotes. Since it was a hot and humid day he ensured we were in the shade and got a chance to refill our water bottles. He took us to an ice cream store that serves some amazing flavours at the end of the trip which was much needed on a hot day.”

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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)

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

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

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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Taipei: 2-Hour Raohe Night Market Walking Tour - Meeting your guide at Songshan Station
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Taipei: 2-Hour Raohe Night Market Walking Tour

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. In two hours, follow Raohe’s best-known food stalls, learn about Taiwanese customs and the Sea Goddess temple, and choose your own snacks to buy. Guides such as Vicky, May Ei, Mavis, and Joseph are praised for helpful food tips and flexible pacing.

“Mavis, our tour guide was super fantastic!!! My brother and I were well taken cared of and she made sure we enjoyed our food tasting experience at Raohe Night Market. She even helped us book our ride back to the hotel. Thanks Mavis for the wonderful and fun memories!”

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2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide - The food stops: famous bites and less obvious choices
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2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide

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 at Songshan MRT station for a two-hour private walk through Raohe Night Market. Guides such as Ivy, Vivian, May, Ruby, Joseph, and Vicky help you order Taiwanese specialties, explain food and culture, and adjust suggestions to your appetite, diet, and curiosity. Food and transport cost extra.

“Best tour with Vicky Chiu. She was polite, humble and knowledgeable. She explained me about the history of Taiwan and introduced me to local cuisines. Don’t miss this tour in Taipei. Highly recommended.”

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Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based) - Fa Zho Gong Temple and Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple
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Vintage Taipei – Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $5

Start near Mikkeller Bar Taipei and walk with a certified guide through Dadaocheng, a century-old tea factory, historic temples, herbal markets, and old streets. Guides such as Bessy, Ale, and Leo explain Taipei’s traditions before the tour ends at Dadaocheng Wharf with discounted Taiwanese beer.

“Very fun day exploring the local areas of Taiwan! Our guide Ale was very kind & knowledgable too! It was fun going thru the vintage streets while also learning the history of it all.”

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Taipei: Taipei 101 Observatory - Skyline 460 Cloud Walk - Starting at Taipei 101’s fifth-floor ticket counter
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Taipei: Taipei 101 Observatory – Skyline 460 Cloud Walk

7.Taipei 101 Observatory – Skyline 460 Cloud Walk

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

Reach Taipei 101’s Skyline 460 outdoor deck for 50 minutes of open-air views from 460 meters up. Your visit includes the 88th and 89th floor observatory, a guide-led session, glass-floor platform, commemorative photo, souvenir, and drink.

“Waiting for refund as cancelled by vendor due to lacking number of participants and the weather. I had this booked many times and changed dates and times. This last one was cancelled by vendor after full payment and changes not allowed in app by GYG.”

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Taipei: Old Town Walking Tour - Starting near NTU Hospital Station
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Taipei: Old Town Walking Tour

8.Old Town Walking Tour

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

Follow an English-speaking guide through Taipei’s old town, from NTU Hospital Station to the National Museum, 228 Peace Memorial Park, Presidential Office, Zhongshan Hall, and Ximending’s octagonal Red House. Guides such as Leo, Vincent, and Ale have led lively history-focused walks. Private groups are available.

“Very informative and factual about Taiwanese history. Excellent tour guide with an amazing memory.”

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Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour - Bopiliao Ancient Street and Taipei’s Changing Eras
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Taipei’s Origin & Longshan Temple – Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $5

Meet at 5 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Bangka Park, Bopiliao Ancient Street, and Longshan Temple. Guides such as Sun, Jenny, Alejandra, and Jacki Chan explain folk gods, Taoist and Buddhist customs, moonstone divination, and Taipei’s early years. The $5 fee does not include the guide’s tip.

“Jenny is a great guide who shares a lot of information about beliefs and rituals in Taiwan. Very interesting and would definitely recommend. Temple is especially beautiful when the lights are lit Also there is an option to join the night market tour starting at 7.30 with the same company - with a discount offered by Jenny.”

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Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life - Ren’ai Market and the practical side of Keelung
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Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life

10.Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Walk Keelung with a bilingual local guide from the Keelung For A Walk team. In three hours, you’ll visit Cheng Huang Temple and its Nanguan music hall, Columbus Alley, a bomb shelter, Ren’ai Market, and Keelung MiaoKou Night Market. Mila, Annie, Benny, and Ilun are among the guides associated with the experience.

“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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Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan - The Grand Mazu Temple and Tainan’s sacred center
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Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

11.Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $78

Start with breakfast at Shuixian Gong Market, then visit Tainan’s Grand Mazu Temple, Quanmei Movie Theater, old craft shops, Snail Alley, and Hayashi Department Store. Guides such as Jenny and Siewhong add local stories, but food, drinks, transport, and tips cost extra.

“Excellent walking tour as an introduction to the city of Tainan. The tour guide, Siewhong, was fun and informative”

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Taipei: Highlight Attractions Walking Tour - No. 211, Guangzhou Street: a first look beyond the postcard
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Taipei: Highlight Attractions Walking Tour

12.Highlight Attractions Walking Tour

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

Explore Taipei with a private local guide, choosing your pace and interests along the way. You may visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Shilin Night Market, parks, temples, and Chun Shui Tang for Taiwan’s famous bubble tea. Guides include Barbie, Memé, and Tommy, with English, French, Spanish, and Chinese available.

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

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2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour - Yongle Textile Market, 10 minutes with a practical focus
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2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour

13.2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $35

Walk from Beimen MRT to Dadaocheng Wharf with an English-speaking guide. Explore Dihua Street, Yongle Textile Market, herbal shops, tea culture, Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple, and the historic waterfront in a private two-hour tour.

“Isabella was terrific, knowledgeable and organized. Highly recommend this tour. From temple practice to herbal medicine to fabrics, very interesting.”

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Taipei Private Walking Tour with a Local - Meeting near Xinyi Road or another central location
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Taipei Private Walking Tour with a Local

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, flexible walk lasting 2 to 6 hours. Your English-speaking local can focus on food, street art, city tips, or neighborhood life. Guides such as Oscar, Richard, and Mr. Lee have helped visitors navigate the metro and plan personal stops.

“My husband and I always try to do these types of tours when we first arrive in a country because it's great to get local insights and learn how to navigate the area. Definitely a good start to the trip! We learned some history, got some tips on where to eat and how to get around, took some photos, and enjoyed this tour.”

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Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Choosing the right focus for your two to six hours
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Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

15.Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet an English-speaking Lokafyer in central Kaohsiung for a private two-to-six-hour walk shaped around your interests. Your guide may help with food, street art, local customs, subway basics, bike rentals, and lesser-known city corners. Groups are limited to six.

“The guide, Jason was very friendly and had a good itinerary organised for us. The problem was the meeting point chosen. We thought Jason had selected it, but learned that this was not the case. We don't know who made the decision to meet at the cafe, but it was very "out of the way" and we had to work out how to get there. Because of this, we were late to meet Jason. The cafe owner was good enough to call Him and he came to meet us. The tour was an hour late and Jason extended our time which was good of him. To get to the meeting…”

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