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What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Taipei hosts for a take to the streets, or mountains for that matter, of Taipei - your wish is our command!

 

Amidst the hustle and bustle, you’ll fall in love with the flavors, sounds, colors, and inherent spirituality of Taiwan’s capital. It’s like a concentrated hub of intoxicating extremes, and your host can’t wait to share the very best of their home city with you.

Depending on the timing of your experience, you might like to check out the Shilin and Raohe night markets, climb Elephant Mountain for stellar views over the city, shop in trendy Ximending, or get close to nature in Yangmingshan National Park.

It’s all about doing Taipei, your way, remember? Our hosts provide insight, giving your adventures some local authenticity, but you dictate the pace. We’re excited. Are you excited?

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Cantonese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customised to your interests and what you'd most like to see in Taipei
  • See Taipei’s iconic attractions and off the beaten path spots - we’ll help you find your ideal blend
  • Discover the highlights of the area or neighbourhood that you explore
  • Chuck the guidebook and follow your host - those things are heavy anyway
  • Ask your host any questions you have about exploring the city, they’re a treasure trove of knowledge

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    Vila was our tour guide. She picked us up from our hotel and discussed what our interests were for the tour. She was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Taiwan. I would highly recommend Vila and this tour.

    April 2024

    Sheila L

    He is simply PERFECT YOU SHOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE S.o like him among your team He made my day and my TAIWAN trip SHERIF

    April 2024

    SHERIF F

    Winnie is a real pro! She knows her stuff. We packed in so much in our half day tour. She showed us so much, and we really learned a lot about the history and the culture. She set us up to be able to use the metro throughout our trip, which I don't think we would have ventured into without her guidance. Five Stars! Would definitely recommend.

    April 2024

    Jennifer G

    Awesome tour. We saw several important sites tailored to our interests. Our tour guide Winnie was knowledgeable and provided great information about everything we saw. She also took a number of great pictures for us.

    March 2024

    Larry P

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