Must see Taipei with a local
Must see Taipei with a local
Must see Taipei with a local

What you'll do

You’ll join one of our local Taipei hosts to hit the streets and discover for yourself exactly what makes the capital of Taiwan so unique. You couldn’t possibly see all of its must-see sights in just one day, so what we want is that you get an authentic feel for the place.

You might want to tick off some famous sights, like Bao’an Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Dihua Street, and let’s not forget that Taipei is all about street food. In fact, so entrenched is this daily ritual into the fabric of life here, that some apartments are built without kitchens - sample some pork belly buns and bubble tea to see why this would make perfect sense!

Taipei plays with a fusion of many flavors, both in its food and heritage - note the imported influences from Japan, Southeast Asia, and even America! Get to know your host and chat with them about what life is like in the capital. The day is waiting, and yours to command.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Get to know the real Taipei with a host by your side, answering any questions you might have and filling you in on local quirks
  • See some of the city's most famous sights in one day
  • Your host will take care in mapping out a unique route for you which takes in the city's highlights as well as some hidden gems they know you’ll love
  • Avoid those tourist traps - we’re not about that business, no sir!
  • Eat and drink great food at places that are loved by locals - street food is the name of the game!
  • Get tips from your host regarding the rest of your stay

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 8 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 location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • 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

    Had a great time with my guide. Ben was outstanding and knowledgeable. He tailored the tour to what I wanted to see and made accommodations based on some attractions not being open. Food recos were great...

    November 2022

    David V

    After meeting Ben and being shown the sights of taipei, I have no doubt what so ever this is the only way to visit new places. No more coaches full of people. The personal guide is the way forward. My daughter and I were met at the cruise terminal by Ben, complete with umbrella as it was raining. We found Ben to be polite, knowledgeable, courteous and a pleasure to spend time with. Nothing was any trouble to Ben, we had a wonderful time together, ate great food, visited many place we would never have found and did it with a man who we could have been friends with for years. All in all a great experience. Thank you city unscripted and a bigger thank you to Ben who made out day in Taipei feel special.

    December 2018

    Gary W

    With a full 8-hr experience it could be a hit or a miss & I'm glad to have Josh Rice as my Local Host. He's such a FUN guy to be around so, it was a bonus for the entire trip! He showed up on time, attentive with the details and resourceful (i.e. packed an extra umbrella, powerbank for my mobile, even brought his camera since he knows I'm into photography). There were some missed because apparently he hasn't done this experience before and he doesn't speak Mandarin - whereas the places we visited were in rural areas so Mandarin speaking guide should be mandatory. But I really appreciated the effort he made by doing a thorough research and kept me well informed on the options l have. He also brought a local friend along for ease of communications. All in all it was a successful day!

    October 2017

    Meta R

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Meet our local hosts in Taipei. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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