Taipei
Street food experience in Taipei's night markets
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(45)
Street food experience in Taipei's night markets
Arcade gaming stalls, neon lights, stir fried noodles and ice-cream filled spring rolls.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Escape the crowds and get a taste of the real Taipei with your host by your side
- Enjoy the no-frills, neon-lit atmosphere and eat some of the best food in the city
- Get tips regarding other night markets to visit during your stay
- Visit Ningxia and Yansan Night Markets with your host, and taste the speciality dishes that these markets are known for
- Absorb the explosion of sights, aromas and flavours as you explore the market with your host
- Discover new flavours and unusual ingredients - your host will recommend delicacies for you to try - be bold!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a Host
6-8 tastings of different street foods
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
2 non-alcoholic drinks per person
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
So, we know that night markets are meant to be about food, but the bustling stalls, arcades, and neon lights draw us in like moths to a flame. Join one of our local Taipei hosts and visit arguably two of the best night markets in Taipei.
We love a good contrast, so the catch is that the first, Ningxia, is more of a spectacle filled with gaming stalls and bright city lights. Whereas the second, Yansan, is a real local den - no-frills, no tourists, just authentic, tasty food that will blow you away.
Start in Ningxia, famous for its oyster omelets, and other traditional staples like noodles fried over blazing flames, gua bao, and giant chicken chops. We hope your waistbands are stretchy because next your host will take you to Yansan (just a short walk away), where we challenge you to try some stinky tofu.
Your host will ensure you try these Taiwanese delicacies at the very best vendors. Chat to them about the food culture here, and ask any questions you may have about exotic ingredients you might never have seen.
Afterward, you can head home and blissfully slip into a food coma.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Joseph
May 2025
If you want to eat like a local this tour is a great opportunity. My guide Alice did an excellent job walking me through the Night Markets and showing me the foods that Taiwanese people love. Although there are some outlandish options that might test a westerner, there are also plenty of tamer options as well. We even got lucky and scored some fresh Chinese Bayberries which have a very short season.
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Michael
May 2025
She was fabulous
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Chani
May 2025
Absolutely the best first night in a new country, all thanks to Alice! It was informative, catered to my interests, and conversation moved like we were old friends meeting again after a long time apart. I could rave about her forever. Such a fantastic guide!
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Colleen
May 2025
Excellent authentic food and cultural experience. Our guide, Green was a joy to be with and spoke excellent English. It was fun that he was so familiar with Toronto and Canada
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Sarah
Apr 2025
I had an awesome food tour with Charlotte on Saturday night! We went to Shilin night market and there was an abundance of different food options to try! We also got lucky that we came across some birthday celebrations for a key figure in Taoism - Mazu. There were dancers, firecrackers and music in the streets! It was really cool! Charlotte was a great tour guide! She was so easy to talk to. Told me about local foods, but also about life in Taiwan in general! She’s a great guide! Thank-you Charlotte!
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Keith
Apr 2025
What a great time. The food was delicious (mostly
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