Layover Exploration • 7 hours 5
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Cruise-over in Taipei

Cruise in, cruise around, cruise off - the best of Taipei whilst your ship docks.

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What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Don’t waste a second mooching about onboard when your ship docks in Taipei!
  • Allow your host to design a unique route for you that will help you make the most of your time in the city
  • With your host beside you (and with their local knowledge, tips and tricks) there’s no way you’ll miss out on all the must see sights and hidden gems
  • Squeeze in some sight seeing and visit the city’s highlights without getting lost (a tad stressful when you have a ship to catch)
  • Make time for an authentic meal in a local area
  • Get a taste of Taipei and enjoy dry land before setting off to sea once more

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

7 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

100% private and personalized itinerary
7 hours with a host (including travel time) - but this can be personalised depending on how long your stop is, so just get in touch!
One way transport to Taipei City from Keelung Port
Drop off at a taxi rank so you can return to Keelung Port
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Return transportation from Taipei City to Keelung Port
Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Keelung Port or a location nearby

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What you’ll do

Shake off those sea legs and head for dry land the second you hit Taipei’s docks. One of our local Taipei hosts will take you by the hand and lead you straight to the heart of the city.

Once there, depending on your time constraints, you’ll be able to take in a few iconic sights like the Bao’an Temple and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall or walk down famous Dihua Street. As a city that’s deeply in touch with its spiritual roots, you will find temples and shrines dotted across each neighborhood of Taipei. 

If it’s about food for you, then fear not! You’ve docked in the right place. Taipei’s street food scene is so permeated into local life that some apartments are built without kitchens - now that’s commitment.

Stop by at a night market (or day market, for that matter) and sample some steaming bowls of goodness. Bid your host a warm farewell before heading back aboard, knowing you’ve savored your time in the explosive city of Taipei, and hopefully, with a mind to visit again soon.

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 our Taipei experiences

Katie Jun 2025

I had an absolutely wonderful day with Charlotte. It was my fourth and last day in Taiwan, and she took me to many places and I hadn't seen yet, and encouraged me to try the things I'd heard about but didn't know where or how to try. So we had tea eggs (hard boiled eggs marinated in tea) a type of fruit I've already forgotten the name of, and various nut and sesame and tea infused treats. We went to a traditional market, and I got to ask all my many questions, mostly: what is THAT? I have traveled in Asia before, to Japan and Singapore and Indonesia, but it was a luxury to ask all my questions. We went the beautiful Grand Hotel built by Chaing Kai-shek to receive his guests, and also to a lovely smaller temple, My favorite thing was that we went to a tea house to have traditional Taiwanese tea. The Makong Gondola was closed for maintenance this week, and there wasn't enough time to go up the mountain, but Charlotte found me a tea house in town. It was very soothing to have the tea demonstration and then sit and enjoy it. I highly recommend the experience. I also highly recommend this tour and Charlotte!

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Magrit Jun 2025

We were given a full 6 hours if experiences and sightseeing from a lovely local guide who was very knowledgeable.

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Tiffany Jun 2025

My tour guide and the tour company were super helpful. They're also very informative and quick to response. I got contacted 5 days before the tour. Winnie- my tour guide speaks fluent English, very nice, and answered all my questions. She explained the history and culture of Taiwan and also showed me how to navigate around the subway station. Would definitely recommended.

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Tiffany Jun 2025

Winnie is a great host. She is very informative and helpful with everything. I enjoy my tour with her, it was a great pleasure. Definitely recommended!

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James May 2025

Guide was excellent.

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Denis Apr 2025

Charlotte was intelligent and insightful as well as a lot of fun! She made our day special!

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