Layover Exploration • 7 hours 5.0 (6)

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 this experience

Elizabeth, Feb 2025

Lin was a great host! Very knowledgeable and helpful, kind and attentive. We would enjoy taking another tour with her.

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Mark, Feb 2025

Roro was an amazing guide. We were shown such interesting people and foods. The night market was a maze and Roro guided us through with ease. So many different foods to choose from. She explained everything as well as the different customs and things we saw. She was a perfect leader. Roro answered all of our questions and made the experience one to always remember. She is a treasure and a definite perfect addition to Viator. We would wish her to be our guide in the future. 10 out of 10

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Mark, Feb 2025

Roro was a most excellent guide. She knew so many special places and foods. She gave us insights into local cultures and customs. We couldn't have wished for a better person to introduce us to Taiwanese foods. She is a treasure. Next visit we will request her to guide us again.

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Jason, Feb 2025

Excellent guide, excellent service, very friendly and knowledgeable.

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Charles, Feb 2025

Our guide, Green, was wonderful. He helped arrange a day itinerary to hit the highlights of Taipei and was flexible when we needed to adjust timing / locations on the fly. He was good natured and very kind - a perfect ambassador of Taiwan. He was very helpful to make sure we were able to see what we wanted and more. THANK YOU Green!!

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Florelle, Jan 2025

She was amazing! She treated me like a friend from the start, taking me to a fantastic local brunch spot. We also explored some great sights together. One of the highlights was a visit to a Michelin-rated restaurant, where the noodles were absolutely delicious—and the best part? I only paid about $20! Such a steal. As a true foodie, she made sure my belly was always full, and I loved every moment of it!

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