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Top 5 things to do in Taipei

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1Highlights & Hidden Gems of Taipei
3.5 hours • city highlight tours
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From €40.13 per person
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2The 10 Tastings of Taipei: Street Food
3 hours • food tours
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From €35.59 per person
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3A Magical Evening in Taipei: City Tour
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
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From €36.34 per person
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4The Ultimate Yehliu Geopark Day Trip
5 hours • day trips
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From €72.69 per person
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5City Discovery: Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip
8 hours • day trips
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From €83.66 per person

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5.0
Flavorful and Insightful Food Tour
"We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Garen in Taipei. Even though it wasn’t my first food tour in the city, I still learned a few new things and appreciated the experience. My cousins, who were experiencing their first food tour in Taipei, found it to be a perfect introduction to the rich flavors of Taiwanese cuisine. Garen did an excellent job selecting the best food to sample, and she added valuable cultural and historical context to each dish. The tour's pacing was just right, and we appreciated the variety of foods, from meat dishes to desserts and local snacks. Garen was very accommodating and even shared additional recommendations. Overall, it was an enriching experience that we would highly recommend."
KimberlyAbout local GarenTaipei, October 12, 2024

5.0
A meaningful and fun experience
"Garen is a very knowledgeable, generous, and totally professional guide. She knows a lot about the history of Taiwan and China, and she also knows a lot about taiwanese food. She generously shares what she knows while she tells you great stories, so what she says leaves a deep impression because she is a great story-teller. I enjoyed immensely how she guides and hope to have a chance to have a tour with her again. "
HenryAbout local GarenTaipei, October 11, 2024

5.0
Excellent !
"No words can describe how Daphne was an amazing guide to my family . She helped me create a 3 day itinerary of the must see and taste in Taiwan . I highly commend her for her knowledge , her dedication in her profession , her accommodation and patience in managing my family especially my mother in law who was 93 years old . It was a birthday celebration of 4 members in the family and she went out of her way to get us cake to celebrate . To cap it off we exchanged goodies from our countries when the trip ended . Thank you for making our trip a memorable one "
Christine thereseAbout local DaphneTaipei, October 7, 2024

5.0
Garen was the best!
"I can’t recommend Garen highly enough for a food tour in Taipei. We went on this tour on our first day in Taipei which was a perfect introduction to the food culture and also history of Taiwan. She was so sweet with my son and made sure he got to taste so many delicious treats. She not only showed us the best local food spots, but also great local shopping and temple. Our trip would not have been the same without this tour!"
kerryAbout local GarenTaipei, October 7, 2024

5.0
Loved it and recommend it to everyone
"We loved the tour with June. She was very nice and tought us not only about different foods and drinks, but also about taiwanese culture and religion. Her English is very good. We‘d do it again."
SandraAbout local June Taipei, October 1, 2024

5.0
Great experience
"We were privileged to have met Garen. Not only she helped discover the hidden delights of Taipei off the beaten path, but also opened her big heart to us, a family of three. We can’t recommend her enough! Thank you again Garen. "
LocAbout local GarenTaipei, September 30, 2024

5.0
Garen’s food tour A++
"We had the most amazing tour of Dongmen market and Yongkang with Garen as our guide. From start to finish, communication was excellent. She asked us for our preferences prior to the tour, and organized a perfect tour showing us parts of Taiwanese food culture we had not seen yet! She sprinkled in important Taiwanese history and politics so we left with a warm belly and a mind enlightened. She has a wonderful relationship with many vendors, which meant we were treated like royalty and experienced things we never would have otherwise. We could not have asked for a more perfect experience! Thank you, Garen."
JessicaAbout local GarenTaipei, September 25, 2024

5.0
Amazing historical city tour with Garen
"My husband, Jeff and I thoroughly enjoyed Garen's tour. It was pouring rain all day and she managed to give us the best tour without getting soaking wet! I was amazed! I would give her a 20 out of 10 if possible. Her knowledge and passion about the history of Taipei, ability to maneuver through the rain and cater to our likes and needs was orchestrated with perfection! I highly recommend her for any tour. We would have booked her again if we had more time. Thank you Garen!"
JeffAbout local GarenTaipei, September 23, 2024

5.0
Fun evening!
"We enjoyed our evening with Cola at the temple and night market. It was fun to experience a local tradition and hear great stories from our guide!"
TomAbout local ColaTaipei, September 23, 2024

5.0
Stop over in Taipei - August 2024
"We had a great time with Garen. From the start, Garen was an excellent communicator who checked in with us via WhatsApp on several occasions to ensure that we made it to the meeting point (even confirming the flight had arrived!) . We ate great food along the tour and Garen made sure that we were looked after all the while telling us about the food, city and culture. Who knew that soy milk is only drunk at breakfast! During the tour we were able to stop into a couple of shops along the way so that we could pick up some cool souvenirs (I’m still enjoying the ginger oil). You can tell she loves her city and is a true ambassador for her country. I highly recommend Garen as a guide."
Clifford About local GarenTaipei, September 20, 2024

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Things to do in Taipei

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Taipei has to offer

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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Taipei
4.9
163 reviews
3.5 hours • city highlight tours
from €40.13 per person
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The 10 Tastings of Taipei: Street Food
4.9
583 reviews
3 hours • food tours
from €35.59 per person
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A Magical Evening in Taipei: City Tour
4.9
666 reviews
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
from €36.34 per person
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The Ultimate Yehliu Geopark Day Trip
4.9
474 reviews
5 hours • day trips
from €72.69 per person
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City Discovery: Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip
4.9
206 reviews
8 hours • day trips
from €83.66 per person
With Judy
Street photography with an award-winning professional
5.0
142 reviews
3.5 hours • photo tours
from €58.82 per person
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Off the Beaten Track in Taipei: Wanhua District Tour
4.9
468 reviews
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
from €18.93 per person
With Daphne
Day Tour to the Scenic North of Taiwan
5.0
143 reviews
8 hours • day trips
from €74.12 per person

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Things to do in Taipei

If you love food, culture and history, Taipei is the best place to be. From towering buildings, beautiful temples, unique shopping experiences and crazy variety of street foods, you will definitely not run out of interesting things to do in Taipei. In fact, you will love the city even more once you get to experience it with a local guide by your side.

Feast on Gastronomic Delights
If you love food, then Taipei is here to introduce you to tasty local dishes. The city is known for its abundance of night markets selling delicious food. In fact, Taipei should be on the bucket list of every food lover out there.
You can start your day with a delicious breakfast at Fu Hang, a restaurant famous with the locals for its freshly baked sesame flat bread. In fact, people start queuing at this restaurant as early as 5 AM! You can then head over at Hang Zhou, where you can sample the popular soup dumplings of Taiwan. End your day feasting at the crazy street food varieties at Shilin or Raohe Street Night Market. Have a taste at some of the local favorites, such as the oyster omelet, pineapple cake, flaky scallion pancakes, and many more. Visiting these night markets should be on top of your list of things to do in Taipei.
Explore Shifen Old Street and Light a Sky Lantern
Shifen is truly one of the most romantic places to visit in Taipei. If you want a place that invokes a feel of romance, you will surely love Shifen Old Street. The street is filled with both tourists and locals. You’ll find lovers with high hopes and dreams, releasing sky lanterns with their wishes, towards the clear blue sky.
And to make this experience even better, your local host can arrange for a lantern that you can release for a more personalized experience. After this, explore the streets and observe how the locals go about their daily life.The narrow street opens into a railway track with shopkeepers selling local produce. You will be amazed at how quickly the shopkeepers would make way for an incoming train!
Witness the Changing of the Guards Ceremony at the CKS Memorial
CKS or the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a popular tourist destination and should be included on your list of things to do in Taipei. With the help of your local guide, you will not only learn about Taiwan’s culture and history but also find the hidden gems surrounding this main attraction.
What a lot of tourists often miss is the changing of the guard. Your local guide will make sure that you get to witness this impressive ceremony. There are two guards on both sides of the hall and are changed every hour from 9AM until 5PM. The performance is truly exciting and something that you should not miss when you’re in Taipei.
Visit The Highest Coffee Shop In the World
If you are fond of Starbucks, then you should not miss visiting the Starbucks at Taipei 101. Considered the highest Starbucks in the world, the coffee shop is located at the 35th floor. But unlike other Starbucks where you can simply walk-in and order your cup of coffee, getting into this branch is an adventure in itself. There are no signboards available and you cannot find any information from any travel guidebook.
Because of the popularity of the coffee shop, a reservation is needed in advance. Your local guide can arrange to reserve a seat for you so you can experience having a cup of coffee with the best views of Taipei.
Take a Day Trip to Jiufen Old Street, Known As The Santorini of Taiwan
Exploring Jiufen is one of the most interesting things to do in Taipei. It's a bustling district just outside of Taipei, known for its picturesque mountain views and beautiful old buildings decorated with red lanterns. But aside from these magnificent views, there are several other interesting things to do in Jiufen that a lot of people often miss when visiting this lovely town.
When in Jiufen, your local guide will take you to Grandma Lai's Taro Ball shop, where you can sample the delightfully chewy taro ball. You will then drop by at a less touristy coffee shop that serves the most delicious filtered coffee, which locals absolutely love. And if you're a fan of Bubble tea, your guide will take you to Hanlin Tea house, which is the founder of the Bubble Teas.
Stay At a Local Homestay and Eat with your Hosts
Immerse yourself in the local culture of Taiwan by staying at one of the local homestays in Taipei. This is also a great way to eat authentic Taiwanese dishes prepared by your lovely hosts right at their own kitchen. In fact, others would be happy to teach you a recipe or two.
Known as minsu (homestay), the trademark Taiwanese hospitality is not like any other. There are thousands of wonderful locals all over the island who are just waiting to welcome you into their cozy abode. The best part of all is that staying at these homestays is a lot cheaper than some of the best hotels in Taipei. And let’s not forget about the incredible food you’ll get to taste!
Enjoy a Cup of Tea at Mao Kong Shan While You Marvel At the Beautiful Sunset
Taipei is known for having an abundant of teahouses and drinking locally grown teas is one of the most popular things to do in Taipei. But if you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset while sipping delicious locally grown teas, then head over to Mao Kong Shan. Tea fanatics will surely love this place for the wide selection of teahouses. Most teahouses have beautiful scenic mountain views as the backdrop and they serve different varieties of local teas.
What's more, you have the option to ride a glass-bottomed cable car on your way up there. Known as the Maokong Gondola, the cable car provides more viewing angles of the sunset. This is a great opportunity to fully immerse your self in the natural setting while it travels 4 km up into the mountain. And with a local guide by your side, the experience will be even more authentic.
Stroll Through Fujin Street and Check Out The Stylish Boutiques and Trendy Cafes
Fujin Street is a lesser-known lifestyle destination in Taipei and very popular with the locals. There are lots of interesting things to be seen in this lovely tree-lined street. Situated away from Taipei's bustling city center, the street is lined with stylish boutiques owned by independent local designers.
Aside from the stylish boutiques, Fujin Street is also famous for its wide array of trendy coffee shops. This is a perfect place to hang out after a long walk in the city. After you finish your cup of coffee, you can take a stroll with your local host where you can check out the various multi-concept boutiques and several other trendy cafes. The experience can be made even more enjoyable with a local guide who is familiar with this laid back neighborhood.
Relive History at Long Shan Temple and Let a Bird Tell Your Fortune
Of the various temples in Taipei, Long Shan is probably the least mainstream and a hidden gem. However, this is the perfect place to catch a glimpse of the daily religious life of the locals. The temple is a fusion of modernity and tradition. It was built during the 5th Year of the Qing Dynasty, and thus, it’s the perfect place to relive the ancient history.
But one of the most interesting things to do at the temple is to have a bird tell your fortune. You'll see birds hopping along the tables choosing from the various picture cards that will indicate one's luck. You can also give it a try if you want to experience something different from the usual things to do in Taipei. Getting a bird to tell your fortune is a popular tradition in Taiwan and your local guide can share more interesting facts and stories about this unusual tradition.
Join a Cooking Class That Includes a Tour of the Local Market
Taiwan has one of the most delicious cuisines in the world. The best way to learn more about the country's food culture is to take part in one of the cooking lessons offered by the best cooks in Taipei. Most of these cooking lessons include a free tour at the local fresh produce market. During the tour, your local guide will introduce you to the various local produce of Taiwan and some other seasonal foods.
After the market tour, the hands-on cooking lesson will start, which will normally take place at the kitchen of one of the locals. Depending on the cooking classes that you will book, you are free to choose the recipe that you want to learn. The classes will require visiting the house of a local, which makes for a fun and more authentic experience.

Exciting things to do in Taipei

Travel like a true local! From devouring crunchy street food to strolling through spiritual temples, your local host will help you find the most amazing things to do in Taipei. With so many unique activities, you’ll be spoiled for choice when looking for things to do in Taipei. History buffs can discover the story of Taiwan in Old Taipei, visit 300-year old temples and stroll through the perfectly preserved Bopilliao Area. Foodies will love the local pastries as you explore the delicious street food, visit the wet market or join your local host for a private dinner in their home. With so many things to see, you’ll discover your local host knows just where to go on your personalized tour in Taipei! Exploring Taipei with a local who is familiar with the hidden gems and secret hangouts is the best way to discover the most exciting things to do in Taipei. Whether you prefer to soak up the atmosphere in the local markets or take a day trip to Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen, your local host will personalize your private tour to show you your favorite things to see in Taipei. With your local host by your side, you’ll know just where to go to feel like a true Taipei local! If you’re looking for the best activities in Taipei, a Withlocals 100% private tour that is fully customizable is the perfect way discover the best things to do in Taipei. Simply let your local host know the things you would most like to see, and they’ll be able to sort it all out locally for you!

Private guided tours

100% Customizable

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Top 5 things to do in Taipei

1Highlights & Hidden Gems of Taipei

2The 10 Tastings of Taipei: Street Food

3A Magical Evening in Taipei: City Tour

4The Ultimate Yehliu Geopark Day Trip

5City Discovery: Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip

Travelers love our locals

Flavorful and Insightful Food Tour

A meaningful and fun experience

Excellent !

Garen was the best!

Loved it and recommend it to everyone

Great experience

Garen’s food tour A++

Amazing historical city tour with Garen

Fun evening!

Stop over in Taipei - August 2024

Explore Taipei with our incredible locals

Things to do in Taipei

Find experiences by category

Enjoy the Best of the TaipeiLike a Local

Things to do in Taipei

Feast on Gastronomic Delights

Explore Shifen Old Street and Light a Sky Lantern

Witness the Changing of the Guards Ceremony at the CKS Memorial

Visit The Highest Coffee Shop In the World

Take a Day Trip to Jiufen Old Street, Known As The Santorini of Taiwan

Stay At a Local Homestay and Eat with your Hosts

Enjoy a Cup of Tea at Mao Kong Shan While You Marvel At the Beautiful Sunset

Stroll Through Fujin Street and Check Out The Stylish Boutiques and Trendy Cafes

Relive History at Long Shan Temple and Let a Bird Tell Your Fortune

Join a Cooking Class That Includes a Tour of the Local Market

Exciting things to do in Taipei

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