Taipei One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Description
Join our local host as you explore the bustling, vibrant and ridiculously colorful city of Taipei. Tell them what interests you, and then stick around for the journey. Travel back in time on Bopiliao Old Street - a relic from the Qing Dynasty, or catch a tangerine sunset at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf. The day is yours and your host is there to help you command it! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Itinerary
Marvel at architectural landmarks like Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, which seamlessly blends tradition with modern construction, and the magnificent crimson and gold National Concert Hall IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Get a bird’s eye view of the city from Taipei 101. This bamboo stalk shaped skyscraper is the tallest green building in the world! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Eat and drink like a local, grabbing street food or heading to your nearest food hall - the Shilin Market underground food court is always a good idea! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Immerse yourself in Taiwanese culture and history at the National Palace Museum IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Experience its off-the-beaten-path spots, like Huashan Creative Park, home to Taipei’s indie scene, where you can watch a free performance or check out an art exhibition - lucky you! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
- Cancellation Policy
- Cancel up to 7 days before your experience and get a full refund.
Reviews(3)
Vila provided excellent insights into life in Taipei. She was amazing! The historical and cultural experiences were the highlight of our visit to Taiwan. She even helped us navigate Uber in Chinese and placed an order for us at a local Taiwanese restaurant. We truly felt like we got a taste of what it would be like to be a local. My wife sends a special shout-out for taking us to some fabric stores. Thanks Vila!
We’re so glad Vila could make your Taipei experience feel authentic and memorable. From navigating Uber in Chinese to exploring local fabric stores, it sounds like you really got a taste of daily life in the city! Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon.
I had such an amazing time with him he knows a lot about history, which was amazing. Take his time and explains everything would definitely rebook with him.
We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time with your host and appreciated his deep knowledge of history. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another City Unscripted experience in the future!
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!!
Thank you for your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear how Green’s flexibility, kindness, and expert planning made your Taipei experience seamless and enjoyable. A perfect ambassador for Taiwan indeed—so glad you got to see everything you wanted and more!
