The 15 Best Evening Tours in Taipei

1.Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 870 reviews · 7 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen with a licensed Chinese, English, or Japanese speaking guide. You will have time for a sky lantern, local snacks, tea culture, and Jiufen’s lantern-lit streets. Shared and private options are available, with drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market.

“This was a great trip with a lot included. Although the weather was quite wet when we visited in December, it was still amazing to see the waterfall, release lanterns in Shifen, and explore Jiufen at night. A note for those who don’t enjoy crowds - Jiufen can be very busy. We also appreciated being dropped off at Raohe Night Market at the end, where there was so much delicious food!”

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2.[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $35Top rated

Meet your licensed guide at Jiantan MRT and spend two private hours exploring Shilin Night Market. Guides such as May Ei, Joseph, Alex, and Vivian tailor food stops to your tastes, explain Taiwanese dishes, and may include the market temple. Snacks, shopping, and transportation cost extra.

“I had such a wonderful experience with my tour guide May. She took me to so many places in and around Shilin night market and I was able to try so many delicious local foods along the way. I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Taipei, I loved every minute of it!”

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3.Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Join a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour walk through Shida Night Market, the Taipei University district, and Yongkang Street. Guides such as Julie and Skyler explain the food and culture as you try pork buns, fried chicken, lu rou fan, bubble tea, scallion pancakes, tofu pudding, and a secret dish.

“Skyler was a great tour guide and the food was delicious”

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4.Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $44

Meet at 7:30 p.m. near Longshan Temple for a two-hour walk through Meng Jia and Huaxi Street Night Markets. A bilingual guide such as Cornelia, Julie, or Tammy leads you through 10 or more Taiwanese delicacies, Michelin-rated street food, and selected 7-Eleven snacks. Expect a full meal, local stories, and some adventurous flavors.

“Don't miss this tour on your visit to Taipei! Tâilé is a wonderful guide, knowledgable, engaging and eminently likable - you'll have the best time exploring the culinary treasure troves that are the city's night markets and convenience stores. Even if you don't (yet!) love snack foods and 7Elevens as much as we (husband, 15-yo & I) do, this tour will convert you, both because they are objectively an incredibly good food choice and, more importantly, because you'll be roaming the streets with the best guide you could hope for.”

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5.2-Hour Raohe Night Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet your guide at Songshan MRT Station and spend two hours exploring Raohe Night Market. Guides such as Vicky, May Ei, Mavis, and Joseph help you choose local snacks, explain Taiwanese food and customs, and visit Songshan Ciyou Temple. Food and transport cost extra, so bring cash and comfortable shoes.

“Mavis, our tour guide was super fantastic!!! My brother and I were well taken cared of and she made sure we enjoyed our food tasting experience at Raohe Night Market. She even helped us book our ride back to the hotel. Thanks Mavis for the wonderful and fun memories!”

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6.2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $35

Meet your licensed English-speaking guide at Shongshan MRT station for a two-hour private walk through Raohe Night Market. Guides such as Ivy, Vivian, May, Ruby, Joseph, and Vicky have helped visitors choose stalls, order food, learn about temple customs, and understand Taiwanese cuisine. Food, transport, and personal purchases cost extra.

“Best tour with Vicky Chiu. She was polite, humble and knowledgeable. She explained me about the history of Taiwan and introduced me to local cuisines. Don’t miss this tour in Taipei. Highly recommended.”

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7.7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $39

Travel from Taipei Main Station to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen Old Street with an English-speaking guide and driver. You will have time for a sky lantern, local food, tea culture, and Jiufen’s evening views before ending at Raohe Night Market. Guides such as Thomas Wu, James, Vince, Mia, and Joseph are noted for friendly, helpful service.

“Very Amazing Tour, it was Magical to see the Latern, the weather was very bad but we count see the Fall. I didn't want to have a Tea Ceremony because I had one in my tour before but I had fun in that Magical town 😊”

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8.Vintage Taipei – Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $5

Walk from Mikkeller Bar Taipei through Dadaocheng with a certified guide such as Bessy, Ale, or Leo. Visit old temples, a century-old tea factory, herbal shops, and Dihua Street before ending at Dadaocheng Wharf with discounted Taiwanese honey lager. The tour is tip-based and limited to 20 people.

“If your looking for a short walk around the old part, it's a good idea. The guide Leo had good knowledge about the topic.”

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9.Taipei Street Food & Night Market Tour with a Local: Private & Custom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $186

Spend three hours walking Taipei’s night markets with a private local guide. Expect six to eight tastings, temple culture, vendor help, and a flexible route shaped around your appetite and interests. Hosts have included Cindy, Alice, Charlotte, Lin, Green, and Roro.

“Alice was an excellent guide, taking us through the Night Market and letting us sample the many foods …She gave explanations of the many different food options!”

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10.Private Night Tour of Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $84

Spend about four hours seeing Taipei after dark in a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your guide takes you to Bao’an Temple, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Yongkang Street, Taipei 101, and Elephant Mountain. Guides such as Jack, Lawson, Aaron, and Henry are praised for clear explanations and flexible planning.

“This was a great tour.. perfect if you only have 1 night to see as much as possible and take in some beautiful sights of Taipei as well as some great facts and history!! My guide Lawson was fantastic and he's very passionate about showing you the best that Taipei has to offer.”

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11.A Magical Evening in Taipei: Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $87

Spend 2.5 hours with a private local host in Taipei, visiting Songshan Ciyou Temple, Raohe Night Market, and Rainbow Bridge. Guides such as Daphne, Jessica, Jones, and Cola share local customs, food tips, and practical advice. Your tour includes one local drink and snack, with a route shaped around your group.

“We had a great time with Daphne exploring Songshan Ciyou Temple, Raohe Night Market, and the Taipei 101 area. Not only did we see beautiful sites and eat great food, Daphne gave us historical information and ensured we were having fun the whole time.”

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12.Yansan Night Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $61

Meet Taipei Eats at Daqiaotou MRT Station at 5:30 pm for a two-hour walk through Yansan Night Market. Your guide may be Anna, Ji, Jean, Tina, or Mike, and will explain Taiwanese food and culture while you sample up to eight dishes, from savory tangyuan to spring rolls and a final sorbet.

“This was a terrific tour. Our guide, Ji, was great! She took us to a more traditional, non tourist market and ordered the traditional dishes. There were 4 of us plus Ji and it was a fun group. Ji speaks English perfectly and is a lovely person.”

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13.Private Night Tour: Taipei City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

You’ll ride in a private, air-conditioned car with a driver-guide through Taipei after dark. Visit Baoan Temple, sample food at a local market, see Liberty Square lit up, then choose Elephant Mountain or Taipei 101. Guides such as Alan, Steven, Henry, Eddie, and Lawson have led this experience, though names are not guaranteed.

“The illuminated night in Taipei is amazing, the tour guide is also very nice. He gave us plenty of information about Taiwan. The temple is stunning and peaceful, we enjoyed the bubble tea he offered and even hike the elephant mountain, nice city view over there.”

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14.Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Taiwans North Coast Day / Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $48

Spend 8 to 9 hours beyond Taipei visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen’s sky-lantern street. You’ll travel by coach or smaller vehicle, with Chinese and English guiding when available. The Queen’s Head, Amei Tea House, taro treats, and lantern launch make this a full but tightly timed day.

“It was great and our tour guide Amy was very attentive, fun and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour”

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15.Jiufen, Heping Island Park & Keelung Night Market Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $90

Spend about 7.5 hours traveling from Taipei to Jiufen Old Street, Heping Island GeoPark, and Keelung Miaokou Night Market. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with guides such as Bratt and Xiao Hei praised for helpful commentary. Expect walking, stairs, tea shops, coastal scenery, and local snacks. Meals cost extra.

“They cancelled on me because they did not have enough customers for the trip. I’m awaiting refund for the agency-initiated cancellation.”

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