Top 15 Guided Tours in Taiwan

1.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Taipei to Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark on a nine-hour guided trip. Release a wish lantern, see Shifen Waterfall, explore Jiufen Old Street, and find the Queen’s Head rock. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup. Guides speak Chinese, English, or Japanese.

“The trip to some of Taipei’s most remarkable, historically/culturally significant and, it has to be said, beautiful spots in a 9 hour excursion was nothing short of spectacular. As I remarked to our wonderful guide Jerry - who is fluent in multiple languages - I felt, in the limited time I have in Taipei, I had seen so much in one day that I could not possibly have achieved otherwise. A beautifully curated package, the visitor gets to revel in the uncanny curiosity that is Yehliu Geopark (with yesterday’s wild ocean, particularly stunning); the power of the the Shifen waterfall, the delights of the food stalls and the particular pleasure…”

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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.Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $160

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Taiwan with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Yin Yang Sea, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street, where one sky lantern per group of four is included. Guides such as James, Tony, Paul, Thomas, and Chia Jung are praised for local knowledge, photos, food tips, and flexible pacing.

“Our tour guide Barry was excellent. Had a relaxing day touring Northern Taiwan. Barry was very knowledgeable and interesting. Safe driver. Would highly recommend this tour”

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4.Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours outside Taipei exploring Maokong’s tea hills, Shiding’s Thousand Island Lake, and Pinglin’s tea country. Ride the gondola, walk paved trails, visit the Pinglin Tea Museum, and learn brewing from a local tea specialist. Guides such as Tony, Kevin, Chiara, and Jimmy are known for clear English, warm service, and strong tea knowledge. Lunch costs extra.

“Chiara (apologies if spelt wrong) was a great guide!! She had so much energy and was so knowledge about Taiwan’s tea culture. The lake was absolutely stunning and the tea ceremonies were great to take part in. I highly recommend doing this!”

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5.2-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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6.Charlie’s Chartered-Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews

You get an eight-hour private car and driver-guide for up to four people, with a custom route around Taipei, New Taipei, or Keelung. Guides such as Charlie, Danny, George, James, Mark, and Justin have handled different departures. Expect hotel pickup in the Taipei area, water, umbrellas, phone charging, photo help, and one child seat. Airport pickup costs extra.

“We had a fantastic day in Taipei with our driver, James. We were only in Taipei for one day on a long layover, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. James brought us to some great spots for scenery and market action. I really loved Taipei more than I thought I would! Thanks to our driver James for all the great stops. Highly recommend for a day trip in Taipei!”

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7.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $47

Meet a private local guide in Taipei and shape the day around your interests, from major sights and museum exteriors to less familiar neighborhoods. Guides speak English, French, Spanish, or Traditional Chinese. Tommy Ko, Melody Chin, Chin, and Barbie have earned especially warm praise for thoughtful planning, language skills, and useful city advice.

“Barbie was wonderful tour guide and explains a lot to us. We like her and Taipei!”

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8.Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews

Your private driver-guide collects you at Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal for an eight-hour city tour. Visit Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Centre, Formosa Boulevard, Sizihwan, and the British Consulate. Guides named Andy, Samuel, and Liu Zhaogu have led past tours, though English and vehicle quality can vary.

“This tour provided a great overview of Kaohsiung and the many treasures of the city. The car was comfortable and our driver Liu Zhaogu was very good and efficient in moving us from place to place and pointing things our along the way. The trip out to the Buddha Museum was worth the drive time. I would recommend this tour.”

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9.City Highlights Private Sightseeing Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight hours with a private English- or Chinese-speaking driver-guide, visiting Baoan Temple, Dihua Street, the National Palace Museum, two major memorial sites, Taipei 101, and Elephant Mountain. Hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned car, parking, tolls, and bottled water are included. Guides such as Steven, Hicks Wong, and James Feng are named in past bookings.

“Our guide, James Feng, was very accommodating and he kindly provided us the time to do what tourists need to do at every site. We had a really great time.”

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10.Taipei National Palace Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $33

Meet a Lion Travel guide at Taipei’s National Palace Museum for a 2.5 to 3-hour visit in English, Chinese, or Japanese. The tour focuses on major works in ceramics, porcelain, jade, bronze, and imperial art. Choose a 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM departure. Museum admission and wireless earphones cost extra.

“The guide Vicki was knowledgeable but needed to provide a brief summary before we started. Perhaps a break halfway through would be good.”

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11.Guided Walking Tour with Snacks and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Spend three hours walking through Keelung with a bilingual local guide. Visit Maritime Plaza, Chenghuang Temple, Columbus Alley, Herb Alley, Ren’ai Day Market, and Fude Temple, with snacks, a drink, a headset, and a city map included. Cruise passengers meet a short walk from the port and finish at Miaokou Night Market.

“The tour we had yesterday in Keelung with Mila was absolutely excellent! Extremely informative and gave us a good insight into Taiwanese culture, which we never would have known had we not done the tour. We have to say that Mila could not have done more, she went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.”

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12.Guided Historical Tour in Taichung with Suncake DIY Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $63

Walk Taichung’s Central District with a local guide, visiting the 1917 railway station, Miyahara, ASEAN Square, Qingcao Street, and historic shops. You’ll taste local culture through stinky tofu and make a package of sun cakes with a pastry master. Guides may include Shine, Hans, Ewa, or Christine.

“One of the best experiences I had in Taichung! My friend and I had a really great time learning about Taichung history and architecture. Our tour guide Hans was such a nice and knowledgable man. He gave us a lot of interesting facts and he had good ability to connect us to the lesson.”

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13.Taichung City: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Spend three private hours exploring Taichung with a local guide such as Yu ru Tony Lee, Jefferson, or Chin. Visit Rainbow Village, Miyahara Ice Cream, Fengjia Night Market, Taichung Park, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and National Taichung Theater. The route is customizable, with hotel pickup in Taichung and help planning attraction visits.

“Chin was a wonderful guide, and a good sport about continuing the tour despite the pouring rain. Very knowledgeable and informative, lovely to see places I likely would not have stumbled across on my own! My travel companion also speaks French and was delighted to find that our guide does as well. Just a wonderful experience!”

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14.Sun Moon Lake & Qingjing Farm Day Guided Shared Tour | Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $63

Travel from Taichung to Sun Moon Lake and Qingjing Farm in one long day. You’ll cruise Taiwan’s famous lake, visit nearby cultural sights, meet sheep in the highlands, and enjoy views near Old England Hotel. The shared ride uses a 9-seater vehicle, with communication sometimes handled through a translation app.

“The Sun Moon Lake and Qingjing Shared Day Tour from Taichung was filled with incredible scenery. The WhatsApp communication before pickup was clear and helpful, making the start of our day easy and organized. Sun Moon Lake waRead more”

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15.Taipei Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $10Best value

Use the Explorial app to solve clues, answer questions, and complete photo tasks while walking from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall through central Taipei. The English-language tour takes about 1 to 2 hours, runs at your pace, and includes stops such as Presidential Hall Plaza and the Red House. You start and finish at the memorial hall.

“Super cool and off the beaten path stuff! I loved that we were able to move at our own pace and take in the sites.”

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