Top 5 Half-Day Tours in Taiwan

1.Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $105Our pick

This six-hour private outing takes you from Taipei to Yin Yang Sea, the 13 Ruins, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi for a sky lantern. Your air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, tolls, bottled water, and one lantern are included. Guides such as Nicolas, Tony, Vincent, and Sean are praised for flexible pacing, local stories, and helpful food tips.

“Really enjoyed this private tour of Northern Taiwan. Very interesting stops and our guide Bubble did an amazing job of explaining the history and areas we visited, while safely getting us there and back in a comfortable van. We highly recommend this tour and especially our guide Bubble.”

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2.Jiufen and Shihfen Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $68Best value

Travel from Taipei to Shifen and Jiufen in a private or small group with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Shifen’s railway heritage, the Golden Waterfall, the two-tone Yin-Yang Sea, and Jiufen’s food-filled hillside lanes. Guides such as William, Kevin, Charles, and Ian add local context, while the short format suits busy schedules.

“Thanks to William and tour company for the perfect tour!”

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3.Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $105

Leave Taipei with a private driver-guide for Yehliu Geopark and Yangmingshan National Park. See the Queen’s Head, grazing water buffalo, mountain grassland, and volcanic steam vents. Guides such as Chiao Chiao, Vincent, Allen, and Toku tailor the pace, explain what you see, and adjust plans when weather turns rough.

“Amazing all around. Guide Sean was full of info at each site visited, which made the day even more interesting. Lunch was great as well!”

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4.Yangmingshan National Park Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Leave Taipei by air-conditioned coach for Yangmingshan National Park, where a bilingual guide takes you to Xiaoyoukeng’s sulphur vents, Yangmingshuwu villa, and Zhuzihu, also called Bamboo Lake. The tour includes park admission, insurance, and drop-off at Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Songjiang Road.

“Kevin was such a good tour guide/driver. His English was impeccable and he was funny, entertaining, and informative. He was very active with us. We enjoyed our tour very much. I highly recommend to anyone who visits Taipei and wants a break from the city.”

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5.Keelung Half-Day Food Tour: Explore Day & Night Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80

Spend 150 minutes tasting Keelung specialties with a bilingual local guide, often Mila, through Miaokou Night Market, indoor markets, herb shops, and lesser-known food stops. Your ticket includes lunch or dinner, drinks, snacks, a headset, and a Keelung map. Daytime and evening departures are available for groups of up to eight.

“Our guidelines really helped us get into hard to find places and to experience wonderful food in Keelung.”

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