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15 Private Tours in Taiwan to Build a Day Around

138 tours  ·  from $29

The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour - Longshan Temple starts the day with Taipei’s spiritual side
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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

1.Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · from $126Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Taipei in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup. Your guide can shape the day around temples, history, food, shopping, Taipei 101, or Elephant Mountain. Guides such as Vincent, Ben, Henry, and Nicolas are praised for clear explanations, photos, local food tips, and flexible pacing.

“Excellent selection for a day tour , our tour guide & driver is very professional & knowledgeable of the tourist spots that we visited . We ha.d great time in all the places we visited ,”

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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup - Jiufen Old Street: stairways, snacks, and mountain views
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

2.Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 782 reviews · from $126

Spend about eight hours exploring Northern Taiwan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your route may include Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, Houtong, or Yangmingshan. Guides such as Junior, Vincent, Cody, Jack, and Sean are praised for local insight, flexible pacing, safe driving, and great photos.

“Very enjoyable and interesting tour! My guide Cody was very friendly, informative and had a genuine desire to provide a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - Key points to know before booking
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

3.The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · from $90

Walk Taipei’s Zhongzheng District with a private guide such as June, Eva, Sonia, Judy, or Garen. You’ll taste up to 10 Taiwanese foods, visit Dongmen Market, hear stories about Taipei Prison Wall, and receive personal restaurant tips. Departure times are flexible, and dietary alternatives are available.

“This is a fantastic way to learn about the food culture in Taipei! We got to try so many yummy dishes throughout the tour and definitely left with full bellies and wanting more time to try more! Eva was an incredible tour guide as the dishes and restaurants she selected showcased the diversity of cuisine in Taipei.”

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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert - Taroko National Park and the marble gorge
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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert

4.Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · from $75

Spend about eight hours exploring Taroko Gorge and Hualien in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide. The route can include marble canyon views, Qingshui Cliff, Sakul Trail, Qixingtan, and the Japanese-era General Hall. Guides such as Alex, Vincent, Sam, and Jimmy are praised for local insight and flexibility.

“Disappointed that Taroko gorge closed but guide Vincent ensured I had an interesting day touring the east coast”

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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

5.Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $126

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Taiwan with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Guides such as Vincent, Nana, Junior Wu, and Henry are praised for clear English, local food tips, flexible pacing, and family support. One sky lantern per car, parking, tolls, bottled water, and park fees are included.

“Nana was an exceptional guide who not only provided information about each site, but also shared historical details about the sites that made our visit more memorable. She personalized our schedule to minimize crowds and avoid heavy traffic times. Nana is very personable and thoughtful, she even went out of her way to take great photos of our group and to ensure that we had an unforgettable experience. We had seniors with mobility issues and Nana made sure that everyone enjoyed a great tour. Nana is a fantastic guide so grab Nana if possible for a great tour.”

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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

6.Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 394 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight hours with a private English- or Chinese-speaking guide exploring Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Your guide handles the driving, parking, tickets, photos, and one sky lantern per car. Add tea at A-Mei Tea House, or use that time for snacks and shopping.

“Peter was an amazing guide. Very professional very fun, very knowledgeable, and showed us some amazing things!”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - Jiufen Old Street: the heart of the outing
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

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

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

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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Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour - Meeting your guide at Taoyuan Airport
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Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour

8.Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $126

Use a 6 to 8 hour layover for a private Taipei tour with airport pickup and return. Your English or Chinese speaking driver-guide can shape the day around temples, markets, local food, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, or Elephant Mountain. Guides such as Jack, Aaron, Jackson, and Jimmy are praised for flexible plans and careful timing.

“Vincent was a great tour guide. I wasn't aware we were going to communicate via whatsapp so there was a bit of a rough start in finding him, but once I realized he had contacted me via WhatsApp we were able to find him. He did a greaRead more”

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Taipei: Private Day Tour by Car - Longshan Temple gives the day a strong start
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Taipei: Private Day Tour by Car

9.Private Day Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 236 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight flexible hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide and air-conditioned car. Visit temples, markets, museums, Taipei 101, or add Jiufen and Pingxi. Guides such as Jack, Vincent, Junior, and Steven tailor the day to your pace, interests, food needs, and flight or cruise schedule.

“Steven from YOLO Taiwan was fantastic! He was very accommodating and adjusted to our wishes (we made a few changes to our schedule and he was great at advising us on timing and itinerary). I would highly recommend others to ask for Steven Huang if possible.”

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Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel - What the one-hour ride is really like
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Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel

10.Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews

Book a private ride from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to your Taipei hotel, available around the clock. A Mandarin-speaking driver meets you with your name on a sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned Nissan Teana, van, or larger vehicle. Confirm your flight, hotel, and pickup instructions before you fly.

“After traveling for 24 hours, it was incredible to step out of the airport and see a sign with my name on it, along with a kind driver who helped me with my luggage and took me to the hotel without any problems.”

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Taipei: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals - Ten tastings, from scallion pancakes to shaved mango ice
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Taipei: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

11.Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $131

Meet outside Dongmen MRT for three hours of Taiwanese food, local drinks, neighborhood walks, and city stories. Your English-speaking guide may be June, Judy, Garen, Jones, or another local host. Expect 10 tastings, vegetarian options, a small group of up to eight, and stops around Dongmen, Yongkang, and nearby historic sights.

“June was an amazing tour guide. The food was delicious and she did a great job teaching us so much about Taiwan and Taipei. Would definitely recommend!”

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Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour - The visitor center and Taroko’s geological story
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Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour

12.Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $180

Leave Taipei at 7:00 am for a private 12-hour day with a driver-guide such as Steven, Paul, Caleb, or Harry. Visit Taroko’s archway, Eternal Spring Shrine, Tianxiang, Cimu Bridge, Xincheng, and Qixingtan Beach. A private car makes road restrictions, photo stops, meals, and trail changes easier to manage.

“The whole tour was convenient and hassle-free from pickup to drop off. Caleb was a wonderful guide and took my family to ideal spots for pictures. The weather was perfect and we had a memorial time.”

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Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei - Yehliu Geopark: Taiwan’s strange coastal sculptures
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Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei

13.Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Leave Taipei in a private car with an English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide and shape your day around northern Taiwan. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Pingxi, Shifen Waterfall, Yangmingshan, or other chosen stops, with a maximum of five scenic sites. Guides such as Vincent, Henry, Bubble, and Caleb are noted for local tips, photos, and family-friendly help.

“Harry was a good guide. Excellent language skills and eager to answer questions. Mindful of our needs.”

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Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration! - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: grand scale and political context
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Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration!

14.Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $159

Spend eight hours touring Taipei at your own pace with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Shape the day around temples, history, food, shopping, or city views. The suggested route includes Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, Longshan Temple, and Bopiliao, but guides such as Joseph, Tony, Paul, and Chia Jung have adjusted plans for individual interests.

“Ellen was Amazing. He took us to several places and included others that we didn’t even know that we were going and were the best part of the tour. He had good English. The transportation in itself is worth the whole tour. If we would have just booked the taxis to the different locations it would have cost us way more than this tour. Very amazing.”

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[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr) - The first food stop sets the tone
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[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $35Best value

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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