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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Taiwan

207 tours  ·  from $1

Everything with a guide, a driver or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour - Yehliu Geopark: Taiwan’s coast shaped into stone
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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

2.Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 892 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours exploring northern Taiwan with an English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Traditional Chinese speaking guide. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street, with transport, park admission, and a shared sky lantern included. Guides such as Kevin Su, Tony, and Chiara are known for clear directions and local stories.

“James was a great guide. Van was super nice. We are a family of 5, kids 4, 7, 11. Kids were super comfortable in the van and enjoyed all the activities.”

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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour - Meeting at Taipei Main Station
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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

3.Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 870 reviews · 7 hours · from $31Best value

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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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

4.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

5.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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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner) - Starting the morning in Dihua Street
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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

6.Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 517 reviews · 150 - 270 minutes · from $44

Choose a breakfast walk through Dihua Street or an evening visit to Taipei’s oldest night market. You’ll taste at least seven Taiwanese foods, including Michelin rated street fare, learn how to order bubble tea, and stop at a 7-Eleven to see local food culture up close. English speaking guides include Mina, Cornelia, Leo, Cyndi, and others.

“Great guide great tour! I definitely had better food in Taiwan but this is very much worth it to try a bunch of new foods. Plus the no hunger guarantee means you can just keep eating! Highly recommended.”

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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

7.Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei with a licensed guide such as Kevin, Walter, Julie, or Kwan. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen’s railway village, with a shared sky lantern launch included. An air-conditioned vehicle, a maximum of 20 people, and a drop-off option at Taipei 101 make the day easy to manage.

“This was a great itinerary for a day trip. Julie, our guide, was very experienced and made sure we saw as much as possible. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to get out of the city for a bit and experience what else this beautiful country has to offer. Shifen waterfall was particularly beautiful.”

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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

8.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

9.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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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast) - Wenchang Temple and Shuanglian Market
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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

10.4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · from $83

Start at 9:00 am with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast, then ride through old Taipei with a guide such as Mike, Tony, Rita, or Priscilla. Visit temples, markets, Dihua Street, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and the riverside. The ride is mostly flat, capped at nine people, and includes a bicycle, helmet, water, tea or coffee, and rain jacket.

“Mike was quite knowledgeable and pleasent. The tour was awesome !! It combined historical places as well as current important locations and memorials , government offices, river, ...”

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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

11.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

12.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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From Taipei: Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour - Lengshuikeng and the feel of the high mountains
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From Taipei: Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour

13.Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Join Edison Tours for a nine-hour trip from Taipei into Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou. Walk Qingtiangang’s open grasslands, see fumaroles at Xiaoyoukeng, visit Thermal Valley and the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, then relax with a mineral-rich foot bath. Guides may speak English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Traditional Chinese.

“Lovely trip today guided by Mr. Gordon! I learned so much from him, and he was very helpful with all the questions. I have never seen such beauty in the locations we went to today, and I suggest you bring comfortable shoes and a light backpack. You will be hiking and walking a lot.”

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From Taipei: 5-Day Best of Round Taiwan Island Tour - Tainan explains Taiwan through one old fort and one old street
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From Taipei: 5-Day Best of Round Taiwan Island Tour

14.5-Day Best of Round Taiwan Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 5 days · from $558

Travel Taiwan’s full western and eastern circuit by comfortable air-conditioned coach, with four hotel nights, breakfasts, a licensed multilingual guide, and entry fees included. You’ll see Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Fo Guang Shan, Kenting, East Coast rock formations, Yilan, Kavalan Whisky Distillery, and the National Center for Traditional Arts. Guides such as Ciao and Alan Chou are especially strong at adding local context.

“I understand that most the overall price is dictated by the price of the hotel rooms but for the solo traveler it’s a bit discouraging.”

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Taipei: 4-Hour Morning City Cycling Tour with Breakfast - A breakfast that gives the tour its local flavor
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Taipei: 4-Hour Morning City Cycling Tour with Breakfast

15.4-Hour Morning City Cycling Tour with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

Ride a gentle 15 km route through Taipei with guides such as Mike, Tony, Edwin, and Johnny. Start with danbing, youtiao, soy milk, and other local breakfast foods, then visit markets, temples, memorials, historic streets, and the Tamsui riverside. The small group stays to nine people, with bikes, helmets, water, and rain ponchos provided.

“Mike was an excellent guide who truly enriched our experience with his nuanced understanding of the history and culture of Taiwan. His explanations made our introduction to Taipei not just informative, but also heartfelt. Much recommended way to see the city and slowly beat the jet lag.”

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