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The 15 Private Tours in Taiwan Locals Send Visitors To

138 tours  ·  from $29 a head

15 private tours laid out the way you would actually choose one: price first, then how long it takes, then who it suits. The top entry is there on merit, so start at the top and work down.

Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall explains Taiwan’s political past
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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

Review of Taipei’s private 8-hour city tour, with hotel pickup, custom stops, local guides, private transport, value, and practical tips.

“Steven was very helpful and accommodating. My husband has difficulty with walking long distances so he even got a wheelchair for him. He also was informative on details on the places that we went to.”

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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - Meeting at Dongmen Station and getting oriented
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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

Taste 10 Taiwanese specialties on a private Taipei food walk through Dongmen Market, with local history, flexible timing, and dietary options.

“Eva was our guide. She made it easy for us to meet up with her, took us for terrific food and drink experiences, was a deep source of local and historical knowledge, had impeccable English, and displayed a fine sense of humor. We needed to walk the 40 mins back to our hotel to work off some of the calories, but it was worth it!”

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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert - Qingshui Cliff and the Pacific coast
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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

Review of a private Taroko Gorge tour from Hualien, covering marble canyons, Qingshui Cliff, Sakul Trail, beaches, and local history.

“While it might be a little more expensive than others, the tour was very personalised. Our guide Vincent was very familiar with the National Park as he used to work there. So we got a lot of first hand information. Vincent was awesome, the day was well planned and delivered, and communication was excellent.”

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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and Taiwan’s oddest rock shapes
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

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

Review of a private Taipei day trip to Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen, and Pingxi, with practical tips on timing, value, food, crowds, and lanterns.

“It was really satisfying trip with a great service by the tour guide, Vincent Lee. Without him we could not able to take pictures at the best position and timings. Also he was really kind to other tourists and it was really nice.”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - Jinguashi 13 Ruins reveal the mining country
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour - Dalongdong Bao An Temple, a calm first stop
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Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour

8.Private Custom Taipei Airport Layover Tour

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

Make a long Taipei layover worthwhile with a private airport tour covering temples, markets, memorials, food, and Taipei 101.

“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 Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel - The drive into Taipei
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Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel

Taipei: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals - Tianjin scallion pancakes and the first taste of Taipei
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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

Taste 10 Taiwanese specialties on a three-hour Taipei food walk with local guides, historic sights, vegetarian options, and small-group attention.

“The tour was amazing! Judy was a wonderful guide and was very accomodating with our allergies. Would highly recommend Judy and this tour!”

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Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour - Entering Taroko through the Archway
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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

Review of a private Taipei to Taroko Gorge day tour, with hotel pickup, flexible sightseeing, guides, costs, trail closures, and practical tips.

“An excellent day out. Well worth the long drives to and from Taipei. Our Driver / Guide, Junior was very helpful and knew exactly where to stop / park in The National Park. Many of the trails are still closed due to the 2024 earthquake but he was able to make it a great experience and we had time to walk / take photos and enjoy the beautiful scenery.”

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Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei - Yehliu Geopark and Taiwan’s strange coast
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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

Explore northern Taiwan by private car from Taipei, with flexible stops at Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, and Shifen Waterfall in one day.

“Our driver, Junior, was excellent! Pick-up went smoothly, Junior reached out to us beforehand on Whatsapp. He made sure we felt comfortable throughout the journey and was always committed to incorporate our wishes to our (very much jam packed) itinerary. Thank you so much to Junior for having us and making this a very memorable day trip!”

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Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration! - Taipei 101: the modern city in one dramatic view
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Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration!

[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr) - The first food stop: choosing with confidence
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[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

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

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

Review of Taipei’s private Shilin Night Market tour, with guide tips, food costs, meeting details, family advice, and value.

“This is a good size area where you walk around and try different foods from a lot of street vendors. There are also some nice clothing stores mixed in and even some carnival games. So it’s a really mixed batch of interesting things to check oRead more”

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