10 City Tours in New Taipei That You Shouldn't Miss

March 14, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Visiting Taipei? Don't limit your sightseeing to the city center. Also known as New Taipei City, Xinbei covers more than 2000 square kilometers of Taiwan, including coastlines, hot springs, temples, historic landmarks and more. At Yeliu Coast, strange and fascinating rock formations rise from the rocky coastline. The Lin Ben-Yuan Family Abode and Garden is a tranquil place featuring graceful Chinese landscaping.
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1. Private charter from taipei: Morning trip to Jiufen (4 hours)

Taipei, Taipei Finemakers
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This is a private charter tour to Jiufen. Let's go to Jiufen in morning time! During morning, it's not that crowded compare to afternoon and night time. Which allows you to wandering through Jiufen comfortably.  We provide private charter with experienced driver, fluent in English/ Japanese, to make sure that you will have no problem communicating with the driver during the whole trip. **Please note that our driver will not serve as a tour guide.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By bengie11

Our tour guide Alen is very details oriented and well informed on the attractions and also gives us great advices on where to take great pictures and our latern. My family had a great time having him as our tour guide and we will not hesitate to recommend to our friends.

2. 1 Day Tour Northern Taiwan Coast Tour

Northwest Travel
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Visit Northern Taiwan's most famous spots, including Yeh Liu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen waterfall and Yin Yang sea. This tour can be customized for private, depending on the spots you wish to visit or the number of people in your group.

Inclusions: Insurance, Pick-up at the hotel, Full day English or Chinese-speaking guide/driver, Parking, fuel etc., Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance tickets or activities, Meals other than lunch, Other language guide on request, Baby car seat rental fee NT500

Reviewed By DYSiong

Great tour around KS city. It was amazing. Do not forget about the Night street market. It is a must see and must try delicacies. Enjoys

3. Taipei Memory

Doremi Private Tour Guide in Taiwan
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Whether it's family travel, corporate events, business travel, let Donna bring you to know our beautiful islands of Formosa From Taipei Taichung Kaohsiung Hualien Alishan Sun Moon Lake Taroko, there is also a private secret Around 1-15 people, the hotel can also arrange accommodations for people to experience. Itinerary planning private tour and transportation tickets

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Travel insurance NT2Millions as basic, Private transportation

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Reviewed By rukut_rukut

Donna is amazing! when we met her upon our arrival at the airport, we knew we hit the jackpot. She is knowledgeable, experienced, thoughtful and everything about her is just lovely. My family love her, and we truly enjoyed our trip in Taiwan. The itinerary prepared for us is perfect, relaxing and we learned a lot about beautiful Taiwan. Donna knows her stuff well, and she made it fun explaining Taiwan's rich culture and interesting history. We also love the flexibility of our tour, and the comfort of our tour van. We would highly recommend Donna to anyone looking for a wonderful experience in Taiwan. Thank you Donna, for making our trip a memorable one.

4. Taipei Yehliu is a gourd stone nine-day tour

TST Tour 旅見旅行社-台灣包車旅遊
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TST Tour Travel Agency, from thousands of customer reviews in 2016, has the most professional travel planner, the most professional and friendly director, the most comfortable and clean car, the most instant customer service and the first service evaluation, Take you to Taiwan to play, you can rest assured, peace of mind, happy travel Taiwan.

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5. Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Taipei Private Tour

No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100 Withlocals
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4.9 based on 23 reviews

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Taipei from a unique perspective! Get to know Taipei on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Taipei at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Chiang Kei Shek Statue, Bao’an Temple, Maji Market and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

Inclusions: Private tour, Small-group tour option available, Private Guide, 1 local drink/tasting, Transportation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food & drinks

Reviewed By PhilA330

What a great day we spent with Judy. She is knowledgeable, personable, easy going, and very importantly, has a keen sense of humor. We customized our tour to not only include food which was excellent, we also had her show us some Taipei neighborhoods and markets that are not on the usual tourist trail. If you want to have a fun experience that you'll always remember and will exceed your expectations choose the Taiwan local Judy! PS. I am not usually a donut fan but you have to make sure she takes you to the Taiwan donut shop. Awesome!

6. Withlocals Taipei Nights & Lights Covid-19 Regulated Private Tour

Songshan Station, No. 105, Section 4, Bade Road, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105 Withlocals
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Please be aware that this tour is adapted to the local regulations post Covid-19. Our hosts will deliver this experience with the required equipment always keeping the distance suggested by local authorities. It will be safe and entertaining! On this early evening tour you can discover why Taipei nightlife is so incredible! Take in the unique city vibes, taste the delicious street food and enter a beautiful Taoist temple. This tour can be organised in Mandarin Chinese language so join now!

Inclusions: Private tour, Two Taiwanese snacks, 1 non alcoholic drinks, Local Guide, Due to post Covid-19 policy this tour has a limited amount of participants, Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide, Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken, Private experience only for you and your family/friends with social distance involved

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Kapatee

We arrived a bit early and June was waiting for us. She started with the Longshan Temple and explained what was going on, the local religions and worship, very interesting. We moved on to the traditional medicine area and tried some teas. We also had a look at the preserved old shops. June was cheerful and pleasant and knowledgeable. She ordered some local buns for us to finish with which were delicious. Family of five from Australia.

7. The 10 Tastings of Taipei With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

Dongmen Station, 10650, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 信義路2段166號B1 Withlocals
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Eat your way through Taipei's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tianjin Taiwanese scallion pancake and braised pork/Veggie alternative. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food and drinks

Reviewed By Kapatee

We arrived a bit early and June was waiting for us. She started with the Longshan Temple and explained what was going on, the local religions and worship, very interesting. We moved on to the traditional medicine area and tried some teas. We also had a look at the preserved old shops. June was cheerful and pleasant and knowledgeable. She ordered some local buns for us to finish with which were delicious. Family of five from Australia.

8. Taipei: Book A Local Host For 6 Hours

Taipei, Taiwan City Unscripted Taipei
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Book a local Taiwanese for a personalised exploration of the city. Your local host will build the best experience for you based on your interests. Discover what it is like to see the city through the eyes of a local.

Inclusions: Private and personalised 6 hour meet-up, Working together to build the perfect itinerary for you, Local host, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location), Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Any tickets into attractions/venues, Gratuities, Public/private transportation during the meet-up

Reviewed By ljubok2015

Although we had bad weather our guide ben made it a nice trip. Ben knows a lot and is an expert. Ww strongly recomend him.

9. Private Tour: Taipei Sightseeing Day Tour (English Speaking Driver)

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• Full-day private sightseeing tour of Taipei with a private driver • Sit back and relax inside a modern air conditioned vehicle as you explore top attractions like Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Lungshan Temple and National Palace Museum • Feel safe in the hands of your experienced English speaking driver throughout the entire journey • Plan your own itinerary and let your driver find the easiest routes to get you to where you want to be • Experience the captivating sight of Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest towers

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate your hotel address), Gas, Tolls and Parking fee

Exclusions: Meals and Accommodation, Admission tickets, Gratuities (Optional)

Reviewed By petermU9985SJ

Our tour started with a taxi driver (Andy Yu) turning up at our hotel 20 minutes before the tour was due to start and sending us a whatsapp message telling us he was waiting for us and a photo of his taxi. We were still getting ready, so this was an unwanted distraction.We were also expecting a private tour not a taxi so this was unexpected. Once we got into the taxi, the driver started ear-bashing us about how Ubers were illegal in Taiwan, and then he started to berate the "evil, corrupt, Chinese government". This was the last thing we wanted, we just wanted a nice tour, not a lecture about ubers or politics, so we asked him to stop the political discussions. He took us to the Yangmingshan mountains/fumaroles which were nice, but did not register when he entered the car park, so he could not leave it via the automated gate/barrier. He walked back to the entrance barrier and tapped in, then tapped out straight away so we could leave, presumably this meant he didn't need to pay the parking fee. This seems to be a pattern during the day. He parked in no parking zones, he parked on the corners of intersections, he double parked and blocked motorcycles from getting out (more on this later), seemingly legal or paid parking spots were nogo zones for Andy. He was always travelling faster than the rest of the traffic on the road, throwing us from side to side on the winding mountain roads, we were always catching up to "slower cars", and then there were the extreme sudden breaking incidents when he realised he was coming up to a red light camera, too fast, and it was red. His sudden, hard breaking threw us forward with tremendous force at least twice. When he took us to the Beitou hotsprings, he (again parked illegally on a corner) and gave us directions of where to go, and where he would meet us later, turns out he's only a taxi driver, not a licensed tour guide, he was basically only there to drive the taxi, when he did try to explain things he was very difficult to understand, and we often had to ask him to repeat what he was saying to try and understand it. Also, he never locked the taxi, we asked numerous times, as our valuables were there, but he said things were never stolen from taxis, and it was safe, he had CCTV (which we later learned only captured the road when he was driving) and he was always watching the taxi. Well, he wasn't and as it turned out we lost a jacket. He blamed us, saying we must have dropped it when we got out, or left it somewhere on our walks etc. We had it when we got to Beitou, and it was gone when we got back from the next stop, which was a lunch stop. Later we realised this must have been where it was stolen. While Andy was talking to the food shop owner and explaining what we wanted (and not watching his taxi), a lady at the table next to us pointed back to the taxi, and uttered some Taiwanese that we didn't understand. Andy raced back to the taxi, and moved it out of the bikers way so they could leave, and told us the motorbikes he had blocked in when he double parked was what the lady was telling us. We think she was telling us the motorbike riders had stolen the jacket in anger, because they couldn't get out of their parking spot. When we got back into the taxi after lunch was when we realised the jacket was missing. He took us to Fort San Dominigo, and again, it was "there it is, be back here in 30 minutes" he isn't a licensed guide, so he couldn't come with us even if he wanted to. Same at Tamsiu Old St, he took us to one end, and said, "take your time, I'll be waiting at the MRT station at the other end of the street". All in all we did get to see a number of nice and interesting things, but this wasn't the private tour with English speaking guide, that we were expecting. Don't waste your money with this tour.

10. Pingxi and Jiufen Day Trip from Taipei with Sky Lantern Experience (10 hrs)

Orange Cat Travel

• Group size limited to 4 people for a more personalized experience (over 4 people please select another product (same tour)) • See the rural side of Taiwan’s coast and mountains • Visit the site of the Sky Lantern Festival to release a lantern • Hanging out in the amazing and beautiful geopark • Pickup and drop-off at Taipei hotels means a convenient day

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Professional English guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Customer food and drinks, Sky lantern material fees

Reviewed By Jeanw_kk

After reading all the positive reviews, I decided to engage the service of Orange Cat Travel to arrange 4 days tour to Yilan and Hua Lian for 6 of us in November. The customer service Mr Shawn was diligent and quick in respond to all my inquiries. We were so fortunate the drive Mr 皓文(刘文浩)was assigned to us. Mr. 皓文met us punctually at Taoyuan Airport wit his clean and comfortable van. He was so attentive, caring, knowledgeable with sense of humor. He could tell us the history and geographical features of all the places that he took us to. When arrived at Taipei rented apartment late at night , the check in procedure was complicated, Mr. 皓文was with us till we entered into the apartment. We couldn't thank him enough for making our short holiday enjoyable and fun. Thumb up to Orange Cat Travel and Mr. 皓文

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