10 Cultural Tours in Shilin That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover Taipei as you would if you were staying with a friend who lived there, on this personalised experience with a Local Host. In just half a day you’ll experience the authentic side of the Taipei as you visit famous attractions and discover hidden gems with a Local Host who knows and loves the city. Explore vibrant Taipei's highlights or discover an off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood, get oriented and immerse yourself in Taipei’s unique culture with a Local Host by your side to navigate on your personalised route that’s been created just for you!

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 4 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Local knowledge and insights, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

First time in Taiwan? We select 4 must-visit attractions for you. Strolling in Taipei Old Streets, tasting mouth-watering steamed dumplings, visiting the famous monument, and of course, visiting Taipei 101 and overlooking the Taipei City. Taipei 101 used to be the tallest building in the world. And if you see the color of its top at night, you can tell what day of the week it is. Each color from rainbow represents Sunday to Monday respectively.

Inclusions: Professional driver guide, Private transportation, Lunch at Din Tai Fung restaurant with set meals (cannot be customized), Admission fee of Taipei 101 observatory, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Passenger insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Overtime fee of exceeding the car rental limited, Admission fee of National Palace Museum, Any personal expenses, typhoons,delayed transportation, other...

• 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)

We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant. Pineapple in Taiwanese, “Wong Lai,” means good luck and prosperity. We invite you to make your own pineapple cakes. Follow the steps the master teaches you. Kneading the dough to crispy pastry, stuffing pineapple fillings from Tainan Guanmiao, you will find it interesting to make zesty pineapple cakes of your own. DIY Pineapple Cakes-kneading the dough, stuffing, shaping, wrapping is suitable for families. We will introduce the history and culture of traditional Taiwanese cakes and pastries. After Pineapple DIY, we will take you to Shilin Night Market. You can explore Taiwan's traditional market culture and taste local food here! We will give you the best experience of traditional Taiwanese desserts.

Inclusions: Fee of Pineapple Cakes DIY, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Gratuities, Transportation, Any personal expenses

This private shore excursion starts from Keelung port and ends at Keelung port. Your tour guide will help you to design your personal itinerary, escorting you to key attractions such as Taipei 101, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum, etc. Treat yourself a private custom tour, travel at your own pace, stop to snap photos and explore Taipei City with this worry-free shore excursion.

Inclusions: Keelung harbor pick-up and drop-off, Tolls and parking fee, Passengers Insurance, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

How much do you know about Taipei City? If you want to visit and know Taipei City in a short time, this is the best tour for you! You can choose a morning or afternoon departure. There are must-see attractions, such as Martyr’s Shrine, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum, Traditional Temple and Presidential Office Building. You will have an unforgettable tour in Taipei City with us!

Inclusions: Bus transportation, English-speaking tour guide, tickets and travel insurance

Exclusions: Lunch & dinner, tips and any personal expense

Discover Taipei - a vibrant city packed with family friendly things to do - on a personalised experience with a Local Host! From exciting glass bottomed gondola rides to exploring the Elephant Mountain trail, the enthralling sights, sounds and smells of Taipei’s night markets to visiting outdoor museums, we promise there’s plenty of fun things to do that both you and the kids will love. Let a Local Host take the pressure off searching for things to do and places to eat, and make the most of your time together in this welcoming city!

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 4 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Join our local host as you explore the bustling, vibrant and ridiculously colorful city of Taipei. Tell them what interests you, and then stick around for the journey. Travel back in time on Bopiliao Old Street - a relic from the Qing Dynasty, or catch a tangerine sunset at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf. The day is yours and your host is there to help you command it! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Local knowledge and insights, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Visit the 160-year-old traditional Chinese courtyard house with elegant decorations. Enjoy a luxurious lunch at the restaurant located in the National Palace Museum with dishes inspired by famous artwork (at own expense). After lunch, your guide will take your party to the small oil pit (Xiaoyoukeng) to discover Taiwan’s famous extinct volcano. Keep an eye out for remnants of the site’s former volcanic activity as steam and gases are still emitted from this natural phenomenon. Finally, learn about Beitou’s historical hot springs, developed during the Japanese Colonial period, with a visit to the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Accompanied by your guide, explore the elegant building that fuses Japanese and Victorian architectural styles, and discover the cultural influences of Japanese onsen (hot spring baths) in Taiwan.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Admissions: National Palace Museum

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Modern Zen is the new ZEN. What do you think?? Are you about finding out your own answers? Set the time machine back from the Japanese colonial period up until today’s Republic China era; passing by some olds remains in Taipeinese’s backyard, as well as the new modern architecture and society. Put on your hiking boots and set out through some historical and cultural milestones. Enjoy the joy of tea, a panoramic view of central Taipei, and complete the day with a night market visit.

Inclusions: Guided tour

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