What to do and see in New Taipei, Taiwan: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Discover scenic Northern Taiwan on a private day tour from Taipei. Be amazed by the landscapes in Yehliu Geopark. Explore the beauty of historical Jiufen, which inspired Oscar-winning animations then make a wish with a sky lantern flying over Pingxi.

Inclusions: Private & air-conditioned vehicle, Lantern activity (one lantern for a car), Parking fees and tolls, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food & drinks (available for purchase)

Private 8 or 10-hours tour conducted by professional licensed local sightseeing taxi to incredible attractions in Taichung. • Travel around a private license sightseeing vehicle • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Include hotel pick-up and drop-off at Taichung • Local Chinese and English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 6 persons As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.

Inclusions: Meet-and-greet by taxi drivers;, Insurance coverage of NTD 4 million per person;, Door-to-door airport transfer for passengers and luggage;, English-support services provided by Holigoes throughout the trip;, Child, elderly and handicap-friendly;, Taxi fuel;, Parking of taxi; and, Highway fees.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, The remaining tour fees are to be paid directly to the driver:

This is a private charter plan which goes to Shifen waterfall, Shifen old street and Raohe Night Market (optional). We provide drivers who can speak proper English/Japanese. Which makes you having no problem when communicating with the driver. This tour will take you to the widest waterfall in Taiwan, Shifen waterfall. And Shifen old street, which is famous for its sky lantern activity. Old saying says if you write down your wishes on the lanterns and set it off, your wish will come true. After Shifen, you can chose to go back to hotel as an end, or go to Raohe Night Market to taste some local street food. The tour duration to Shifen is about 4 hours, to shifen and Raohe Night Market is about 5 hours. Our driver will pick you up directly at hotel, or other preferred location if any. So don't forget to provide us pick-up location when you book!

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Sky lantern fee (The price is NT150~200 each depends on its color.)

When you’re picked up from Keelung Cruise Port, we highly recommend this private tour for who has just one day to discover the beauty of northern Taiwan. - Yehliu Geopark is home to lots of unique geological formations including the iconic "Queen's Head" - Golden Waterfall's distinct color and name come from the metals left over from the old gold mine - Jiufen, reflecting the Japanese influence on both architecture and culture. During World War II, the town housed a Japanese prisoner of war camp where captured Allied Force soldiers were forced to work in the gold mines. - By 2008 Houtong Started to reinvent itself as a cat paradise, with many cat loving citizens proposing to bring abandoned cats a better life - Visit Miaokou Night Market to see one of Taiwan's traditional food-focused night market and get ready for delicious seafood! We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Passenger insurance, Yehliu Geopark ticket, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Any personal expenses, typhoons,delayed transportation, other irresistible..., Overtime fee

Ride a bicycle from Ruifang to Hou Dong, and follow the railway. The river slowed down. In the past, it was an important mining area in Taiwan. Hou Dong is not only a cute cat, but also has many precious mining history and memories. The footsteps seem to embark on a time machine to understand the historical memory that really belongs to the monkey cave. Culture, and stories

Inclusions: Tour Guide

Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch

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

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! Stroll through the narrow alleyways of Taipei’s oldest district. See how the locals live and chill-out on the streets: playing board games, drinking tea, and eating out. Visit a local school and try the wooden hoop game that local kids have played for centuries. Pass through the tiny street full of Chinese medicine shops, a hidden treasure you’d never find in a tourist guide book. On this private tour you can experience the authentic Taipei. You can also enjoy the must-see sights such as the awesome Lungshan Temple: the oldest and most beautiful temple in the whole of Taipei. Back in the tranquil, relaxed street-life atmosphere, your host can tell you all about the local traditions, customs, and how strong family values!

Inclusions: private 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 pick up and drop off, food & drinks

✔️Discover the hidden Jiufen Town that is only known to locals ✔️Experience the near extinct gold-prospecting skills unique to Taiwan ✔️Spot the breathtaking panoramic view of coastal-hill regions --- Jiufen, probably already on your bucket list of must go places, is one of the most renowned cities among travelers to Taiwan. Once the most dominant gold mine city of Asia under Japanese colonization, she enjoyed prominence even well into the 1950s. For decades, Jiufen was celebrated for its luxurious life style, grandeur of its temples and theaters, and the size of its visitor crowds. Today, Jiufen is mostly appreciated for its local cuisine, the coastal views of North Taiwan, and its relation to popular movies such as Spirited Away and A City of Sadness. However, on this fascinating route, we take you to the unknown side of Jiufen away from the clustered tourist sites - Come with us on this tour to travel back in time and see the authentic Jiufen Town in its golden years!

Inclusions: Introduction, Gratuities

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Visit Jiufen and Shifen on a day trip from taipei !  Prepare for your trip to Taiwan's mountainous interior with a door-to-door transport from Taipei hotels. Witness the historic villages and spectacular coast in Jiufen, enjoying your very first sky lantern experience in Shifen! Now grab your luggage, let's go to Jiufen and Shifen! And we don't have a minimum number of application, so no need to worry about sudden cancellation! Only on Finemakers! ※The tour starts at 13:00 every day. ※Please note that we pick up travelers at selected hotel only. Hotel information listed in pick up details.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel drop-off, Lantern fee( The price varies from NT150 to 200 depends on its color)

Take a full-day tour of the highlights of the Northeast Coast including Yehliu Geopark, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street. A shared tour operated in a small-group of no more than 8 people and includes round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Taipei City.a~

Inclusions: Hotel/Railway station pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/guide, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Approximately $3), Food and drinks