What to do and see in Taiwan, Taiwan: The Best Food Tours

Discover the Zen of Taipei! We'll start at the top, literally, with a high-altitude view of everything from the observatory of Taipei 101. You'll have ample time to both learn about the building itself and take in the gorgeous views of your surroundings. Afterward, we'll head downstairs for a leisurely lunch at Michelin rated Din Tai Fung, where you'll eat your fill of the restaurant's world famous xiao long bao (soup dumplings). After lunch, we'll take you to the geothermic Beitou district, home to Taipei's best Japanese style bath houses, first used as centers of entertainment and leisure by Japanese colonial officials then kamikaze pilots on the night before their final missions. You'll soak in the area's healing waters for an hour before being brought back to your accommodation. Please note that soaking in hot springs isn't recommended for pregnant women, people with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1 hour private hot spring bath house (2 persons per room), Lunch with special menu at Din Tai Fung, Travel insurance, Admission to Taipei 101 observatory fast pass

Exclusions: Gratuity

The Must-Try Cuisines in Taiwan !!! • 10:00 Pick up from your accommodation • Traditional Taiwanese breakfast • Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall • Chin Feng Braised Pork Rice • Stroll around Yongkang Street-Yongkang Beef Noodles, Ding Tai Feng, mango snow ice • Stroll around Xinyi District-Taipei 101, Xinyi shopping district, Chun Shui Tang • Buy Famous Taiwanese Dessert-pineapple cakes • 18:00 Drop off at Night Market-Taiwanese meatballs, sticky tofu, pepper cakes, fried chicken cutlet, pan-fried pork bun, Peanut Roll Ice Cream

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Professional driver guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Overtime fee

Night market! Eat like a local! The must-go in Taipei at after sunset, night market is best choice for you. Accessories, clothing, drinks, food, shoes, souvenirs, consumer electronics, etc. Nothing you can't find in night market.  Let our local professional tour guides take you to unravel the hidden street food which is known by Taiwanese only.

Inclusions: A professional licensed guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation, Personal expenses, Any item not mentioned in the itinerary, Snacks

On this experience you'll explore Taipei's most authentic night market Yansan with a knowledgeable Local Host, getting away from the crowds for a taste of the real Taipei! There’ll be hardly a tourist in sight at this no-frills spot, instead you’ll find the most authentic food in the city and crowds of locals picking up dinner on the way home or enjoying some street food on a veranda after work.  There’s no showy cooking techniques or blazing flame cooked noodles, but there are delicacies here that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. With a Local Host by your side, eat your way around Taipei’s best kept secret and discover the dishes that the locals really eat.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, 6 - 8 tastings of different street foods, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

The Taiwanese culture is all about food, especially in the Keelung region. The city offers delicious food in a wide range of variety when it comes to cuisine and styles. Some dishes are linked to their origin story, while others tell a more versatile and modern tale. Explore the remarkable culture and ethnicity that establishes today’s Keelung night market eats, as they say each dish Keelung has to offer comes with a rich history and is based on a lovely tradition. Enhance your experience with a fun-filled history lesson by sampling herbal tea, curry noodle hidden in the local indoor market etc. While time has passed along rapidly, Keelung has been able to hold onto its traditions while welcoming the modern age with open arms, and this can be seen and tasted in their foods. Making Keelung a place loved by all. Our tour includes specialties that you cannot miss out on when in Keelung. Watch food being prepared by masters. A great experience for foodie locals and travelers!

Inclusions: Dinner, Snacks

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We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant. When you’re picked up from Keelung Cruise Port, we highly recommend this private tour for who has just one day to explore the culture of Taipei City. You’ll visit must-see sites like Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Confucius Temple, Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. - First stop at Baoan Temple, constructed in 1742 and induction into UNESCO for cultural heritage conservation in 2003 - Second, explore the sober spirit of Confucianism at Taipei Confucius Temple - Enjoy steam dumplings at Michelin star awarded restaurant, Din Tai Feng - After lunch, you will get to the observatory on 89th floor of Taipei 101, which was the highest building in the world - Visit Liberty Square (also called Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall), an important landmark for Taiwan’s democratic progress - Learn about Taipei’s history, culture and sights

Inclusions: Lunch at Din Tai Feng Restaurant: Enjoy the juicy steamed dumplings in the first Michelin star awarded restaurant in Taiwan, Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Passenger insurance

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

Go where the locals venture: a bustling traditional wet market, exploring back alleys and temples, all in search of local culture and favorite foods that have been around for over 100 years old combined and unique.

Inclusions: 10+ varieties of local foods and drinks

Exclusions: Gratuities

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

BeMyGuest Taipei is a private kitchen and restaurant which only open for reservation guests. We offer "Eating together" events on the nights of Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. We welcome friends from local or overseas. Come to join us, no matter who you are, you will enjoy delicious food here and meet people here. Be our guest. Alex is always welcome you in DaDaoCheng（大稻埕）, the most charming and historical area in Taipei.

Inclusions: You will enjoy your a warm fusion dinner made by Alex.

Exclusions: Private transportation, Drinks are at extra costs

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