Private Tour
Taipei Private Custom Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
Available languages
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Taipei is a city of contrasts—where spiritual calm coexists with urban dynamism, and centuries-old traditions thrive in ever-evolving neighborhoods. With your local host, you won’t just see the main attractions—you’ll experience the soul of the city through hidden temples, creative enclaves, family-run eateries, and bustling side streets where everyday life unfolds with energy and grace.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the perfect local host to design your ideal Taipei experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Taipei
Experience Taipei through the eyes of someone who calls it home—where ancient temples stand beside neon-lit night markets, and narrow alleyways hide culinary treasures known only to locals. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s sampling street food at a bustling market, exploring hidden shrines, or strolling through design-forward neighborhoods. Here are some highlights to inspire your experience:
Dihua Street
Stroll along this historic street in the Dadaocheng area, where traditional apothecaries, tea merchants, and colonial facades meet modern cafés and artisanal boutiques. Your host will highlight how the district blends old-world charm with contemporary flair.
What‘s Included
Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
4-hour Taipei Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
5-hour Taipei Walking Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
2-hour Taipei Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
3-hour Taipei Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed - feels like we paid for someone to hang out with us
26Traveler14,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I'm going to be honest and say exactly how we felt: the tour was not at all worth it. It felt like we paid someone to hang out with us instead of getting a tour. After discussing itinerary and interests in advance, our guide met us at the hotel. We then traveled 35 mins to our first destination: Taipei 101. It would have been much more efficient to meet us there. She didn't join us at the top of the building so we didn't get any explanations. It was also extremely foggy (see photo) so we didn't see much. I would have expected her to recommend we not go given the weather. She then asked if we wanted to spend time shopping at a mall that featured ultra luxury western brands - a slightly strange suggestion given I told her our interest ahead of time (and it didn't include this) and the fact that these shops exist in London where we live. She then took us to Din Tai Fung for lunch, where we waited for 25-35 mins for a table. We then walked to our second destination (20 - 25 mins) and upon arrival she recommended we not actually go up the mountain due to weather. It would have been much better and efficient not to walk there given the weather (the weather didn't change on our way). We then transited to a shopping street, where she showed us a lovely tea shop. This was the best part of the day. We then walked to the CKS Memorial (30 mins) and ended the tour there. We spent way too much time in transit and at lunch. I would have expected her to plan destinations more strategically to minimise travel time and provide better consideration of the weather. I also found her knowledge of certain buildings etc to be less comprehensive. Although she was very pleasant, it was not a useful or informative your. Felt like it wasn't worth the money. I didn't learn much about Taiwan that I didn't already know.
Alice’s adventures in Taipei
itsjustausername,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Touring Taipei with Alice was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the very beginning, it felt like the perfect match—Alice grew up in Taipei, and her deep local knowledge brought the city to life for us. She offered a variety of tour options and thoughtfully tailored the day to suit our family’s interests, making everyone feel included. Alice took the time to connect with each member of our family, showing genuine warmth and curiosity, which made the experience feel personal and relaxed. We truly had the best day: visiting the iconic Taipei 101, eating our way through the city, hiking in the afternoon, and ending the day with more incredible food and shopping. Throughout the day, Alice generously shared her knowledge, stories, and love for Taipei, making the city feel vibrant, welcoming, and unforgettable.
Very informative walking tour with David!
SAMEERASH,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was very friendly and explained everything in detail about the culture and the city. He went out of the way to make me and my wife see hidden gems which was not in the walking tour. Overall it was fun and we are glad we took this tour!
Excellent experience!
Dean B,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alec is very knowledgeable and I learned so much more from him than I would have just visiting these places myself. The tour was very enjoyable and enlightening.
Highly recommended
Rebecca K,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daphne was a great guide! She explained concepts and customs along with historical facts to make the four hours fly by. It was a very interesting and educational experience.
Very nice tour guide
Raymond P,,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour guide. We covered most basically highlights of Taipei. Taipie is a beautiful city. Highly recommended
A Wonderful Last Day in Taipei
Katie W,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an absolutely wonderful day with Charlotte. It was my fourth and last day in Taiwan, and she took me to many places and I hadn't seen yet, and encouraged me to try the things I'd heard about but didn't know where or how to try. So we had tea eggs (hard boiled eggs marinated in tea) a type of fruit I've already forgotten the name of, and various nut and sesame and tea infused treats. We went to a traditional market, and I got to ask all my many questions, mostly: what is THAT? I have traveled in Asia before, to Japan and Singapore and Indonesia, but it was a luxury to ask all my questions. We went the beautiful Grand Hotel built by Chaing Kai-shek to receive his guests, and also to a lovely smaller temple, My favorite thing was that we went to a tea house to have traditional Taiwanese tea. The Makong Gondola was closed for maintenance this week, and there wasn't enough time to go up the mountain, but Charlotte found me a tea house in town. It was very soothing to have the tea demonstration and then sit and enjoy it. I highly recommend the experience. I also highly recommend this tour and Charlotte!
My tour guide and the...
Tiffany N,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide and the tour company were super helpful. They're also very informative and quick to response. I got contacted 5 days before the tour. Winnie- my tour guide speaks fluent English, very nice, and answered all my questions. She explained the history and culture of Taiwan and also showed me how to navigate around the subway station. Would definitely recommended.
Megan was a great tour...
Sharlene M,,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Megan was a great tour guide! She tailored the tour to our interests. I enjoyed learning about the history and experiencing and learning about the temples.
Not really worth it
Inspiration310065,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I completed and submitted the questionnaire, but I don’t believe it was ever received. I got a message saying my tour guide, Megan, would reach out to me directly, but I never heard from her. When I received the proposed agenda, I shared some feedback through the TripAdvisor messaging app, but unfortunately it wasn’t taken into account. I also don’t think I was paired with the right guide for what I was hoping to get out of the tour - specifically, learning more about the history of the memorial sites and temples I wanted to visit. Taipei 101 was listed first on the agenda, but I wasn’t informed that my guide wouldn’t be joining me. As a result, I spent the first hour of the four hour tour on my own, something I could have easily done on my own time. Given that I double the price because I was only a single person, it would have been nice to make full use of having a guide throughout the entire experience.
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