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What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Taipei hosts for a take to the streets, or mountains for that matter, of Taipei - your wish is our command!

 

Amidst the hustle and bustle, you’ll fall in love with the flavors, sounds, colors, and inherent spirituality of Taiwan’s capital. It’s like a concentrated hub of intoxicating extremes, and your host can’t wait to share the very best of their home city with you.

Depending on the timing of your experience, you might like to check out the Shilin and Raohe night markets, climb Elephant Mountain for stellar views over the city, shop in trendy Ximending, or get close to nature in Yangmingshan National Park.

It’s all about doing Taipei, your way, remember? Our hosts provide insight, giving your adventures some local authenticity, but you dictate the pace. We’re excited. Are you excited?

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Cantonese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customised to your interests and what you'd most like to see in Taipei
  • See Taipei’s iconic attractions and off the beaten path spots - we’ll help you find your ideal blend
  • Discover the highlights of the area or neighbourhood that you explore
  • Chuck the guidebook and follow your host - those things are heavy anyway
  • Ask your host any questions you have about exploring the city, they’re a treasure trove of knowledge

Things to know

What’s included

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

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

Reviews

    This was my first trip to Taipei and my tour guide was amazing. I showed up 15 minutes late and I was worried that they would have left without me But she stayed and waited for me. Megan has no idea how much I appreciate that. She was extremely friendly and personable. Talking to her I felt like I had known her my whole life. She was extremely Knowledgeable. We visited the most amazing temples in Taipei. She was extremely helpful in explaining the Customs and the history of each temple. I will highly recommend her an tour guide.

    May 2024

    William R

    My guide Charlotte spoke perfect English and had excellent communication skills following my booking to find out my interests and keep me informed about the tour logistics. She met me in the lobby of my hotel on time and had the day planned out. We used the MRT to get to the locations and then walked. I saw the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, including the changing of the guard and the interesting basement museum and then on to the Bao’An Taoist Temple. We had local snacks along the way and finished the tour at an historical street with all sorts of local products and food. I learned a great deal about Taipei from Charlotte. She is an excellent ambassador for the city.

    May 2024

    Nancy P

    We had a great Taipei city tour with Vila. She is passionate, great communicator, provided us with a lot good information about history and culture. All together an excellent tour. Highly recommended.

    May 2024

    Elzbieta P

    Great tour . Wish I had done this the first day I got here. This personalize tour catered to my needs and interest. My tour guide was excellent, easy to talk , very knowledgeable and would recommend her to any solo travelers.

    April 2024

    Peggy P

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Meet our local hosts in Taipei. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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