City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (7)

Kickstart to Taipei

Get the transport system figured out, ask your 101 questions and try your first street eats.

Get one of these smartcards to pay for buses, metro, city bike scheme, ferries, taxis and even at convenience stores and supermarkets.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Familiarise yourself with the best ways to navigate Taipei
  • See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore
  • Get tips and tricks from your host about things to do during your stay
  • Ask any questions you have about exploring Taipei and where to visit
  • Experience the real Taipei that can’t be found in a guidebook

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalised experience
3 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 location)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

When you touchdown in Taipei, the first thing you’ll notice is the ornate beauty. Next, you’ll glance around and think, jeepers - there sure seems to be a lot to see here - and you’d be right!

In the colorful hustle and bustle of this city, it’s easy for first-timers to feel overwhelmed by choice. That’s where our local Taipei hosts come in.

You’ll join them to find your feet, and find where the best food! They’ll help you get the public transport system locked down, divulge details on all the best local hangouts, and allow you to feel settled in no time!

Feel free to ask away any questions you have and soon, you’ll be laughing in the face of mammoth shopping centers, navigating around the busy streets, and ordering away from street vendors as if you’ve been living here all your life.

Kickstart your trip and get right to the good stuff - we can’t wait to show you around.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Christopher, Apr 2024

Exceptional guide, informed, organized and friendly. Excellent English skills. Would recommend to others.

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Christopher, Apr 2024

Highly professional and well organized experience. Very good value provided by a superb guide, knowledgeable and personable.

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Christopher, Apr 2024

Very organized. Fine English speaking skills. Took time to understand the client's interests and propose alternatives. Highly professional and intelligent. An exceptional experience.

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Julien, Nov 2023

It was a great experience with Megan for the night market and the tour of Taipei. Thanks again!

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Ronald, Sep 2023

Daphne catered this tour to my present interests and concerns. I’ve great respect and admiration for her knowledge as well. Brava. Ronaldo from Fargo, N. Dakota, U.S.A.

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Matthew, Jul 2023

I felt like I was like meeting an old friend who offered to show me around the city. A great guide for someone who wants a combination of planned and spontaneous activities off the beaten path. Excellent information about historical sights.

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