Taipei
Must see Taipei with a local
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
5.0
(6)
Must see Taipei with a local
Liberty Square, night market fever, tranquil temples and copious amounts of street food.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get to know the real Taipei with a host by your side, answering any questions you might have and filling you in on local quirks
- See some of the city's most famous sights in one day
- Your host will take care in mapping out a unique route for you which takes in the city's highlights as well as some hidden gems they know you’ll love
- Avoid those tourist traps - we’re not about that business, no sir!
- Eat and drink great food at places that are loved by locals - street food is the name of the game!
- Get tips from your host regarding the rest of your stay
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
8 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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll join one of our local Taipei hosts to hit the streets and discover for yourself exactly what makes the capital of Taiwan so unique. You couldn’t possibly see all of its must-see sights in just one day, so what we want is that you get an authentic feel for the place.
You might want to tick off some famous sights, like Bao’an Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Dihua Street, and let’s not forget that Taipei is all about street food. In fact, so entrenched is this daily ritual into the fabric of life here, that some apartments are built without kitchens - sample some pork belly buns and bubble tea to see why this would make perfect sense!
Taipei plays with a fusion of many flavors, both in its food and heritage - note the imported influences from Japan, Southeast Asia, and even America! Get to know your host and chat with them about what life is like in the capital. The day is waiting, and yours to command.
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
Rachel,
Jan 2025
Green was awesome!! He was so kind to bring our infant daughter a Taipei flag colored pinwheel and everything. He was very nice, did a great job leading us around the city - we had a great time walking all around Taipei!!
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Michael,
Apr 2024
Megan went out of her way to ensure that I had a unique and memorable experience.
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David,
Nov 2022
Had a great time with my guide. Ben was outstanding and knowledgeable. He tailored the tour to what I wanted to see and made accommodations based on some attractions not being open. Food recos were great...
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Gary,
Dec 2018
After meeting Ben and being shown the sights of taipei, I have no doubt what so ever this is the only way to visit new places. No more coaches full of people. The personal guide is the way forward. My daughter and I were met at the cruise terminal by Ben, complete with umbrella as it was raining. We found Ben to be polite, knowledgeable, courteous and a pleasure to spend time with. Nothing was any trouble to Ben, we had a wonderful time together, ate great food, visited many place we would never have found and did it with a man who we could have been friends with for years. All in all a great experience. Thank you city unscripted and a bigger thank you to Ben who made out day in Taipei feel special.
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Meta,
Oct 2017
With a full 8-hr experience it could be a hit or a miss & I'm glad to have Josh Rice as my Local Host. He's such a FUN guy to be around so, it was a bonus for the entire trip! He showed up on time, attentive with the details and resourceful (i.e. packed an extra umbrella, powerbank for my mobile, even brought his camera since he knows I'm into photography). There were some missed because apparently he hasn't done this experience before and he doesn't speak Mandarin - whereas the places we visited were in rural areas so Mandarin speaking guide should be mandatory. But I really appreciated the effort he made by doing a thorough research and kept me well informed on the options l have. He also brought a local friend along for ease of communications. All in all it was a successful day!
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Shirley Diane,
Feb 2025
She really chose nice secret spots and i teresting places to visit!
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