Top Taipei Cooking Classes

Follow in locals’ footsteps when you visit a bustling market—and learn how to make one of Taiwan’s most popular culinary delicacies—on this private tour and cooking class. After pickup from your Taipei hotel, follow your guide to one of the city’s markets, where you’ll see how locals shop and will pick up ingredients for your day of cooking. Then, head to a nearby kitchen, where you’ll learn how to make zongzi: bamboo leaf-wrapped dumplings made of sticky rice and an assortment of fillings.

Experience the city just like a local: start with a slice of classic Taipei, walk through the oldest market, savor traditional street food, and learn how to make Bubble Tea! • Sample unique street food throughout the tour • Learn how to make and then enjoy your very own Bubble Tea! • Explore Taipei on foot, discovering markets, meeting vendors, shop owners, and more! • Communal food tour and cooking class for 2 to 10 people • Local host Wayne was born in Taiwan and lived in Melbourne, Australia for almost 14 years

Immerse yourself in the festive ambiance of an authentic Taiwanese night market—and sample a wide range of traditional, local dishes—on this private, evening tour. Meet your guide directly at your local hotel, and set off on foot. Your destination is the locals-frequented Yansan Night Market. Over the course of several hours, you’ll meet numerous vendors, will sample up to eight different dishes, and will have the special chance to soak up its one-of-a-kind ambiance.

Explore the ins and outs of tofu in Daxi, Taoyuan, a small township known for this Taiwanese specialty. After your pick-up from Taipei, we will head to Daxi to make your your own wooden mold for tofu production with Daxi locals, and create your own tofu. Over a gourmet lunch, you will learn how to prepare and eat the many different kinds of tofu available. After lunch, we will head to a Daxi farm to learn about the community's local agriculture.

This experience offers a different way to discover Yilan by connecting authentic local culture with hands-on experiences. At the tea farm, travelers do more than simply visit a tea garden—they can pick fresh tea leaves, learn traditional roasting and rolling techniques, and experience the everyday charm of rural Taiwan through local-style dress and stove-side tea making. The itinerary also combines nature and culture in a natural flow, from a quiet countryside waterfall to a scenic boat ride and a traditional cultural village. The private format allows travelers to enjoy these experiences at a more relaxed pace, with a local guide providing insight into the places and traditions along the way.

Yilan is a beautiful small town outside of Taipei known for tea production. On this slow travel experience, visit with the tea farmers who continue the tradition of Taiwanese tea culture. You'll experience hands-on tea roasting and rolling, as well as taste various flavors of tea like oolong and green tea. After a traditional lunch, learn the art of white and blue china and create your own souvenir!

Discover the bustling city of Taipei as it starts to come alive during this evening tour. Start at the Longshan Temple and learn about its significance; walk through the Huaxi Street night market; tantalize your tastebuds with a delicious dinner at the famous Din Tai Fung; and cap it off with a visit to Taipei 101 where you can see the skyline shimmering from the clouds. Catch the highlights of Taipei—ideal for those with limited time.

While in bustling Taipei, treat yourself to a full-day private custom tour of the city’s best sites! Your personal driver will help you design the perfect 8-hour itinerary, escorting you to key attractions such as Longshan Temple, Taipei 101 and Beitou Hot Springs. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Taipei City and the northeast coast is at your fingertips on this private tour!