Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Taipei, Taiwan
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With just one day to take in the treasures of Taipei, a private tour means you can maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary. Perhaps admire landmarks such as Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Martyr's Shrine, and the Dalongdong Baoan Temple; enjoy the views from the Taipei 101 skyscraper; or discover the best places to eat or shop in the city.
- Create your own custom-made itinerary with the help of a local guide
- Great-value tour includes hotel pickup and private transport
- Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Taipai or those short on time
- Private tour can be customized to suit your preferences and ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- Private & air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees and tolls
- Passenger Insurance
- Bottled water
- Food and drink
- Admission tickets (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Your personal driver-guide will wait for you with a sign (YOLO Taiwan + your name) at the pick-up location.
Itinerary
1
Longshan Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Dihua Street
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
National Palace Museum
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Taipei 101
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail)
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 978 reviews
Nancy_A, Apr 2026
Great trip from Keelung to Taipei to tour the city, see the most interesting sites, and learn about the rich culture. Our guide, Cody, was very willing to customize our tour and provided so many great experiences! Fun to try some wonderful local tea, treats, and egg noodles/pork dumplings in the midst of a full day! Wonderful memories!
Iwona_A, Apr 2026
Nice experience. Tour guide very nice with good knowledge of English. Before the tour remember to have some cash with you. Museum entry paid with cash only.
nftosh, Apr 2026
Great way to get to know a bit about Taipei and Taiwan. Our guide Cody went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. He was punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. Very comfortable vehicle. Would definitely use this service again.
Judi_K, Apr 2026
Steven was the best driver/guide we could’ve asked for. Communication was great and port pick up was easy. We had a full day and saw so much more than we expected. We travel with walkers and portable oxygen and he arranged everything to minimize walking and still allow us to experience as much as we could. We saw Houtong cat village, coal museum, tons of scenery and then headed to Tapei to see the major sights as well as some exhibits at the Palace Museum. At several stops he dropped us and then parked and met us at the doors which was truly helpful! We asked so many questions and learned so much from him. Definitely went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful day. We would recommend him to anyone!
Cynthia_Z, Apr 2026
Vincent is such an impressive guide and reliable driver! He has great passion towards his job, extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, meeting all our needs with great flexibility! Our one day tour experience was awesome and I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a stress free experience! Thank you, Vincent, for being part of our memory today! You are the best!
Dawn_M, Apr 2026
What a wonderful tour to experience highlights of Taipei ! Vincent was excellent in communicating with me before the tour date and was a wonderful tour guide . He is very knowledgeable of the city . He was professional abs courteous and allowed modifications on the tour based on our needs. He took great picture of us at the historic and scenic locations while telling us about each place . We really enjoyed our Taipei tour with Vincent ! Highly recommend him and this tour.
Wolfgang_B, Apr 2026
We had a great city tour on our Asia cruise. Our host and tour guide BUBBLE was just fantastic, starting with the pick-up at the cruise terminal and then taking us to the hotspts and must-sees in Taipeh - including some hidden spots. Very interesting history, culture and city life. Thank You BUBBLE for such a great day, and also the flexibility on accomodating our wishes. We loved it!
Nithin_R, Apr 2026
We had Vincent as our private tour guide for the one day Taipei tour and the Juifen half day tour. We’ve been on dozens of tours, including private ones, and he was by far the most impressive. He was friendly, had great knowledge, was very good with customizing the itinerary, and knew all the great picture locations and took photos for us. It was like a private tour guide, historian, and photographer all wrapped in one. Very highly recommended.
Annette_L, Mar 2026
Vincent was great, friendly, flexible and knowledgeable, a joy to spend the day with◡̈ I would highly recommend this tour!
Hadi_P, Mar 2026
Jack is great local who knows a lot about Taipei. He is the he guy to guide u if u want to learn about mixed local perspectives on history.. good corner.. I asked him where is dining option and first din dai Fung.. he was spot on. I also like he is flexible.. knowing it is cloudy and rainy.. he worked w. Us to adjust memorial and shrine at right timing so that we can still see change of guard. I am pleasantly surprised. I like how clean his car is. When we were short of local cash
.. he helped to go to bank for money exchange
Sebastien_S, Mar 2026
Jeffrey was beyond outstanding. Despite a partial rainy day he managed to help us have a memorable experience seeing many landmarks of the city.
He is very knowledgeable of the city and history of Taiwan. But his patience and kindness with my kids during the tour was extraordinary and particularly the reason he is tremendously highly recommended.
And the 200 pictures he took for our family while we’re moving around was more exciting than Taipei 101.
Pamela_M, Mar 2026
It was such a lovely experience. James is awesome. He went above and beyond. I just arrived this morning at 6 AM after 17 hour flight and I had a 10 AM private tour booked and it was a wonderful way to see so much of Taipei in a nice and relaxing way. Give me a glimpse of what other things that I want to see during the rest of my stay. Again, James is awesome. So much history so much information. Can’t say enough great things.
Javier_H, Mar 2026
Jack was an excellent tour guide. He knows the area very well, and was very accommodating to the things I wanted to see. It was a fantastic tour.
Manuel_M, Mar 2026
We booked the Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour and it completely blew us away. With just one full day in Taipei (arriving by cruise ship), we wanted a personalized experience instead of a crowded group tour, and this was spot-on perfect.
Our guide, Vincent, was absolutely incredible—shoutout to him! He listened closely to our interests (history, amazing food, photogenic spots, and a touch of nature), then crafted a fantastic 8-hour itinerary tailored just for us. He was super knowledgeable, spoke fluent English, incredibly friendly and patient, and even showed us helpful videos to explain the history and culture along the way. The guy is a total pro!
We kicked off at the serene and spiritual Longshan Temple, then headed to the grand Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (timed it perfectly for the changing of the guard—such a cool ceremony!). We also swung by the iconic Grand Hotel for some great photos, made a stop at Port Keelung area vibes and temple on the way back (super convenient since we were cruise passengers), wandered the charming historic streets of Dihua Street (loaded up on delicious local snacks and teas), and wrapped up with breathtaking views from Taipei 101. The private car with door-to-door cruise ship pickup/drop-off made everything effortless—no waiting, no crowds, no stress.
Everything flowed so smoothly: relaxed pace but we packed in way more than we thought possible. Vincent even took awesome photos of us and shared local tips we'd never have found otherwise.
If you're visiting Taipei (especially on a short stop or cruise), this private custom tour is an absolute must. Highly recommend—don't hesitate to book it! Huge thanks to Vincent—you rock!
Matthew_H, Mar 2026
We had an amazing day touring Taipei and Keelung. Bubble was our guide for the day and he was absolutely amazing. From the communication before hand to meeting us as soon as we exited cruise terminal. He was super flexible with our group and gave us so much information during the day! One of the best guides we have ever had in our travels! He was great with giving us a spot and he picked us up right on time every time. I can’t recommend Bubble enough if you take this tour.
LAITH_A, Mar 2026
The tour guide Vincent Lee the greatest guide that I ever met through my world’s travel . Highly knowledgeable, made every effort to see every , comprehensive explanation for 1 hour about every item in the museum . He added 3 extra destinations to the tour without extra payment. He gave me every single information about Taiwan's history , geography, food , sightseeing . I don’t he made endless stops for photos.
Aaron_B, Mar 2026
We had a great time seeing the city with Peter. We basically went and did all of the things we wanted and he was helpful in making sure our day was efficient. He even waited in line for us at Din Tai Fung !!!
Doris_C, Mar 2026
Vincent was an excellent tour guide. He explained at each stop what we were going to see and went with us to each location. He used our camera and knew where to take the best pictures of us. When we arrived at Taipei 101 he recommended we have lunch there (it is a Michelin star restaurant). He made a reservation before we went to the observation deck so we didn’t have to wait in line when we came down from the observation deck. There was a 45 minute wait when we came down and we bypassed the line and walked in. He recommended several items for our lunch and placed our order. The choices were wonderful.
While in the car driving to destinations, he played videos providing us with additional information.
Jeffrey_B, Mar 2026
We had the best day with Ben with YOLO. He gave us an excellent cell and raft for all the top sights of Taipei City. He was fun and very informative and tailored the trip to what we wanted and also suggested many things and places we didn’t know we wanted to see. Great job!!
Lorraine_D, Mar 2026
Well worth having own guide. Our guide Chiao Chiao was so informative and helpful. Took us to everywhere we wished to see.
Katie_C, Mar 2026
Our guide (Calab) was wonderful
He was very informative, attentive and flexible! He shared a lot of very interesting facts with us!
Esperanza_P, Mar 2026
Aaron Chang was very good, very efficient, knowledgeable , funny with good sense of humor and nice.His car is very clean, and comfortable. He had done an outstanding job, details and history of places that we visited. I highly commend him .
Susan_C, Mar 2026
Excellent communication prior to the tour with Whats App. He was very kind and was willing to customize our tour based on a list of places we wanted to visit. We also tried authentic local food where the local people eat vs a western restaurant. He suggested other local food stops to try such as the tofu pudding served hot or cold. He took us right to the entrance of each location. He gave us good cultural information and historical background information.
John_C, Mar 2026
Excellent, flexible with pick up /drop off time. Communication from James prior to pick cleat and tomely. James was very knowledgeable about all the sites and added local knowledge to the stories. He's also a wizz in taking photos.
When you see the cost cruise lines charge for port to airport transfers this makes an extremely good tour even better for those who only have a few hours in Taipei.
Natalie_P, Mar 2026
Effective way to see the city if you are short on time. Well worth it if you want to learn a little more about this amazing city and its culture!! Junior was informative and helped us to manage our time effectively.
Guinevere_A, Feb 2026
This was our first time in Taiwan so I was kind of nervous about the experience but it was AMAZING. Our guide, Jackson, was great! He picked us up from our hotel and really catered to what we were looking for. He was charismatic and you can tell how much he loves his country. He knew the history and details and made it very comfortable to travel around the city of Taipei. I would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing our service for your first visit to Taiwan. We are sincerely glad to hear that your experience on our Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour helped put your mind at ease and left you with such positive memories.
It is our honor to know that Jackson’s charisma and love for his country made your day special. We believe that a guide’s passion is the best way to introduce the beauty and history of our home to our guests, and I am pleased that his arrangements made your travels around Taipei comfortable and meaningful.
I will certainly pass your thoughtful feedback along to Jackson. He will be very encouraged to know that he could share the best of Taiwan with you. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we would be privileged to welcome you back to Taiwan in the future.
—Lawson @ YOLO Taiwan
Pamela_K, Feb 2026
Henry was a great guide. He’s very personable and made our day really special. We had a fantastic local dumpling lunch, and saw lots of examples of Taiwanese culture. We visited one of the oldest Temples, Chaing Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and he shared a lot of history and knowledge with a great sense of humor!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sincerely glad to hear that you had a pleasant day on our Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour.
It is our honor to know that Henry’s storytelling and sense of humor made your visit to the historical temples and landmarks more enjoyable. We are also pleased that you had the chance to enjoy a local dumpling lunch; sharing our culinary culture is always a highlight for us. We believe that a meaningful tour is not just about the sights, but also about the personal connections and history shared along the way.
I will certainly pass your kind words along to Henry. He will be very encouraged to know that he could help make your day in Taipei special. Thank you again for choosing our service, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
—Lawson @ YOLO Taiwan
Glenn_B, Feb 2026
We were impressed with Hicks Wang — he communicated well before & while we were on the tour. He was very professional. Since it was a personalized tour, we discussed our plan & headed out around Taipei. We will recommend this tour to family & friends.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you were impressed with your Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour.
It is fantastic to know that Hicks Wang provided such professional service and maintained clear communication with you throughout the entire process. We believe that the key to a perfect personalized tour is the collaborative planning between the guest and the guide, and I’m so glad Hicks could help bring your vision of Taipei to life.
I will be sure to pass your kind words along to him—he will be honored to know he earned your recommendation to your family and friends.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Taiwan for another custom adventure whenever you're ready!
—Lawson @ YOLO Taiwan
Ian_P, Feb 2026
Excellent tour guide, Vincent Lee, made this tour 5 stars. He was absolutely the best tour guide one can ask for when touring a new city. We had a nice day and he took extensive pictures so we can remember our stay in Taipei.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time on our Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour.
It is fantastic to know that Vincent Lee made such a great impression. We always say that a great guide is also a great storyteller and photographer, so I’m glad he was able to capture so many memories for you! I will be sure to pass your kind words along to him—he’ll be so happy to know he helped make your first visit to Taipei special.
We hope those photos bring you joy for a long time to come. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures whenever you're ready!
—Lawson @ YOLO Taiwan
david_c, Feb 2026
Our guide, Vincent Lee spoke excellent English and took great care of us. He guided us through the recommended attractions and tailored the day to our request. He organised our lunch, beating the 85 minute queue at the famous Din Tai Fung. He taught us a great deal about the history and modern day Taiwan. Vincent knew the best places for photos and took the very best care of us. He had many videos in the car from explaining the finer details of Taiwan building complexities designed for combating earthquakes to how to make buba tiger tea. Because he literally thought of everything, he is the best international guide we've had. Many thanks Vincent and a Happy and prosperous New Year of the horse. You deserve good fortune. We were lucky to have met you. ❤️
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Wow! We are absolutely moved by your heartfelt review. Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed account of your Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour.
It is an absolute honor to be called the "best international guide" you've ever had! I will be sure to share this with Vincent Lee immediately—he will be touched to know that his dedication, from skipping that 85-minute Din Tai Fung queue to his curated in-car videos about earthquake engineering and Boba tea, made such a profound impact on your trip.
We take great pride in guides like Vincent who "think of everything" to ensure our guests have a seamless, educational, and truly VIP experience. It sounds like you didn't just see Taipei; you truly understood it.
Thank you also for the wonderful Lunar New Year wishes for the Year of the Horse! We feel just as lucky to have met you. We wish you immense good fortune and health, and we truly hope our paths cross again in Taiwan for another adventure.
—Lawson @ YOLO Taiwan
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