Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
Recommended by 99% 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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4.9
based on 1,082 reviews
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Travelers praise the tour for its knowledgeable guides who provide clear, engaging presentations on Taiwan’s history and culture, alongside flexible, personalized itineraries that balance cultural sites and food experiences. Photography services receive high marks for skill and personalized attention, while authentic local meals, including gluten-free options, are appreciated. Drivers and pickup logistics are consistently noted for professionalism and punctuality. Effective communication and well-coordinated planning contribute to a smooth, stress-free experience overall.
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What a wonderful way to revisit Taipei! James was a delight and very helpful in helping with a mobiley challenged Grandmother! We covered our chosen itinerary plus many more sites! James was very versed in Chinese and Taiwanese history and shared lots of information about a variety of subjects! I highly recommend him!!
The car was nice and clean and comfortable. I was very impressed with James' driving in the congested downtown streets with hundreds of motorcycles! He used cell phone technology to keep in touch and find places snd answers to our many questions! Thanks Viator for your service!'
This was a great introduction to Taipei. Junior, our guide, was very friendly, funny, professional, and attentive. He took us to the most important places; explained in detail each objective and answered our many questions. From the start, he understood our expectations. Moreover, he took plenty of pictures of us, and this way we have indelible memories. We highly recommend this tour and Junior.
Excellent! Really enjoyed seeing this beautiful city through the eyes of a local. Highly recommend for anyone visiting this part of the world.
Bubbles was the best tour guide ever! I highly recommend it with him as your tour guide! 100% worth booking this tour!
What a great way to see the important sites of Taipei. Aaron was an amazing guide, spoke English very well, was knowledgeable, and thoughtful. His suggestions of things to do and see were great. Took great pictures as well! He made sure that we got to do all the things we expressed interest in and never rushed us. Would happily recommend this tour and Aaron to my family and friends. It was by far our favorite tour while in Taiwan.
Thank You for a wonderful time. Our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and helpful. Enjoyed the city sites and lunch. 😊
I traveled to Taipei alone and had Sean as my personal guide for the day. He came to the Grand Hyatt to pick me up. Before we left the hotel, he asked me what I wanted to see, providing suggestions as this was my first visit to Taiwan. He made sure I saw the main sites. I requested that we avoid spending too much time in museums as I wanted to see more of the city. He was very amenable to that request. For lunch he took me to an amazing soup dumpling restaurant that rivals Din Tai Fung. The two of us had an amazing lunch for $25. Also, I ask a lot of questions. Sean provided me with a wealth of information about culture and religion in Taiwan. I can only hope to remember half of the information he provided. I highly recommend Sean for your visit to Taiwan!
Just relax and enjoy the experience. Our guide handled everything for us. Do bring cash as a lot of places do it take card.
Awesome Day Exploring Taipei with Aaron!
We had such an amazing day exploring Taipei with Aaron! He was incredibly friendly, thoughtful, and funny, sharing lots of interesting fun facts and local knowledge along the way. He took the time to customize the tour based on our interests and preferences, making the experience feel really personal and special. He also gave us great local recommendations that will help us explore Taipei on our own over the next few days. We had so much fun and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend Aaron!
Great day trip for our long layover. Nicolas was a fabulous host and knew all the ins and outs perfect for our ideas!
Vincent was our driver. He was so full of information. We all loved him. He took us to Taipei 101. We went up and looked around. He took our pictures everywhere we went. Lunch was very good and he made sure I received gluten free food. After lunch we went downtown and shopped. Around 3:00 he took us to Liberty Square so we could watch the changing of the guard. The area was so nice. He took us around a little longer then took us back to our ship. We enjoyed our time in Taipei.
We had a full day in Taipei during a layover. Cody was a great tour guide and companion and showed us the best of the city.
The guide, Hicks, was very knowledgeable, packed in a lot to see on a day, and was considerate. I enjoyed the day very much and feel I understand the city and country a lot more. Thank you for such a wonderful day.
Caleb was fabulous! We didn't really know what do our where to go, he took us to great places and explained so much so we were better informed on Taipei and Taiwan. The car was great, very comfortable and spacious. Caleb was very knowledgeable and super nice.
The itinerary was flexible, authentic, and met with our expectations. Vincent's attentive and kind manner was the perfect fit for us - you just need to communicate clearly with Vincent, especially if he is to accommodate changes efficiently. His suggestion to lunch on local cuisine was well received.
We had such a wonderful experience with Herbert as our tour guide in Taiwan. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, patient, and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire day. He did a fantastic job customizing the itinerary based on our interests and made sure we were able to see a great mix of cultural sights, local neighborhoods, shopping areas, and food spots without ever feeling rushed.
What we appreciated most was how attentive Herbert was to the little details. He was flexible when we wanted to adjust the schedule, gave us helpful recommendations along the way, and made everything feel very easy and stress-free. He also shared interesting background and local insight about the places we visited, which made the experience much more meaningful than simply sightseeing on our own.
The entire day was comfortable, well organized, and genuinely enjoyable. We felt very well taken care of from beginning to end. I would absolutely recommend Herbert to anyone visiting Taiwan, especially if you want a guide who is professional, personable, flexible, and truly cares about making sure you have a great experience.
Thank you again, Herbert, for making our trip so memorable!
The overall experience was very good and relaxing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional.
Vincent was an amazing tour guide. He knew the best photo spots. He timed everything perfectly. Was prompt, on time, very polite and knowledgeable. I wish I could use him for all my tours.
An excellent tour. Our driver/guide, Sean, was very knowledgable and let us choose to see the things we wanted to see. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour to friends and family.
What a wonderful day exploring the city. Hicks Wang was our guide - he was very knowledgeable, friendly and capable and ensured that we had the best experience possible. I would thoroughly recommend this tour and definitely give our guide a thumbs up.
Hicks was such a good tour guide, he loved this city and showed us a very good time. Highly recommended
The tour was completely amazing. Roger was outstanding!!! I couldn't check in until the afternoon and he was kind enough to move the tour earlier. He knew every section of the city... and the food he recommended... no words... delicious.
James is friendly, knowledgeable, creative, and super thoughtful. We exited the car at one sightseeing stop without our umbrellas and soon walked into a rainstorm. He came and found us with three umbrellas!
If you get a chance to request Paul for this, do it! He is a great guide, knowledgeable and very funny.
Great experience by our Yolo Tour Guide Chiao Chiao as she guided us through Taiwan’s religious, historical, memorial, cultural and industrial achievements that helped make Taiwan become an independent country. Comfortably traveled in her clean and comfortable Toyota Corolla Cross Sport and could not have experienced Taipei and the significance of the Taiwanese people in 8hrs on our own self-guided tour.
We enjoyed our city tour with Mr. Willy who is very friendly, engaging and speak English fluently as we don’t speak and understand Taiwanese. He spoke clearly, shared facts about Taiwan history, culture, personal experiences, Taiwan rules and regulations such as no guns and firearms; very law rate in crimes and talked about politics and recent current events. He accommodated my request to do some changes in our today’s schedule and still able to see other points of interest. He gave suggestions and other options that may interest us to visit and enjoy other places in Taiwan.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Tour Guide – Vincent
We had a wonderful experience with Vincent as our tour guide. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire tour. Vincent explained everything clearly, shared many interesting details about the places we visited, and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves at all times.
He was very well organized, patient, and flexible with our schedule, which made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. His knowledge of the local history and culture added so much to our trip.
We truly enjoyed our time with Vincent and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent tour guide. Thank you, Vincent, for making our day so memorable!
We have been on a number of tours such as this around the world, and I have to say that our guide Mr Vincent Lee was OUTSTANDING!! I would give him 10 Stars if I could.
We had organized a full day trip and Mr Lee had some suggestions for us but there were several items on the proposed itinerary that did not match our interests. Not a problem at all! Mr Lee suggested a number of alternatives that were amazing! We visited the Shifen Waterfalls and Shifen Old Street. These were truly spectacular and we had an amazing time. He told stories and helped us to take the most incredible pictures. We visited the Martyrs Shrine / Grand Hotel / Longshan Temple and Chiang Kai Shek memorial as well before calling it a day. Along the way Mr Lee matched our interests and kept us entertained the entire way. He was a very safe and courteous driver, never in a rush. He gave us suggestions for meals and snacks to try along the way. I would highly recommend Mr Lee to anyone visiting Taipei
Thank you Mr Lee!
I had an amazing day exploring Taipei with Nicolas Ying as my tour guide. He was incredibly friendly, open‑minded, and very willing to adjust the tour according to my special wishes. Thanks to him, I got to see everything in Taipei that I wanted.
Nicolas has an impressive amount of knowledge about Taiwan and its history, which made the tour even more interesting and meaningful. He also speaks excellent English, making communication easy and enjoyable throughout the day.
On top of that, he took fantastic photos, capturing the best moments of the trip. It was truly a wonderful day, and I can highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalized, informative, and enjoyable tour.
We had a fantastic tour with Cody! He did an excellent job adapting the itinerary to fit our needs and made thoughtful adjustments throughout the day to make the best use of our time. He clearly communicated any changes to the schedule, pickup locations, and meeting points, so everything went smoothly.
Cody also made sure we had the right amount of time at each stop—never feeling rushed but also keeping the day moving efficiently. His flexibility, organization, and great communication made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable.
We highly recommend Cody to anyone looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, accommodating, and genuinely focused on giving you the best possible experience.
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