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!'
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What's Included
Includes
- Parking fees and tolls
- Bottled water
- Private & air-conditioned vehicle
- Passenger Insurance
Excludes
- Food and drink
- Admission tickets (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Meet your knowledgeable tour guide at your hotel lobby and start your private day tour in Taipei City. Enjoy the flexibility of this private tour and create your own custom-made itinerary with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. This private tour provides you sightseeing not only in Taipei City but the outskirts of Taipei City like Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall or Jiufen Old street. If you are first time in Taipei, you can have the classic Taipei City tour to explore the highlights of Taipei City and schedule as follows: Begin your day trip at the most well known Longshan Temple, learn the culture & religions of Taiwan and admire the ancient architecture built in 1738.
The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, the CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area. A huge complex includes the Liberty Square, National Theatre and the Memorial Hall where you can see the show of guard exchange.
Dihua Street has been an important centre for commerce in Taiwanese products and produce such as Chinese medicinal herbs, fabrics, incense materials, and for the post-processing of Taiwanese tea since 1850s. This street offers visitors a glimpse of mid-19th century Taipei as well as the city’s thriving artistic side.
Built in 1969, the complex contains the main shrine, as well as the famous guard changing ceremony. Most visitors will leave the area as soon as the guard changing is complete, but be sure to walk inside and explore the fascinating and beautiful Chinese architecture.
Founded in the Beijing Forbidden City in 1925, the National Palace Museum moved to Taipei's Shilin District in 1949 and opened in 1965. Over 600,000 key artifacts were relocated to Taiwan to preserve them during the Chinese Civil War. Visit the museum to explore the collection—admission is optional. Note: The museum is closed on Mondays.
Discover Taiwan's iconic landmark, once the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010! Feel free to enjoy stunning views from outside for free, or take it to the next level by visiting the observatories on the 89th floor (at your own expense). Come experience the marvels of this architectural wonder!
This option offers a great vantage point to enjoy the Taipei City skyline and the iconic Taipei 101. The trail includes a roughly 40-minute stair climb—about 25 minutes to go up and 15 to come down—but trust us, the breathtaking panoramic view from the top is completely worth it! If you're not into the climb, no worries—just ask your driver or guide for other options. Maybe relax at a cozy café and enjoy a bubble tea, hot coffee, or some delicious local snacks instead. Both adventure and relaxation await!
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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.
We loved our tour with Vincent! We were able to see the key sites of the city and make adjustments to the schedule along the way (with his guidance after he learned what our interests were). He was a wealth of information and was very energetic and happy to answer any questions we had. He also was on point to ensure that we go the best photo ops at each stop. Highly recommend.
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.
We booked 2 tours directly with YOLO TAIWAN. Our driver was Bubble. I can’t say enough about how great the car and our driver- guide was. Bubble picked us up right on time at our hotel and spent some time talking to us about what we wanted to see. He worked out the best order for our sight seeing day. He was a great driver, friendly and informative, giving us background Information and a little history. At every stop he found a good nearby parking site. At one venue when we needed a wheelchair for one of our group he took it on himself to run to the customer service area and get one for us. He took group photos at every stop and was very patient with any changes we made. We had a wonderful two days and would do it over again if we could. Thank yu Bubble and YOLO for a great experience!
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!
We booked a private, customizable day tour specifically going to Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou Thermal Valley, and it was an amazing experience! Our guide, Jackson, was efficient, flexible, and adapted flawlessly esp when we added visiting temples and going to the waterfalls to our itinerary. He offered great recommendations, ensured we felt safe and comfortable, and never rushed us. He also took fantastic photos of us. Truly an incredible day—highly recommend Jackson if you are visiting Taipei!
Just relax and enjoy the experience. Our guide handled everything for us. Do bring cash as a lot of places do it take card.
Had a wonderful day with Nicolas. He showed me Taipei’s highlights along with some lesser known places like the Taipei Scooter waterfall. Also took me to a delicious vegetarian restaurant(dietary restriction) for lunch. Would definitely book again.
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!
James was a great tour guide and gave a warm welcome to Taiwan! He was very knowledgeable but also considerate of our experience. He made sure we were comfortable at all times and gave his honest recommendations. Thanks James
Nicolas Ying did a great job on this tour. We found it entertaining and informative, and recommend Nicolas and this tour if you visit Taipei.
Great day trip for our long layover. Nicolas was a fabulous host and knew all the ins and outs perfect for our ideas!
We had Nicolas Ying as our guide for the day! He was on time, efficient and knew all the hidden spots for Boba Tea, photos, important times of events, beef soup, tea leaf spots and more. He got us right to the door or steps for every visit! His spunky personality and enthusiasm made an 8 hour tour so fun! Highly recommend him! When we come back again we will use him for a northern coast tour!
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.
Best tour EVER! We were picked up in a large newer VW Caravelle and spent the day with Bubbles (nickname). He filled every minute with information and made sure we saw the important sites. Having studied tourism in college, he was able to teach us so much about Taiwan and Taipei. It was a holiday and we were able to see the military and others practicing for the parade for the next day. Wonderful day!
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!
James was a wonderful guide. He explained the history of Taiwan and he gave a guided tour and explanations of all the sites that we covered. Because the Grand Hotel and Secret Tunnel Guided Tour was my highest priority, we went there first. I was very happy that James was able to get me on the Secret Tunnel Tour because it can be difficult to get a reservation. Other sites that we went to were: National Revolutionary Martyrs Shrine, Dalongdong Baoan Temple, stop for a traditional Taiwanese lunch, and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. All of the sites were fabulous and James made the experience special. Our last stop was the Taipei Costco and it was interesting to compare it to ones in the USA. I highly recommend James.
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.
Nicolas Ying was Great! We were able to adjust the tour sites as the day went on and he was very flexible our changes. We felt by the end of the day that we had seen all the highlights and the best that Taipei had to offer!. Thanks to Nicholas.
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.
Paul 是一位 knowledgeable, experienced,且又風趣的導遊· 一天8個小時的行程安排的非常妥贴· 讓我們今天的台北一日遊的盡興又愉快·
Jennifer showed up early and professional. She is full of energy and strives to help me see as many places as possible as I wished. The private car transport was super convenient. She is very knowledgeable and I would book with her again
This is the way to see the sites. We loved our private tour, the air conditioned car, the kind and knowledgeable guide, and the beautiful city. Thank you.
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.
We had a great tour. Our tour guide, Steven, picked us up at our hotel and we discussed the itinerary for the day. We chose to do a hybrid tour of both the Northern coast and the city of Taipei. The ride was safe and comfortable. We had plenty of time at all of the stops. Steven added many details and information that made the tour extra special. I would highly recommend this tour.
Jennifer Wang is an amazing guide. She was punctual, fun, really kind, and flexible. She took beautiful pictures, and she is a safe driver. For our lunch, I wanted a beautiful view, and she negotiated it perfectly ! Many thanks you are amazing ❤️ It was the private tour for jiufen, hautong and shifen
My tour guide Paul was great and really made my time in Taipei special.
I am an experiments traveler, ands quite franchise this is the best private tour I have taken! Jennifer Yang is enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and made our tour incredibly pleasant. She adjusted the tour based on our requests, and we learned and saw lots of Taipei in one single day!
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!
We booked this guided tour through GetYourGuide. Nicolas Ying was our guide and we could not have asked for a better guide! He was very knowledgeable not only about Taiwan but about other topics such as sports and tea. He was very good at explaining the history behind the different attractions we saw. He was also very kind and patient! Highly recommend this service, it is definitely worth the money! 😊
If you get a chance to request Paul for this, do it! He is a great guide, knowledgeable and very funny.
We had a great tour with Nicolas Ying. We customized our tour with helpful suggestions from Nicolas. We went to Grand Hotel, Hall of Martyrs to see the changing of the guard Houtong Cat Village, Jiefun incl visit to temple, and Liu An Historic house. Nicolas found great spot to try traditional Taiwanese breakfast and also a lunch spot at Jiefun with a spectacular view of the Harbour from the hills. Highly recommend a private Car tour as you get to do what you want and gain local knowledge from your guide.
We had a wonderful experience with Bubble! He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and professional throughout the entire tour. We especially enjoyed all the discussions about Taiwan’s history, politics, and culture—it made the trip much more meaningful and gave us a deeper understanding of the places we visited. Bubble was also incredibly warm, caring, and we really appreciated his attention to detail. We felt very well taken care of from beginning to end. It was a memorable experience, and we would absolutely recommend Bubble to friends and other travelers!!
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!
This excursion met our expectations and provided an enjoyable way to discover Taipei. Our guide offered clear and engaging explanations throughout the tour, helping us better appreciate the history and significance of the places we visited. The journey was comfortable, with safe and professional driving throughout. This allowed us to relax and enjoy the experience. Overall, a well-organised excursion that we would gladly recommend to others.
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!
My first time in Taipei was wonderful. Thanks to my guide James Chan. He was very helpful historical events and sightseeing.
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