The Award-winning Private Food Tour Of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

Extremely knowledgeable and friendly June led my friend and I on a wonderful tour. She was adaptable to our needs along the tour and provided a thorough commentary of Taiwan’s history while we strolled the streets and sampled delicious foods. We really enjoyed our time with her!

Sonia was an excellent guide and took us through the streets of Taipei to try different foods. We had noodles, scallion pancakes, boba tea, pan-fried dumplings, shaved ice and more. Everything was delicious and I left stuffed!

Pauline was an excellent guide and my friend and I had such a great time with her. Pauline is very knowledgeable about the food scene in Taipei and tailored the tastings for our food preferences. She also provided us with info for the night markets. 10/10 experience!

A truly local experience. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. We tasted a broad variety of foods, most of which we hadn’t seen or heard of before. Also included a visit to Chang Kai Shek memorial and beautiful garden. Highly recommend the tour.

Our guide Garen Chan was truly outstanding! We were impressed with her knowledge and caring attitude. She took great care to ensure our comfort and safety - as I walk with a cane. She put together an itinerary that took us through traditional as well as modern sites. We loved how she passionately shared the history and culture at each location. We had the flexibility to make adjustments throughout our tour. Should we return to Taipei in the future, we would love to experience another food tour with her.

We had an absolute blast with our guide! She was patient and very accommodating! So very helpful and very personable. Took us to an amazing tea spot where we had delicious tea. Sonia was wonderful and I if you can get her you will be lucky.

Eva was such a fantastic guide! She arrived early and ready to walk me though hidden away places, providing interesting info and history. The food choices were wonderful and she gave very thoughtful backgrounds on each dish. Would very much recommend again!

Had a great time, Sonia was so friendly and knowledgeable, we loved this food tour (but were bursting at the seams by the finish 🤣) Highly recommended, but don’t eat anything before you go 🙏🏻

Garen was kind and passionate and knowledgeable and connected to the community wherever we went. It was so nice not to have to wait in long lines at popular places, so nice to try tiny samples to full bowls of shaved ice deliciousness in the heat (she would get you as much as your heart desires to be clear but we asked to share our servings), allowing us to to try so many things. Her love for her country and her peoooe and the culture and food shines through in all her interactions. She is a lovely, intuitive human being and it was a treat to see and taste Taipei with her.

We absolutely loved June. Throughout the tour, we tried several different types of food, and every place we visited felt authentic and had great reviews. We also bought some local products that June recommended to us. While we ate, we chatted about Taiwan, its culture, and everyday life there. June is extremely charismatic, intelligent, and so easy to talk to :) We enjoyed the food just as much as the conversations we had with her. On top of the food experience, she gave us essential and incredibly useful advice for the rest of our trip, which really made a difference over the following days. We were very lucky that this was the first tour we did in Taiwan, because several of her recommendations helped us throughout the rest of our trip. We highly recommend this experience! P.S. COME HUNGRY!

Pauline was an incredible guide whose passion and deep knowledge of Taipei made this tour unforgettable. From the start, she checked in on my preferences and customized the experience completely around what I wanted to see and eat. ​The food was phenomenal—while the famous pepper pork buns were delicious, my absolute favorite was the traditional tofu pudding, which brought back comforting memories of home. Beyond the culinary stops, Pauline shared rich, meaningful history at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, giving me a much deeper appreciation for how Taiwan's people and culture grew and developed over time. To top it all off, she took care of all the travel logistics to ensure I got back to the airport smoothly during my layover. I couldn't have asked for a better host—highly recommended for anyone visiting Taipei!

Pauline is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. We learned a lot about the local history and culture. What we learned carried a long way in our following days in Taipei. We asked about culture, local activities and Pauline answered in great details with passion. Food Tastings were absolutely amazing and delicious. Prepare to be full!

Garen is truly amazing, passionate about her country, and she explains how the Taiwanese people evolved their food, influenced by its rich history. Not only will you taste excellent food, but you will learn about the food history, and the very rich history of Taiwan! I highly recommend booking this food tour with Garen.

This is a must do tour!! Pauline was amazing!! She took us to places we would never have found in our own. She shares insights on history, culture and all the delicious dishes. Thank you for a great experience!

My husband and I booked the “Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings” with Garen in April. We have taken many private tours around the globe and Garen ranks with the best. In short, she was the high point of our trip. Not only did we get a taste of great local Taiwanese food, but along the way Garen shared her insights into Taiwanese culture. We felt like we were experiencing Taiwan with a generous, well-informed friend. You really couldn’t ask for more in a guide. Thank you, Garen!

What a lovely tour with June. She knows Taipei but, more importantly, she knows her food. It was incredible!

My husband, daughter, and I booked this tour during our 24-hour stopover in Taipei, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Judy was an exceptional guide who thoughtfully introduced us to a wide variety of local cuisine and shared excellent recommendations. We enjoyed exploring local markets, learning about Taiwanese food culture, and sampling an impressive range of dishes, desserts, and beverages. The places she selected were clearly popular with locals, giving us an authentic experience that we would not have discovered on our own. We left with full stomachs, wonderful memories, and a deeper appreciation for Taipei’s vibrant culinary scene.

Wonderful guide, June. Very informative with detailed explanations. We learnt so much about the food & history. Tasting a wide range of food & drinks. Excellent tour. Thank you so much.

Garen was a wonderful guide. She was knowledgeable on all the foods, and taught us much about the customs and history of Taipei and Taiwan.

Great tour! June shared Taipei’s history while we tried local delicacies. She engaged all members of my party with positively and understanding. My four 18-year olds are still referencing the tour and June.

June was fabulous fun, lots of different food to try and a few tea stops. As we wandered around the little lanes if we saw something that looked interesting she was happy to stop and explain. We also got a Taiwanese history lesson, very interesting.

It's a great tour - great food, good variety, interesting areas visited, excellent tour guide (Kate was very knowledgeable, had good humor, and was ready to answer any questions). Pace was slow enough for to do. We had 10 tastings, as advertised. I wuld do this tour again.

Judy was very thorough about introducing me to a wide variety of local cuisine and had excellent recommendations. I learned a lot about local markets and culinary experiences, sampling a wide breadth of courses, desserts and beverages. The places we visited were clearly popular with locals.

This was a fantastic tour with an excellent guide. My guide, Garen, was so welcoming and knowledgeable. I learned so much from her. I really enjoyed walking through the marketplace with her and trying so many foods. I recommend this tour with this guide. What a great way to experience culture.

A wonderful voyage through Taiwan’s cuisine, filled with history and folklore. Just a lovely way to get acquainted with Taipei, even in a driving downpour!

We had a wonderful tour with Sonia. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and we had lots of good and interesting food. Highly recommended!

Garen was an excellent guide and a font of information about Taiwan and its history as well as the current situation. The food was wonderful. A lovely afternoon

Awesome hostess. The knowledge passion she brought was great. And the food…. I went to a certain famous restaurant in Taiwan famous for Taiwanese food. The food on the tour was way better. Ate at great places

June was funny and brought a great vibe. Loved seeing the markets and the food was awesome. Fun seeing her cut up with the locals.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our night with Judy and this tour. Highly recommend booking this tour if you want an honest, direct tour guide who will make you laugh the entire evening. Judy showed us some incredible food. Be prepared to eat a lot, don’t eat beforehand! We will book more time with her when we visit Taipei again.

We had a very pleasant tour with Eva. She told us a lot aboutthe history of Taipei/Taiwan and the food was great. We had a great night. Thanks again Eva.

Garen is one of the best guides we met through TripAdvisor ever. The tour was carefully matched to accommodate our preferences, which included being on the healthier side. In 3 hours we covered geography and history through amazing dishes, going beyond the dumplings and noodles, shaved ice desert being one of the surprises. We strongly recommend the experience!

You come to Taipei for the culture, the history and the FOOD. You get all three with Garen. Amazing guide who really goes out of her way to give you the best experience possible. She contacts you early to find out your level of food experiences and you level of adventure. She tailors your tour to that. We are adventurous foodies that will try anything. She made sure we had the best time and the best food. From Taiwanese “burritos” to Stinky Tofu (which, by the way, is delicious. She interacts with the vendors like family and really encourages you to as well. She is a wealth of knowledge with regards to the history of Taiwan and its precarious geopolitical role it plays on our planet. Her insight into food and the part it plays in our health and welfare was amazing. The variety of the ten food stops is perfect. You will not be disappointed. Come hungry. We ate well, but Garen made sure the portion sizes were appropriate for the day. You get just the right amount to keep you going and not feel too full. Just right. Come to Taipei for the culture and history. STAY FOR THE FOOD.

June was an excellent guide, provided lots of insight, fun facts and great advice on local eating places! Had a fun day with her!

Awesome local food experience with a great guide! Pauline understood our food preferences and tailored the food accordingly! She is fun and educational◡̈

Such a fun private food walking tour in Taipei. The food was great, our guide Sonia was fantastic, and it was the perfect way to discover local favorites we might have otherwise missed.

Garen was absolutely amazing! As was her personality!! I can't wait to come back and have her as a tour guide again. The tour lasted about 3 hours and was filled with delicious foods and stories/history of Taiwan. I mentioned how much I enjoyed mochi and she made sure to get me some fresh mochi =]. She helped my mother with using chopsticks and was just a really sweet and kind person.

We loved our food tour! June was fantastic. We ate well and enjoyed exploring the market.

Kate gave us a great tour on our first morning in Taipei. The fish ball soup was amazing! We had a blast - thank you!

June - our food tour guide - was awesome. Funny, knowledgeable, great with kids, well connected to the food scene, and just an overall great person and guide. Thanks June!!

We had an amazing tour with Garen! She introduced us to lots of great spots and we got to eat a bunch of delicious items. We definitely ended the tour with extremely full bellies and also gained a lot of cultural knowledge! We liked that she tailored the spots to what we wanted and took feedback along the way. It was really fun and we'd recommend the tour to anyone!

We had the best time with Kate our guide! We booked the tasting for later in the day so we ended up in a night market and it was fantastic! We were able to see all kinds of traditional food and the history behind it but we also got to try some new trendy night food. We also got to see some temples and saw the history of Taipei. Kate made us feel so welcomed and she just loves her city. She made sure to show us amazing stands that were DELICIOUS. I’m also writing this the next day and can confirm the food is all safe and did not give my husband and I an upset stomach.

Very fun and worthwhile experience. 10/10 would recommend! Judy Shaw was a fabulous tour guide and we got to taste some really unique and delicious foods!

Nicolas is very knowledgeable guide. Shows knowledge in history, culture, food and traditions. We enjoyed our tour with him a lot.

Great tour with Garen. She is multilingual and easy to understand. Great personality and really enjoyed the history and the food discussions. She made my mum really comfortable and the food selections are interesting even for someone who is familiar with Asian food. It's clear that she respected the local vendors and they are willing to work with her.

Our guide was very informative, personal, punctual, patient , encouraging and great to first timers in Taiwan. We were a few minutes late, but she waited for us and she politely introduced herself and we went on to start our tour. We experienced different kinds of foods, from noodles, rice, dumplings, pancakes, fruit, tea and Boba, pineapple cakes, etc. Great job as a food tour guide.

Sonia is an excellent foodie guide! She walked us to several local spots to try local specialties like scallion pancakes, dumplings, noodle and rice dishes, and dessert specialties, including one of our favorite bubble tea! She shared a lot of information about local culture as well along our walk about! Thanks for a great evening of food and conversation 💕

This tour was the highlight of our trip to Taipei. Garen was friendly, informative and fun. We greatly enjoyed all the food tastings, and came away with a much better appreciation of Taiwanese cuisine and culture. Definitely a five star tour!

We had a great time with our guide, June. She is personable, funny, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. She knew all the local shipowners, and took great care of us. We would highly recommend any tour with June.