Taipei City Highlights Walking Tour

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About this activity

Choose the Taipei experience that best fits your schedule and travel style.

Discover Taipei on foot with a local guide while learning about the city’s history, culture, religion, and everyday life.

4-Hour Private Tour

Start at Taipei 101, see the famous skyscraper from outside, and explore the shopping mall. Continue to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Liberty Square, 228 Peace Memorial Park, the Presidential Office Building area, Ximending, and Longshan Temple.

Admission to the Taipei 101 Observatory is optional and not included.

3-Hour Private Tour

Start at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Liberty Square, then continue through 228 Peace Memorial Park, the Presidential Office Building area, and Ximending before finishing at Longshan Temple.

Both options combine Taipei’s major landmarks with local stories and cultural insights, helping you understand how the city’s past connects with life in Taipei today.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Russian, English, Spanish
Operated by: Taipei Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Metro (MRT) transportation for all participants during the tour

Not included

Not included: Taipei 101 Observatory entrance tickets
Not included: Food and drinks during the tour
Not included: Personal expenses, shopping, or souvenirs
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated)

Itinerary

Taipei 101

one hour

This is the starting point for the 5-hour private tour. Begin your experience at the world-famous Taipei 101, located beneath one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. Discover the modern heart of Taipei as you explore its elegant luxury mall, admire the impressive bamboo-inspired architecture, and learn how Taipei 101 became a symbol of Taiwan’s innovation and prosperity. Enjoy time for photos, sightseeing, and free time to browse shops or relax before continuing the journey. Guests may also choose to visit the Taipei 101 Observatory for panoramic city views; however, the observatory ticket is optional and not included in the tour price.
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

45 min

This is the starting point for the 3-hour private tour. Visit the iconic Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, one of Taipei’s most important historical landmarks. Walk through the grand Liberty Square and admire the impressive white marble building with its striking blue roof. Surrounding the square, you will also see the elegant National Theater and National Concert Hall, two of Taiwan’s premier cultural venues known for their traditional palace-inspired architecture. Learn about Taiwan’s modern political history while enjoying the peaceful gardens, monumental gates, and excellent photo opportunities in one of the city’s most scenic locations.
228 Peace Memorial Park

15 min

On the way from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to Ximending, enjoy a relaxing walk through 228 Peace Memorial Park, one of Taipei’s most meaningful green spaces. This peaceful urban park commemorates an important chapter of Taiwan’s history and offers shaded paths, fountains, gardens, and historical monuments. You will also see the unique reflexology stone path, where visitors can walk barefoot across massage stones believed to stimulate pressure points in the feet.
Presidential Office Building

Passing by

Continue past the impressive Presidential Office Building, one of Taipei’s most recognizable landmarks. Built during the Japanese colonial era, this grand red-brick structure remains the official office of Taiwan’s president. Admire its striking European-style architecture from the outside while learning about its historical significance and role in Taiwan’s modern government.
Ximending

one hour

Experience the vibrant streets of Ximending, Taipei’s most famous entertainment and shopping district. Often called the “Harajuku of Taipei,” this colorful pedestrian area is full of fashion boutiques, street performers, trendy cafés, and delicious local snacks. Enjoy a guided walk through its lively streets, free time for shopping, and the chance to feel the youthful energy of modern Taipei.
Longshan Temple

45 min

Finish your tour at the legendary Longshan Temple, one of Taipei’s oldest and most beloved temples. Admire its richly decorated roofs, intricate stone carvings, and traditional lantern-lit courtyards. Learn about the spiritual traditions practiced here, where Buddhism, Taoism, and folk religion come together. Take time to soak in the peaceful atmosphere and capture memorable photos of this cultural treasure.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall MRT Station, Exit 5. Please wait outside the exit at street level. This meeting point is easy to locate and is a short walk from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Liberty Square.
We will meet outside Taipei 101, right next to the iconic red "LOVE" sculpture, located at the intersection of Xinyi Road and Songzhi Road. This open area is easy to locate and is just a short walk from Exit 4 of the Taipei 101/World Trade Center MRT station.

End point

We will finish our tour at the historic Longshan Temple, located in the Wanhua District. It is conveniently located just a short walk from Exit 1 of Longshan Temple MRT Station, making it easy for guests to continue exploring the city or return to their accommodation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Taipei City Highlights 4 Hours

Starting point:

LOVE art installation, No. 7號, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xicun Village, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Taipei City Highlights 3 Hours

Starting point:

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100