Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour provided by YOLO Taiwan
Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
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98% of travellers recommend this experience
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Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience
Duration:
8h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Stroller accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:8h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Hotel pickup offered
- Stroller accessible
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
On a private tour of Taipei you can explore at your own pace and see only the places that interest you. Make the most of your time on this private tour that offers an itinerary customized to your interests, whether that is exploring the city's shrines or discovering the best places to eat and shop.
Know before you go
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
Chinese, English, Chinese
Highlights
- Flexibility to adjust the itinerary to your preferences
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Taipei hotel
- Learn about life in the city from your private guide
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
Chinese, English, Chinese
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- Flexibility to adjust the itinerary to your preferences
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Taipei hotel
- Learn about life in the city from your private guide
What to expect
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 40100P15
Important information
Inclusions
- Private & air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees and tolls
- Passenger Insurance
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Food and drink
Duration
8h
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- Ports:
- Keelung Port Observation Deck, 202, Taiwan, 基隆市中正區港通里
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions
- Private & air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees and tolls
- Passenger Insurance
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Food and drink
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- Ports:
- Keelung Port Observation Deck, 202, Taiwan, 基隆市中正區港通里
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
8h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Longshan TempleStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial HallStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 3Dihua StreetStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 4Dalongdong Bao An TempleStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 5Lin An Tai Historical House & MuseumStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 6National Revolutionary Martyrs' ShrineStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 7National Palace MuseumStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 8Taipei 101Stop: 30 minutesSee details
- 9Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail)Stop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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5.0
72 reviews
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67
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4
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Ellen G.
1 contribution
We had a full day private custom Taipei tour with Roger. Roger was punctual and kind. He was very knowledgeable and attentive, always looking out for our safety and well being, which was very reassuring being on our own in a new city. He made every effort to cater to our needs and helped us see the sights that were of interest to us. He spoke very good English. We really felt that Roger took excellent care of us and we highly recommend him.
Written 26 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hello! Thank you for your positive review about the service. We are more than happy to show you Taipei City and Roger Lo had a great time with you as well 😀. Hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan and wish you all the best.
Written 2 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Peter M
2 contributions
Feb 2020
We had our own bucket list of places to see, which we gave to Alan our guide/driver when we met.
His expertise and knowledge made seeing everything easy, He also gave us another "must see" (Grand Hotel) which was brilliant. We'd been past it before, but weren't able to stop or go inside as we were in a group. With just us and Alan we got the "grand tour" of the "Grand Hotel", inside and out!
Alan is very professional and also a licensed tour guide, which meant he was able to stay with us all the time when we visited "paid" attractions, so we not only got to see our list, but also had expert explanations about them all, and all in perfect english, which seems to be a rarity in Taiwan!
His car was modern, cool, secure and well detailed. It was a perfect day.
His expertise and knowledge made seeing everything easy, He also gave us another "must see" (Grand Hotel) which was brilliant. We'd been past it before, but weren't able to stop or go inside as we were in a group. With just us and Alan we got the "grand tour" of the "Grand Hotel", inside and out!
Alan is very professional and also a licensed tour guide, which meant he was able to stay with us all the time when we visited "paid" attractions, so we not only got to see our list, but also had expert explanations about them all, and all in perfect english, which seems to be a rarity in Taiwan!
His car was modern, cool, secure and well detailed. It was a perfect day.
Written 21 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
We highly appreciate for your positive review about this service. We are more than happy to show you Taipei City and hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan. Thank you again and wish you all the best!!
Written 26 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ana V
Coral Gables, FL18 contributions
James, our driver/tour guide, was very nice and accommodating. He picked us up at hotel. He took us to the most important sites and recommended an excellent lunch spot for traditional beef noodle soup. The minivan was perfect. He offered historical info and took our photos. He communicated with me via WhatsApp which made everything very easy. He stayed nearby. We were able to experience so much more than on our own. Highly recommend this tour.
Written 27 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
We highly appreciate for your positive review about this service. We are more than happy to show you Taipei City and hope you had an enjoyable journey in Taiwan. Thank you again and wish you all the best!!
Written 28 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
XtinaDunham
San Francisco, CA533 contributions
Oct 2019
Taipei has been on the bucket list for a while, and we had a long list of places to visit in a very short period of time. For this reason, we opted for a full-day custom private tour. We emailed YOLO our wish list of places to see (based on TripAdvisor tips and recommendations from friends), along with a mandatory stop at a playground so that our 4-year old could run around and expend some energy in between sight seeing. We arrived at Keelung Port a little earlier than expected, and thank goodness our guide Alan was already there holding up a sign with our name. Alan was born and raised in Taiwan, but had gone to college in the U.S. and spoke perfect English, which was a huge bonus.
We got to see 7 out of the 8 places on our list, which was in itself a feat. Lungshan Temple was closed due to the holiday, but we got to visit:
• The National Palace Museum (and saw the famed Jade Cabbage)
• Martyr’s Shrine (arriving just in time for the changing of the guards)
• The Grand Hotel
• Dalongdong Bao An Temple (Alan practiced Taoism and provided wealth of information about the temple)
• Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
• A “secret spot” where we could get a photo of both Taipei 101 (tallest building in Taiwan and #11 tallest building in the world), and the Twisted Building (home to billionaires, each unit starting at $13m)
In addition to the famous landmarks, we also grabbed a quick lunch at Mos Burger (had a Tempura Shrimp “sandwich” with the bun made of sushi rice), and spent about 30 minutes at a local playground where our son ran around and played with a couple of local kids. This was probably the highlight of our trip—hearing his squeals of glee while playing chase and running circles around the play structure.
I can’t recommend Alan and YOLO Travel enough. As their company name says: You Only Live Once!
We got to see 7 out of the 8 places on our list, which was in itself a feat. Lungshan Temple was closed due to the holiday, but we got to visit:
• The National Palace Museum (and saw the famed Jade Cabbage)
• Martyr’s Shrine (arriving just in time for the changing of the guards)
• The Grand Hotel
• Dalongdong Bao An Temple (Alan practiced Taoism and provided wealth of information about the temple)
• Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
• A “secret spot” where we could get a photo of both Taipei 101 (tallest building in Taiwan and #11 tallest building in the world), and the Twisted Building (home to billionaires, each unit starting at $13m)
In addition to the famous landmarks, we also grabbed a quick lunch at Mos Burger (had a Tempura Shrimp “sandwich” with the bun made of sushi rice), and spent about 30 minutes at a local playground where our son ran around and played with a couple of local kids. This was probably the highlight of our trip—hearing his squeals of glee while playing chase and running circles around the play structure.
I can’t recommend Alan and YOLO Travel enough. As their company name says: You Only Live Once!
Written 11 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lolita2525
Denver, CO12 contributions
May 2019
The guide was knowledgeable, he explained everything very well. I recommend this tour at the beginning of your trip to get to know your way around Taiwan.
Written 13 August 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
825Sarah
Birmingham, UK194 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
An excellent day with an itinerary of our own choosing.
Allan emailed the day before we were due in port to confirm specific pick up details and he was exactly where he stated. In reply to this and having now conducted some research, I suggested what we would definitely like to do and what sights were secondary, though I had no idea on timings and distances. This gave Allan time to digest and plan a route for us.
Everything worked out perfectly and whilst we knew that our suggestions would stretch the time, we did all that we wanted and Allan didn’t make it seem rushed. We first went to Yehliu Geopark as Allan suggested this always get more busy as the day goes on, then Jiufen, an old gold mining town. (With his little car Allan was able to get us in much closer- as a local he knew where to park) We had a brief tea tasting and some street food on the go - it was our choice not to take time out for a full lunch.
Both of these places were definitely worth doing and if like us you had travelled around other key points of Japan on a cruise, they offered something different to see.
It did take some time to travel between them, but enroute back to the ship Allan was happy to accommodate a couple of photo-stops, ensuring that we were back at the ship well before the due time.
Allan speaks excellent English and has a wealth of knowledge which he is happy to share as you travel around with him. We have always found independent tours to be more to our liking, as they can be tailored not only to your interests , but also maximise timings (within ship limits)
Would definitely recommend YOLO and Allan.
Allan emailed the day before we were due in port to confirm specific pick up details and he was exactly where he stated. In reply to this and having now conducted some research, I suggested what we would definitely like to do and what sights were secondary, though I had no idea on timings and distances. This gave Allan time to digest and plan a route for us.
Everything worked out perfectly and whilst we knew that our suggestions would stretch the time, we did all that we wanted and Allan didn’t make it seem rushed. We first went to Yehliu Geopark as Allan suggested this always get more busy as the day goes on, then Jiufen, an old gold mining town. (With his little car Allan was able to get us in much closer- as a local he knew where to park) We had a brief tea tasting and some street food on the go - it was our choice not to take time out for a full lunch.
Both of these places were definitely worth doing and if like us you had travelled around other key points of Japan on a cruise, they offered something different to see.
It did take some time to travel between them, but enroute back to the ship Allan was happy to accommodate a couple of photo-stops, ensuring that we were back at the ship well before the due time.
Allan speaks excellent English and has a wealth of knowledge which he is happy to share as you travel around with him. We have always found independent tours to be more to our liking, as they can be tailored not only to your interests , but also maximise timings (within ship limits)
Would definitely recommend YOLO and Allan.
Written 6 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Nick B
6 contributions
Our guide was Alan, who picked us up from our hotel and customised the perfect tour that explored the best food and cultural sights that Taipei had to offer. His English was so good.
We were made to feel very special, Alan's knowledge and willingness to answer all our questions was awesome. He Knows all the hidden local spots and great places to eat.
Our experience was that good we ended up booking the Northern tour and the shilin night market tour to get the most out of our short time in Taiwan.
There was no dull moment. Thanks Alan.
Can't ever have enough bubble tea 😍
Can't recommend highly enough
We were made to feel very special, Alan's knowledge and willingness to answer all our questions was awesome. He Knows all the hidden local spots and great places to eat.
Our experience was that good we ended up booking the Northern tour and the shilin night market tour to get the most out of our short time in Taiwan.
There was no dull moment. Thanks Alan.
Can't ever have enough bubble tea 😍
Can't recommend highly enough
Written 18 December 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Paul S
12 contributions
We had a great time with Vincent, picking us up from airport and dropping us back after a big but comfortable and interesting day. We stopped for a great roadside breakfast that cost under $10, and had several rounds of awesome dumplings at the Michelin 1Star dumpling restaurant in town for lunch that was definitely a highlite.(less than $60 for the 5 of us including beers) Vincent dropped us directly In front of each temple/stop so it’s a good one one for those less mobile (just watch the gutters). Your left to explore the sites by yourselves, although Vincent did take us through the changing of the guard at the shrine which we all did appreciate and enjoy
as well.
Cash is king in Taipei, many places are cash only so have 2000 to 3000 Taiwan Dollars on you for meals and souvenirs...
Very reasonably priced, hassle free and a great way to kill a day stopover in Taipei like us on our way to Europe.
Great work Vincent, appreciated mate.
as well.
Cash is king in Taipei, many places are cash only so have 2000 to 3000 Taiwan Dollars on you for meals and souvenirs...
Very reasonably priced, hassle free and a great way to kill a day stopover in Taipei like us on our way to Europe.
Great work Vincent, appreciated mate.
Written 13 December 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dolores P
Manila, Philippines6 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
It was such an amazing 1 day tour. Our guide, Roger, picked us up at the hotel. Even the music in his car fits the taste of 3 senior ladies. He is so patient, accommodating and so knowledgeable. He brought us where to buy the best pineapple cake of Taiwan, showed us the famous mango smoothie store, and ate lunch at a cheap but delicious Taiwanese restaurant. Roger was so caring and sweet that he always care if we can still continue walking. He even brought us back to the hotel to leave the things we bought and then continued to travel around the city. At our request, he dropped us at Shilin Night Market. Even after the trip, he still reminded us to take the night's rest and our next day's trip with another guide, will be a lot of walking. He even told us to send him a message anytime,in case we encounter problem in Taiwan.
Written 5 December 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sswksq
Berwyn, IL236 contributions
Oct 2019
Our guide Jack was great! He text messaged me the day before to confirm our tour and pick-up arrangements. He was right on time to meet us at the airport hotel. Our day tour was well organized and fun...and Jack customized it as we went along. A most enjoyable tour with a great guide!
Written 7 November 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jolsna T
1 contribution
Hi, we land at 6:50am and depart that evening at 9pm. We would like to do a layover tour of Taipei with private English speaking driver to/from the airport. Where are pick ups made? Are attraction tickets included with the tour? Do you have time to go to the top of Taipei 101? If tickets are not included, how do you secure them?
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello, we will offer you a private car with an English-speaking driver guide. The pickup is available from TPE airport / hotels and b&b in Taipei City. The attractions tickets are not included, but you always can get the tickets on spot.
08LK2015
Macomb, MI3 contributions
can I have itinerary as follows:
1. picked up from KeeLung cruise port
2. select a few recommended visits in Taipei city
3 Pingxi lantern festival
4. drop off at a night market in Taipei
Thanks.
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Yes, we can offer the customized itinerary for you by this service!
bev009
Port Douglas, Australia85 contributions
We are arriving to taiwan international airport Wednesday 20th november
We are departing same evening at 10pm
So we have time to do 5 hour tour
Is it still good to do tour if is raining ?
Is there enough time to see taiwan city and also Juifen or shiffen ?
Is for 2 adults
Private tour
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Yes, we can offer the customized itinerary for you with the round transfer to TPE airport!
doni need to book admission tickets ahead of time or the guide can help us to get the admission tickets?
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello! The admission tickets are not included, but you always can get the tickets on spot. Our staff would more than happy to help you.
Hi, does the charge include admission ticket fees of the touring sites? Do i need to buy admission tickets for the guide, or how does he get in? Some stop time seems short. For example, Taipei 101 is only 30 minutes. My understanding is that many touring sites have long lines and need a lot of time waiting in the line. What do I miss? Thanks.
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello! The admission tickets are not included, but you always can get the tickets on spot. Our staff would more than happy to help you. You can feel free to adjust the itinerary according to your preference as this private tour will be tailored for you!
zzchan
melbourne6 contributions
Hi YOLO Taiwan,
I would like to book a trip for 6 passengers on your "Keelung Shore Excursion". We will be arriving via Diamond Princess at 7am into Keelung Port. Can you inform me from past experience how long it usually takes to clear custom? Should I be booking the 8am slot or 9am slot?
Thank you.
Sem
Our flight arrives at 1.10pm and next one leaves at 11.10pm - would the TPE 14:00 layover tour work for our timings? Thanks!
lucia k
Miami, FL82 contributions
How about cruise customers? Where can you pick us up? We arrive in Keelung Nov 3
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello! Please kindly book the option - Keelung Shore Excursions, then we will confirm the cruise details with you and offer the pick-up service accordingly. Thank you!
DennisDonald
Houston, TX11 contributions
We are 5 adults who have a layover at TPE from 1500 to 2200 on October 18. Can we arrange an English-speaking private tour of the city (including Taipei 101) for that time? If so, what cost per person (may be less than five)?
YOLO Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Hello!
We can offer you the service, with pick-up service from TPE airport, show you the highlights of Taipei city and escort you back to the TPE airport at the end of the tour.
We will make sure that you can catch your next flight on time!
Regarding to the quotation, please kindly check the website to see the price for 5 person or text us via WhatsApp (+886 970 101 316), we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum
- National Palace Museum
- Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
- Taipei 101
- Dalongdong Bao An Temple
- Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour price starts from £80.05. Discover and book Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour on Tripadvisor
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