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Taipei: Disappearing Flavors of Taiwan Food Tour with 12+ Tasters

4.9(26)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 26 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Foodapest Experiences
Taipei: Disappearing Flavors of Taiwan Food Tour with 12+ Tasters

About this activity

Explore the disappearing flavors of old Taiwan on a small-group food tour through the historic neighborhoods of Dadaocheng and Dihua Street. Discover generations-old recipes, family-run businesses, and traditional food craftsmanship that still survive in hidden corners of the city.

Learn how Taiwan’s food culture evolved through indigenous, Fujian, Hakka, Dutch, and Japanese influences, why certain traditional dishes are disappearing, how old markets and food communities are changing in modern Taipei, and the cultural meaning behind ingredients, cooking methods, and local eating habits.

Depending on seasonality and vendor availability, tastings may include traditional Taiwanese confection, handmade rice cakes, heritage rice dishes, old-school herbal drinks, slow-cooked comfort foods, and other specialties that have shaped local food culture for decades.

What's included

  • ✓Cultural insights into Taiwan's food heritage
  • ✓Visit to historic neighborhoods and markets
  • ✓12+ tastings of traditional Taiwanese dishes
  • ✓English speaking guided food tour

Not included

  • ✕Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • ✕Personal expenses
  • ✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet upstairs at Exit 3 of Beimen MRT station (street level), just as you come up from the escalator!

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with celiac and halal dietary restrictions due to cross-contamination risk

Cancellation policy

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

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