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Taipei: Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings

4.9(213)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 213 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Foodapest Experiences
Taipei: Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings

About this activity

Just arrived in Taipei or looking to experience it like a local? This small-group food tour is designed as your introduction to Taipei. Think of this as your first local friend in Taiwan, introducing you to the city's food, culture, neighborhoods, and insider tips before you continue your own adventure.

Explore the historic streets of Dadaocheng and Dihua Street, while enjoying 12+ carefully selected tastings, from beloved street snacks to traditional specialties.

Along the way, your guide will share the stories behind the food, introduce Taipei's culture and neighborhoods, and answer the questions every traveler has, from where locals actually eat to how to navigate Taipei MRT like a pro, hidden gems beyond typical guidebook, and personal recommendations worth exploring during your stay.

This is more than just a food tour. We are your local introduction to Taipei, so you leave with a full stomach, greater confidence, and plenty of ideas for the rest of your trip!

What's included

  • ✓Personalized Taipei recommendations and travel tips
  • ✓Start your Taiwan adventure with practical local insights
  • ✓Explore historic Dadaocheng and Dihua Street like a local
  • ✓Small groups for a more personal experience
  • ✓Ask your guide anything!
  • ✓Passionate English speaking local guide
  • ✓Enjoy 12+ authentic local Taiwanese tastings

Not included

  • ✕Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • ✕Not suitable for celiac and halal dietary restriction due to cross-contamination risk

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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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