Taipei Foodie Private Tour
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4.5/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Taipei Foodie Private Tour worth booking?
Taipei Foodie Private Tour is a 4-hour experience in Taipei, Taiwan, from $125 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $125 per person
Taiwan is an undisputed foodie’s paradise, recognized by Michelin guides, Netflix series, and international food blogs. But any Taiwanese person will tell you that the best way to eat in Taipei is with a local. Let our E
What you get
About this experience
Taiwan is an undisputed foodie’s paradise, recognized by Michelin guides, Netflix series, and international food blogs. But any Taiwanese person will tell you that the best way to eat in Taipei is with a local. Let our English-proficient guide take you on a tour through the food mecca of Taipei, starting at the first boba(bubble) milk tea shop to taste the well-known drink original from Taiwan. Then, follow our steps to taste the Taiwanese stir-fry dishes. No food tour would be completed without a trip to one of Taiwan's traditional night markets, so eat your heart out before returning to the island's internationally- praised metro system after ending your feast.
What's included
Included
- Travel insurance
- A professional English speaking tour guide.
- Snacks
- Dinner & Pearl milk tea
- Private transportation
Not included
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Taipei
*MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station "Exit 1". (ground floor) *The tour guide’s contact number will be advised two days before tour departure
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
*MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station "Exit 1". (ground floor) *The tour guide’s contact number will be advised two days before tour departure
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MyTaiwanTour
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Tour guide’s contact number will be advised two days before tour departure
- Our guide will meet all of the travelers at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station "Exit 1" and drop-off them at the closest MRT Station
- Tour requires a minimum of 1 guests.
- There will be a 100% charge for no-shows that is defined as arriving 15 minutes late.
- In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Taipei Foodie Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great food tour with Ivy Yang
This tour was a great balance of food sampling, including a full meal at restaurant and tastings at a night market and a stop for bubble tea, with great information about Taiwan and its culture and history. Ivy Yang is a great tour guide who was flexible, knowledgeable and pleasant.
via Viator
Excellent option
Excellent tour! And excellent Guide! I highly recommend it. The delicious food. We all discuss it a lot and I travel with young children. The original boba tea very rich!!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Disappointed
My guide for the tour was Fu-Cheng. While Fu-Cheng is a nice guy and did what he could, both he and the tour company could have done better. The guide and I were apparently early at the meetup point. Our tour, however, started a bit late due to him not holding up a sign with my name — if that’s even a company practice — and he did not immediately know to figure out I was already next to him waiting for the guide. Despite spending USD $170 for this four-hour tour and being promised all food and beverages would be included, that was apparently not the case. I was made to pay separately for a pork bun at a vendor recommended by the guide at the start who poorly articulated as much after the order was already placed. The original advertisement for this tour makes no mention that guests have to pay separately for anything principally a part of this tour that wasn’t already paid in the original reservation cost and didn’t exceed any limits for what we wanted to get. I also had to pay separately for my final item — a pineapple smoothie — at another vendor after dinner as that was not included either. The guide informed me the main entree — and the only main entree anywhere I had during that tour — already exceeded the budget he was allowed to pay even though I didn’t ask for anything special and the only other item covered before that was boba tea at another vendor. I instructed my guide I was going to cut the tour short halfway through as I was already full and the final planned stop at a night market likely would have prompted him to continue asking me to pay separately for anything I wanted there instead of the guide covering all the costs. As for the quality and taste of the food and beverages during the tour, it was unremarkable — the pork bun, boba tea and the stir-fry entree I couldn’t fully finish. This tour was advertised as taking me to places seemingly remarkable enough to try but they didn’t seem much different from anything I could have tried on my own without a guided tour and for cheaper. I took a similar tour the year prior in the Shibuya District of Tokyo where the places that guide took me were remarkable in taste and quality as well as the guide covering all costs without once asking me to pay separately for anything. Whether this is an oversight on the guide or the company’s part or blatantly false advertising, I can’t say. What I can say is I am deeply disappointed, especially when I expected — and even as advertised — USD $170 should be enough to cover everything a tour like this entails. Please do better. I regret having taken this tour after the way it turned out.
via Viator
Foodie Tour
Melody was our guide and we couldn’t have had a better one! I think she took us to her favorite places, introducing us to a few of her favorite foods and giving us a history of other foods. I tried octopus for the first time😳 Melody also pointed out historic sites on our routes which was helpful and we really appreciated her sharing a bit of her personal life and the general culture of Taiwan. Thank you, Melody, for a great tour and an interesting food experience!
via Tripadvisor
Unexpected delightful walking tour
This tour was more than we expected. Our tour guide Carol was very knowledgeable about history, culture and food and shared a lot of details that we did not expect. We made stops at the Chiang kai-shek Memorial as well as the Longshan Temple in addition to trying local cuisine along the way. It was a unique way to see a part of Taipei. Carol is an absolute treasure and would definitely recommend this tour.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $125 to $220
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Taipei Foodie Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Taipei.
How much does Taipei Foodie Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $125 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Taipei usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Taipei Foodie Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Taipei is not rushed.
Is Taipei Foodie Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Taipei, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Taipei Foodie Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Taipei Foodie Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Taipei Foodie Private Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Taipei can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Taipei and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Taipei Foodie Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Taipei within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Taipei?
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On Outty we rank every Taipei experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour, Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi, Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Taipei?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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