Get a taste of Taipei’s culture and discover the city bite by bite. Enjoy a 3-hour private food tour to taste the best eats and treats at old-school food stalls, night markets and hole-in-the-wall eateries.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Chinese
Experience
Highlights
- Sample the best pancake in Asia!
- Learn about Taipei’s food culture
- Mix with the locals and discover how and where they eat
- Wander through lively local markets
- Taste Chinese and Japanese influenced food
Full description
Make like a local on a private food tasting tour of Taipei and learn why the city is known for its tasty mash-up of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Hear about the rich food heritage as you eat at hole-in-the wall places, explore local markets, and discover city highlights between stops.
Sample savory scallion pancakes, and stop at a 40-year-old sushi stand where the owners wake at dawn to prepare the rice. Learn how to use chopsticks like an expert to sample sushi at its best. See where the locals buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and other ingredients at Dongmen Market.
Pick-up some refreshing pineapple, share a fish ball broth and bite into the best roasted sweet potatoes. Enjoy a typical Chinese meat pie and quench your thirst with a healthy soy drink.
Sit down to a local signature braised pork with rice, and top it all off with a visit to a typical university food stop to mingle with the students as you enjoy a tempura snack with warm barbecue sauce. End with a mochi rice cake at a traditional Japanese food shop.
Includes
- Private tour
- Small group tour option available
- Local guide
- 10 food and drink tastings
- Vegetarian alternatives
- Pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meet your guide at Exit 5. Outside TKK Chicken
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- You can customize your tour by letting your guide know your preferences before the tour or at the beginning of the tour
