Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
On our 4-hour walking food tour journey, you'll sample over 10 tastings as you wander through the backstreets of the bustling XinYi District and take in the massive view of Taipei 101. You will enjoy some of Taipei's best street food, including the famous "Taiwanese burger" and bubble tea. You'll also visit the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park where you'll sample soup dumplings and the best pineapple cake. If you're feeling adventurous, you'll also have the chance to taste the notorious "stinky tofu" that is beloved by the locals!
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking`
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Infants and children under 8 years of age (0-7 years old) are free of charge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
We will walk by on our journey to one of our final savory tastings. Feel free to walk inside and take some pictures!
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Visit the gentrified old tobacco factory. Learn about the history and sample some delicious soup dumplings.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Beverages
Over 10 food tastings
English-speaking professional local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks
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Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do
Charlotte F,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience where you not only try lots of interesting foods but also learn so much about Taiwanese culture and life.
Highly recommend! Great guides and local food!
Mickenzie O,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour! It was one of the top experiences of our trip to Taiwan because it is so well designed and because our guide was so knowledgeable and kind. It was very hot and humid but the tour intersperses cold food and drink as well as locations with some A/C to keep you comfortable as possible for a street walking tour. On top of a great guide, the food was also amazing and we left asking about how we might find a recipe to try making it at home too!
A must do in Taipei
love2goIdaho,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comprehensive and excellent tour of local eateries in Taipei. Tina, our guide, was friendly, approachable, and very knowledgeable. We tried so many dishes! Including things I would’ve never found on my own. Highly recommended.
Great variety of foods!
Sandra B,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guides were wonderful and knowledgeable and I very much enjoyed the opportunity to speak to them about their experiences living in Taipei. We tried so many wonderful foods at local spots I would not have found on my own. Memorable experience!!
Amazing food tour, best in Taipei
ANKIT S,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour at the last moment but it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Tina, our guide was an absolute delight and one of the nicest persons i met in Taiwan. The food tour at $75 is a bit pricey but I would certainly recommend it over other tours. I did 2 more food tours in Taiwan and this was eons better both in terms of food as well as storytelling.
Good fun and eats
pillowsofwanderlust,Feb 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00In terms of Chinese cuisine, I am most familiar with Cantonese food. So for my first visit to Taipei and Taiwan, I booked Taipei Eats' Iconic Food Tour (aka Xinyi District Backstreets Food Tour) as an introduction to their cuisine. The 4 hour tour was informative, fun and tasty. We had 2 tour guides: Jean from Toronto and an apprentice whose name I can't recall, but she was raised in the US and went to Cornell. The tour had many stops and took us through "backstreets" of the Xinyi District, where the iconic Taipei 101 building is located. We traipsed through a classic wet market, where food of all kinds (raw, cooked, dried, still alive, etc.) are on offer alongside non-food items like clothing. The most memorable stops for me were the Taiwanese beef "burger" gua bao, stinky tofu (some taste like bleu cheese), a boba tea place, Taiwanese pancakes, and a sorbet place. Jean purchased bottled water for those of us in need. We also stopped at a betel nut dispensary, but I declined to try this carcinogenic stimulant than you chew like tobacco and then spit out, turning your saliva orange! Our tour was altered a bit because we happened to go on Election Day, and 2 of the usual stops, including one offering Taiwan's iconic dumplings, were closed so the proprietors could go vote. We also stopped at the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and were able to see the changing of the guards. Overall tasty, informative and recommended.
Lots of delicious food!!
MikeStar43,Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a great day eating lots of traditional Taiwanese dishes and desserts! Tina also accommodated our diet restrictions and there was plenty of food to eat, so come hungry.
Fantastic… you have to try this experience!
mariannes669,Dec 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing and the tour guide was really friendly and told us a lot of info not just about food… We tasted a huge variety of food, I warmly recommend this experience!!!
Great way to get to know Taipei!
Vacation812253,Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was incredible. So knowledgeable and so friendly. The food was delicious. A really great way to get to know about local ingredients in the market and some typical foods. Many great items to enjoy! Be ready to eat!
It's all about the food!
karenyW2899UR,Nov 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Taiwanese markets and fruit! The pace was comfortable, we were never rushed, but we also didn't linger in any one spot. The food selection was terrific, mostly local classics, mixed with a couple more modern treats. Jean was a wonderful guide, giving us a quick intro to each food, then letting us enjoy.
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