Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Bottled water

Beverages

Over 10 food tastings

English-speaking professional local guide

Gratuities

Hotel pick up and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks

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!

5 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

Visit the gentrified old tobacco factory. Learn about the history and sample some delicious soup dumplings.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun

Reviews

4.91

64 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend! Great guides and local food!
Mickenzie O,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We 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!
Great variety of foods!
Sandra B,
Jun 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our 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
- Viator
5.00
I 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.
Best food tour in Taipei
Gwendolyn C,
Oct 16, 2023
- Viator
5.00
That was one of the best food tours I have gone on. Our guide Tina explained all the different foods and how they fit in the local culture. There were so many different foods and the portions were large. I came hungry and I left extremely full.
10/10!
Jacob T,
Sep 16, 2023
- Viator
5.00
You need to do this tour! I did it with my husband (two Kiwis) and they were accommodating of our food preference (no pork or beef). Tina was the perfect guide - charismatic, passionate about food & Taipei, and made the whole experience fun and stress free. I can’t emphasise this enough…. Come hungry! You will get so much food!!! You’ll get everything from fresh fruit from the market, local dishes that are delicious, a couple that are challenging but can be skipped, and finish with some delicious shaved ice. Worth every cent! Such a memorable tour.