Private Tour
Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our Keelung Shore Excursions to Jiufen & Shifen. First stop: Jiufen, where ancient streets weave tales of mystery and charm. Get lost in the labyrinth of alleyways filled with tantalizing street food and quirky shops. Keep your eyes peeled for spirited alley cats—they might just lead you to hidden treasures! And don't forget to channel your inner Spirited Away spirit at the iconic tea houses.
Next up: Shifen, the land of wishes! Ever wanted to be a train conductor? Well, now's your chance! Let loose as you launch sky lanterns into the heavens, sending your dreams soaring with them. And if you're feeling peckish, feast on Taiwan's tastiest snacks while watching mesmerizing waterfall shows.
So, pack your sense of humor, your appetite for adventure, and get ready. Book now, because life's too short for boring tours!
Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide travel insurance for every guests, so please provide information like full name, birthday, passport number, & nationality for each participant.
Reminder: Bring cash, comfortable walking shoes, and light jacket.
Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
Please note that tour itineraries may vary due to weather conditions and traffic, ensuring your safety and enjoyment.
Jiufen Old Street: A fun maze for the adventurous, but a stair workout for others. Not a fan of stairs? No worries—we’ve got plenty of other great tours without the climb!
Keelung Port has 2 different terminals. Important: please let us know are you arriving at East Passenger Terminal, or West Passenger Terminal? Please provide us the name of cruise ship, and time for pickup. Thank you!!!
Starting January 1, 2025, Jiufen will enforce holiday traffic controls (8 AM–8 PM). Tour buses and private cars must park in designated lots, with visitors taking shuttle buses to Jiufen Old Street.
One luggage for one traveler. Please don't bring oversize luggage.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jiufen Old Street
Enter Jiufen, the whimsical hillside town where narrow alleys lead to unexpected discoveries and staircases twist like a labyrinth. Follow your nose to the aroma of sizzling street snacks, where culinary adventures await around every corner. Feel like you've stepped into a Miyazaki film as you navigate through the bustling crowds and charming tea houses. From quirky souvenirs to breathtaking views, Jiufen promises laughter, surprises, and memories that will make your cheeks ache from smiling.
Shifen Waterfall
Prepare for nature's grand spectacle at Shifen Waterfall! Feel the misty spray tickle your nose as you approach this majestic cascade. It's like Mother Nature's way of saying, "Hey, want a shower?" With its thunderous roar and breathtaking beauty, Shifen Waterfall is the ultimate power move in the world of waterfalls. So grab your raincoat and get ready for a wild ride – just don't forget to bring a towel for Mother Nature's post-show high-five!
What‘s Included
Travel Insurance provided
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Keelung Port pickup & drop-off
Chinese & English-speaking driver guide
Fees of sky lanterns (4 people per lantern)
Food & drinks
Gratuities
Other personal expense
Options
Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Pingxi Sky Lantern Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrible experience
rachel m,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Bad tour Tour guide Andy came in a vehicle with all the windows covered in black screen net so we couldn’t see out of the windows. The purpose of a tour is to SEE, and we couldn’t see a thing! Crazy, to compound that he didn’t talk at all while driving didn’t give any details about the city or our surroundings as we were passing through nothing, there were times we didn’t even know where we were going. He didn’t even introduce himself when he met us just pointed to his car. I texted the tour company and asked if this is a tour or a taxi cab ride. Told them no narrative or tour info about are drive and what we’re passing by was being given and the windows were covered so we couldn’t even see anything. They responded because of the weather he couldn’t talk while driving (it was a light drizzle). No response to window coverings. When we got to the spots on the itinerary he did talk a little which is when we discovered he could barely English. So asking questions about the area and such were next to impossible. It was a terrible private tour, we would have gotten more out of just going with the cruise tour at least we could see out the window and the tour guide talked. This was not a tour, it was a taxi cab ride. Had we known that we could have booked our own taxicab for much cheaper. Then at the end, Andy the driver had the nerve to ask us to give him 5 stars! It was laughable and very disappointing- coming to Asia is a once in a lifetime experience for us, what a let down. We saw all the high ratings for this tour and thought we were getting the best it was the complete opposite. Do not use this company.
Great tour!
Stephen C,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time on this tour with An. She is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We visited two beautiful waterfalls and two Old Streets. We also stopped by the Yin Yang sea which had some interesting old abandoned mining buildings across the street. It was fun walking through the old streets of Shifen and Jiufen where I got to try lots of local foods and snacks. I highly recommend this tour and An as your guide if possible.
Not what we paid for ...
machinmad,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We got to our meeting point well on time, but our guide wasn’t there. We WA’d him, no reply. We contacted the office, who said he was in the meeting hall; he wasn’t. Then they said he was waiting outside; he wasn’t. More than half an hour later he came running into the hall. A bad start to the tour. We got whisked off along the coast to our first stop. It became obvious that Lyle couldn’t speak much English, so we sat in silence, with no commentary or info about our destinations. After the 1st stop, when we’re tried to leave for the next destination, our car wouldn’t start. There we sat for 25mins while Lyle cursed and swore trying to get us moving. Eventually the car started. We proceeded to the other destinations which all went as planned. Lyle was a friendly bloke and did his best for us, given the communication gap. But this trip was sold as a guided tour, that’s what we paid for and what we got was a silent taxi ride.
Taiwan tour
Sara B,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was our tour guide and he was a great guide. What a nice relaxing way to tour Taiwan without any pressure. Highly recommend.
The pefect day in Keelung
anjas66,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day. We loved it and would recommend it 100 percent. Our guide was so nice an friendly. The group was very small. A real privat tour.
A varied insight with an expert local guide.
suedT2219EG,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wet and dreary day, not ideal for seeing the best anywhere. Despite this Paul worked very hard to show us interesting places and make the most of our day in Taiwan with some genuine highlights. He was knowledgeable and considerate and was an excellent driver on some difficult roads. He took good care of us, got us back to the ship bang on time then sent us some lovely photos! Thank you Paul 😊
Awesome tour with Stanley
Marina S,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We just finished our tour with Stanley Wu (Ah Hua), and he was awesome. He gave us a lot of interesting backgrounds of the places we visited. He took many pictures for us and even helped carry our baby stroller. We highly recommend having a tour with Stanley!
Great tour, super interesting and easy going
hungnQ6059EJ,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Joseph for our tour. Great tour!!! It fit everything and it was a timely mattered. I would definitely pick this tour again if I had to. He also answered all of our question.
Great!
M5451RTelizabetha,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Joseph was great and very knowledgeable! We got to learn a lot of history during our tour which was from 9 am - 5pm.
Cruise excursion
DawnW4444,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Iris was our driver and picked us up promptly at our cruise terminal. Although her english was spotty, we did have a personal translator device to assist us. Her driving was awesome. Best driver so far. She was very cautious and we felt safe the entire time. Would definetly use again!
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