Taipei: Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Skip the tourist traps and explore the historic streets of Dadaocheng while tasting your way through 12 carefully selected local dishes ranging from iconic Taiwanese food to hidden local favorites.
This experience is designed especially for first-time visitors, giving you not just food, but the confidence to navigate Taipei’s food scene on your own.
Along the way, you’ll:
-. Try a mix of classic, local, and adventurous Taiwanese dishes
-. Visit spots you wouldn’t find alone
-. Learn the stories behind the food and culture
-. Share the experience with fellow travelers in a relaxed, social setting
Your guide isn’t just there to explain, they’re there to host, connect, and make sure you leave with a full stomach and a deeper understanding of Taipei.
Come hungry and leave like a local!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dihua Street
The experience begins in the heart of old Taipei, along Dihua Street, where centuries of trade, culture, and street food come together in one vibrant stretch. Right from the start, we dive straight into local flavors to sample a plethora of iconic Taiwanese bites like pig’s blood cake (豬血糕), a chewy sweet-savory street snack loved by locals, and a comforting bowl of braised pork rice (滷肉飯), often considered Taiwan’s ultimate soul food. To balance it all, we’ll cool down with a refreshing cup of herbal grass tea (青草茶), a traditional drink rooted in Chinese medicinal culture.
Step into the historic Yongle Market, the beating heart of Dadaocheng’s trading culture and one of Taipei’s oldest marketplaces. Inside this beautifully preserved red-brick building, we’ll explore a maze of traditional fabric stalls, fresh produce goods, and local food vendors who have been perfecting their craft for generations.
What‘s Included
English speaking local guide
Build real connections with people and local culture
Explore Taipei like a local
Behind the scenes access to local vendors, alleys and locations
Tasters of local, authentic street foods
Transportation to and from the meeting point
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Taipei: Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience and introduction to Taipei food
DayTrip42364575776,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Dave and Corinne shared a variety of different Taipei tastings, and were very knowledgeable
Absolutely must
kairiins,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really lovely experience. Always a must do. Had a lovely guide who showed us around. Come with an empty stomach.
Street food in Taipei
Carole Y,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our food tour with Dave. His English was excellent . He introduced us to local street food and his knowledge and enthusiasm for local food was excellent. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Tipaie food tour
320himmatk,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave was amazing! Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend and the foood was amazing
Corrine is wonderful
842julest,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Corrine is an amazing guide. She made us feel like a good friend taking us around. She is very knowledgeable and very very friendly. All the dishes are fun easy to eat and you will be very full so come hungry.
Amazing food tour by Dave!
bstern121,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a three hour food tour by Dave. He went above and beyond and the food we tasted was delicious. He also explained some of the history and architecture and showed us some interesting spots along the way. We would recommend this food tour and Dave as a guide to anyone.
Excellent experience! Highly recommend.
angelagilln,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed the tour today with Dave and his colleague. I was a bit hesitant at the start because there were 13 adults and 2 kiddos (a large size) but they did a great job including everyone and it never really felt like a huge group. Highly recommend.
Great food tasting...
Timothy E,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food tasting experience that left me full by the end! Corrine was also very easy to talk to and personable. I also found it funny how she kept a bottle of alcohol in her bag to try at the end. Would recommend to any foodie going to Taiwan!
Delicious tour in Taipei
402renam,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined this food tour in Taipei and really enjoyed the experience. The guides were friendly and provided just the right amount of background about the history and culture connected to each dish. We sampled a range of local foods, both savory and sweet, while walking through a historical area. There was plenty to eat—enough that lunch wasn’t necessary afterward. The tour was also flexible with dietary restrictions; they were able to adjust a few dishes as needed. It’s a well-organized way to explore Taipei’s food scene and learn a bit along the way.
Delicious tour of Taipei
Rena M,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I joined this food tour in Taipei and really enjoyed the experience. The guides were friendly and provided just the right amount of background about the history and culture connected to each dish. We sampled a range of local foods, both savory and sweet, while walking through a historical area. There was plenty to eat—enough that lunch wasn’t necessary afterward. The tour was also flexible with dietary restrictions; they were able to adjust a few dishes as needed. It’s a well-organized way to explore Taipei’s food scene and learn a bit along the way.
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