Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
1. Learn the past 300 years of Taiwanese history in a 3-hour walk
2. Visit all the essential attractions in West Taipei, the old Taipei
3. Get to know Taiwan in different eras - from memories of colonization to remains of Chiang Kai-shek’s Chinese dream
The west end of Taipei was once the center of political and economic activities of the city and where modern development started. This tour takes you through Taiwanese history, looking from the traditional beliefs of the late Qing dynasty, to the cultural shifts under Japanese ruling, then to the political landscape after the arrival of the Nationalist government in 1949. The Historic Tour covers all the essential attractions in West Taipei as well as the stories and legends behind them. Walking from the past to the present, you will see how Taipei is shaped by multiple cultures and historic events and get a clear picture of this amazing city.
*Please note the tip to the tour guide is not included in the booking fee
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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‘s Included
System fee
Professional English Guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple is located in the heart of west end Taipei, and serves as the religious center of local community. The temple was first established in the 18th century by Chinese immigrants coming to Taipei, who later built Monga District as their settlement for trade and business. In the following years, Longshan Temple went through a series of earthquakes, typhoons, as well as wartime air raids, but has always remained resilient thanks to renovations, enthusiastic believers and the gods’ blessing. Today, Longshan Temple is one of the most iconic buildings of historic Taipei and a popular destination for sightseeing among foreign visitors and worshipers.
Bopiliao Historic Block
Bopiliao, literally meaning “skin-peeling” was once the commercial center of northern Taipei where Chinese immigrants conducted trade with the indegineous community. During its most glorious years, you would find its street filled with hostels, shops and public bath houses to accomodate the traders and local residents. Here you will also find the best-preserved architecture from Qing dynasty China in Taipei, some of its features have even been incorporated into modern Taiwanese style!
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Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour
Reviews
173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cultural learning experience
vellew2025,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luke & Andy were the best guides I could ask for. I really enjoyed learning about Taiwan's history with them. Their jokes made the 3-hour walking tour less tiring, and the ice cream pitstop was the best!
Well worth it.
gordonj252,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We covered three different themes during the walk: temples, commercial business, government buildings. Each done at a good pace where we could take in all the interesting information and stories provided by the very well informed guide.
Walking tour is a must for Tourists
V7827YXmatthewl,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jessica and Will did an outstanding job covering Taiwan history, culture, and architecture. I wanted to understand Taiwan from a local perspective and this tour provided me with a lot of context. Will stayed for an additional 4 hours to give a tour of the Chaing Kai Shek Museum and we also explored another area which was influenced by the Japanese. I find that a lot of locals have so much pride and it shows as folks are willing to take the time to cover such a rich history.
Great and informative tour!
Helen N,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.005 stars! Tour group was rather large for a Saturday morning and we were split into two groups each with its own guide.
Great Tour Company.
Brian Q,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Found Like It Formosa before my trip to Taiwan and did the Historic Walking Tour in Taipei. Both of my guides were fantastic and the tour itself was very informative, so I ended up booking three more tours through them during the rest of my time in Taiwan. I ended up doing both of the tours in Tainan and the tour in Taichung. Highly recommend this company to anyone traveling to Taiwan as it's a great way to get your feet wet in each destination. My guides Alvin, Yuan, Kevin, and Rowena (who was my guide for both one of the Tainan tours and my Taichung tour) were all very knowledgeable about each city, were very fun, and had some great restaurant recommendations as well. Would have even booked more tours if my schedule allowed it.
An enjoyable and eye-opening tour
Quest02865771129,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the Taipei Historic Walking Tour and was guided by Mabel and Alice. They were fantastic - their passion for their country and its history really shone through and made the tour that much more enjoyable. They were very open to chat, happy to answer questions, and offered unique perspectives! I would highly recommend the tour to anyone who's keen to learn more about Taiwan's history and people that have led to the political struggles we see today. It rained rather heavily on the day of our tour, but the tour proceeds rain or shine, which speaks even more to the tour guides' passion. Do check weather conditions beforehand and prepare the necessary.
A wealth of knowledge and history
JKexza,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luke and Alvin gave a wonderful tour highlighting the history of Taiwan and bringing it alive by showing us buildings from each era Highly recommended as an introductory tour to Taipei and Taiwan
Ok tour if you just pay the 5 USD ( beware they ask for more)
886malaikah,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Ok Tour, but Tour size too big. We had almost 50 people. A lot of walking , but didn’t see many interesting sites . I didn’t appreciate we were asked for quite a large sum at the end of the tour to “tip”. The sum they asked for was much higher than the 5USD we had already paid ( they recommended 400-1000 NTD extra per person ) which left us with a very bitter taste . Also, our guides got too much into politics ( trying to promote their political view).
learn Taiwan history while visiting sites
L3352WVmariac,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.002 guides who shared the 3 hr commentary. Learned a lot about Taiwan history with fun commentary. Good walk of a few miles with a couple short breaks
Worth the time and tip generously
Bobcat18793,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with two very knowledgeable women who spoke English very well and made the tour very interesting. Well timed breaks albeit very short (7-10 mins) and be prepared to walk about 1.5 to 2 miles (3-4 km). Can’t beat the price - they work for tips and suggested tip is $400-600 per person in your tour. I believe they earned it!
From US$5.00
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