Private Tour

Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Experience Taipei like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering the city's most captivating secrets through our expertly crafted audio narratives. Unlike rushed group tours that force you through preset schedules, our self-guided experience empowers you to linger at sites that fascinate you most, skip attractions that don't resonate. Our professional storytellers bring Taiwan's rich history to life through exclusive insider tales, forgotten legends, and cultural insights that even locals rarely know, while our meticulously researched content reveals hidden architectural details, ancient rituals, and fascinating historical connections that transform ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary discovery. The crystal-clear narration, delivered with engaging warmth and perfect pacing, makes complex cultural concepts accessible and memorable, ensuring you'll walk away with profound understanding rather than superficial snapshots.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.

2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive two important links: one for your audio guides (SoundCloud) and one for your interactive map (Google My Maps). These links will be sent via your booking platform's messaging system, and also via iMessage/WhatsApp if you provided your phone number during booking. Important: While all links are fully functional, the booking platform may not display link previews due to platform restrictions. For the best experience with instant previews and one-click access, we strongly recommend providing your phone number during booking to receive links via WhatsApp or iMessage. This ensures smoother, faster access to your audio guides.

3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.

4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.

5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.

6. Audio Guide Language Selection: Select your preferred audio guide language during booking to guarantee delivery in that language. Language selection cannot be changed after confirmation. If your preferred language isn't available during booking, you can mention it in the Special Requirements section when placing your order. However, this request must be made at least 48 hours before your selected travel date and time. We will make our best effort to prepare your requested language, but please note this is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. For the best assurance of receiving your preferred language, always select from the available language options during the booking process.

7. Important Notice - Attraction Fees & Your Responsibilities: While many attractions are free to visit, some may charge fees for special sections, additional services, or general admission. It is your responsibility to check opening hours, closing times, holiday schedules, advance booking requirements, and purchase any necessary admission tickets before visiting each attraction. If you need assistance accessing or using the audio guide, please contact our customer support team.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private access links validity up to 6 days

Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 11 attractions with audio guide individually

Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for 11 attractions

Entry fees (wherever required)

Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)

What To Expect

1

Songshan Ciyou Temple

Step into Taiwan's most powerful spiritual fortress, where centuries of devotion have created an atmosphere so intense that visitors often describe feeling the temple's energy before even entering. Our exclusive audio guide reveals the secret meanings behind the intricate dragon carvings that spiral up each pillar, tells the miraculous stories of Mazu's divine interventions that made this temple legendary, and explains why worshippers from across Asia make pilgrimages here. Discover the hidden symbolism in the roof decorations, learn the proper way to communicate with the deities, and understand why this temple survived bombing raids during WWII when others didn't. Navigate the complex ritual protocols at your own pace while uncovering the fascinating blend of Taoist, Buddhist, and folk beliefs that make Taiwanese temple culture so unique.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Taipei 101

Uncover the engineering marvel that defied earthquake predictions and typhoon warnings to become Asia's most recognizable landmark. Beyond the obvious height records, our audio experience reveals the ancient feng shui principles that determined every aspect of the building's design, from its eight-segment bamboo-inspired structure to the precise placement that harnesses positive energy flow. Learn about the massive 660-ton steel ball that keeps the tower stable during earthquakes, discover why the number of floors was chosen for spiritual rather than practical reasons, and explore the cultural significance of the building's golden facade during sunset. Understanding the deeper meaning behind this architectural achievement transforms a simple observation deck visit into a profound appreciation of how modern Taiwan balances tradition with innovation.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

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