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2 hours 15 minutes
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This tip-based walking tour uncovers the essence of Taiwanese culture at Taipei's ancient Longshan Temple, a 300-year-old treasure nestled in the heart of the city's oldest district. Dive deep into the beginning of Taipei, the true Taiwanese way of life, the captivating tales of our folk gods, and their role in shaping the lives of Taiwanese believers.
Dive into the rich fabric of Taiwanese culture and history. Discover how our ancestors thrived in Taiwan and how they treated illnesses without doctors. Our guide will show you how to throw 'moonstones' and interpret messages from the heavens. Get your fortune read and learn about the temple's long history and the traditions of Buddhism and Taoism that have made it a beloved place for centuries.
Please note the tip to the tour guide is not included in the booking fee.
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
Bangka Park
Used to be the center of Taipei
Bopiliao Ancient Street
The community of Bopiliao was firstly formed back in early Qing Dynasty. Since then, its history evolves as Taiwan went through different eras, from Qing Dynasty, Japanese colonization, to early Post World War II period. Situated in one of the most prosperous areas, Mengjia, architecture in Bopiliao reflects different culture of which it was built. The area is uniquely representative of once flourishing Mengjia.
Join if you are late or lost:
Local Guide
Cultural storytelling
Gratuities
Dinner
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
B9212FUak,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked the Longshan Temple tour and our tour guide Tammy was amazing and wonderful! She provide insightful details into the rich history of each location from Bopiliao historical block to Longshan temple. At the temple she took the time to explain all the intricacies of the temple, from the various deities, the offerings, and all the customs seen. The pace of the tour was great as we never felt rushed and she offered to take pictures for everyone and also provided some good local tips like where to get the best boba tea and pineapple cakes. Highly recommend this tour especially if you’re lucky to have Tammy!
350esperanzam,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tâilé turned our Taipei tour into the highlight of our trip! Her depth of knowledge is matched only by her ability to make every fact genuinely engaging and fun. She has a wonderful way of bringing history and culture to life, making the entire experience effortless to follow and impossible to forget. I cannot recommend her highly enough—she is truly exceptional!




Evelin R,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was a wonderful introduction to my first visit in Taiwan, I truly recommend for those interested in a small brief.
Alan C,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We wanted a tour that told us about how Taiwan temples work and what the meanings of the rituals are. Alejandra did this and a lot more. Her enthusiasm and knowledge coupled well with her obvious desire to pass on this to us all made for a fantastic couple of hours - highly recommended
itisjyo,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
One of the interesting tours that you can take! I enjoyed learning about early Taipei, Chinese mythology, and how the locals worship at Longshan Temple. The tour guide did a great job and if you are visiting Taipei, definitey recommend this walking tour company. I took 3 walking tours with them for different parts of Taipei and each walking tour was very interesting and learnt so much more about Taipei.
C9234HV ,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I felt happy with the tour. Lina introduced the history clearly. Also, she managed time well.I live in Taipei, strongly recommend the tour.

vlerch,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Roro was an excellent guide. This 1 1/2 - 2 hour walking tour of the temple and surrounding original neighborhood of Taipei was an excellent taste of the city and well worth the suggested tip-based cost. Had we been staying longer in Taipei I would have liked to take one or more of this group’s other tours.
nohe812,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fun short tour of the original Taipei and its oldest temple. Ale was a good tour guide. As an immigrant herself to Taiwan, that gave her tour a unique perspective and twist on her explanations of Taiwanese religion, especially since our group was raised mostly Catholic.
mjd332018,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide, available and helpful, was a valuable source of information about the temple, and it helped us better understand the practices of the Taiwanese today as well as yesterday. She clearly explained rather complex concepts and was able to answer all questions. She introduced us to a small market, a second much smaller temple, and an old neighborhood as well as the great Longshan temple. If we did not rate the visit better, it was because the very large number of people who participated in the visit prevented us from enjoying the experience. We thought we had a very small group (about ten people) and in fact we were about thirty (at least 37). Travelling around was complicated, it was difficult to hear what she was saying without getting close to her (despite her small microphone), and it was awkward to gather around the guide with microphone in the middle of a place where people practiced their religion in such a pious way (it really made the group of Western tourists very insensitive to the local culture). The pressure, on the site, in emails, and by the guide, to pay between 12-15 euros minimum per person was also disappointing in the context of a so-called "free/tips-based" tour. This way of doing business (payment pressure, number of participants) of TourMeAway was indeed different from other organizations that offer similar services (beware that the more responsible organizations still sent interested persons to this tour conducted with TourMeAway). Reviewing the conditions of the tour could perhaps guarantee a better return for the guides, as desertions during the tour were numerous, and we found it incorrect that many people left without thanking (by a word, or by the gesture of tip), our guide who made so much effort.
tinkr2,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Marina was our tour guide and she was a very good storyteller. We had a large group that she kept control of well. She did a nice job explaining the basics of the religions and answered lots of questions. She moved at a fast pace which was great bc it kept us focused. I loved her explaining the red strings to find love which was perfect for Valentine's Day.
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