Traditional Old School Taiwanese Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Dive into the historical streets of Dadaocheng and get a taste of mid-19th century Taipei! From the charming restaurants and their signature dishes, to the photogenic architecture and alleyways- eat your way through Dihua street and discover why Dadaocheng is our favorite neighborhood in town.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Come hungry :)
What To Expect
Taipei Eats
Go on a food journey led by our expert guides. Sample foods at small mom & pop shops, where other tourists won't be found.
Dalongdong Bao An Temple
Stop by the temple briefly
Options
Traditional Old School Taiwanese Food Tour
What‘s Included
Local guide
Lunch
Breakfast
Beverages
Food tasting
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely fabulous and extremely tasty!
Ambassador568759,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing tour, loved every second of it! Our guide made our tour unique and we learnt so much… not just about food but also about the local culture, history and beliefs in relation to foods as well as the geographical location. Choices of food tastings were generous & varied and absolutely delicious! Information & tastes about all sorts of diet choices (eg vegan to meat). Would recommend & repeat for sheer fun and enjoyment 😊
Amazing cultural immersion
Steven B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The food tour with Jean wasn’t just about food it was a cultural immersion. Jean told us about the history of Taiwan from architecture to culture with food being the main focus. The group was small and intimate and we tasted lots of delicious things that were all included in the price of the tour. I don’t eat pork out of choice and not for religious reasons so Jean went out of her way to find alternatives. Not an easy task as pork is I staple and is present in most dishes. I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was fabulous! Be sure to request the Jean as your guide.
Solo first time in Taipei
FellowTraveler699842,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this tour, our guide was awesome and overall a great experience! There is also a LOT of food so be prepared ❤️. The walk is easy but yes it is hot so hydrate. Fun and would recommend.
Top Tier Tour
SigmaOasis555,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've done many food tours around the globe, and Taipei Eats has got to be one of the absolute best. Jean is an outstanding tour guide, she's knowledgeable about the food, the neighborhoods, the history, and anything else you'd want to know. She had a relationship with all of the vendors and restaurants we stopped at. There is so much food to try. Try it all, it's all excellent. You really get a feel for the area, and you'll want to come back and try even more things. I cannot recommend this tour enough. As a former hospitality/travel professional, Taipei Eats is deginitely one of the top tours I've ever been on.
Fanatic food tour and intro to Taipei - not to miss!
roz1621,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can’t rate this tour highly enough, our guide Jean was patient, informative and adapted to fit the needs of our group. We learned heaps on this tour and tried things we wouldn’t have otherwise known about. It is a fantastic introduction to Taipei, Dihua Street and the delicious food that Taiwan has to offer.
Great food, so much food.. fantastic guide
tonygK9378GG,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Tina was a fantastic host, 17,000steps mostly flat land. Great pace and the food was varied and very good! Highly recommend..
Amazing Food Tour - highlight of my trip to Taiwan
927kittyl,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delicious, informative and entertaining! We tried so many different things, many of which I would have never even known or been able to order by myself. From congee to dumplings to bethel nuts to various sweets to healthy drinks - there were so many stops and so much to try, learn and eat - I get hungry just thinking about it. We visited tiny street stalls, old shops, restaurants and markets and learned so much about Taiwanese food and culture! Our guide was fantastic, passionate, friendly and well informed. I can not recommend this tour highly enough. Should I ever have the opportunity to do so, I will book one of the other tour by the same company.
Fantastic
henrikhF5904MT,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the tour today and it was fantastic. Our guide Jean went above and beyond what you normally get on these tours. Highly recommend Taipei Eats !
Perfect introduction to Taipei food and history
joannakO8640UV,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jean led our old town walking food tour. It was a great introduction to the city on our first day in Taipei. She did a great job of teaching us about the history and different influences on the city, while tasting A LOT of great food. You can tell she knows her city, the shop owners, and is passionate about sharing her city. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Great with kids!
jennifer c,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! Jean ( sp?) was super informative and very attentive to the needs of our young kids ( ie needing to the use the restroom, having wipes and tissues on hand, and engaging with them). My senior parents , one who even grew up in the area long ago also enjoyed it as well! For young kids it is a lot of walking but my kids 8 and 4 year old managed to last to the end and more!
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