13 Full-Day Tours in Taiwan Worth the Day

1.Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · from $126Our pick

8-hour private custom Taipei tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, top temples, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, and optional Elephant Mountain.

“First of all Vincent was a fantastic driver and guide. He had a lot of knowledge that he shared on each of the places we visited, filling us in on the historical and cultural aspects. He also took lots of photographs of us with the landmarks in the background. Great day.”

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2.Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 782 reviews · from $126

Private northern Taiwan day trip from Taipei with hotel pickup. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, and Shifen for waterfall views.

“Jack was an amazing driver and guide. He made the whole trip and experience very pleasant despite the rainy and windy day.”

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3.Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

A private full day driving loop from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Pingxi and Shifen. Flexible timing, easy logistics.

“Our driver, Junior, was excellent! Pick-up went smoothly, Junior reached out to us beforehand on Whatsapp. He made sure we felt comfortable throughout the journey and was always committed to incorporate our wishes to our (very much jam packed) itinerary. Thank you so much to Junior for having us and making this a very memorable day trip!”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $44Best value

Lantern-lit Shifen, snacky Jiufen, and otherworldly Yehliu rock formations on a guided Taipei northeast coast day trip.

“Amy (tour guide) was absolutely amazing and full of joy! I truly enjoyed having her as our tour guide, even when the weather conditions weren’t ideal. She handled everything with such professionalism—especially when some tour members were unprepared for the weather. It wasn’t an easy situation, but she managed it gracefully. I also appreciated how she shared her personal recommendations and explained why she loved them. Anyone lucky enough to have a tour with Amy will not be disappointed!”

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5.Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $136

A private 8-hour Keelung shore excursion to Taipei with a custom plan, port pickup, A/C comfort, and top sights like the National Palace Museum.

“We spend great time in this trip, food was incredible and guide was very professional , highly recommended”

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6.Full-Day Private Taroko National Park Tour from Hualien City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $415

Private 8-hour Taroko day tour from Hualien: marble cliffs, Chishingtan pebble beach, Shakadang river walks, Baiyang Waterfall, Qingshui Cliff.

“Taroko National Park is one of the most strikingly beautiful parks we have visited in recent years. Our guide, Joshua, made the day even more enjoyable by giving us an insightful tour peppered with many facts about the landscape and the nature of the park. He also made the day more joyful with his catalog of jokes and one-liners. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Joshua to guide you.”

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7.Yangmingshan & Beitou Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 8h 30m · from $73

A full-day Taipei loop pairing Yangmingshan National Park’s flowers and volcanic sights with Beitou’s hot springs, then ending at Shilin Night Market.

“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a tour package to Yang Ming Shan, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the entire experience! From start to finish, everything was expertly organized, making it a truly memorable adventure. One of the highlights of the tour was our guide, Allan. His knowledge of the area and passion for its natural beauty were evident throughout the trip. Allan was not only incredibly friendly, but his professionalism and attentiveness made us feel valued and cared for. He took the time to answer all our questions, shared fascinating insights about the local flora and fauna, and even provided tips for making the most of…”

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8.Full-Day Trip to Jiufen, Yehliu, Shifen & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 9 hours · from $94

Small-group Taipei day trip to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, Shifen sky lanterns, and Jinguashi gold geology, with hotel pickup.

“Everything was good. Alex is the best ! Very considerate bout my knee condition . He went over & beyond helping me be comfortable for this trip . I wrote a lot of good deeds bout him on the other comment. He even got me a wheelchair at Yehliu. It rained & yet he made sure we'll be ok especially at the lantern activity . He called someone to picked us up with the umbrella from his car . For lunch he introduced us to eat fresh seafoods . The food was great ! Overall the trip was awesome . My kids will be back & we will request him…”

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9.Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $75

Small-group day trip from Taipei to Yangmingshan and Beitou for flower stops, sulfur vents, and hot spring sights, led by an English guide.

“George is a very kind and patient guide. He answered all my many questions about many different topics. He is a great driver. I wish we had gone to less destinations. The park film wasn't worth watching. Stop and meditate at the pond it's so peaceful.”

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10.Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $350

Private Kaohsiung port shore tour with pickup and a car. See Fo Guang Shan, Lotus Pond, Pier-2, MRT Formosa dome, Sizihwan.

“After an initial impression of being organised the company greatly let us down . They gave us the wrong driver and the wrong car at the port . 30 mins into the drive our driver received notice to return to port as he had the wrong people !!!!! Read more”

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11.Full-Day Private Custom Yilan Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $315

A private 10-hour Yilan day from Taipei with hotel pickup, a chauffeur, and flexible stop choices from beaches to distilleries.

“Our guide was fantastic! She had a nice clean vehicle and had many recommendations for our 10 hour tour. There's no way I could have planned a trip like this in one day. It was fantastic!”

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12.Full-Day Private Tour in Northern Taiwan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $250

Private Northern Taiwan day from Taipei: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen street food, Jinguashi and Yin Yang Sea views, Pingxi sky lantern wish.

“Booking with Ilha Formosa Tours was the best decision we made for our trip to Taipei! Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. The tour was perfectly organized and showed us the incredible beauty and culture of the island. A truly 5-star experience from start to finish. Highly, highly recommended!”

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13.Full Day Private History Tour in Taipei City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $189

Private Taipei history day with flexible stops, expert guide, included admission, pineapple cake making, and top memorial sights in AC.

“This was perfect for me. My tour guide Jeff was great. He was very knowledgeable and tailored our stops to my desires and limited mobility. I especially appreciated his knowledge when we visited the national museum, he took me to specific exhibits and provided great history about them. Much more informative than reading the plaque,”

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