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Taipei, Taiwan

Things to Do in Taipei

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

Most booked tours and tickets in Taipei

Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

4.9894 reviews8h
The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

4.8764 reviews3h
5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien

5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien

4.8625 reviews120h
Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

4.8575 reviews9h
Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

4.9552 reviews8h
Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

4.9453 reviews6h
4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

4.9450 reviews4h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Taipei's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Taipei

  1. 1Taipei 101
  2. 2Shilin Night Market
  3. 3National Palace Museum
  4. 4Longshan Temple
  5. 5Elephant Mountain
  6. 6Beitou Hot Springs
  • A Culinary Paradise Beyond Night Markets: Yes, you must try stinky tofu at Raohe and oyster omelets at Shilin, but also seek out the city's incredible diversity. Indulge in a multi-course Taiwanese feast at a 'rechao' (hot stir) restaurant, savor the legendary soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung's original location, and explore the burgeoning specialty coffee scene in Zhongshan District.
  • A Seamless Blend of Urban Buzz and Natural Escape: Taipei is uniquely situated within a basin surrounded by mountains and hot spring valleys. You can be shopping in the glitzy Xinyi District one hour and hiking through lush jungle trails in Yangmingshan National Park the next, or soaking in the mineral-rich waters of Beitou after a morning exploring the city.
  • A Living Museum of Culture and History: Witness the profound collection of Chinese imperial artifacts at the National Palace Museum, then see living traditions at work during a temple ceremony at Bao'an Temple. Explore the Japanese-era architecture in Dadaocheng and the contemporary art at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park to understand Taiwan's complex historical layers.

Tickets and passes in Taipei

[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup

[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup

4.859 reviews9h
Taipei Nightlife: Pub Crawls / Bar Hopping (2 Different Routes)

Taipei Nightlife: Pub Crawls / Bar Hopping (2 Different Routes)

4.635 reviews3h
Round Trip Sun Moon Lake Private Tour from Taipei

Round Trip Sun Moon Lake Private Tour from Taipei

4.311 reviews10h

Food and drink experiences in Taipei

Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

4.8223 reviews2h 15m
Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

4.7217 reviews5h
Taipei: Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings

Taipei: Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings

4.9189 reviews3h
Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

5.0185 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Taipei

Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

4.4222 reviews9h
Small-Group: Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei

Small-Group: Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei

4.8162 reviews9h

Hidden gems in Taipei

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Bopiliao Historic Block

A beautifully preserved Qing Dynasty street in Wanhua, with original baroque-style facades, now housing cultural exhibitions and artist studios.

Fujin Street (Fujin Lane)

A charming, tree-lined residential lane in Songshan District, transformed into a hub of independent cafes, boutique shops, and galleries.

Zhishan Garden

A classical Chinese landscape garden hidden within the grounds of the National Palace Museum, featuring ponds, pavilions, and winding paths.

Museum of Drinking Water

A small museum housed in a beautiful historic pumping station and water tower near Gongguan, showcasing Taipei's water history.

Grass Mountain Chateau (草山行館)

The former summer residence of Chiang Kai-shek, located in the hills of Yangmingshan, now a museum and teahouse with stunning views.

Day trips from Taipei

Jiufen

1 hour by bus or train

A historic gold-mining town built into a mountainside, famous for its narrow, lantern-lit stairway streets, teahouses with ocean views, and inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film 'Spirited Away'.

Yehliu Geopark

1.5 hours by bus

A unique coastal park on a cape, renowned for its otherworldly rock formations sculpted by sea erosion, the most famous being the 'Queen's Head'.

Wulai

40 min by bus

A mountainous aboriginal Atayal township in New Taipei City, known for its natural hot springs, waterfalls, and indigenous culture, offering a quick escape into nature.

Plan your Taipei trip

Things to do in Taipei: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Taipei?+

Top sights include Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, National Palace Museum and Longshan Temple. Away from the crowds, try Bopiliao Historic Block and Fujin Street (Fujin Lane).

What are the most popular tours in Taipei?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour (4.9 stars, 1,067 reviews); Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup (4.9 stars, 894 reviews); The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings (4.8 stars, 764 reviews).

How much do tours in Taipei cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €1 and €717 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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