Taipei Free Walking Tour Historic Route

4.8 / 5
2.7K reviews
40K+ booked
MRT Longshan Temple Station Exit 1
  • Go on a tip-based walking tour led by young Taiwan locals who love to share their historical knowledge
  • Enjoy a leisurely walk to all the essential attractions in West Taipei as well as the stories and legends behind them
  • Learn how Taipei was shaped by multiple cultures through the architectural designs of buildings and houses
  • Meet and mingle with fellow travelers from different parts of the world

What to expect

The West side of Taipei was once the hub for economic and political activities back when Taiwan's modern development was at its peak. With this tour, you will walk back in time through Taiwan's rich history and culture - learn about traditional beliefs during the Qing dynasty, the cultural change when it was under Japanese ruling, to the political landscape during the arrival of the Nationalist government in the 1950's. The 3 hour guided tour will take you to all the essential attractions in West Taipei such as the Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Historical Block, Ximen Red House, and more! It's a great way to get a glimpse of how Taipei was shaped by multiple cultures and historic events. It's perfect for those who want to leisurely explore the best of Taipei with fellow travellers around the world.

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Explore Taipei with a bunch of travellers from around the world
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Take a look at traditional 18th-century architecture that populates the Bopiliao Historical Block
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Built in 1908, Ximen Red House is a landmark that now features exhibits, a teahouse, markets & theaters
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The Presidential Office Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in Taiwan
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Peace Memorial Park was built in memory of those who died during a trying time in the city after World War 2
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National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall was built in memory of the former President of the ROC

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

Definitely worth spending 3hrs walking through parts of old Taipei and getting educated about its history! Hope there are more of such tours as it’s a great way to learn about the country. We have about 10-15people in the group with the help from 2 experienced guides. Pace of tour good, recommended tour!

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

😇😇😇😇group size: 34 people meet at station. on time leaving. I had a wonderful experience on the Klook Jiufen and Shifen tour, thanks to our guide, Kelly Shao😘. She was extremely knowledgeable and explained the history and culture of each place in a fun and engaging way. The timing of the tour was perfect — we never felt rushed but also managed to see and do so much. Kelly also gave great local food recommendations, which made exploring the area even more enjoyable. One of the highlights for me was the traditional tea experience in Jiufen. It was peaceful, beautiful, and truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour, and especially Kelly as a guide, if you want an informative, well-organized, and enjoyable day trip.

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

Had a great time with the tour led by Andy and Yuan. The itinerary is great. They took us thru important landmarks and told us many interesting info and sided stories. They even introduced us to some good food. I really recommend this tour if you're into learning deeper about Taiwan and her people.

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

Thank you,Me and my Daugther have a great day,Visiting many historical places here in Taipe,Thank you to Jerry and Andy for their effort,Great experiance they share to us,Very fun,Knowledge they share, i highly recommend both of them who want to visit Taiwan to Join the free walking tour in Taipe Area. Thank you

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

We’re loving our first trip in Taiwan with this tour! Our guides, Fu and I-Fan, were fantastic - they brought history to life in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. I had a basic knowledge of Taiwan's history from school, but this tour filled in the gaps and made it feel personal and meaningful. Given that it's free and tip-based, we definitely recommend Likeit Formosa for this free walking tour!

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

Our first day back in Taiwan and started with a fun tour with Ann and Patrick! Learned so much about the rich local history of Taipei, Taiwan. I’m glad that we got to book this walking tour and see nearby historic sites even just in the city. We even got to try ice cream from a 70-year-old shop, Yong Fu ice cream! 😋 I highly recommend this tour.

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

A very interesting and informative half-day tour with Helen and Andy, who did a really great job. We learned a lot about the history and background, had the opportunity to relax a bit with delicious ice cream, and at the end, received some great tips for other interesting places (restaurants, etc.) in Taipei. Thank you very much.

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

5 Star plus. one of the most enjoyable walking excursions we have participated in globally. Tremendous guides who spoke wonderful English, great relay of information and history plus a nice sense of humor.

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

Your guides Cindy, and Arthur were fantastic. They are full time worker / students but take the time to give out tours during their time off. They both shared personal stories to make the tour feel lighthearted and fun. Hope Cindy’s prayer to get a boyfriend becomes real!

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Review for: 3 Hour Tour

It was a blast!!! Had fun learning about Taipei (and Taiwan) history from our two guides - Fu & Cassie! They're both so energetic and knowledgeable and fun during our entire Taipei walking tour. It was a bit drizzling (light rain) during the morning so it's truly recommended to have your umbrella, own bottle of water to hydrate yourself although there are convenience stores or vending machines you'll encounter along the way but it's better to have your own, and of course great shoes/boots/sandals/slippers since you will walk the entire tour.

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  • It's a tip-based activity, you could pay what you want
  • Guide to tipping: NT$400 - 500 (Nice), NT$500 - 600 (Great), > NT$600+ (Awesome)

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