Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

4.7 / 5
1.3K reviews
20K+ booked
Taipei North Gate (Cheng’en Gate)
  • Go on a tip-based walking tour led by young Taiwan locals who love to share their historical knowledge
  • Learn about how culture and commerce grew in the city of Taipei
  • Walk through places where Taiwan’s literati and artists had once gathered
  • Get an exclusive peek of how Dadaocheng has transformed into a creative hub where tradition meets innovation
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What to expect

The 1920s was a golden age for Taipei, Taiwan, where culture, commerce, and innovation grew. Learn about the city's rich history in this walking tour by young and engaging local tour guides. First stop is the North Gate, an iconic Taiwanese landmark. Afterwards, you can send a letter or card to your loved ones at Taipei's historic post office. Hear about a revolutionary incident that moved the country at Tianma Tea House. Then, walk to the Xiahai City God Temple, one of the busiest places of worship in the city. Finally, get the feel of Taipei's past at the charming Dihua Street while shopping for famous Taiwanese food and goods.

North Gate
Meet fellow tourists in this fun and engaging Taipei walking tour!
Taipei Post Office
The Taipei Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in the city
Dihua Street
Famous Taiwanese food can be found and bought here at Dihua Street

Reviews

4.7 / 5
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1.3K reviews
Guide
4.7
Itinerary
4.7
Quality of transfer
4.6
Value for money
4.7
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Overall impression
Highly engaging walking tour, offering rich historical and cultural insights into Taipei. A truly enjoyable and informative experience for understanding the city's past and present.
Guide
Guides are exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing clear and engaging historical explanations. They are friendly, accommodating, and skilled storytellers, enhancing the overall experience.
Itinerary
Well-structured walking route covering significant historical landmarks and cultural sites. The pace is comfortable, allowing for immersive exploration and understanding of the area's heritage.
Quality of transfer
The walking experience is enjoyable and manageable, even for extended durations. It allows for immersive exploration of the city's different views and historical details.
Value for money
Excellent value, providing an enriching and informative cultural experience. The tours offer deep historical insights into Taipei's heritage, making it a worthwhile activity.
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Review for: Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

super enjoyed this walking tour! its tiring cause we walked for 3 hours but we really learned a lot and got to enjoy taipei from a different view. our tour guide Minnie is also very nice and understanding :)

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Review for: Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

Another gem from Like It Formosa! My guide Julianne is so sweet and even gave me Taiwanese book recommendations (which I followed and loved, by the way!). I love how the tpur features specific examples of how rich Di Hua is during its prime, the level of detail Julianne provided throughout the tour is something I don't think I can get anywhere else.

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Review for: Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

Exploring the history of Beimen with Alvin was a fantastic experience. During the two-hour walk from Beimen to Dihua Street, he provided detailed, vivid, and engaging explanations of the landmarks and stories along the way. The pace of the tour was just right, making it easy to fully immerse ourselves. Definitely worth more than five stars—highly recommended!

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Review for: Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

Tour Guide: Joining Yuan's tour, even though I'm from Taipei, there are so many Taipei stories and the historical culture of Dadaocheng that I didn't know! These three hours were rich, in-depth, and interesting, I really enjoyed it! I originally had something to leave for, but in the end, I couldn't bear to leave and listened until the end. Thank you, Yuan, for the tour, I really like the way you tell stories!

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Review for: Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

Eva did a fantastic job telling stories n bringing out the nostalgic memories. She also recommended some nice drinks. Lots of walking but worth the effort. Highly recommended.

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Review for: 【FREE TOUR】2.5 Hours Tour

Our guide was Alvin. He was attentive and did give us all the details of the places that we went. Our group had 10 people, not super big so that we could hear him clearly.

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Review for: Taipei North Gate & Dadaocheng Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

Alvin was the bwat possible guide. He put Taipei in a historical context which made it easy for us to understand how the city evolved into what it is now.

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Review for: 【FREE TOUR】2.5 Hours Tour

be ready to share a tip with the tour guide. learned so much info about taiwan culture

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Review for: 【FREE TOUR】2.5 Hours Tour

Fun and informative tour. Time went by really quick and we also had a bit of bonus information as it was Peace Memorial Day. Highly recommended.

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Review for: 【FREE TOUR】2.5 Hours Tour

Informative tour and absolutely affordable! You learn a lot about Taipei and it's rich culture and history! Don't miss out on these walking tours, make sure to wear comfy walking shoes!

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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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Can I cancel this booking?

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the selected activity date.

Can I amend the booking?

You may cancel 48 hours prior to the selected activity date and re-book with the correct details/date.

How much tip should I give the tour guide?

You are not required but highly encouraged to tip your guide. On average, you can tip anywhere between TWD100 to TWD500 or more depending on your experience of the tour service.

Where is the meeting point?

Collection details: Meeting time: 3:00 PM Meeting point: MRT Beimen Station Exit 2 How to get there: Take the MRT Songshan Xindian Line to Beimen Station

How much should I tip?

It is recommended to give the tour guide an appropriate tip to show your appreciation. Tips for the tour guide: TWD100-200 (not bad), TWD300-500 (excellent), TWD500 or more (excellent)