Taipei Free Walking Tour Historic Route
- 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
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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.






Reviews
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.
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
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!
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!
I joined this tour to learn about the culture and history of taipei and that is exactly what I got. we went to like approx 6 different spots! Our tour guides were very detailed in explaining the history of every place we went to. they even went back to how taiwan was discovered. it was a very hot sweaty day for us. Just bring a hat, umbrella, water and some cash for cash based stores you may encounter. We also had enough short breaks in between. both tour guides were very enthusiastic, knowledgable and down to earth. i highly recommend this tour. As long as you prefer learning and overlook minor inconveniences like the heat, long walks, you will definitely enjoy. They will humbly ask for a tip which they deserve. I just prefer to be charged up front though since I'm used to card payments and I had a hard time withdrawing from the atm that day. overall 5/5!
We had a great experience even though it's raining. The tour was well-organized, informative, and engaging from start to finish. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights that made the city’s past come to life.
We had a big group and everyone was so nice! Our guides were Cassie and Hanwua, very knowledgeable and very good in directing the group. Everything was on time and on schedule. This is pure walking tour, I suggest being water and incase it's going to rain, like today, bring umbrella incase it rains.
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.
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.
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.
Good to know
Insider Tips:
- 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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