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Taipei Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included

Location Taipei, Taiwan
$57
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Skip the tourist traps and explore the historic streets of Dadaocheng while tasting your way through 12 carefully selected local dishes ranging from iconic Taiwanese food to hidden local favorites.

This experience is designed especially for first-time visitors, giving you not just food, but the confidence to navigate Taipei’s food scene on your own.

Along the way, you’ll:
-. Try a mix of classic, local, and adventurous Taiwanese dishes
-. Visit spots you wouldn’t find alone
-. Learn the stories behind the food and culture
-. Share the experience with fellow travelers in a relaxed, social setting

Your guide isn’t just there to explain, they’re there to host, connect, and make sure you leave with a full stomach and a deeper understanding of Taipei.

Come hungry and leave like a local!
Taipei: Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Tasters of local, authentic street foods
  • Behind the scenes access to local vendors, alleys and locations
  • Explore Taipei like a local
  • Build real connections with people and local culture
  • English speaking local guide
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Meeting point
We meet at EXIT 3 of Beimen station, upstairs!
Return details
Evening Tour ends at Ningxia Night Market food court
Morning Tour ends at Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple food court

  • Dihua Street
    The experience begins in the heart of old Taipei, along Dihua Street, where centuries of trade, culture, and street food come together in one vibrant stretch. Right from the start, we dive straight into local flavors to sample a plethora of iconic Taiwanese bites like pig’s blood cake (豬血糕), a chewy sweet-savory street snack loved by locals, and a comforting bowl of braised pork rice (滷肉飯), often considered Taiwan’s ultimate soul food. To balance it all, we’ll cool down with a refreshing cup of herbal grass tea (青草茶), a traditional drink rooted in Chinese medicinal culture.
  • Step into the historic Yongle Market, the beating heart of Dadaocheng’s trading culture and one of Taipei’s oldest marketplaces. Inside this beautifully preserved red-brick building, we’ll explore a maze of traditional fabric stalls, fresh produce goods, and local food vendors who have been perfecting their craft for generations.
  • Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple
    Just a short walk from the bustling streets of Dihua, we make a quick stop at the Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple, one of the most beloved spiritual sites in the city. Despite its small size, this temple is known for its powerful blessings, especially for those seeking love, protection, and good fortune. You’ll notice the constant flow of worshippers, the scent of burning incense, and the intricate details packed into every corner of the shrine.
  • We then head to the lively food scene surrounding Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple Food Street, a local favorite that most travelers would never find on their own. Here, we focus on one specialty done right: a freshly made Taiwanese chicken roll (雞肉捲). Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with umami flavor. It’s a humble dish, but one that perfectly captures the essence of Taiwanese comfort food.
  • Ningxia Nightmarket
    One of Taipei’s most famous night market known for its focus on classic Taiwanese dishes and a more local, less tourist-heavy atmosphere compared to larger night markets. Walk through a lively, narrow street filled with glowing food stalls, sizzling grills, and the constant aroma of freshly cooked dishes, while our guide helps you sample signature foods like scallion pancake and sweet potato ball

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Taipei Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included

    Location Taipei, Taiwan
    $57
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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