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Taipei: Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings 20% OFF
Taipei, Taiwan
$56
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Overview
The Taipei Food Tour on Dihua Street offers a delightful journey through the city’s culinary landscape, showcasing 12 local dishes that highlight both iconic and hidden Taiwanese favorites. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate Taipei’s vibrant food scene independently.
- 🍜 Taste a mix of classic, local, and adventurous Taiwanese dishes during the tour.
- 🏪 Visit hidden spots in Dihua that you wouldn’t find on your own, enhancing your culinary adventure.
- 📖 Learn the rich stories behind each dish and the cultural significance of the local cuisine.
- 🤝 Share the experience with fellow travelers in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
- 👨🍳 Your guide not only explains the dishes but also connects you to the local culture, ensuring you leave with a full stomach.
- 🥡 Enjoy a selection of iconic street snacks, including the famous pig’s blood cake and comforting braised pork rice.
- 🍵 Refresh yourself with a cup of traditional herbal grass tea, crafted from local medicinal herbs.
- 🛍️ Explore the historic Yongle Market, where vibrant food stalls and fabric shops showcase local traditions.
- 🏯 Visit the Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple, known for its blessings, and experience its serene atmosphere.
- 🍽️ Conclude your journey at Ningxia Night Market, sampling beloved Taiwanese street foods like scallion pancakes and sweet potato balls.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Taipei: Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Enjoy 12+ authentic local Taiwanese tastings
- Passionate English speaking local guide
- Ask your guide anything!
- Small groups for a more personal experience
- Explore historic Dadaocheng and Dihua Street like a local
- Start your Taiwan adventure with practical local insights
- Personalized Taipei recommendations and travel tips
- Not suitable for celiac and halal dietary restriction due to cross-contamination risk
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
We meet upstairs at Exit 3 of Beimen MRT station (street level), just as you come up from the escalator!
Return details
Evening Tour ends at Ningxia Night Market
Morning Tour ends at Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple food court
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Dihua StreetStep into the timeless streets of Dihua, Taipei’s oldest trading district, where red-brick storefronts, fragrant apothecaries, and generations of culinary traditions create a feast for the senses. As we wander through this historic neighborhood, you'll discover how centuries of commerce, migration, and culture have shaped some of Taiwan’s most beloved flavors. We waste no time diving into the local food scene, beginning with a selection of iconic Taiwanese street snacks. Taste the famous pig’s blood cake (豬血糕), a uniquely Taiwanese treat with a delightfully chewy texture and irresistible sweet-savory flavor. Then savor a steaming bowl of braised pork rice (滷肉飯), the comforting national favorite that has earned its reputation as Taiwan’s ultimate soul food. Along the way, we’ll pause for a refreshing cup of herbal grass tea (青草茶), a traditional drink crafted from medicinal herbs and enjoyed by locals for generations.
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Step inside the historic Yongle Market, the beating heart of Dadaocheng and one of Taipei’s oldest marketplaces. Beneath its beautiful red-brick facade, generations of merchants and food vendors have kept local traditions alive, creating a vibrant snapshot of old Taipei. As we wander through its bustling corridors of fabric shops, fresh produce, and family-run stalls, we'll sample a few local favorites, such as artisanal baos and some of Taiwan’s famous seasonal fruits.
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Taipei Xia Hai City God TempleJust 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.
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Liangzhou StreetBefore reaching our next destination, the lively food court at Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple, we'll take a short detour down Liangzhou Street, one of the neighborhood's quieter historic lanes. Here, we'll stop for a taste of one of Taiwan's most iconic street foods: gua bao (割包), often nicknamed the "Taiwanese hamburger", known for its soft fluffy steamed bun with slices of tender braised pork in between.
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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.
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Ningxia NightmarketWe'll finish our evening culinary journey at Ningxia Night Market, one of Taipei’s most beloved food destinations and a favorite among locals for its dedication to classic Taiwanese flavors. As evening falls, the market comes alive with glowing signs, sizzling grills, and the irresistible aromas of freshly prepared street food. Strolling through its lively lanes, we'll sample some of Taiwan's most iconic night market snacks, from crispy, flaky scallion pancakes to chewy sweet potato balls fresh from the fryer, a perfect finale to our tour
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Taipei: Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings 20% OFF
Taipei, Taiwan
$56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!