Taipei Old Town: Taiwan History Tour

Discover the captivating history and culture of Taiwan on a free walking tour of Taipei’s old town. Uncover the stories behind the 228 tragedy and learn about the foreign powers that once ruled Taiwan. Explore historic sites and hidden gems with enthusiastic guides.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Free Walking Tour Meeting Point - TourMeAway - Please gather at NTU Hospital Station Exit 4 at street level.
  • 228 Peace Memorial Park - Located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, the 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park. It features memorials for the…
What's Included
  • Professional guide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The tip-based introduction tour of Taipei takes you on a captivating journey through the old town to Ximen, unveiling stories and witnessing how history and its people shaped Taiwan’s identity today.
Have you ever wondered which foreign powers once ruled Taiwan? Are you familiar with the poignant stories behind the 228 tragedy? Do you know the remarkable…

Location
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Please meet us here: MRT NTU Hospital Station Exit No.4 (Street Level) Google Maps: Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Free Walking Tour Meeting Point - TourMeAway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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258kristab
Jan 26, 2025
Book a tour and learn some stuff! - Our guide James was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the political history of Taiwan and was hilarious as well. It made the tour even better. If you love learning about history- and want to learn more about the Taiwainese people- this tour us worth your time.
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Michelle_s
Jan 13, 2025
Engaging history - Bessy was a friendly and interesting guide. Her love for Taipei was evident through her storytelling. She taught us about the history of the area relating back to indigenous times. I walk away smarter. Regarding the tour itself, I would have liked to see a few more points of interest. Overall a great tour.
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Magag733
Jan 6, 2025
100% recommended free walking tour in Taipei - Super recommended free walking tour in Taipei! Thanks Leo for sharing your knowledge about the city and the country! I learnt a lot!
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Elizabeth_w
Jan 5, 2025
I loved this tour! - Leo was an excellent tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about Taiwanese history and I learned so much from his explanations. He was also super friendly and engaging. This tour is a must do for anyone visiting Taiwan!!!
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134j_rnh
Jan 2, 2025
Perfect start for a stay in Taipei - The tour by Josi was amazing! I learned a lot about the history, architecture and political situation while having good laughs, a cool local drink, and time to ask questions. Highly recommended
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Sightsee98435
Dec 30, 2024
Knowing Taiwanese history is a must for visitors to truly understand the place - Bessy is a wonderful tour guide who has a wealth of knowledge that she is happy to share. We appreciated her good humor and her passion for Taiwanese history. She also shared a link with her favorite spots in the city. An overall great experience.
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Akemi_w
Dec 24, 2024
Great tour - Mr. Hsiao is a knowledgeable and great guide. We learned a lot about Taiwanese history, which was a very educational and informative experience. We're so glad we chose this tour.
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Smperle
Dec 21, 2024
Tony 10% of tours worldwide! - This is my second trip to Taipei and yet I realized from this tour I knew nothing about Taiwan’s history. Manu was in the top 10% of the tour guides I’ve been with anywhere in the world. As a retired university professor I think his walking lecture was masterfully constructed to engage, entertain and educate.
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Pawquette
Dec 19, 2024
Great walking tour - Nice tour to learn about the history of Taiwan and Taipei. Samantha was knowledgeable and also took us to places to try local food and drinks
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Jacbunchfil
Jan 21, 2025
Informative introduction to Taiwan's history - Leo shared a lot of information which was much appreciated. Downside is the group was really big, more than 20 of us, so would have been better if Leo used a mike so everyone can hear him.
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