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
  • 228 Peace Memorial Park - The 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. The park contains memorials to victims of the February 28 Incident of 1947, including the 228 Memorial Monument that stands at the center of the park and the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum,…
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
National Taiwan Museum
Xiangyang Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Zacharyb337
Nov 17, 2024
Perfect blend of History and Humor, best tour in Taipei! - I did the Taipei old town tour with James, and it was excellent! He gave such a great insight into the history of Taiwan/Taipei and a really unique insight into political and cultural dynamics answering every question thrown at him in great detail. But most of all he was hilarious and made the whole thing a great time keeping everyone involved and engaged. Great international group as well! Couldn't bring myself to try the pork floss ice cream, but maybe next time!
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Markwill99
Nov 15, 2024
Awesome Walking Tour in Old Taipei. - The walking tour was awesome and the guide Madade was excellent and very interesting. Very informative on many topics.
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Kevinfl7099uk
Nov 7, 2024
Taipei/Taiwan - great intro tour - Josi - provided a great intro into Taiwan/Taipei life. It past and current history and political landscape. Really interesting and enjoyable. Great tour.
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Rosalie_b
Nov 6, 2024
Great tour, sign up! - Great walking tour. The guide provided just the right amount of historical context to make the walking tour enjoyable and engaging.
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Judyisretired716
Nov 6, 2024
Exceptional! Strongly recommend - Strongly recommend this tour and tour company. The tour was one of the best we've experienced. Our amazing guide, Josi was knowledgeable, high energy, and fun. We had a rapid fire history lesson and learned more in 2 hours that we could have imagined. We hear the company is contemplating a lunch food tour! sign me up!
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Davidd_philly
Oct 28, 2024
Great tour with fantastic history stories! - Marc was great! He told a story with lots of history knowledge about Taipei. That made this walking tour more fun and more memorable! Thank you, Marc!
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Barbara_c
Oct 28, 2024
Amazing experience! - Our tour guide, Marc, was so very knowledgeable about the history of the island of Taiwan. I really enjoyed the information and learned so much. Great job!
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Justin
Oct 25, 2024
Taile’s Old Taipei Walking Tour - We really enjoyed TourMeAway’s Free Walking Tour of Taipei! Our guide, Taile, was not only incredibly knowledgeable and friendly but also made the entire experience so engaging. The tour lasted about 2 hours, which was the perfect amount of time to get good exercise and still have plenty to see and learn. Taile showed us many fascinating aspects of Taiwan, from its rich history to its vibrant culture. We walked away with a newfound respect for the culture and the people of Taiwan. We even got to try a drink made from seeds of the aiyu fig. The group photo was a nice touch. A wonderful experience—highly recommend it to anyone visiting Taipei! Thanks Taile!
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Tommomelbourne
Nov 15, 2024
Good walking tour of old town - We did the old town walking tour with Leo. He also had a female who assisted and it was her first time and she did a great job. We met at NTU Hospital MRT which was only one stop from Taipei Main Station on the Red Line. This tip based walking tour takes you through Taipei's old town, i228 Peace Memorial Park, the Presidential Office, Inner City Market, Zhongshan Hall, Ximending, and the Red House. Its a great introduction to Taipei and worth doing it on your first day to get some orientation of the city.
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Glwayne
Oct 29, 2024
A well informed guide - Well worth doing, you get to see a fair few different aspects of the city, starting with the peace park, and some of the more troubled history, moving on to the market, and then to the city gates. Taile was our guide, and she was clearly very knowledgeable about Taiwan, beyond just what was required for the tour. She was able to answer all questions in detail and with confidence. An added bonus was that we bumped into her again afterwards and she helped us order some food in a Chinese speaking noodle house. I've removed one star as I was hoping for a bit more insider information into how to make best of our time in Taipei, which I was expecting from the "introduction" part of our tour, but as far as showing us the Old Town and giving us a lesson in the area's history, it was spot on. Although it's a walking tour it's not strenuous, with frequent breaks, and not a huge distance covered. The tour changes a minimum to secure a spot. A tip is recommended, I think we gave £20 sterling, which is a little above the $20 USD suggested.
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From $5
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).