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Taipei with Withlocals

"We spent our first day with Garen exploring Taipei. We learnt a lot about the history of Taiwan and Taipei as well as understanding the local way of life. It was interesting to wonder the different neighbourhoods and explore areas we wouldn’t have found ourselves. Thank you Garen!"

"We had a wonderful tour with Daphne, taking in the historic and particularly interesting sights of this fascinating city. We learnt a great deal about the way Taiwanese people think and feel. We strolled through shops selling a wide variety of Taiwanese products, and to round things off, we learnt some interesting facts about faith and religion – all of which she brought to life for us so wonderfully, making our tour a truly special experience."

"We really enjoyed our evening tour with Garen. She spent the first part of the tour reviewing some important history of Taiwan which was very informative and interesting. Then we toured a local temple where she explained multiple fascinating aspects of the temple and customs associated with it. Finally, we walked through a night market and sampled some amazing food. Garen was so helpful in explaining which foods were best at this particular market. We enjoyed each food item that we tried! After visiting the busy, bustling market, she showed us a lovely quiet spot just one block behind the market on the river which was a perfect way to end the tour. "

"We’ve done many tours over the years, and this was another standout. Nicolas gave us an incredible introduction to Taipei and made us feel completely at home from the start. He struck a great balance between highlights and more local spots, and like the best guides, he paid attention and adapted the day to what we enjoyed most. The pacing was excellent, and nothing felt forced or overly scripted. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun, coming away with a much better understanding of the city and its culture. We would love to tour with Nicolas again."

"Garen gave my family an outstanding introduction to Taipei and Taiwan. Her knowledge is broad, and her love of Taiwan is so pure and strong it was moving. She was great in the planning, proposing various options and getting a sense of what we wanted. 10/10 Garen rocks."

"William was professional, knowledgeable and very prepared. Our tour was well planned and the logistics were seamlessly executed. I would highly recommend William and would refer him to any friends visiting Taipei. "

"We did have a fantastic tour in Taipei, Thnks Eva! "

"I joined the walking tour “Highlights and Hidden Gems of Taipei” with Garen, and it was an excellent experience. Garen showed me many of Taipei’s highlights while sharing fascinating stories about the markets, temples, and the history of Taiwan. She also gave thoughtful insight into the political situation and everyday life of people living here, which made the tour feel very authentic and meaningful. We explored everything from the small streets and local atmosphere of the markets to the impressive parks and the grand Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. It was a perfect balance of history, culture, and local perspective. Garen is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and engaging guide, and she made the entire experience both enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend taking a tour with Garen. Thank you again for a wonderful introduction to Taipei!"

"Just finished the 5 hr walking tour with Garen. She is punctual, knowledgeable, pleasant, and truly catered to my desires on learning about Taipei! I booked the tour when I was still in the states, Garen responded quickly and reached out to me on WhatsApp. There she asked me about what I was interested in. I was interested in the history, culture, and specifically street food. She quickly proposed a plan that made me excited for the trip. In our 5 hours tour, I learned so much about Taiwan, way more in depth than what I learned in American and Chinese history classes. Food recommendations were just spot on, too! Everything was what I hoped for! Garen is polite, knowledgeable, fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English. She is also very courteous - knowing 5 hours is a long period of time walking, she made sure to offer every opportunity to use the bathroom, getting water, etc. and of course, she made sure I was comfortable asking questions and requesting time to stop at the souvenir stop. She made me felt welcome as a foreigner, really got to be with the locals, and I left with a full belly despite some restaurants/venders being closed for Chinese new year. My experience with Garen was exceptional, highly recommend her as your tour guide of the rich city of Taipei! "

"Two tours on successive days with Garen were simply outstanding! She is endearing, smart, fun and completely dedicated to guiding guests to the best of Taipei. Day one was a food tour in the Dongmen/Daan area that included numerous fantastic tastes with intriguing historical facts of this island nation. This touched on Chinese/Japanese history since those cultures highly influenced Taipei’s past. Day two was focused on history in and around the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and finished with an informative walk through a local bustling market in the midst of preparing for the Chinese New Year. Garen has done her homework—she explains the “how” and “why” of topics at hand to create a truly unique experience in all regards. Thanks for making our trip a great one Garen!"