Experience food tours in
Taipei with Withlocals

"I had a great market and food tour with June. She was very warm, welcoming, and enthusiastic. She was a wealth of information about the food, culture and history of Taiwan. Would highly recommend her and this tour."

"My husband and I had the most incredible private food tour with Garen in Taipei last November. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, well-organized, and truly special. We had requested a tailor-made tour, wanting to go off the beaten path since we’ve been in Asia for over a decade and were eager to discover something new about Taiwanese culture and cuisine. Garen was fantastic in her communication and planning, ensuring that every stop introduced us to authentic, regional Taiwanese dishes. She always checked in with us to make sure we were comfortable and was incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience even more enjoyable. Beyond just food, Garen added a cultural depth to our tour by stopping at temples along the way, where she explained the significance of different gods and offerings. Her knowledge and insights made these visits truly enriching. One of the highlights was when I asked her about purchasing high-quality green tea. Even though our tour had officially ended, she took us to a family-run tea shop where the owners cultivate their own tea. She stayed with us through the tasting, translating our conversation with the tea expert, ensuring we had the best experience. This extra effort meant so much, especially as this tour was part of my husband’s birthday celebration. Garen is not only knowledgeable and passionate but also incredibly thoughtful and easygoing. She went above and beyond to make this tour unforgettable, and we couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for an authentic, insightful, and delicious food experience in Taipei, we wholeheartedly recommend Garen!"

"We were led around by Garen and she did a wonderful job of showing her city and country and giving us a true taste of the local food. We never would have had that experience on our own. In addition she explained the political history of her country as well as current info like the receipts lottery. Highly recommend!! "

"Wow! So much fun with June. Great food, but even better personality and knowledge of Taipei. Went to places we wouldn't have on our own which really enhanced our trip. Totally worth the money and time. Just do it!"

"We travel a lot and this is our favourite tour to date! June has a wealth of local knowledge and will guide you to some of the most delicious food in the city, as well as being able to tell you as little or as much as you'd like to know about the rich history and politics of the area (these discussions in particular were a real highlight for us). Thanks June for such a wonderful tour. We will be back, and will continue recommending you to friends and family!"

"June’s tour was an absolute highlight of our trip! More than just incredible food, it was a deep dive into Taiwan’s rich culture and history, brought to life by June’s boundless passion and knowledge. Her love for Taiwan shines in every story she shares and every dish she introduces. The tour was fun, insightful, and, of course, delicious! We can’t wait to explore more with her next time. Highly recommend for anyone craving an authentic and flavorful Taiwan experience. Thank you, June! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

"Judy was the perfect guide for our tour of Taipei and its diverse and culturally vibrant food scene. Her knowledge and passion for this tour was evident throughout the night. It was the perfect way to begin our stay in Taipei, as she provided us with a blueprint for the different foods and neighborhoods (and the food we tried was AMAZING!). Thank you Judy for a very memorable night!!"

"My family of 5 and I enjoyed meeting with Judy .It was a very easy meet up because of her detailed instructions . Upon meeting her , you can sense the joy and positive energy that she brought to the tour . She has a very welcoming, excited vibe about her . We enjoyed all the food choices that she had us try . It was nice that she would ask us first how we would like to proceed with each tasting , making sure she was catering to our needs and requests. She made sure to engage everyone in our party , putting everyone at ease . The foods that she had us try were dishes we would not have tasted on our own , so we were very grateful for the tour . My personal favorite was sitting down in this small eatery that served fish balls stuffed with pork in a soup , with a side of vegetables and noodles . I also enjoyed getting in line to try the taiwanese burrito . The nougat crackers were also a big hit . All in All it was an enjoyable , awesome food tour . Thank you very much Judy !!!!!"

"My mother and I had an amazing time on this food tour with June! She communicated with us beforehand to make sure we understood our meeting spot and how to get there (super easy). I told her up front although I was interested in city history, I was really interested in the history of food in Taiwan, how it was culturally relevant, and how different ingredients and cooking styles play a role. She absolutely knocked it out of the park with this—and it was clear her friendships with the vendors played a role in getting great food and service every time. She is so friendly and easy to talk about anything with. She also helped me pick out some ingredients at a local market for me to take home. All the food was amazing, but the Taiwanese “burrito” sticks out for sure as something special! 100% recommend this tour — I’ve done them all over every continent and this ranked as one of the best by far. "

"We met Garen the first evening of our stay and had a great time hearing about the country's people, culture and of course, the variety of Taiwanese food. Garen is a knowledgeable person, funny and a lovely host. Whereever we went, people smiled and were happy to see her. Amazing, how many kinds of foods we had the chance to taste and learn about. We 100% recommend Garen as your guide!"