Experience food tours in
Taipei with Withlocals

"I recently took a tour in Taipei with my mother, and our guide Garen was absolutely fantastic! She was full of energy from start to finish and kept us engaged and informed throughout the entire experience without ever losing pace. What impressed me most was how adaptable and quick-thinking Garen was - she adjusted to our interests and pace. Her knowledge of Taiwanese culture and history gave us insightful understanding that we never would have gained on our own. Garen was incredibly kind and patient with us, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a local guide who can give you the real flavour of Taipei, I would highly recommend her without hesitation. This tour made our trip truly memorable! Thank you Garen :-) "

"A great experience walking around Taipei trying traditional foods and learning about the history and culture. Nicolas was very accommodating to our dietary requirements and tailored the tour well to our interests! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Taipei "

"My husband and I enjoyed our day with Garen exploring some areas of Taipei I had not visited before. She introduced us to some fruits of Taiwan which was fun. It’s great to try things we cannot readily get at home. I really appreciated the little tips she added throughout our day like identifying local versus imported goods and how to order at a restaurant. Made the rest of our trip so much easier to navigate. We added a historical element to our tour also and enjoyed our discussions about Taiwan history. Garen curates very thoughtful tours. Try to book her on your first day. It will be an excellent start to your trip in Taiwan. Oh! If you love ginger ask her to take you to the ginger store for all essential oil ginger products. Favorite thing I brought home."

"We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour with Agnes as our guide. We learned so much about Taipei cuisine and variations across the country - it was great to have someone talk through all this detail as soon as soon we arrived in Taipei. As an amazing bonus Agnès provided such great information about Taiwanese history so we parted full of a delicious mix of food and knowledge. Thank you Agnès, a Superb tour it was lovely to spend time with you - I would highly recommend this tour."

"I loved the tour with Garen! She was super knowledgeable and not only taught me about all the great food taiwan has to offer but some of the more cultural and historical aspects as well!"

"My friend and I spent an excellent few hours with Agnes. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, using the food to introduce us to some of Taiwanese history and parts of Taipei that we wouldn't have otherwise got to visit. Couldn't recommend her and the tour enough!"

"Garen provided us with a magnificent evening. She was so kind, knowledgeable and full of energy. Everything was first class. "

"Garen was a fantastic food tour guide! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and delicious. Highly recommend her if you're in Taipei!"

"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!"