Taipei, the capital of Taiwan is a city full of beautiful temples, contemporary buildings and buzzing night markets. It's modern and vibrant and full of the unexpected and what's even better, its possible to see this amazing city for free. Join in on one of its free guided walking tours and experience the streets as the locals do. Simply book a spot online, meetup and join in on the fun. No need to worry about how you’ll see the city or even about how much it will cost. The tours are free, they’re professional and they’re guided by locals. What's better than that!
TourMeAway provide entertaining and informative free walking tours in Taipei City every day, by young local tour guides.
They have some great reviews on their Facebook page and on TripAdvisor.
Tour Me Away Tours.
- Old Town Taipei Tour
This free walking tour will walk you through the old town of Taipei.
You will see :
- 228 Peace Memorial Park
- the Presidential Office
- Inner City Market
- Zhongshan Hall
- Ximending
- Red House.
- When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 2 PM
- Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
- Meeting Point: NTU Hospital MRT Station Exit No.4
For the old town Taipei tour Book here.
2. Longshan Temple Tour.
This interesting and free tour is a journey back into Taipei’s past, to the eighteenth-century Wanhua district where Taipei City was founded.The Longshan Temple Tour is a great way to learn about Taipei’s most historic temple and your guide will also take you to a night market to try out some late night snacks.
When: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 PM
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
Meeting Point: Longshan Temple MRT Station Exit No.1
For the Longshan Temple tour Book here.
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According to Like It Formosas website, they are a group of people who love Taiwan. They also have some good reviews on their Facebook page.
Like It Formosa Tours.
The Historic tour.
The west end of Taipei was once the center of political and economic activity and it is where modern development started. This tour takes you through Taiwanese history, starting from the traditional beliefs of the late Qing dynasty, to the cultural shifts under Japanese ruling, and then to the political landscape after the arrival of the National government in 1949. Walking from the past to the present, you will see how Taipei is shaped by multiple cultures and historical events.
You will see :
- Longshan Temple
- Bopiliao Historical Block
- Ximen Red House
- Presidential Office
- 228 Peace Memorial Park
- Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Meet up at Exit 1, MRT Longshan Temple Station (go upstairs to the ground floor)
Duration: 2.5 hours.
How: Click 'Going' and simply show up on time
To book the historic tour Book here.
The Modern tour.
Modern-day Taipei is a city full of energy, and this tour highlights the top trending places and local secret spots in the bustling city center. The Modern Taipei tour covers the latest innovations in the city and the coolest and most popular spots to explore day and night.
You will see:
- Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
- Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Store)
- Taipei 101
- Four Four South Village
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday 07:00 pm - 09:30 pm
Where: Meet up at Exit 5, MRT Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station (go upstairs to the ground floor)
Duration: 2.5 hrs.
How: Click 'Going' and simply show up on time
To book the modern tour Book here.
The Golden Age tour.
The roaring twenties was a colorful period, a Golden Age for commerce and culture. As Pablo Picasso is to Spain, Ernest Hemingway is to the U.S, so is everything that prospered around Taipei North Gate and Dadaocheng, to Taiwan.
The Taipei Free Golden Age Walking Tour walks you through places where Taiwan's writers and artists once gathered. Experience the oriental version of the roaring twenties in Taipei!
You will see:
- Zhongshan Hall
- North Gate
- Taipei Post Office
- Tianma Tea House
- Xia Hai City God Temple
- Dihua Street
- Ning Xia Night Market
When: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 03:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Where: Meet up at Exit 5, MRT Ximen Station (go upstairs to the ground floor)
How: Click 'Going' and simply show up on time
For the Golden Age tour Book here.
The Nature tour.
Visit the cities favorite hiking spots, stroll along the small lanes downtown surrounded by trees and gardens and climb up a hill to a beautiful Taoist temple to see the panoramic views of Taipei and Taipei 101. You will be collected by private bus* which will drive you back to your selected pick up point before 12:00 PM. *Free private bus.
You will see:
- Bishanyan
- Kaizhang Shengwang Temple
- Baishihu Suspension Bridge
When : Sunday 8AM
Where: 8:00AM Exit 5, MRT Ximen Station
8:10 AM No.140, Chang'an W. Rd.
8:20 AM Exit 3, MRT Nanjing Sanmin Station
Duration : 4 hrs
How: Click 'Going' and simply show up on time
For the Nature tour Book here