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
  • Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Free Walking Tour Meeting Point - TourMeAway - Please gather at NTU Hospital Station Exit 4 at street level.
  • 228 Peace Memorial Park - Located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, the 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park. It features memorials for the…
What's Included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The tip-based introductory tour of Taipei offers an enchanting exploration from the old town to Ximen, revealing stories and showcasing how history and its people have shaped Taiwan’s current identity.
Have you ever been curious about which foreign powers once governed Taiwan? Are you aware of the touching stories behind the 228 tragedy? Do you know the…

Location
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Please meet us here: MRT NTU Hospital Station Exit No.4 (Street Level) Google Maps: Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Free Walking Tour Meeting Point - TourMeAway
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cathal_h
Feb 9, 2026
Fantastic and educational walking tour with Lina - I really enjoyed this tour. We learned a lot about Taiwan & Taipei’s history from our guide Lina, who was Taiwanese and spoke perfect English. This was very informative and I would highly recommend it!
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Cindy
Feb 8, 2026
Interesting tour! - This was a good tour full of information and not too much walking. Leo had a great perspective on living in Taiwan and sharing his expertise. Lots of good information to help understand taiwan's place in the world
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Barbara_t
Feb 7, 2026
Wow - Amazing historical tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and fun! A must tour if you want an insight into Taiwanese history.
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Rick_c
Feb 2, 2026
Educational and Fun - This tour was so much more of a historical education on Taiwan than I thought it was going to be. My understanding of the history and culture was limited and this was an eye opener. The guide was passionate about her history and knowledgeable. She made it fun, even with the difficult to hear parts. The city sites were great and it it was an excellent way to spend some time learning and seeing old town Taipei.
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Christobias
Feb 1, 2026
Informative tour on Taiwan’s history - We had a really good time on our walking tour with Bessy. We learnt a lot about Taiwan's history while visiting some of Taipei's most important landmarks. We also got to taste the refreshing aiyu jelly. We would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Taipei.
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Micahg726
Feb 1, 2026
Great Guide and tour - The tour was interesting and lively and informative. Tâilé was an excellent guide with deep knowledge and patience. She took us to areas we would not have found without her expertise and introvert to a genuine Taiwan experience while providing insight of the politics of the Taiwanese people. She also did a great job of keeping everyone involved and took ample time for suggestions.
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Ruthbahnemann
Jan 24, 2026
We learned alot about the... - We learned alot about the history of Taipei. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Karen_y
Jan 20, 2026
Worthwhile Tour - What a fantastic tour. I have learnt so much from an incredible guide. I could do it all again. Thank you Vincent, superb you are so professional and passionate.
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Roselyn_p
Jan 17, 2026
Vincent was knowledgeable... - Vincent was knowledgeable and eager to share stories about Taiwan’s history. It was fascinating to understand the depth of what the country has gone through. A truly informative walking tour.
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376dawnc
Jan 8, 2026
Informative - We enjoyed our tour with Taile today. She gave us lots of information about Taiwanese history and he presented it in a very interesting and lively way. We learned so much! She also took us to the market to try a local fruit drink. Very enjoyable!
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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).