Taipei Taxi Diary
Taipei, Taiwan
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Know that saying, "Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're going to get"? Well, we like to say that Taipei Taxi Diary is like a box of chocolates — because you never know who you're going to meet! So pluck up your courage and get a true local experience of Taipei with a taxi driver as your own personal guide.
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Highlights
- Travel with the real experts of Taipei: city taxi drivers!
- Connect with locals in a truly unique way that shows day-to-day life in Taipei.
- Enjoy a completely spontaneous city adventure with a cast of local characters.
- See the backstreets of Taipei and go deep into the city.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Guting MRT Station, exit 2
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- Starting time: 10.00 AM, 3.00 PM
- Ending point:
Guting MRT Station, exit 2
Language: Chinese / English (taxi drivers can only speak basic English)
Inclusions: Travel in Taipei city with a taxi for 4 hours, car travel insurance, fuel.
Exclusions: Food and drink, gratuities, professional tour guiding.
Want to really experience Taipei like a local? This unique Taipei city tour will take you through the main streets and back streets of Taipei, with a local taxi driver as your guide. Sit up beside the driver and learn about a typical day while also observing local Taiwanese people and culture. Chat with passengers and the driver, learn more about Taipei, and even make new friends! Locals are, after all, the best tour guides. Get advice on sites to see, places to eat, and experiences to have, and learn about Taipei, all from those who know best: Taipei’s own people!
Unlike a typical car-based tour, this Taipei city tour will take you right into the heart of the community. Local residents can still hail your taxi and ride along with you, enabling you to interact with them and see Taipei from different perspectives. You’ll see streets not mentioned in guidebooks and have a true city adventure, filled with characters as well as sites on a tour that’s never the same thing twice.
For those taking the morning tour, there will be a lunch stop where you can buy local street food before continuing on your Taipei drive.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Travel in Taipei city with a taxi for 4 hours, car travel insurance, fuel.
Exclusions: Food and drink, gratuities, professional tour guiding.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be only one in a tour with taxi driver and other passengers along the way.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: Each taxi allows one traveller maximum — which means if you book the tour with more than one passenger, one of you will sit in a different taxi. Most of our taxi drivers speak little English. But in our experience, language barriers are not a problem. Remember that body language and facial expressions can go a long way when trying to communicate in a foreign language.
Child Policy: Travellers must be from 18 years old up.
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Local contact
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