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Taipei Old Town: Free Walking Tour Exploring Taiwan's History and Culture
4.7
55 Ratings
Zhongzheng District
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- 228 Peace Memorial Park - The 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. The park contains memorials to victims of the February 28 Incident of 1947, including the 228 Memorial Monument that stands at the center of the park and the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum, housed at the site of a former radio station that operated under Japanese and Kuomintang rule. The National Taiwan Museum stands at the park’s north entrance. The park also has a bandshell and exercise areas.
What's Included
- Professional guide included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Additional Information
The tip-based introduction tour of Taipei takes you on a captivating journey through the old town to Ximen, unveiling stories and witnessing how history and its people shaped Taiwan’s identity today.
Have you ever wondered which foreign powers once ruled Taiwan? Are you familiar with the poignant stories behind the 228 tragedy? Do you know the remarkable journey that has transformed Taiwan into what it is today? Our tour will provide all the answers, offering deep insights into Taiwan’s history, politics, and culture.
This free walking tour leads you through many historic prominent sites. With our enthusiastic guides, you’ll explore both well-known landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring an engaging, informative, and unforgettable experience!
- Please note the tip to the tour guide is not included in the booking fee.
Location
MRT NTU Hospital Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(55 Ratings)
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Makibulane
Jun 25, 2024
An absolute must in Taipei - It was unfortunately raining all throughout and there was only 4 of us in the tour, but that didn't matter 'cause our incredible tour guide Shao gave us the full tour experience nevertheless. It was highly educational and it gave us a new perspective and a beautiful introduction to Taiwan and its people. The perfect thing to do on your first day in Taiwan, it's an absolute must. Shao is an absolute trooper and she made the tour better than what we could've ever imagined.
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Omart283
Jun 20, 2024
Old Town tour - Had a lovely walking tour of Taipei Old town with Ale our Colombian Tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Made sure we kept cool in the heat and made regular stops for toilet, food, drink etc. would highly recommend this tour.
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Melissawho
Jun 19, 2024
Elliot is Exellent! - We loved this tour and felt like the information in it was things we couldn’t have learned on our own just by walking around. Elliot was our guide and he knew so much about Taiwan’s history and politics, which is what interested us the most when planning to come here.
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Camillaks534sc
Jun 17, 2024
Great! - Fantastic tour with lots of useful info presented in an inspiring way. Sun was so knowledgeable and fun! we really feel that we understand Taiwan better now :-)
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Brendaleew2018
Jun 1, 2024
Excellent tour guide, great experience. - Ale our tour guide took us on this and talked passionately about Taiwan's history, It was amazing to hear it from her as she was very enthusiastic sharing us her knowledge and experience as a Taiwan resident. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Taiwan for the first time. It's a fun way to meet other like minded people and exchange travel stories too. Thank Ale for being such a brilliant guide to us! 🙏
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Consuelomm5342jc
May 28, 2024
A wonderful experience! - This was an excellent tour of the old town of Taiwan. Shao, our tour guide was both entertaining & knowlegeable. My family enjoyed it so much. It was a mix of history, food & market tour...thus a complete package. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience.
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Dennis
May 14, 2024
Great way to get oriented didn’t type. Never heard of a title more than 120 letters within it with this survey so that’s - Outstanding tour, lots of history tied into city features. Recommend this for anybody 14 and older
Ice cream stop was also great.
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Belle_d
Apr 26, 2024
Highly recommended - Leo was great in explaining the history of the city and the island from his perspective, appreciated his energy and love for the city.
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Jean
Apr 26, 2024
A great tour on the history of Taiwan from the Taiwanese perspective - This was a great informative tour on the history of Taiwan. Visiting the sites were almost secondary to the history, in a good way, and helps put into perspective why Taiwan is the way it is and hopes for the future. I highly recommend it, not just as a few tour, but to learn about Taiwan and its people. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Debbie
Apr 25, 2024
A really good informative but informal tour. - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Elliott was both entertaining and interesting and he put a lot of thought into answering everyone's questions Not too much walking, shady spots for all the talking bits and a pit stop for a drink. It was perfect.
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