Free cancellation and booking

Taipei Historic Free Walking Tour

Picture this: Gaining a basic but comprehensive understanding of Taiwanese history and culture in one walk sounds interesting, right? Taipei's west end was once the center of the city's political and economic activities and where modern development began. This tour takes you through Taiwanese history, from traditional beliefs in the Qing Dynasty to cultural changes under Japanese rule, and then to the political landscape after the arrival of the Nationalist government in 1949. The history tour covers all the attractions essential. in western Taipei, as well as the stories and legends behind them. Walking from the past to the present, you will see how Taipei is made up of multiple cultures and historical events and get a clear picture of this amazing city. Duration: 3 hours.

The tour lasts 3 hours

Available in English

Guide: Like It Formosa

Tours since 2018

Like It Formosa, the No.1 walking tour in Taiwan on TripAdvisor. Explore Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung with our award-winning walking tours led by young, professional, and local tour guides! We take you to places that others don't, and tell you stories you'd otherwise never know. Popular attractions and hidden spots included, quality and entertainment guaranteed!

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Professionalism

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Fun

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Communication

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Quality

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4.62

4.68

108 reviews

Professionalism

4.70

Fun

4.49

Communication

4.60

Quality

4.69

Route

4.62

6 stops

3 hours

Meeting point:No 153 Section 1 Xiyuan Road Wanhua District Taipei City Taiwan 108Meeting point: Exit 1 of MRT Longshan Temple Station Our guides are recognized with a green and white paper fan saying "Taipei Free Walking Tour" and "Like It Formosa".Open in Google Maps →

Free entry

Longshan TempleLongshan Temple is located in the heart of west end Taipei, and serves as the religious center of local community. The temple was first established in the 18th century by Chinese immigrants coming to Taipei, who later built Monga District as their settlement for trade and business. In the following years, Longshan Temple went through a series of earthquakes, typhoons, as well as wartime air raids, but has always remained resilient thanks to renovations, enthusiastic believers and the gods’ blessing.

Free entry

Bopiliao Historical BlockBopiliao, literally meaning “skin-peeling” was once the commercial center of northern Taipei where Chinese immigrants conducted trade with the indegineous community. During its most glorious years, you would find its street filled with hostels, shops and public bath houses to accomodate the traders and local residents. Here you will also find the best-preserved architecture from Qing dynasty China in Taipei, some of its features have even been incorporated into modern Taiwanese style!

Free entry

Ximen Red HouseOriginally constructed as a public market, Ximen Red House features strong architectural characteristics of Colonial Japan. Following the end of World War II and retreat of Japanese rule, the building was turned into a theater and became a hub for the hidden LGBTQ community in Taipei. In recent years, as Taiwan embraces a more diverse and multicultural trend in society, Ximen Red House has become a popular venue of the vibrant social movements taking place in Taiwan.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.