Taipei Night Market Tour: Authentic Local Food Experience

Embark on a private and custom Taipei street food and night market tour with a local guide. Explore the authentic Yansan night market and uncover hidden local delicacies.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ningxia Nightmarket - Known for its old-school vibes and a wide range of delicious food like fried chicken cutlets, sweet potato balls, and taro balls.
  • Huaxi street Night Market - Explore unique street food offerings including snake soup, traditional Taiwanese snacks, and herbal drinks.
  • Guangzhou Street Night Market - This market offers…
What's Included
  • 3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • 6-8 tastings of different street foods from 2-3 eateries
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

On this experience you’ll explore Taipei’s most authentic night market Yansan with a knowledgeable Local Host, getting away from the crowds for a taste of the real Taipei! There’ll be hardly a tourist in sight at this no-frills spot, instead you’ll find the most authentic food in the city and crowds of locals picking up dinner on the way home or…

Location
Songshan Station
Songshan Road
Your host will meet you at Song Shan MRT station exit 5. Alternatively, after booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bridget_a
Jun 20, 2025
Charlotte got the job done! - Charlotte was wonderful at allowing us to set the pace and pick the places to stop within Shilin market. She was great at showing us the ropes and even taught us how to use the Taiwan metro system. Met us early at the start and was mindful of our preferences. Very friendly and outgoing too.
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Joseph_s
May 19, 2025
Authentic Night Market Tour - If you want to eat like a local this tour is a great opportunity. My guide Alice did an excellent job walking me through the Night Markets and showing me the foods that Taiwanese people love. Although there are some outlandish options that might test a westerner, there are also plenty of tamer options as well. We even got lucky and scored some fresh Chinese Bayberries which have a very short season.
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Sarah_m
Apr 21, 2025
Great food tour with Charlotte! - I had an awesome food tour with Charlotte on Saturday night! We went to Shilin night market and there was an abundance of different food options to try! We also got lucky that we came across some birthday celebrations for a key figure in Taoism - Mazu. There were dancers, firecrackers and music in the streets! It was really cool! Charlotte was a great tour guide! She was so easy to talk to. Told me about local foods, but also about life in Taiwan in general! She’s a great guide! Thank-you Charlotte!
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Keith_g
Apr 16, 2025
Yummy and gun - What a great time. The food was delicious (mostly 😜), and Alice was great. She suggested foods - some of which we tried (shaved ice!!), and some we chose not to. She was friendly, engaging and helpful. There’s plenty of food: we got full before the money ran out.
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Jerry_f
Mar 12, 2025
Yummy food at the Night Market! - This was a great experience exploring Taipei's night market for the first time. I really appreciated having a local guide who could communicate with the street vendors. The meat buns from the Michelin Star place was probably my favorite food the entire evening. I also really appreciated the guide giving me a tour of a local temple while providing cultural and historical context about it. This was overall a great evening.
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Robert_k
Mar 8, 2025
Food Fun in Taipei - The tour involved two night markets in Taipei. Mr. Green was very knowledgeable and flexible. He explained local history, took me to the best place to eat in each market, and ensured that I experienced the local culture.
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Jessica_r
Mar 7, 2025
Great night with Charlotte - What a great tour! Our tour guide, Lin (Charlotte), was very friendly and knowledgeable and ensured we had a great time. We tried lots of different dishes and enjoyed them all. She also helped us with transportation and gave us lots of helpful recommendations for other things to do in the city. It felt like a fun night out with a local friend. I highly recommend this tour!
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Peter_s
Jun 23, 2025
Great food great time! - We had a great time with Yui. She customized the trip to our preferences and was fun to spend time with. The food was - of course - excellent.
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Diego_s
Jun 18, 2025
Unique Foods! - Green was our tour guide, and he was great. He met us at our hotel, and we took the train to the night market, no complaints whatsoever! But.... in hindsight, this was a tour that I should have just done on my own. Not to complex to navigate the particular market we went to.
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Robert_k
May 4, 2025
Disappointing Tour Experience – Needs More Depth for the Price - The night market tour was, unfortunately, a disappointment. Our guide, Green Huang, was warm and kind, but at this price point, I expected a higher level of English proficiency (at least a 7+) and a guide capable of providing meaningful historical and cultural context. Green’s English was closer to a 5 or 6, and while he was friendly, he struggled to add the kind of narrative depth that brings chaotic night markets to life. I was surprised by the language barrier, given that he’s worked for a U.S. company in a technical liaison role—perhaps his communication there was mostly written or limited to technical topics. That said, he was flexible and did take us to both Raohe and Shilin markets in one evening, which would’ve been logistically difficult without a local. He also made a useful pivot to Wufenpu after we mentioned wanting to buy socks, which we appreciated. Still, the experience ultimately felt like we were paying a high price just to follow someone around and try a few snacks. I don’t fault Green—my guess is the guide takes home a small cut while the platform (Viator) takes the lion’s share. But that’s exactly why Viator should be adding value: by setting clear standards and expectations for its guides. At one point, my wife asked Green about the Dutch colonial period in Taiwan, and he said he didn’t know the Dutch had ever been there. That was surprising. A guide leading cultural tours should be familiar with such major historical touchpoints—even if just enough to offer a basic explanation or segue into local relevance. It further underscored the sense that this tour lacked depth and historical grounding. Why not ensure guides are prepared to teach guests something? For example: • What’s the origin story of Taiwan’s night markets? • How did they evolve during the Japanese colonial period? • Who licenses the vendors, and how does the system work? • What’s life like for the workers behind the scenes? • Are there any legendary vendors or stories that define the culture? A tour like this has so much potential, but ours skimmed the surface. Sorry, Green—we enjoyed your company, but this is an honest review..
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).