Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Free Walking Tour
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The introduction tour of Taipei, Taiwan. Follow the captivating stories in the old town from the past to the present and witness how history has shaped our identity into what Taiwan is 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 Taipei's old town, including prominent sites such as 228 Peace Memorial Park, the Presidential Office, Inner City Market, Zhongshan Hall, Ximending, and the Red House. With our enthusiastic guides, you'll explore both well-known landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring an engaging, informative, and unforgettable experience!
Major Stops:
228 Peace Memorial Park
Presidential Office
Inner City Market
Zhongshan Hall
Red House Theater
Ximending
"Great informative tour, our guides Ale and Shao were amazing and taught us a lot about how Taiwan came to be and explained the history behind some of the social issues facing Taiwan today all while walking around old town Taipei. I highly recommend the pub crawl tour as well!"
"We did the old town tour, and it were 2.5h well spent. Our guide Mo was very knowledgeable, with a perfect English, so he was easy to understand. The explanations and stories about history and places were all very interesting. He knows also a lot and could answer all of our questions. Highly recommended!"
"Not expecting to learn anything,I left with so much!" "We went on the Old Town Walking Tour with James.This was not our first visit to Taipei but our first as a tourist.James was GREAT!
He was entertaining,educational and engaging and the group of us had a wonderful time.He was passionate yet personal in walking us through this country’s past and present.
Not expecting to learn anything,I actually left the tour with so much.
Thank you James!"
"Great tour with fascinating insight to the history of Taipei!" "... The tour is taken at a sedate pace and time is given for those all important snaps to be taken at the various landmarks. Our guide was very informative and was happy to answer questions and give advice in general and deserves praise for his enthusiasm."
