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Free tour

Taipei Historic Free Walking Tour

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Registered on May 09, 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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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

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.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    No 153 Section 1 Xiyuan Road Wanhua D...
    No 153 Section 1 Xiyuan Road Wanhua District Taipei City Taiwan 108
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    Meeting point: Exit 1 of MRT Longshan Temple Station Our guides are recognized with a green and white paper fan saying "Like It Formosa".

  • 1
    Free admission
    Longshan Temple
  • 2
    Free admission
    Bopiliao Historical Block
  • 3
    Free admission
    Ximen Red House
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Presidential Office
  • 5
    Outside visit
    228 Peace Memorial Park
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

4.84
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(19 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.89
Entertainment
4.78
Expression
4.83
Information
4.88
Route
4.82
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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