9 Street Food Tours in Taiwan to Eat Your Way Through

1.Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $89Our pick

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan kitchen, you’ll knead dough, fold Xiao Long Bao, prepare braised beef noodles, make cucumber salad, and shake bubble milk tea. Instructors such as Angela, Lydia, and Diana guide small groups of up to 10. You’ll leave with recipes and class photos.

“This was a fantastic experience! Angela was a great host and made everyone feel welcome and included. We loved learning to cook traditional dishes and hearing the stories behind them. Would highly recommend!”

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2.[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $35

Meet your private guide near Jiantan MRT for a two-hour walk through Shilin Night Market. Guides such as May Ei, Joseph, Alex, and Vivian tailor food stops to your tastes, explain Taiwanese dishes and customs, and may finish at a local temple. Food costs extra.

“It was So Fun! May Ei did such an amazing job. I can’t imagine trying to navigate the market without her. She showed us everything we wanted and more!”

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3.Taipei: Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Julie or Skyler through Shida Night Market, Taipei University, and Yongkang Street. Try pork buns, fried chicken, lu rou fan, bubble tea, scallion pancakes, tofu pudding, and a secret dish in a small group of up to 10.

“We booked for the 31st but unfortunately the tour had to be rescheduled for a few days later which worked out for us. Skylar was a wonderful guide who had a lot of energy and was well versed in the area we were in. The food was fantastic and I had more than enough. Being able to take the last dessert home was a great option for us.”

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4.Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $54

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Taipei with guides such as Julie and Skyler, moving from Shida Road and its night market to the university district and Yongkang Street. Expect eight-plus generous tastings, including braised pork rice, fried chicken, scallion pancakes, tofu pudding, bubble tea, and a surprise dish.

“Such a great street food tour. Skyler was an amazing tour guide. Had some of the best street food I’ve ever had in my life. 10/10 recommend if you are traveling to Taipei.”

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5.Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $44

Meet at 7:30 pm near Longshan Temple for a two-hour walking food tour through Meng Jia and Huaxi Street night markets. A bilingual guide such as Cornelia, Tammy, or Eddie introduces 10+ Taiwanese delicacies, Michelin-rated street food, and convenience-store favorites. Come hungry and bring cash for extras.

“One of the best food tours I’ve ever been on. Had the best pork braised rice of my life. Super knowledgeable tour guide. Got to try so much stuff 10/10 recommend if you’re visiting Taipei.”

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6.Taipei: 2-Hour Raohe Night Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Best value

Meet your English, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide at Songshan MRT Station and spend two hours at Raohe Night Market. Guides such as Vicky, May Ei, Mavis, and Joseph lead you to famous foods, explain Taiwanese customs, and help you order. Food and transport cost extra.

“May Ei was wonderful! She had a passion for Taiwan and a vast knowledge of how Chinese culture and its food has been integrated into Taiwanese cuisine. Her enthusiasm is infectious!”

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7.Private Night Market Tour with a Variety of Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Meet Megan at Exit 5 of Songshan Metro Station for a private two-hour walk through a popular Taipei night market. Expect Taiwanese street-food tastings, a non-alcoholic drink, local customs, and plenty of room to shape the outing around your interests and dietary needs.

“Megan is an excellent food tour guide. She was patient when I wasn't on time for the tour after getting dropped off at the wrong station. She also explained the different local foods and customs. I highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Keelung Half-Day Food Tour: Explore Day & Night Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80

Spend 150 minutes tasting Keelung favorites with a bilingual local guide such as Mila. Visit Miaokou Night Market, indoor markets, herb shops, and fresh food stalls while sampling curry noodles, dumplings, herbal tea, drinks, and snacks. Cruise passengers can walk from the port to the meeting point.

“Excellent tour which gave us the opportunity to try local foods that we would never have tried had we not taken the tour. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. A really good experience”

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9.Iconic Food Tour: Local Street Food, Drinks & Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $77

Join an English-speaking guide, including Tina, for a 210-minute walk through Xinyi’s local food scene. You’ll sample 10 to 11 foods and 1 to 2 drinks, from QQ mochi and sesame noodles to gua bao, stinky tofu, betel nut, boba, and a classic icy treat, with a stop at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall.

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