Taipei Street Food & Night Market Tour with a Local: Private & Custom

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Chinese, English
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Discover Taipei's hidden culinary treasures with a local guide. Explore Yansan Night Market, savor authentic dishes, and experience the essence of Taipei away from the tourist paths.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 enjoying some street food on a veranda after work.  There’s no showy cooking techniques or blazing flame cooked noodles, but there are delicacies here that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. With a Local Host by your side, eat your way around Taipei’s best kept secret and discover the dishes that the locals really eat.

What You Get

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
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

Good To Know

  • Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
  • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host.
  • Cancel up to 14 days before your experience and get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Ningxia Nightmarket (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

Explore unique street food offerings including snake soup, traditional Taiwanese snacks, and herbal drinks.

Guangzhou Street Night Market (Pass By)

This market offers a variety of Taiwanese dishes like oyster omelets, stinky tofu, and pepper cakes.

Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple (Pass By)

A historic temple where you'll get a feel for the local culture and spirituality.

Raohe Street Night Market (Pass By)

This is a popular market for some iconic street foods such as black pepper buns, mochi, and beef noodles. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and try some bubble tea.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Songshan Station, Songshan Road, 慈祐里 Songshan District Taipei City, Taiwan, TW, 105

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great food great time!
June 23, 2025
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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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Charlotte got the job done!
June 20, 2025
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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....read more

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Unique Foods!
June 18, 2025
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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 j...read more

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Authentic Night Market Tour
May 19, 2025
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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. Altho...read more

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Disappointing Tour Experience – Needs More Depth for the Price
May 04, 2025
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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 ...read more

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