The 15 Best Kaohsiung & Tainan Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · from $715Our pick

See Taiwan in five days, from Sun Moon Lake and Tainan temples to Kenting, the East Coast, hot springs, and five-star hotels.

“This was my first time booking a tour through a travel agency, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Edison Travel Service in Taiwan did a fantastic job organizing the trip. Their attention to detail and professionalism made the journey seamless and enjoyable. Jimmy, the travel agent I worked with, was incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and professional. He promptly addressed all my requests throughout the trip. When I needed to adjust my hotel accommodations, Jimmy managed to make the changes within a few hours, ensuring my comfort and satisfaction. Our tour guide, Ciao, was exceptional. His extensive knowledge of the sightseeing locations enriched our experience, and his flu...”

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Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour

2.Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews

Explore Kaohsiung by private car, from Fo Guang Shan and Lotus Lake to Pier-2, the Dome of Light, and sunset at Xiziwan.

“Charlie was an amazing guide and showed us around his hometown with love, affection and high energy!!! He was engaging and went out of his way to ensure that we saw everything possible on our tour!!!! And we did!!!! An amazing adventure indeed.”

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Kaohsiung Private Tour – Discover Local Hidden Gems

3.Kaohsiung Private Tour – Discover Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

See Kaohsiung with Grace on a private three-hour walk covering Pier-2, temples, sunset views, local food, and the city’s best-known sights.

“It was a great experience. Our guide Grace was the best part of our tour. She loves her town and shared it with us personally.”

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Private 4-Day Central & Southern Taiwan Tour (Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

4.Private 4-Day Central & Southern Taiwan Tour (Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $1,169

See Sun Moon Lake, Lukang, Kaohsiung, and Kenting on a private four-day Taiwan tour with hotels, breakfasts, transport, and an English-speaking guide.

“Excellent value for this tour, stayed one night in 4.5 stars hotel and 2 nights in 4 stars hotel. All 3 tour guides pick up and drop off very on time. 2 guides English are fair but one guide ( Billy Lin) spoke very good English, knowlegeable and very attentive. I will recommend this tour to my friends and will certainly book tour with Viator in near future. Thank you.”

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Tainan Culture Trip: Chinese Tea Ceremony_Oolong Tea

5.Tainan Culture Trip: Chinese Tea Ceremony_Oolong Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m

Learn Taiwanese tea culture with King at Tainan TOT House, tasting four or more oolongs, comparing teaware, and practicing ceremony etiquette.

“I was visiting Tainan for a day trip and booked this tea ceremony to learn more about Taiwanese tea, and I’m so glad I did! It was a very enjoyable couple of hours where I got to try different teas, learn about the processes of how they’re made and enjoy using the lovely ceramics King had for the different teas. King is a fantastic host. Not only is he very knowledgable on tea he is also very warm and friendly. He was very accommodating in rearranging the time of my session when I had time constraints to catch a train back to Taipei and also shared great recommendations for things…”

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Kaohsiung: Private City Tour with Fo Guang Shan Museum

6.Kaohsiung: Private City Tour with Fo Guang Shan Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Review of Kaohsiung’s private 8-hour city tour, featuring Fo Guang Shan, Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Center, and hotel pickup.

“Activities wonderful full of all kinds of sites and experiences period. Robyn many questions period I love his smile and he was a great tour guide.”

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Tainan: Sicao Green Tunnel Scenic Boat Ride

7.Tainan: Sicao Green Tunnel Scenic Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Ride Tainan’s Sicao Green Tunnel through mangroves, spot crabs and birds, and enjoy a black sugar pastry for about $9.

“Esperienza molto molto carina, il tunnel verde bellissimo, visti moltissimi granchi e uccelli. Unico neo: la guida parla esclusivamente cinese! okay che eravamo gli unici due occidentali, ma ci siamo persi tutta la spiegazione.”

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Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

8.Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Explore Kaohsiung with a private guide, from Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum and Dragon Tiger Tower to sunset at Xiziwan.

“We were impressed by TinTin respectively Ann. She is a fantastic Guide. We had a wonderful day! Unfortunately, she has most probably mistaken my phone number (to send the nice photos) Please, transfer +491715175976 to her. Many thanks in advance. Kerstin and group.”

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Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

9.Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $78

Taste Tainan street food, temples, crafts, cinema history, and old lanes on a four-hour guided walking tour with food costs extra.

“Jenny is really informed. She shows you a lot of good artisan shops, tells about the temples and myths and culture. Some great eats a long the way. I recommend this the first day you get to Tianan to get the lay of the land”

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From Kaohsiung: Kenting & Ocean Coast Private Day Tour

10.Kenting & Ocean Coast Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 9 hours · from $138

Explore Kenting from Kaohsiung with a private guide, marine museum, beaches, lighthouse, Taiwan's southern tip, and dramatic ocean views.

“We had a great day with our guide Charlie. He was full of knowledge about Taiwanese people, culture and nature. We customized the day with Charlie, so we could stop at a beautiful beach for swimming.”

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Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

11.Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews

Review of Kaohsiung’s private port tour, with Fo Guang Shan, Lotus Pond, Pier-2, Formosa Boulevard, Sizihwan, and the British Consulate.

“The guide could not find us and did not communicate with me using What's Ap. We finally find him and he was a TAXI driver, not a licensed guide and DID NOT speak English. I told him to stop the car and we got out. He was filthy, the taxi Read more”

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Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

12.Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $48

See Kaohsiung through a local guide on a private walking tour tailored to your interests, with city tips, street life, views, and practical advice.

“Jason was awesome! I'm in Kaohsiung for business for 2 weeks from the U.S. and really wanted to learn more about the area and how to get around. Jason showed me the basics of taking the subway and renting a bike. I got to see some amazing views and understand more things about Taiwan. I highly recommend this tour! Jason is great to talk with and a lot of fun.”

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Private 3-Day Southern Taiwan Tour (Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

13.Private 3-Day Southern Taiwan Tour (Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,095

Explore Kaohsiung, Kenting, and Tainan in three days with rail, private transport, hotels, meals, and guided sightseeing included.

“Short hike near the light house in Kenting, visit to the light house on Cijin in Kaohsiung. Our guide gave the best, clearest explanation of Buddhism vs Taoism I have ever heard, and was very knowledgeable about history and architecture styles.”

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Kaohsiung Private Walking Tour with a Local

14.Kaohsiung Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $48

Explore Kaohsiung with a local guide on a private, flexible walking tour tailored to food, sights, nature, and your own pace.

“I was genuinely looking forward to the tour, but sadly, it fell short of expectations. From the start, the guide offered no explanation of the itinerary, leaving us in the dark about where we were headed or what we would be seeing. Instead of iRead more”

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Kaohsiung’s Cruiseship Shore Excursion

15.Kaohsiung’s Cruiseship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

Explore Kaohsiung from your cruise ship with a private van, flexible stops, Chijin Island, Lotus Pond, and the Dome of Light.

“Kaohsiung is a very friendly place. Upon coming out of the cruise ship, we are welcomed by dancers in their very colorful outfits. We were greeted by by Maggie, our tour guide. She took us to the highlights of Kaohsiung .The temples and pagRead more”

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