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TourMeAway
A Taipei tour company running daily pay-what-you-like walking tours since 2014, plus small-group food tours, a pub crawl and tea tastings.
Like It Formosa
A Taiwanese walking tour company founded in 2015, running free historic and modern walking routes in Taipei seven days a week, plus food and private tours.
At a glance
- Type
- Free walking tours and private tours
- Area
- Citywide, Taipei, Taiwan
- Official site
- likeitformosa.com
Good to know
- Free walking tours seven days a week
- Historic and modern routes
- Food tour
- Private tours
Why we recommend it
Like It Formosa is a Taiwanese tour company that has been introducing visitors to Taipei on foot since 2015. It is best known for its free walking tours, which run seven days a week on two routes through the city, and it has grown to offer themed tours, a food tour and private tours, which the company also offers in other cities.
The two free routes give complementary views of the capital. As its name suggests, the Historic Route concentrates on the city's past, which makes it a useful primer before you visit sights such as Lungshan Temple, the National Taiwan Museum or the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in more depth on your own. The Modern Route turns to the contemporary city. Doing both on consecutive days is a simple way to build a mental map of Taipei early in your trip, and it gives you the chance to ask a local guide questions about transport, etiquette and the neighbourhoods you might want to stay in or return to later.
Free walking tours of this kind work on a tip basis: there is no fixed price, and guests pay the guide what they feel the tour was worth at the end. That makes them ideal for budget travellers and solo visitors, and they are a sociable way to meet other travellers. Alongside the free tours, the company's menu lists a Taipei Historic Tour, a Taipei Golden Age Tour and a Taipei Food Tour, and private tours can be arranged for families, groups or anyone who wants a more personal experience.
Book your place through the official website, where you will find current schedules and the meeting point for each route. Bring an umbrella in the rainy season and sun protection in summer, and wear comfortable shoes. Carry cash for the tip and some water. Ask your guide for food tips at the end: local guides are a useful source of advice on where to eat nearby.
The company can be reached by phone on +886 2 7756 5056 or by email, which is useful if you want to arrange a private tour or check details for a group. Its formal company name is 来去福尔摩沙文化股份有限公司, which may appear on receipts or booking confirmations.
Like It Formosa FAQs
When was Like It Formosa founded?
The company started in 2015.
How often do the free walking tours run?
Seven days a week, on two routes in Taipei.
What are the two free routes?
The Historic Route and the Modern Route.
How much do free walking tours cost?
They are tip-based: you pay the guide what you think the tour was worth.
Are there paid tours?
Yes, including a Taipei Historic Tour, a Taipei Golden Age Tour, a Taipei Food Tour and private tours.
How do you book?
Through the official website, which lists schedules and meeting points.
How can you contact the company?
By phone on +886 2 7756 5056 or by email at [email protected].
What should you bring?
Comfortable shoes, water, an umbrella or sun protection, and cash for the tip.