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2 hr 30 minneeds a 7h call5.0★ · 25 reviewsFree cancellation 24h aheadSmall group

Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class)

A hands-on Taipei cooking class: soup dumplings, pork thick soup and bubble milk tea.

Duration
2 hr 30 min
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
7+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$65 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Small group · up to 10
Cooking studio near Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall MRT, Taipei
Why it is on this site
  • You learn to make xiao long bao and eat what you make; teachers speak English, Japanese and Chinese.
  • At two and a half hours it is one of the shorter ways to spend part of a Keelung call in Taipei.
  • Twenty-five reviews, all five stars, and the site's own Keelung list recommends it.
Best for

Food lovers who would rather make Taiwan's best-known dumpling than queue for it.

Think twice if

The classroom is in Taipei's Da'an district with no pickup, so you need to take the train from Keelung and then the MRT or a taxi — about an hour or more each way. The record's inclusions list only fees and taxes, so check what the price covers.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.

Included
  • All Fees and Taxes

Guide languages: cmn, English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Cooking Fun Taiwan 暖心廚房.

Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

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Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class) worth it from the Keelung (Taipei) cruise port?

A hands-on Taipei cooking class: soup dumplings, pork thick soup and bubble milk tea. Best for: Food lovers who would rather make Taiwan's best-known dumpling than queue for it.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 7 hours. The tour runs 2 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add roughly 75 minutes each way between the ship and the classroom.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

The classroom is in Taipei's Da'an district with no pickup, so you need to take the train from Keelung and then the MRT or a taxi — about an hour or more each way. The record's inclusions list only fees and taxes, so check what the price covers.

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