Taipei City Tour with National Palace Museum Ticket
Overview
If you are planning your first trip to Taipei, or being tied up with a busy schedule and never had an opportunity to travel around the city during your business trip in Taipei, this half-day tour to Taipei is your best choice to visit the city's must-see landmarks, including Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Presidential Office Building, the Grand Hotel Taipei, Martyrs’ Shrine and National Palace Museum.
Through this guided tour, you will have a glimpse on the history and the background of the attractions that you visit within a half-day. After then, you still have extra time for yourself, that you can explore the city on your own or proceed on your own schedule.
Through this guided tour, you will have a glimpse on the history and the background of the attractions that you visit within a half-day. After then, you still have extra time for yourself, that you can explore the city on your own or proceed on your own schedule.
Inclusions
- Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket (National Palace Museum)
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
- Entry/Admission - National Palace Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, 21 Chung-Shan S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei 1004 Taiwan
The first stop on your Taipei half-day tour is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, an impressive monument in memory of the late president of the Republic of China, Chang Kai-shek. To reach the hall, you need to climb up 89 steps, which represent Chang Kai-Shek’s age when he died. Here the changing of the guard ceremony takes place every hour on the hour from 09:00 in the main hall.
In addition to the majestic main hall of the memorial, the exquisite Chinese garden around the building and the vast plaza are also worth taking a look. If you come here in the early morning, you can see some people doing Qigong there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Presidential Office Building, No.122 Chungking South Road, Section 1, Zhongzheng District, Taipei Taiwan
On the way to the Grand Hotel Taipei, your tour guide will provide you with a brief introduction when you pass by the Presidential Office Building—a neo-Renaissance building built in 1910s during Japanese colonization, previously served as the office of the Governor-General of Taiwan.
Nowadays, the building operates as the seat of political power in Taiwan. With a long history and an iconic facade, it is also a symbolic landmark in Taipei City.
Stop At: Grand Hotel Taipei, No. 1號, Section 4, Zhongshan N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10427
The next stop of your tour is the Grand Hotel Taipei, a historic hotel built in the 1950s, where the government hosted banquets for many foreign dignitaries who visited Taipei. The hotel features numerous art and opulent decors, including the ornate wall panels, paintings, carvings, etc, providing luxurious accommodation and dining experiences to the guests.
Here your tour guide will help you snap a group photo against the majestic building of this extravagant hotel, capturing your bright smiling faces.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, No. 139, Beian Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491
After the photo stop, your tour continues with a visit to the Martyrs’ Shrine, also known as the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine.
The shrine was built in the 1969, dedicated to the fallen soldiers in civil wars and armed conflicts, to honor their brave spirit. Every year on Youth Day and Armed Forces Day, the president of Taiwan leads the civil and military officials to pay floral tribute to the martyrs.
The changing of the guard ceremony is performed hourly from 09:00 to 17:00 every day, which attracts large numbers of tourists from overseas.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: National Palace Museum, No.221, Sec.2, Zhishan Rd, Shilin Dist, Shilin, Taipei 11143 Taiwan
The last stop on your tour is the world-famous National Palace Museum, which is also one of the world’s largest museums.
With a collection of nearly 700, 000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks, the museum showcases 8, 000 years of Chinese art history spanning multiple dynasties. Two of the most famous artworks on display are “the Jadeite Cabbage” and “the Meat-Shaped Stone”, which are the must-sees in National Palace Museum.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, 21 Chung-Shan S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei 1004 Taiwan
The first stop on your Taipei half-day tour is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, an impressive monument in memory of the late president of the Republic of China, Chang Kai-shek. To reach the hall, you need to climb up 89 steps, which represent Chang Kai-Shek’s age when he died. Here the changing of the guard ceremony takes place every hour on the hour from 09:00 in the main hall.
In addition to the majestic main hall of the memorial, the exquisite Chinese garden around the building and the vast plaza are also worth taking a look. If you come here in the early morning, you can see some people doing Qigong there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Presidential Office Building, No.122 Chungking South Road, Section 1, Zhongzheng District, Taipei Taiwan
On the way to the Grand Hotel Taipei, your tour guide will provide you with a brief introduction when you pass by the Presidential Office Building—a neo-Renaissance building built in 1910s during Japanese colonization, previously served as the office of the Governor-General of Taiwan.
Nowadays, the building operates as the seat of political power in Taiwan. With a long history and an iconic facade, it is also a symbolic landmark in Taipei City.
Stop At: Grand Hotel Taipei, No. 1號, Section 4, Zhongshan N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10427
The next stop of your tour is the Grand Hotel Taipei, a historic hotel built in the 1950s, where the government hosted banquets for many foreign dignitaries who visited Taipei. The hotel features numerous art and opulent decors, including the ornate wall panels, paintings, carvings, etc, providing luxurious accommodation and dining experiences to the guests.
Here your tour guide will help you snap a group photo against the majestic building of this extravagant hotel, capturing your bright smiling faces.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, No. 139, Beian Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491
After the photo stop, your tour continues with a visit to the Martyrs’ Shrine, also known as the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine.
The shrine was built in the 1969, dedicated to the fallen soldiers in civil wars and armed conflicts, to honor their brave spirit. Every year on Youth Day and Armed Forces Day, the president of Taiwan leads the civil and military officials to pay floral tribute to the martyrs.
The changing of the guard ceremony is performed hourly from 09:00 to 17:00 every day, which attracts large numbers of tourists from overseas.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: National Palace Museum, No.221, Sec.2, Zhishan Rd, Shilin Dist, Shilin, Taipei 11143 Taiwan
The last stop on your tour is the world-famous National Palace Museum, which is also one of the world’s largest museums.
With a collection of nearly 700, 000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks, the museum showcases 8, 000 years of Chinese art history spanning multiple dynasties. Two of the most famous artworks on display are “the Jadeite Cabbage” and “the Meat-Shaped Stone”, which are the must-sees in National Palace Museum.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair users need to bring their own folding wheelchairs, the vehicle is not able to accommodate power chairs.
- Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.
- If the group size is less than 7 people, your tour guide might also serve as the driver (driver-guide).
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joanna F
May 2019
A good introduction to Taipei. We saw several sites, including two changes of a guard - one at the Shang Kai Shek Memorial and one at the Martyrs Temple. We spent time at the museum, which is very interesting, but crowded. It would have been good to have more time there. We also saw a Buddhist te...
A good introduction to Taipei. We saw several sites, including two changes of a guard - one at the Shang Kai Shek Memorial and one at the Martyrs Temple. We spent time at the museum, which is very interesting, but crowded. It would have been good to have more time there. We also saw a Buddhist temple.mrhenry20
April 2019
We had an on-time pick-up at our hotel and a wonderful tour guide who offered us lots of information about the sights we have seen without it being too much. Everything seemed well organized, so we always felt being taken of in goof hands. Highly recommend doing a tour with this company!!
We had an on-time pick-up at our hotel and a wonderful tour guide who offered us lots of information about the sights we have seen without it being too much. Everything seemed well organized, so we always felt being taken of in goof hands. Highly recommend doing a tour with this company!!Gwendolyn_C
October 2023
It was a good way to briefly see the major sights in Taipei in a short time. You get an idea of what you may be interested in and can go back later, especially the Palace Museum.
It was a good way to briefly see the major sights in Taipei in a short time. You get an idea of what you may be interested in and can go back later, especially the Palace Museum.rebecca_m
July 2023
This 4 hour city tour was a great way to gain a snap shot about Taipei’s culture and history. Tony was knowledgeable, humorous and interested in ensuring that the tour fit our needs and interests throughout. We would recommend to other individuals, families and couples.
This 4 hour city tour was a great way to gain a snap shot about Taipei’s culture and history. Tony was knowledgeable, humorous and interested in ensuring that the tour fit our needs and interests throughout. We would recommend to other individuals, families and couples.Chiko_S
July 2023
Paul the tour guide was great. He was on time to pick us up and was knowledgeable about all the places we visited. He had an assistant in training and they were both always willing to stop and take pictures. At the end of the tour because it was only the two of us on the tour, they graciously agr...
Paul the tour guide was great. He was on time to pick us up and was knowledgeable about all the places we visited. He had an assistant in training and they were both always willing to stop and take pictures. At the end of the tour because it was only the two of us on the tour, they graciously agreed to drop us at our hotel. I highly recommend the tour. It is definitely value for your money.Chantale_L
June 2023
Great guide. Very knowledgeable in historical facts. Visit at the National Palace was a bit short (we got to see the jewellery and furniture collection only). Highly recommend.
Great guide. Very knowledgeable in historical facts. Visit at the National Palace was a bit short (we got to see the jewellery and furniture collection only). Highly recommend.