Taipei: Classic Landmarks Day Tour
Ximending, Taipei
Explore Taipei's past and present on this guided day tour. Visit all must-see landmarks: National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Lungshan Temple, and old Taipei Dadaocheng.
This full-day guided tour in Taipei suits travelers interested in history, culture, and city landmarks, with guaranteed departures from one participant.
Highlights
- Learn about the history and background of Taipei’s historical landmarks
- Enjoy a guided tour at the National Palace Museum
- Watch the guard changing ceremony at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- Visit Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers
- Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 1 participant
Description
This comprehensive Taipei city tour blends imperial history with the city's oldest districts. Taipei combines 18th-century heritage with modern skyscrapers.
At the National Palace Museum, home to Chinese emperors’ personal collections, you will see the 'Three Treasures,' including the lifelike Jadeite Cabbage. The guide explains artifacts representing over 8,000 years of cultural heritage.
The tour continues to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, where you can observe the guard changing ceremony, a precise military ritual, beneath the hall’s white marble and blue octagonal roof.
Next is Longshan Temple, established in 1738. It features detailed dragon pillars and offers insight into local spiritual practices through the chanting of devotees.
Afterward, explore Dadaocheng and Dihua Street, known for historic red-brick shophouses and Baroque architecture reflecting the 19th-century tea trade. Visit Xiahai City God Temple, popular among those seeking to find their soulmate.
The tour ends at Taipei 101, a bamboo-inspired skyscraper equipped with a tuned mass damper to endure typhoons. You may stay near Taipei 101 or disembark at Raohe Street Night Market to sample street food, including Black Pepper Buns.
Includes
- Licensed tour guide
- Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry ticket to National Palace Museum
- Local general liabilities insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (private option only)
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Bottled water
- Taipei 101 Observatory ticket
- Tips
Important Information
- Group tour commentary varies by departure day: English, Chinese, or Japanese
- Private tour commentary options: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Sequence and duration of stops may change due to traffic or weather conditions
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and prepare for varying weather conditions. Morning departures are recommended to avoid afternoon traffic.
