Get a glimpse of Taipei on this three-hour tour. See how the people live in this interesting city. Visit Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs's Shrine, a classic Ming Dynasty architecture and later onto the National Palace Museum. Conclude with a visit to a Handicraft Center to view typical Taiwanese craftsmanship.
You'll be picked up from your Taipei city hotel and guided around Taipei's best attractions. Visit the grandiose Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, in downtown Taipei to pay homage to the late President Chiang Kai-Shek. Travel to Martyrs' Shrine to see an excellent example of classical Ming Dynasty architecture dedicated to the fallen war heroes of the country and see the hourly changing of the guard ceremony.
The three-hour Taipei tour continues to the National Palace Museum, which houses the world's largest and most valuable collection of Chinese art treasures. There are permanent displays of ceramics, bronzes, oracle bones, porcelain, paintings, calligraphy, enamelware, jade, Ching dynasty costume, carvings, and cabinets, as well as temporary exhibitions of other items.
Travel to one of the many traditional Chinese temples that surround Taipei city. Then it's time for some shopping at the Handicraft Center, the center offers Taiwanese craftsmanship including jewelry, art and furniture. Tour Highlights
The guide is very knowledgeable! We enjoyed the city tour.
Review by: Ada, March 2018
Enjoyed this tour! Highly recommended!
Review by: Michael S, March 2018
Our tour guy, Bond was very knowledgeable about the city and was able to answer any questions the group had. We zipped around for a quick 3 hr tour, hitting the highlights at the National Palace Museum including the jade cabbage. All in all, it was a great half day with 4 kids in tow.
Review by: Saowanee P, March 2018
I had a really good time on this tour, the tour guide and driver was really good, they took care of us small group really well. There was only 3 of us, very lucky little group. It rained a little during the tour and they still able to take us around. I would recommend this tour.
Review by: kperrylafayette, March 2018
The guide was very talkative and informative. There is a lot of walking so be prepared. Great guide. I think his name was Denny. Worth the price.
Review by: Cheryl C, February 2018
A nice mix of activities but we still don't know the name of the temple we saw! Well run but would have enjoyed spending more time at the museum instead of the expensive handicraft market...
Review by: Catherine M, January 2018
Well organised trip that takes in the important Taiwanese buildings and architecture including Shrines, and a Memorial Hall. The guide ensured the group saw changing of guards at 2 separate stops which was a treat. There was lots of free time at the national museum and the guide provided key information on various Dynasties.
Review by: Marshall B, December 2017
The few stops we made were so rushed we could hardly enjoy them or take in all of the history behind them. While we knew this was just an overview of the city, if we did not have to spend almost an hour picking up other passengers at hotels far from ours we could have spent more time at each site. Our guide was so busy helping one of the passengers with some problems they were having with money, phone calls, etc. he ignored the rest us while doing so. We have been on other Viatour tours and they have been wonderful 5 star experiences, but, this one and the Gorge trip did not meet up to your usual standards.
Review by: Lynne J, November 2017
Great city
Review by: ST, October 2017
Our tour guide was so so, but it compensate the places we've been to.
Review by: Maria Angeles A, September 2017
It was an excellent way to see the most popular Taipei sights in just half a day. Our tour guide was excellent...he was funny and friendly.
Review by: Kathrynne P, August 2017
I realize the tour was short, but I would have loved more time in the museum especially instead of the store we were brought to for shopping. I would have also appreciated less importance put on the changing of the guard ceremonies I saw 2. I didn't understand the significance, and had so little time that I felt rushed everywhere. Perhaps 1 less stop and just more time at the bigger places museum would have been more enjoyable._br/_ I did have the chance to eat the 'beef noodle soup' as suggested by my guide later at a restaurant, and it was quite delicious.
Review by: James Murphy Jr, August 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Angel, July 2017
This was a great way to get to know Taipei and the different areas. The tour guide gave us great history and information. The van was very comfortable. The only thing I would change is the stop at the craft market. It was not a market but a little store that felt a kind of shady. There are plenty of night markets and other types of markets full of locals, great food and some decent shopping all around the city. Any one of these would be preferable. Other than that, I would recommend this tour for first-time visitors to Taipei.
Review by: Jeremy G, July 2017
It was a great tour and friendly guide, though at times things did feel a bit rushed, and we stayed at some places much longer than I felt was necessary such as the Handicraft Center. But overall, it was a worthwhile tour to get acquainted with the city.
Review by: sctremain, April 2017
Good tour guide. Very helpful. We did a lot in 4 hours!
Review by: Donato K, April 2017
Good introduction to the city of Taipei.
Review by: Darcy S, December 2016
This was an OK tour - nice to be taken to the sites in the city!
Review by: Nicole D, November 2016
Although not horrible, I would not necessarily recommend this tour. The two gentleman who escorted you from site to site, although very nice, provided very little information about the sites we visited. They essentially dropped you off and told you when to be back to the minivan. You have very little time at each site, maybe 15-20 minutes. It was very rushed. Including the visit to the museum. You are also taken to a gift shop that is described as Handicraft Center for a fascinating look at age-old Taiwanese crafts. It is essentially a tourist trap filled with low quality items. The shop owners try to pressure you a bit to buy something. When I expressed an interest in their jade statuettes, a gentleman from Shanghai who was also on the tour, cautioned me that they were not real jade.
Review by: lmolgaar, October 2016
Good highlights to see, and the guide explained well and was very accommodating of us. The shop we stopped at was excellent with very good prices. If it hadn't been our first hour in Taiwan, we would have known that. It would be handy if the shop gave their information cards so we could find them again. Thanks for the tour!
Review by: Jeffrey N P, October 2016
Executed very smoothly. Friendly, pleasant guide. Not encyclopedic, but engaged well in Q and A. Half day tour was a comfortable, fun, effective way to get a quick orientation and dose of history. Would definitely do this sort of tour again.
Review by: Connor D, September 2016
Efficient way to visit some of the highlights
Review by: Joe M, August 2016
Just ok, would not recommend to any body.
Review by: JACQUELINE W, July 2016
Danny our tour guide was a blast! Very funny but very knowledgeable!! Only comment would be the van went past some places of interest too fast. Highly recommended though.
Review by: glen, June 2016
Okay tour
Review by: logan, June 2016
Good tour guide and experience overall. Only complaint is the short time spent at the National Museum. However, it was the last stop and we were given the option to stay for as long as we want. We just had to get transportation back to our hotel. Overall, recommend the tour.
Review by: Raissa B, June 2016
This is just a right package for those with short stay in Taipei and yet are willing to get a nice bird's eye view of the top spots in the city. I would recommend it to family and friends. The sequence was likewise good, putting the walk to the Chiang Kai Chek first to enjoy the early morning stroll while all other places were still closed, and putting the Memorial Museum at the last in case others would prefer to stay and linger. There were other spots along the way where we would have appreciated the tour guide providing insights about them. Likewise, we found the must-stop why? handicraft store selling overpriced items.
Review by: kedwards01, May 2016
This tour was a helpful insight to Taipei. We were a little disappointed however with the lack of a hotel pickup due to location. Most of the sights we could have just seen for ourselves if we were staying in the location of the pickups offered.
Review by: Sabrina B, May 2016
Good tour guide, comfortable ride. I'd however omit the souvenir shop and stay longer at the National Palace Museum. All in all worth doing, especially if you have only one day to do as much as possible in Taipei.
Review by: bbartolin30, April 2016
Excellent tour guide! He's so great, shared all his wisdom with us regarding Taiwanese history and culture. This was a great tour if you like something that will give you knowledge, see some major sites and not spend all day. The changing of guards, National Museum you will see specific works there.
Review by: Jan, April 2016
A good introductory tour. I went back another day to spend more time at Chiang Kai Shek museum and National Palace Museum. Danny our guide was excellent.
Review by: Joyce T, March 2016
Locations he took us were good, but too short. When called to confirm tour start time they gave me a time 1.25 hr later than stated the tour would start. Also stopped at a state gift shop -which was not worth it.
Review by: Dale G, February 2016
The guide was very helpful and made sure we took in all the activities described in the tour. The hotel pick-up was on time and the vehicles were clean and comfortable.
Review by: Candace S, December 2015
Tony our guide was great. We saw the city very comfortably and quickly. We had enough time to enjoy each site without staying too long
Review by: SABARIAH FAIZAH J, November 2015
Since I was the only person, it was like a private tour. The tour guide was knowledgable and his english was good used to be an English teacher
Review by: Martin F, September 2015
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Review by: Martin F, September 2015
Our tour guide, Walter keeps rushing us. We only took 5 minutes in the Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. He did not even took us to some areas inside the Chang Kai Shek that was worth seeing. I think the company should change their name from Happy Travels to Rush Travels
Review by: James C, July 2015
For a half day tour this is pretty good. I was on a layover for a flight and decided to head out to the city to get a feel for it. This is like a private tour, we only had 4 people total so it felt pretty cool. Of course, there is the obligatory tea stop in a jewelry but they had some cool stuff for every budget.
Review by: Kendra K, June 2015
Great way to see the sights and learn a quite a bit about Taiwan history.
Review by: Katherine R, June 2015
Its worth doing if you are going to tour other parts of the city too, as it doesn't include markets or Taipei 101 or few other big sites.
Review by: Donna M, April 2015
Driver was late picking me up which meant we missed the changing of the guard. The Martyrs Shrine was closed for the day but they took us there anyway instead of staying at the Memorial for the next changing of the guard. The Handicraft Center was one small shop but I did buy a red coral necklace.
Review by: Roslyn S, April 2015
Interesting tour -- got to see much of the important sites in the city with this half day tour. This tour required a lot of walking and actually lasted longer than scheduled. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Review by: VIET THE PHUONG T, April 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Renautte G, March 2015
It was a beautiful day and a lovely way to spend an afternoon and meet new friends.
Review by: RadomÃra S, March 2015
City tour was nice! I recommended !
Review by: Sarah Beth L, February 2015
Our guide, Bong (sp?) was a delight! Engaged, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He answered questions well, interacted with all the guests, and seemed to really enjoy his job.
Review by: Eric M, February 2015
Great, but quick run thru all the best sights in Taipei. Great for families with small kids as the museum stops were short. Tour guide was very accommodating. Coach was a bit dated and smelled of smoke, but that was the only low point in a super tour!
Review by: Anna G, January 2015
The tour was boring. The guide did give enough information. I would not recommend it.
Review by: Jessy, January 2015
Our guide Scott was very informative. Showed us highlights of must see places in Taipei.
Review by: Jessy, January 2015
Our guide Scott was very informative. Showed us highlights of must see places in Taipei.
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