What’s the best way to experience the Taipei National Palace Museum?

There are plenty of ways to experience the Taipei National Palace Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Taipei/Private-Taipei-Chartered-Car-8-hours/d5262-40100P15" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Taipei/Keelung-Shore-Excursion-Private-Custom-Tour/d5262-40100P9" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Taipei/Taipei-Private-Tour-Good-Health-and-Wellness/d5262-3071P51" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Small-Group: Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Taipei/Private-Taipei-Chartered-Car-4-hours/d5262-40100P16" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Taipei Private Car Charter Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Taipei/Taipei-Half-Day-City-Tour/d5262-3071HA" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Taipei City Morning Tour With National Palace Museum Entry</a></li></ul>

How much does it cost to visit the Taipei National Palace Museum in 2026?

General admission tickets to the Taipei National Palace Museum are currently NT$350 for non-resident adults, and NT$150 for students and residents. Children under 18 and visitors with disabilities receive free admission. There are five free admission days annually. Combined tickets for the museum and Taipei 101 Observatory are also available.

What is the history of the artifacts in the Taipei National Palace Museum?

Most of the collection showcased in the Taipei National Palace Museum once formed the imperial art collection in Beijing’s Forbidden Palace. When the Japanese invaded northern China in the early 1930s, the collections were removed and hidden in southern China. In 1949, the Nationalists moved 4,800 cases to Taiwan, where they were hidden until the National Palace Museum opened in 1965.

Are there guided tours available at the Taipei National Palace Museum?

Yes, there are a variety of tour options at the Taipei National Palace Museum. Visitors can rent an audio guide—there’s a version for both adults and children in a variety of languages. Guided tours are also available: twice a day in Mandarin, and twice a day in English. There are several themed tour routes for self-guided tours.

How do you get to the Taipei National Palace Museum using public transportation?

The Taipei National Palace Museum is located in Taipei’s Shilin District. You can take the MRT Red Line to Shilin station, then buses R30, 255, M1, 855, S18, 304, S19, or 300; MRT Brown Line to Dazhi station, then bus BR13; or MRT Brown Line to Jiannan Rd station, followed by buses BR20 or BL7. The Taipei Sightseeing Bus also stops at the museum.

Is the Taipei National Palace Museum wheelchair accessible?

The Taipei National Palace Museum is suitable for wheelchair users; an accessible route through the museum is marked, wheelchairs can be borrowed from the checkroom, and there are accessible elevators and restrooms. Visitors with disabilities and one caregiver receive free admission.

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Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour

Operated by MyProGuide Taiwan, with licensed local guides. Are you looking for a quick and comfortable to learn the historical and cultural background of Taipei City with other travelers? Departing from M3 Exit of Taipei Station, come immerse yourself into the rich history of Chinese culture at National Palace Museum and discover the beauty of Beitou area, visiting attractions such as Sulfur Springs Valley, Beitou Thermal Valley, which is also called The Hell Valley, Beitou Library and more. Explore Dadaocheng and have an in-depth knowledge about this place. Furthermore, you can admire the old western townhouses at Dihua Street that can be dated back to Qing Dynasty. Lastly, this join-in tour will end at Ningxia Night Market, where you can enjoy the local delicacy and have fun!

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Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour

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Taipei National Palace Museum Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

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Planning on your first trip to Taipei but don’t know where to start? Book this classic Taipei day tour to explore the city’s iconic historic landmarks and the modern tourist spots. On this tour, you will visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world, where the exquisite art pieces will blow your mind; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent monument that symbolizes a significant period of Taiwan's history; Lungshan Temple that represents the local religious beliefs and practices; and the famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, that showcases the modern technology and globalization of the city. Of course, there are more to discover that you will just need come to find out. This guided tour unveils the past, present and future of Taipei City. With the help of your tour guide, you will learn more about each attraction that you visit during the tour, and discover the city from a different perspective.

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Small-Group: Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour

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One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei

Operated by MyProGuide Taiwan, with licensed local guides. Discover Taipei’s most distinctive historical and cultural landmarks on this one-day city tour with a professional tour guide. Admire the grandeur of Taipei 101, explore the fascinating collections at the National Palace Museum, and visit the iconic Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Step back in time at Four Four South Village, where traditional low-rise houses and narrow streets offer a glimpse into Taipei’s past. Capture the city’s unique character through your camera lens, discover the stories behind each landmark, and create lasting memories along the way.

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One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei

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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

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Experience Taipei like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering the city's most captivating secrets through our expertly crafted audio narratives. Unlike rushed group tours that force you through preset schedules, our self-guided experience empowers you to linger at sites that fascinate you most, skip attractions that don't resonate. Our professional storytellers bring Taiwan's rich history to life through exclusive insider tales, forgotten legends, and cultural insights that even locals rarely know, while our meticulously researched content reveals hidden architectural details, ancient rituals, and fascinating historical connections that transform ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary discovery. The crystal-clear narration, delivered with engaging warmth and perfect pacing, makes complex cultural concepts accessible and memorable, ensuring you'll walk away with profound understanding rather than superficial snapshots.

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Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Short on time but eager to experience the best of Taipei? This 6-hour private tour is your ideal choice! Dive into Taipei's rich history and vibrant culture with a visit to the world-renowned National Palace Museum and a guided tour of the city's must-see spots. Explore Taipei City Highlights: Wander through charming Dihua Street, known for its traditional shops and perfect souvenirs. Flexible Endings: We’ll drop you off at your Taipei hotel or, if you’re in the mood for more adventure, enjoy a delicious dinner at Huaxi Night Market or Yongkang Street. You can even explore the trendy vibes of Ximending! Book now to make the most of your limited time in Taipei with a tour that’s cultural, convenient, and unforgettable!

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Tickets to National Palace Museum + Taipei City Private Tour 6H

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Explore Taipei at your own pace, and get around town seamlessly, with a private, half-day chartered car service. Meet your driver at a time and place of your choosing—including the airport or the Port of Keelung, if selected—and embark in your comfortable vehicle. Make the most of a brief layover, transfer to your hotel, indulge in a bit of sightseeing, and more: the vehicle is fully at your disposal, and your destination is up to you.

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Taipei Private Car Charter Tour

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

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Northern Taiwan (Taipei, New Taipei City, Yilan County) 3-Day Tour

Taiwan is very beautiful, its natural resources and humanities are very rich, the people of Taiwan are warmly hospitable, and tourists are very friendly, if you want to travel to Taiwan, Taipei and Yilan area is absolutely not to miss, including Taipei, New North, Kiloun, Yilan, there are lively cities and streets, there is a wonderful landscape, there are thick humanities, strange stones, scenic magnificent wildlife geological park, there are ancient and beautiful nine old streets, and Yilan can be said to be Taipei's back garden, you can have close contact with the high mountains, the great sea, rivers, lakes, hot springs, streams, waterfalls, picturesque landscapes, as poetry, not a beautiful one. Please note when booking our products that each vehicle in our tour service is equipped with only one English-speaking driver/guide.

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Northern Taiwan (Taipei, New Taipei City, Yilan County) 3-Day Tour

3 daysFree Cancellation

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On this tour, you will visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world, where the exquisite art pieces will blow your mind; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent monument that symbolizes a significant period of Taiwan's history; Lungshan Temple that represents the local religious beliefs and practices; and the famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, that showcases the modern technology and globalization of the city. Of course, there are more to discover that you will just need come to find out.

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Private Best of Keelung Shore Excursion to Taipei City Landmarks

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Fit many of Taipei’s highlights into just one day with help from this Taipei Full-Day Private Tour. This tour lets you avoid large group tours in Taiwan’s capital, so you can explore with just your own group and private guide. Plus, you’ll get more from each stop with a guide who focuses only on your group. See highlights such as Taipei 101, Dalongdong Bao An Temple, National Palace Museum, and Hsing Tian Kong.

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One-day Taipei Tour Package

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3.5 hours Taipei City Tour (morning or afternoon )

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Private Taipei Tour: Dihua St., National Palace Museum, Beitou

Operated by MyProGuide Taiwan, with licensed local guides. Are you looking for a quick and comfortable to learn the historical and cultural background of Taipei City along with a private driver guide? Come immerse yourself into the rich history of Chinese culture at National Palace Museum and discover the beauty of Beitou area, visiting attractions such as Sulfur Springs Valley, Beitou Thermal Valley, which is also called The Hell Valley, Beitou Library and more. Explore Dadaocheng and have an in-depth knowledge about this place. Furthermore, you can admire the old western townhouses at Dihua Street that can be dated back to Qing Dynasty. Lastly, this private tour will end at Ningxia Night Market, where you can enjoy the local delicacy and have fun! The total duration of the tour includes the traffic time between attractions.

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Private Taipei Tour: Dihua St., National Palace Museum, Beitou

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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We have been engaged in chartered tours for over ten years. In addition to tour guides and explanations during the itinerary, we will also assist guests in taking photos to ensure that all guests have a good time. This product tour itinerary covers all scenic spots in downtown Taipei and the suburbs of New Taipei City. As long as tourists want to visit any attraction in Taipei City and New Taipei City within 8 hours, we will take them there. Reference attractions: Jiufen/Yeliu/Shifen Old Street/Forbidden City/Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall/Shilin Night View/Taipei 101. Instructions for use: 1.This product does not include any tickets or meals. 2.Please note when booking our products that each vehicle in our tour service is equipped with only one English-speaking driver/guide.

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Keelung Port Cruise Tour from Taipei

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Classic Taiwan Experience: Shrimp Fishing & Palace Museum

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N114 Palace Museum Yangmingshan National Park Tamsui Old Street Taipei Day Tour (10h)

In the past 10 years, we have been adhering to the principle of safety first, service first, customer priority, providing high quality chartered service to domestic and foreign customers. We still do not dare to relax after continuous improvement. Safety, quality and service are our consistent insistence. No compromise! After the customer provides complete information and fully expresses the idea to us, after we have assessed the charter route that can be implemented, our drivers or tour guides and administrative team will do their best to meet the needs of the customers and try their best to meet the requirements of the customers. Customers have a wonderful memory!

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N114 Palace Museum Yangmingshan National Park Tamsui Old Street Taipei Day Tour (10h)

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Sightseeing in Kyloon, Taiwan Customised tour from the port of Kyloon⇒ Taipei City.New North.(Reference Attractions: Nine Pieces / Woo Liu / Very Old Street / Temple Hall / Shilin Memorial Hall / Shilin Night Market / Lung Temple / Taipei 101 Building / Xiamen Town / Peace Island / Eight-Doo-Chinese/Thu Hui Valley / Kiloon Temple / If you want to play, go there) Service Features: 1.Available on all holidays 2.Freely schedule your trip.Take you where you want to go Please note when booking our products that each vehicle in our tour service is equipped with only one English-speaking driver/guide. 1.The daily driving time is 6 - 8 hours.In case of overtime, additional 500 yen per hour, please pay directly to the conductor. (Phone charging equipment, mineral water, rainware included) 2.1 child seat is available free of charge per vehicle, please fill in the order note 3.This voucher does not include any tickets and meals ※Limit to Kyloon Port; Visit the Kiloon area, New North City, Taipei City attractions

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Keelung Port Shore Private Customized Tour

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This private day trip combines Taipei’s top cultural, natural, and local experiences in one relaxing journey. Unlike group tours, you’ll travel in comfort with your own driver-guide and flexible schedule. Visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum, explore the volcanic landscapes of Yangmingshan, soak in a private hot spring, and end your day with delicious street food at a vibrant night market. It’s the most comfortable and complete way to discover the real beauty of Taipei in a single day.

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Taipei: Yangmingshan, Palace Museum & Shilin Night Market

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Immerse yourself in scenic Northern Taiwan on this private day tour from Taipei. You'll get to see the Golden Waterfall and Jinguashi 13 Ruins, make a wish with a sky lantern over Pingxi, and explore the streets of historical Jiufen. This charming and historic street is the inspiration of Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," as well as the setting for several beloved Taiwanese films. Finally, head to Shifen Old Street, known for delicious local foods, souvenir shops, and puffing railroad trains.

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Half-day Taipei City Afternoon Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Tour: Taipei Timeless Treasures Tour (The Best of Taipei)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Taipei & Beyond: An Independent Exploration

Discover Taipei's captivating fusion of ancient Chinese culture and cutting-edge modernity with our self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore Taiwan's dynamic capital at your own pace. Begin at the iconic Taipei 101, the bamboo-shaped skyscraper that dominated world skylines from 2004 to 2010 and still offers breathtaking views across the basin to surrounding mountains. Wander through the incense-clouded halls of Longshan Temple where Buddhist, Taoist, and folk deities receive the prayers of devotees who have worshipped here since 1738. Explore the treasure-filled galleries of the National Palace Museum housing the world's finest collection of Chinese imperial artifacts, then lose yourself in the narrow lanes of historic Dadaocheng where tea merchants and fabric traders preserve the atmosphere of 19th-century Taipei. Discover the vibrant chaos of night markets where stinky tofu, bubble tea, and hundreds of Taiwanese delicacies fuel the city's legendary street food scene.

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[Private] Taipei Airport Layover Custom Tour with Japanese Guide

Operated by MyProGuide Taiwan, with licensed local guides. Would you like to explore Taipei in a limited time with a private Japanese Driver Guide from International Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or the hotels nearby? We got you! If you're a fan of going to national park to admire the nature beauty, or you'd like to dive into the local culture and history of Taiwan, this private custom one day tour is perfect for you. From Yangmingshan mountains to National Palace Museum, the tour takes you to see the most of Taipei. Customizing your own trip allows you to choose the duration stay you'd like to have and making the journey more flexible and comfortable.

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[Private] Taipei Airport Layover Custom Tour with Japanese Guide

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What are people saying about Taipei National Palace Museum

Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry

Erin_M, Oct 2026

This was a great tour for...

This was a great tour for a quick overview of many of the important sights of Taiwan! There were a few small communication troubles but our guide was so sweet & cheerful & fun! There really wasn’t enough time at any of the stops, I wanted to see so much more! But if you’re short on time & don’t mind just a little taste this is a great way to do it!

Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry

June_C, Jun 2026

Fantastic excursion to several key places that made good use of time

Our guide, Walter, was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the history and context of all the sites we visited.

Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry

Hillary_H, Jun 2026

Outstanding tour with...

Outstanding tour with knowledgeable guide who answered all our questions. The sights were interesting and informative.

Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry

Edward_K, Jun 2026

Taipei National Palace Museum and Taipei City

Edison Tour Company and Viator are excellent. Teresa the greeter/guide, saw me walking up to the meet point and greeted me right away, I did not have to ask, Teresa is terrific! James the tour guide is very knowledgeable, speaks English and showed things and explained history that I would not have seen and heard without him and Edison Tours