Early-Entry Palace Tours Around the World: 3 to Book

1.Parks and Palaces Guided Morning Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 317 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Ride about 14 kilometers through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, Westminster, and central London with a small group of up to eight. Guide Ola leads with history, humor, music, and often a thoughtful refreshment stop. Expect flat routes, hybrid bikes, major sights, and some city traffic.

“we had an awesome time with my wife! Ulla was very knowledgeable, funny, pleasant. it's a very fun way to visit London and we get to see all the important places in just a couple hours!”

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2.Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · from $52

Spend about four hours seeing Taipei’s major cultural sights with an English-speaking guide, including the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine, and Longshan Temple. Expect air-conditioned transport, a group of up to 20, and guides such as Danny, Molly, James, or Christina depending on the departure.

“We very much enjoyed this Taipei City Tour. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share. He had plenty of helpful tips for navigating the city. It was a great experience.”

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3.Taipei: Morning City Tour with National Palace Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

Spend four hours visiting Taipei’s National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple with a licensed guide. You’ll see the memorial’s changing guard ceremony, learn about Taiwan’s court art and religious traditions, and finish at Ximending or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.

“For our small group of six (three with mobility issues), it was pleasant and enjoyable half-day tour of Taipei. The points of interests presented gave a unique overview of Taipei’s history. The experience was made all the more special by our quite knowledgeable & helpful guide, Felix. His wry sense of humor was nice touch.”

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