Excursion Wheelchair accessible: taipei highlights - half day tour at Keelung

Introduction and Scenic Drive

The tour begins with a comfortable drive from Keelung Port toward Taipei City, offering guests panoramic views of northern Taiwan’s coastal scenery and urban landscape as the vehicle approaches the capital.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The first stop is the iconic Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Guests will explore the spacious plaza using step-free routes, providing close-up views of the National Theater, National Concert Hall, and the grand memorial hall exterior. The open grounds offer excellent photography opportunities and serve as a pleasant, accessible introduction to the city’s impressive architecture.

Presidential Office Building

Next, the tour proceeds to the Presidential Office Building, an early 20th-century Baroque-style structure that remains the center of Taiwan’s government. Guests may photograph the exterior from a designated safe area. This outdoor visit takes place on a flat surface, ensuring accessibility.

Taipei 101

The journey continues to Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest building and one of Asia’s most recognizable skyscrapers. After entering through the accessible entrance, guests will ride one of the world’s fastest elevators to the observatory deck, where sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains make for a memorable highlight. (Admission is included.)

Conclusion and Return

Following the observatory visit, the tour concludes with a relaxing drive back to Keelung Port. The itinerary has been carefully designed to accommodate wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility, offering meaningful cultural and scenic experiences throughout.

Note

Please Note: This tour is designed to be accessible for guests on a wheelchair who can transfer to a seat. Full time wheelchair users, are kindly requested to contact shoreconcierge@silversea.com in order to provide further details and determine if the tour is suitable for them. The tour route avoids steps and stairs. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp will be used for transportation. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. The number of accessible vehicles is extremely limited and guests are encouraged to make their accessible shore excursion reservations in advance.