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The 15 most popular xian tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Small-group Xi’an highlights in 1 day: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Bazaar, with pickup and tickets.
“It was nice, and well organized. Carol was a great guide. It was well paced without any outside hassle”
Xi’an evening tuk-tuk food tour with 4–5 tastings, dinner, unlimited drinks, and craft beer at a local brewery near the City Wall.
“Great experience on this for your. All dishes were excellent and put your guide was very engaging. Biang bang noodles and gourd chicken were my highlighters.”
A private, customizable Xi’an day: Terracotta Warriors plus flexible downtown stops with hotel pickup, English guide, and smooth transport.
“Do yourself a favor and ask for Wendy. She was simply amazing. We travel frequently and rarely come across such a talented professional as her. She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. As a bonus for us westerners, her English was excellent. Thank you so much!”
Half-day Xian mini-group tour to the Terracotta Warriors with air-conditioned pickup, English guide, buffet lunch, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda stop.
“We went in there with the perfect timing. The school started, therefore less travellers. Our tour guide Carol was very patient and very knowledgeable with Xi’an's history. She was also so helpful giving us recommendation of local food and places to visit. Do come and try this tour.”
Self-guided Terracotta Army ticket in Xi’an: enter with your passport, skip ticket lines, see Pits 1–3. Choose morning or evening.
“Apart from the fact it's a huge tourist trap, it's definitely worth seeing if in the area, you can't comprehend the place until you see it with your own eyes. Li is by far the best person I have booked a tour with, she sends step by step instructions with photos on what to do…”
Private Xi'an tour with morning Terracotta Warriors and two afternoon sights you choose, plus hotel pickup and flexible timing.
“Excellent guide, Eddie was very knowledgeable and great communicator. We highly enjoyed the day trip”
8-day small-group tour linking Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai with Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Bund, and Yu Garden.
“Great-Awesome Tour. Very professional tour with a lot of sites to see. Great hotels and lunch and dinner was fantastic. A tour you have to take.”
Private 2-day Xi’an tour hitting Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Buddhist pagodas, museums, and the Muslim Quarter, with pickup and tickets.
“Terracotta Warrior Army was fantastic, a true wonder of the ancient world. Also went to the old city west gate, sampled some Tai Chi and walked the West Wall, Moslem Quarter, Small White Goose Pagoda and Xi’an Museum. Our guide, Celine, was very knowledgeable and has an excellent command of English”
Private door-to-door half-day to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors with a personal guide, museum entry, and optional Tang Dynasty show plus dumplings.
“I had the private car tour with Mary. Everything was confirmed over phone call night before about the pick up timing. Car is very luxury and clean makes for a very comfortable ride to the warriors. She was very nice and told me a lot about the Read more”
Private English guide in Xi’an for Terracotta Warriors plus 2 optional sights, with hotel pickup and flexible pacing. Entrance fees extra.
“Our guide Rosa was fantastic, she got us in just as the location opened avoiding the mass crowds, her information and guidance around the pits was first class. Her knowledge was extensive, delivered at the right pace and made our trip an absolute highlight of our holiday in China. We also chose to go to…”
Full-day guided Terracotta Warriors tour from Xi’an with hotel pickup, museum entry, Chinese lunch, and optional workshop viewing.
“Great trip, but the lunch that is included is bad and includes a shopping stop. That being said, there is more than enough time to see the warriors and the tours themselves were pretty good.”
Prebook Xi'an Terracotta Army tickets with passport-linked entry and optional guide plus shuttle to Qin Shi Huang tomb.
“A must see. Be sure to set aside 4+ hours to see all of the areas. I hires a local guide out front and was glad I did.”
Private half-day Terracotta Warriors tour with hotel pickup, admission included, and an English-speaking guide to explore at your pace.
“Wendy was amazing, very knowledgeable, and adapted well to this history geek who also loves birds, trees and plants. She had very in depth knowledge of the warriors, the builders’ stamps, and details to look for at NatGeo level! If you’re loRead more”
A private 8-hour Xi’an highlights tour with pickup, English guide, tickets, and local lunch covering Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
“Wow! Really looked after by our guide Rosa and the driver. They were both fabulous, she was really informative and friendly. We had great fun. Vehicle was super luxury and the places they took us to was unreal. She even arranged for us to go and see the Silk Road show after. 5 stars all…”
Private 5-hour Xi'an tour to the Terracotta Warriors with pickup, English guide, and pit-by-pit context. Stress-free, high-value.
“Wonderful experience with Rosa and Mr Chow. Rosa told us many wonderful facts about the soldiers. Enduring we got to see all there was. In the museum she ensured that we got great pictures up close to the artifacts and soldiers. The arcRead more”
