Top Xian Sightseeing Tours in 2026

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Discover the terracotta warriors with ease, and away from the crowds, on this small-group tour in Xian. Explore the renowned Terracotta Army Museum with a guide, and marvel at more than 7,000 life-sized warriors arranged in battle formation across three excavated pits. Then, sit down to a traditional lunch at a local restaurant to sample the regional flavors.

Make the most of even a single day in Xian on this customizable private tour. Explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Afterwards, visit your choice of two Xian attractions, perhaps the Muslim Quarter, Ancient City Wall, Banpo Museum, or Temple of the Eight Immortals. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Unless you can write your name in Chinese characters and have a credit card to match, online booking is hard in China. This service makes it easy, guaranteeing a spot at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without locking you into transfers and guiding, though option is available. Your ticket includes entry to the main excavations and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, plus a shuttle bus in between.

With so much to see, exploring Xian’s most important sights in one day can be challenging without a plan. This private tour brings the city’s highlights together with ease thanks to an efficient itinerary. Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then continue into Xian’s historic center to see the Ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Entrance fees extra. Small-group tours available.

Explore one of Xian’s top attractions on a half-day tour. After a convenient hotel, airport, or train station pickup, head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Learn about the history of China’s ancient capital from your informative guide and marvel at the thousands of sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife on this flexible outing with a personal driver.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver and guide to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, then customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi’an to visit afterward. All entrance fees at your own expense.

Escape the crowds and discover Xian’s rich history on this small-group tour, starting with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk or bike along the ancient City Wall, and more. With hotel pickup, a guide, entrance tickets, and a buffet lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks. Ticket only, Terracotta Warriors only, and private options also available.

Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Xi'an. Relax as you drive to the base of Mount Huashan, one of China’s five sacred mountains. Upon arrival, choose between the West Peak or North Peak cable car. The West Peak cable car offers a longer ride with stunning views but may be affected by weather conditions. The North Peak cable car is less weather-dependent but requires more hiking. Ascend the mountain and marvel at the breathtaking scenery. Explore the peaks, taking in the dramatic cliffs and unique rock formations. Your guide will assist with directions and hike with you according to your energy level. After your visit, return to your hotel in Xi'an, reflecting on the beauty and history of Mount Huashan.

Make the most of your time in Xi’an on a small-group foodie tour by tuk-tuk, seeking out the city’s best food. Explore hidden streets within Xian’s city walls you wouldn’t find alone. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture at local eateries, with dinner and unlimited beer and soft drinks included. Stop at 4–5 different places, and sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an at a local brewery.

More than 1,000 years ago, during the Tang dynasty, Xian was the biggest city in the world. The Tang Dynasty Show, one of the top dinner shows in China, offers a spectacular song and dance performance, complete with a live Chinese orchestra. Book tickets for the show only, or upgrade to precede the performance with a dumpling dinner or a royal banquet package: Unusually, both have vegetarian options.

It's possible to visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes in one day with this private tour by train. Travel to Luoyang by high-speed train, where your private guide picks you up and takes you to Shaolin Temple to watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial arts moves. Then head to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage with Chinese Buddhist stone carvings that cover the rock mountain inside and out.

Discover one of China’s greatest archaeological wonders on a convenient day tour to the Terracotta Warriors. Travel comfortably by bus from downtown Xi’an and enjoy a hassle-free cultural experience with no shopping stops. Explore the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, home to more than 8,000 life-sized soldiers built over 2,200 years ago to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor. With plenty of time to visit the excavation pits and learn about the history behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tour is perfect for travelers who want a smooth and enriching experience in Xi’an.

This is a private and in-depth historical tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. A professional and knowledgeable tour guide will deeply analyzing the historical background of the era when the Terracotta Warriors were made, the political environment, the development of the social economy and law, as well as the military situation at that time. During the visit to the three pits of the Terracotta Warriors, from the perspective of the science, technology and culture of the Qin Dynasty 2,200 years ago, the tour guide will lead you to appreciate the realistic sculptural art of the Terracotta Warriors. You can also learn more historical stories from the costumes of the Terracotta Warriors and the appearance of the archaeological site. All entry tickets, golf car tickets, private English guide, hotel pickup and drop off, whole day private transfer are all included in this tour.

This full day Non-factory shopping private tour will immerse you into Xian's amazing top 3 highlights, such as Terra Cotta Army, Ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in downtown center square. All entrance tickets, delicious lunch, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour tour.

Watch a live-action performance in Xian about the silk road during the Tang Dynasty. Called “The Legend of Camel Bell,” you’ll learn about history, culture, politics, and the introduction of Buddhism in China, through an entertaining dance show. A driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you to the performance, which has subtitles in English and Korean. You’ll be driven back to your hotel after the show.

Beat the language barrier and explore Xian in your own style at your own pace on this 2-day private tour. Choose up to six attractions from a possible 15, including signature sights like the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and lesser-known attractions like bar street or the Calligraphy Museum. Then just sit back and relax as your private guide and driver take you around. Tour includes lunch in non-touristy restaurants.

The private airport pick-up service helps you reach your hotel directly from the airport. For the airport drop-off service, we make sure you have plenty of time for the check-in at the airport. It is completely worries free! All the vehicles in service are air-conditioned and comfortable. Just advise your names, flight numbers and hotel in advance. We offer you a pleasant trip between the airport and your hotel!

Flexible and optional to explore Terracotta Warriors museum on your own way. If you prefer on your own pace, we provide easy, stress-free service for reserving your Terra cotta entrance tickets on line before you travel to Xi'an city. If you choose " Tour with Private Transfer", you will see your private driver in lobby. Tickets, hotel pickup & drop off are all inclusive. If your booking is " Ticket+Guide" Your guide will lead you take subway or taxi to Terra cotta warriors. (guide hotel pick up is included and the transportation is NOT included). After warriors museum visit, you can optional choose stay longer or stay with guide come back downtown. If your booking is "ticket+guide+hotel transfer", it means your tour is stress free with private guide and driver service all along. NOTE: Pls provide your name and passport number on booking for tickets booking in advance.

Xian can be confusing if you don’t speak Chinese. With a private guide for the day, you can create a 100% personalized itinerary and smooth out all the transport logistics. Besides the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, you might choose to visit Xian City Wall, the Shaanxi History Museum, the underground Han Yang Ling Museum, the Muslim Quarter, or so much more. Please note this excursion does not include entry fees, transportation, or food costs.

Xian comes alive at night and with this guided tour, you’ll witness it and hear all the local stories, plus have lots of food along the way. Xian has a long history, which your guide will share with you. It is also the start of the Silk Road, which brings a special kind of cuisine to the region. Dinner is included, as well as public transportation costs by tuk tuk and other vehicles.

Experience Xi'an after dark on a guided walking tour that seamlessly blends ancient history with modern city life. Starting at the iconic Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and historic Da Ci'en Temple, you'll uncover stories of the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism, and the legendary monk Xuanzang before continuing to the dazzling Datang Everbright City. Led by a local guide passionate about Xi'an's heritage, this small-group walking tour offers a relaxed pace, local insights, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photos, and discover hidden details that many visitors miss. Perfect for first-time visitors looking to experience the cultural heart of Xi'an in just one unforgettable evening.

See the highlights of Xi’an on a private full-day tour that includes the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum, Ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Follow your guide into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed mausoleum complex where life-sized Terracotta Warriors stand. Afterward, visit the Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter, enjoying personalized attention and hotel pickup for a seamless experience.