Top Xian Sightseeing Tours in 2026

However limited your time in Xian is, you can’t miss the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Save time and hassle on this half-day private tour. Travel straight from your downtown accommodation or airport to the excavation site. Here your guide escorts you around all three digging pits and steers you to the most fascinating artifacts. Return to base with energy left for work, meetings, another tour, or a flight out.

See Xian’s famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a half-day private tour. Perfect for visitors with limited time, enjoy convenient hotel pickup and skip-the-line access. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, explore ancient sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

Explore Xi'an with a private guide with a choice of morning or evening tour. Visit the bustling Muslim Quarter to see some traditional architecture and taste some typical street food snacks. See Drum Tower Square and watch the Fountain Show. You'll sample delicious delicacies such as steamed mutton, dumplings, and kebabs as you begin to get a feel for Xi'an culture. Conveniently, transport tickets and food tastings are included.

Tang Dynasty was the most powerful era in Chinese history.Xi'an was the capital city of the Tang Dynasty.Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show can represent the most brilliant era of the Tang Dynasty.And China’s First Tang Dynasty Palace Dance and Music Show was shown in The Tang Dynasty Xi'an in 1988.Travelers could also have variety of dumplings which were the most traditional Chinese food. We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking. Standard Performance Schedule: - Dining: 18:00-19:30 - Show: 19:00–20:35 Peak Season (Possible Two Performances): If there are two performances, we will notify guests of the exact showtimes as soon as possible. Two-Performance Reference Schedule: *First Show: - Dining: 17:00-17:45 - Show: 17:45–18:50 *Second Show: - Dining: 19:10 - Show: 20:10–21:15

Spare a half day to discover the ancient charm of historic Xi’an on this fully guided private tour. Explore the Ancient Ming Dynasty City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and experience the authentical culture at popular Muslim Quarter. Travel with your own local friendly guide and choose the flexible departure time catering to your travel schedule. With great guide, entrance fee and local transport are all included.

This Non-factory shopping ALL INCLUSIVE private tour will not only immerse you into the Terra Cotta Warriors museum to see the 8000 life-size military warriors, and also show you around the fourth Han dynasty emperor Jingdi's tomb museum which is burried with about 50,000 toy-size Terracotta figurines in the afternoon. All entrance tickets, delicious lunch, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour relaxing tour.

Make your departure from Xi'an Bei North Train Station is as smooth and hassle-free as possible by booking your private transfer with a private driver ensures a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle to take you to your hotel in downtown Xian.

Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover by bus or taxi over two fascinating days of door-to-door touring with a private guide in Xian. See two terracotta armies, one crafted for Qin Shi Huang, the second for a Han emperor. Walk on Xian City Wall, tour the Muslim Quarter, admire Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and explore traditional cave homes. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and private transfers on both days. Accommodation is at your choice and expense: Upgrade to include Chinese restaurant lunches.

Xian is one of few Chinese cities to preserve its traditional walled city layout, and the city walls extend an impressive 9 miles (14 kilometers). Discover them with a guide to explain Xian's long history and how its defensive systems operated on this to-the-point tour. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your downtown hotel or a bike rental to see more of the walls independently.

Biang biang noodles are one of the iconic dishes from Xi’an. Learn to make them yourself with this half-day small-group cooking class of easy difficulty. Visit a spice market to learn about and gather ingredients, then learn to make the noodles in a traditional Chinese courtyard, while enjoying local tea. Afterwards, enjoy your creations with beer or other beverages.

This day trip will lead you to the east side of Xian and visit two important historical sites, which coincidentally adjacent to each other, Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace. The local guide will accompany you to admired the most significant excavation in 90s and see the great formation of the Terracotta Army, from which you will know about Qin history and the first Emperor in Chinese history - Qin Shi Huang. In the afternoon, you will head for Huaqing Palace and be amazed by its Tang era pavilions, lotus pools and gardens while listening to the great love story of Lady Yang.

Indulge your craving for authentic Chinese cuisine and taste your way through Xi’an on a half-day walking and tuk-tuk tour. With an English-speaking guide, get off the beaten path and travel to the city’s ancient Muslim Quarter. Sample street food carts, try local specialties like the “Chinese hamburger” and pita bread-lamp soup, watch the preparation of dumplings and noodles, and get an insider’s view of the region’s rich food culture.

Xi’an, China’s ancient capital, is one of the most historically significant places in the country, but getting there if you’re based in Beijing can be a hassle. This full-day tour lets you explore Xi’an with a customized itinerary that suits your interests. Choose to visit the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an City Wall, Big Wild Good Pagoda, the Muslim Quarter, and more.

Visit highlights of Xi'an including the Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) pick up and drop off of the same day and Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with this private day tour from Xi'an airport. You will be picked up and dropped off from Xi'an airport.

See a different Xi'an in its twilight and try some most popular local snacks in the real venues of the city. Visit some places with historic interests when they are lit up with light. Hop on public transportation to feel the pulse of this ancient city without missing any spectacular sights. Taste local snacks and sip some local drinks and at the same time to get some insight of the city and its people.

If you have only a limited amount of time in Xi'an, make the most of it with this guided tour. In just half a day, you can soak up the ancient capital's history and culture while visiting such top attractions as the Xi'an City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

On this private half-day tour, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors in Lintong without any of the uncomfortable and unnecessary features of a large group tour. Skip the large groups and rigid schedules and walk around these remarkable archeological sites at your own pace, learning about their place in Chinese history and culture from your private guide. Skip the gift shops and reproduction factories, too: there are no add-ons except the ones you choose.

Combine a visit to Xi’an’s star attraction with a tour of the historic walled town on this private full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Stand in awe before Emperor Qin’s mighty army of Terracotta Warriors and visit the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of the first emperor. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and enjoy expansive views over the city. Finally, embark on a walking tour of the lively Muslim Quarter, stopping to admire the ornate Great Mosque and browse the colorful markets.

Experience the sights and sounds of downtown Xian, one of China’s most fascinating cities, on this private guided door-to-door tour, with public transport transfers to keep costs down. Scale Xian City Wall, the 14th-century structure that defines this ancient city, then stroll pedestrianized Shuyuanmen Street. See the bell and drum towers and explore the Muslim Quarter before your guide escorts you back. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

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.

Navigating Xian independently takes time. Explore the city your way, your style, with a private guide and separate driver, on this flexible day tour. Pick as many as eight sites to visit from the list—three or four are recommended—then spend the day adventuring. Options run from Xian City Wall to the Shaanxi History Museum or the Eight Immortals Temple. Please note: Tour includes lunch but excludes entrance fees.

Discover the Best of Xi’an in One Day that combines the legendary Terracotta Warriors Museum with the city’s most iconic landmarks. Perfect for travelers on a tight schedule, this tour offers flexibility and can be tailored to match your personal interests. Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at the scheduled time. After one-hour drive, you’ll arrive at the Terracotta Warriors Museum (Ticket 120CNY), where you’ll spend around three hours exploring one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. Following a late relaxing lunch break, continue your journey back to Xi’an City to experience its cultural treasures. Depending on your preferences, you may choose to visit one or two sites from the City Wall (Ticket 54CNY), the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Ticket 40CNY or exterior view), or the vibrant Muslim Quarter. With expert guidance, a flexible itinerary, and door-to-door service, this tour ensures you experience the best of Xi’an in just one day.

Renowned as the culinary heart of ancient China, Xi’an boasts a unique fusion of Silk Road and Sino-Islamic flavours in its time-honoured street food, and this immersive evening tour unlocks the very best of the city’s authentic gastronomic treasures—guided by seasoned local insiders, you’ll wander the iconic Muslim Quarter and hidden local haunts around Drum Tower Square, savouring over 10 classic signature dishes including Rougamo, Yangrou Paomo and the famed local "bold speciality" Marinated Jelly Noodles, plus a host of customisable street bites, and sip on fresh local pomegranate juice and traditional drinks while hearing fascinating Silk Road stories behind the flavours. We offer two flexible packages for this tour, one with a meeting point check-in with your guide and another inclusive of private car round-trip transfers, crafting a tailored, unforgettable food and culture experience for every adventurous food lover.

Visit the world famous Terracotta Warriors and add on the Jingdis Tomb, too, with this private tour just for you and your party. There’ll be no need to hassle with tour groups, couches, or trying to hear your tour guide. Instead, you’ll have a personalized guide who will take care of all the logistics, so you can tour the warriors stress-free.