Top Xian Street Food Tours

Explore below the surface of Xi'an’s food culture on this small-group food tour that takes you through the busy streets and down quiet back alleys that most travelers miss. Sample more than 15 dishes, washed down with unlimited local beers and drinks. Along the way, watch chefs crafting dishes from hand-cut noodles to tofu pudding.

This 2.5-hours small group tour collects those foodies together to explore the most authentic and famous Xian local food at the best-known Muslim Quarter with an expert guide. Stroll at the busy street selling all kinds of water-mouthing snacks and crafts, listening the stories of the street and foods from tour guide, stop to feast your stomach at stalls...Plus a surprise when you turn and walk to the peaceful and beautiful Great Mosque which just is hidden in the bustling market.

Being a city with a history as log as 3,100 years and an ancient capital as long as 1,200 years, Xi'an is not only famed with its rich cultural heritages but also a city with amazing foods. An ancient wall divides the city into two different parts with shanty area within and new district outside and restaurants fill up every corner of the city with a great variety of food styles. People who come to China always ask whether can they find proper food since Chinese eat almost everything. Yes, our food could be really complicated but it also can be really simple yet tasty. There are not only foods for meat lovers but also foods for vegetarians. Walking or travelling by feet and public transportation both inside and outside of the wall will allow you to see more of the city, and sampling and tasting in different eateries at different corners of the city without missing seeing the most characteristic parts of Xi'an will be quite satisfying and appetizing.

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.

Indulge your inner foodie and beer buff on this late night tour of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter. Head out with a private guide and learn about Chinese Muslim culture. Sample delicious dishes like lamb barbecue, steamed rice noodle with sesame butter, and cumin spicy fried noodles (included in the tour price) and taste local beers along the way.

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.

This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited food and drinks while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will visit one of China’s oldest and largest markets, eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own...plus a lot more surprises!

More than just a food tour, this experience combines Xi'an's rich culinary heritage with local culture and hidden gems. Taste authentic Muslim Quarter specialties, discover the creative Xicang Art District, and end the evening with a traditional Shadow Puppetry performance at Gao Family Courtyard. Along the way, your local guide will share the stories behind Xi'an's iconic dishes and Hui Muslim traditions, giving you a deeper understanding of the city beyond its famous landmarks.

Explore the carbohydrate capital with your local and passionate food guide. Get an authentic taste of delicacies and culture while strolling through the bluestone streets. Talk to locals and experience human firework in a vibrant district.

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.

Discover Xi’an through its most authentic local flavors with a native host. Over two days, explore neighborhood eateries and taste lamb paomo, sour soup dumplings, Xi’an barbecue, traditional noodles, liangpi, and roujiamo. Learn how locals eat while avoiding standardized tourist dining.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in China’s imperial history—and enjoy both cultural and culinary offerings—with this Xi’an dinner show. Set during the Tang Dynasty and the rule of Wu Zetian, China’s only female leader, the performance includes colorful costumes, elaborate sets, song and dance, and more. Book tickets in advance, and upgrade to add a dinner accompaniment: pick between a royal banquet and a dumpling banquet.

This half day old city walking and foodie tour will give you a chance to explore the city in a more leisurely way without missing some most popular local snacks and dishes. By walking through those backstreet alleyways bursting with locals and street vendors, and by sampling the authentic local food on street side and in some popular restaurants, travelers will gain an authentic flavor and a great insight into the local area and its culture. In addition, travelers will also see some historical monuments of the city during this tour, like the Great Mosque of Xi’an, the Muslim Street, the Bell Tower and City Wall. A professional local guide will help travelers to see more and understand more of the city and its people. The tour will end nearby the Bell Tower in the center of Xi’an where there is convenient public transportation for you to go back to your hotel.

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.