All Xian Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,466)

from USD 59

Xi'an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(102)

from USD 29

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.

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All inclusive Two-Day Xi'an private Heritage Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

(33)

from USD 250

Even if you’re short on time, you can still visit the Terracotta Warriors on this small-group half-day tour with an English-speaking guide. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xi’an accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, where you will have time to visit the three excavated pits and a newly opened exhibition. Enjoy a Chinese buffet lunch featuring typical local dishes and soft drinks during the tour.

Half Day Mini Group Xi’an Tours to Terracotta Army with Lunch

Half Day Mini Group Xi’an Tours to Terracotta Army with Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(698)

from USD 59

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. Your ticket includes entry to the main excavations and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, plus a shuttle bus in between.

Terracotta Army Ticket Booking - with Guide Option

Terracotta Army Ticket Booking - with Guide Option

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(132)

from USD 25

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.

Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(140)

from USD 30

With so much to see, exploring Xi’an’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 Xi’an’s historic center to see the Ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As it's a private tour, you can also customize when and where you stop to suit your interests—not possible on shared excursions.

Xi'an Private Full-Day Tour with Terracotta Warriors, City Wall

Xi'an Private Full-Day Tour with Terracotta Warriors, City Wall

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

(73)

from USD 59

Tang Dynasty was the most powerful era in Chinese history.The Tang Dynasty Xi'an is China's Premier Cultural Entertainment Theatre Restaurant.The earliest Tang Dynasty Music & Dancing Show was shown here in 1988.It was the only cultural show complimented by a Live Classical Chinese Orchestra. The Tang Dynasty Xi'an has now become a must-visit place for the world leaders, and visitors to Xi'an from both home and abroad. Standard Performance Schedule: - Dining: 18:00-19:30 - Show: 19:30–20:35 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

Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(84)

from USD 37

Silk Road Show:Legend of Camel Bell Includes Round-trip Transfers

The Legend of Camel Bell is shown in Xi 'an Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater. It is designed as a large ellipsoid building 142 meters long, 128 meters wide and about 50 meters high, which can accommodate 3,000 people to watch performances at the same time. On November 20, 2019, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show once again won the world-class award, the most influential and authoritative IAAPA highest award in the field of amusement park entertainment equipment in the world and the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show was also nominated for the award, Disney France's "Lion King" and Tokyo Disney's "Oh, Long Live Summer". In the end, "Legend of the Camel Bell" show stood out among the two major Disney and won the crown!

Silk Road Show:Legend of Camel Bell Includes Round-trip Transfers

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

(14)

from USD 39

Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(181)

from USD 88

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.

Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train

Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train

14 hours

4.7

(11)

from USD 58

Skip the rigid itineraries and opt for a more flexible approach to sightseeing on this private full-day tour of Xi’an. Head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then take your pick of two more Xi’an highlights, catered to your interests. Choose between Huaqing Hot Springs, Banpo Museum, Xi'an City Wall, and many more options, with your choice of guide-only, guide with pickup, or guide plus transportation.

Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour with Options

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(328)

from USD 88

Xi'an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(117)

from USD 168

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.

Xi'an Terracotta Army Tickets with Optional Guide/Transfer

Xi'an Terracotta Army Tickets with Optional Guide/Transfer

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(42)

from USD 30

Xi'an CityWalk: Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarter

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(2)

from USD 78

Shaanxi History Museum: A Glorious Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Civilization Boasting a collection of more than 1.7 million precious cultural relics, it spans over a million years of Chinese history, from the prehistoric Homo erectus lantianensis relics to the cultural treasures of the late Qing Dynasty. The museum’s collections are renowned for their large quantity, diverse types, high historical and artistic value. Among them, the exquisite bronze wares of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, vivid pottery figurines and splendid tri-color glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, magnificent tomb murals of the Tang Dynasty, and delicate gold and silver artifacts are the most eye-catching highlights, witnessing the prosperity of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties—the golden ages of ancient China. It is not only a cultural landmark of Xi’an but also a must-visit destination for travelers and history enthusiasts from all over the world to touch the soul of ancient Chinese civilization.

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Shaanxi History Museum Admission Tickets

Shaanxi History Museum Admission Tickets

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(1)

from USD 20

2-Day Xi'an Sightseeing All-Inclusive Private Custom-Made Combo Tour

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.

2-Day Xi'an Sightseeing All-Inclusive Private Custom-Made Combo Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

(96)

from USD 302

30km (18.6 miles) east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room Building and Mount Li. Huaqing Pool is famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan. Huaqing Palace Ticket Checking Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Please make your own way to Huaqing Palace Huaqing Palace Ticket: Valid for anytime entry during the day’s opening hours. There are two showtimes for the Xi'an Incident Live Show at Yaoguang Theater inside Huaqing Palace Scenic Area First Show: 10:10 a.m. Second Show: 3:00 p.m. Duration: Approximately 1 hour Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the showtime for admission.

Huaqing Palace Tickets with Optional show of Xi'an incident

Huaqing Palace Tickets with Optional show of Xi'an incident

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Xian Night Tour: Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City, Music Fountain, City Wall

(1)

from USD 19

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(7)

from USD 79

Terracotta Army Ticket

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(364)

from USD 30

Since Google Maps does not have the precise location for this address.The pin on the map may not be accurate. Please use the following Chinese and English address: Restaurant Address: 3rd Floor, Building B, Ducheng Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an（Chinese address：西安市新城区笃成路B栋3层大明宫宴）. Unveil the Glory of the Tang Dynasty at the Daming Palace Banquet Nestled just south of the magnificent Danfeng Gate in the Tang Daming Palace Heritage Park(a short walk from Xi'an Railway Station), the Daming Palace Banquet offers a royal experience that goes beyond the famous "Tang Dynasty Show." While the traditional show mesmerizes with music and dance, we invite you to not just watch, but to live the history. Step into a world of imperial grandeur and indulge in a luxurious feast fit for an emperor, all while being enthralled by exquisite Tang-era performances on our revolutionary 360° circular stage. This is not just a show; it's a journey back to the golden age of China.

Daming Palace Royal Banquet and Tang Dynasty Show

Daming Palace Royal Banquet and Tang Dynasty Show

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from USD 69

Xian One-day Mt. Huashan Private Tour

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 243

Terracotta Army Tour with Local Family Lunch: Experience Xi'an’s most iconic site with comfort, culture, and cuisine. Step into the world of ancient China with our intimate small group tour to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army. Led by an licensed English-speaking guide, you’ll explore this UNESCO World Heritage site in depth — with stories, secrets, and stunning views that bring the past to life. After the tour, join a welcoming local family for a genuine cultural experience. Step into their traditional courtyard home, sip fragrant jasmine tea, and savor a homemade feast of authentic Shaanxi specialties—dishes you won’t find in tourist spots. Chat with the family (guide-assisted translation included) about their daily life and culinary traditions, soaking up rural scenery and getting a feel for local village life. Uncover the warriors. Book now!

Xi'an: Terracotta Army All-Inclusive Tour with Family Lunch

Xi'an: Terracotta Army All-Inclusive Tour with Family Lunch

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(4)

from USD 23

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.

Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)

(746)

from USD 73

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Vivienne_P, May 2026

My husband and I did the...

My husband and I did the private tour of Xi’an with our tour guide, Wendy and we had an amazing day! We were picked up promptly from our hotel and met our guide in the hotel lobby. First we went to the terracotta warriors. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history behind the site and pointed out so many details that we would have missed if we went alone. Then we went to the wild goose pagoda which was STUNNING! Wendy took such amazing photos of us while we were there. We stopped for biang biang noodles half way through the tour and she helped us order off the menu. We also had a separate dinner show booked for the evening and they offered to drive us there. Our driver for the day surprised us with a snack that we said we liked earlier in the day. This tour provided excellent service that went above and beyond our expectations. We had a great time today learning about Xi’an

Terracotta Army Ticket Booking - with Guide Option

Eileen_M, May 2026

Superb Tour

Superb tour. Celine is first class, her knowledge and friendliness makes the whole experience a pleasure. We didn’t expect to get such fantastic information and insight into the warriors history , their discovery and on going excavation work. Great pre trip communication too. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Xi'an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

Marius_S, May 2026

On time pickup,...

On time pickup, interesting, relevant and thorough information about XiAn, China on the way, about the teracota army on site ending with a lovely lunch at the guide's (Andy) family house. A very professional and perfectly executed tour!! Highly recommended :)

Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour

ricardopocasleitao, May 2026

History brought to life in Xi’an

We had an excellent private tour to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an with our guide Julia from Catherine Lu Tours. She and the driver arrived exactly at 8:00 AM, and she contacted us the night before with all the details, which gave us confidence and peace of mind from the beginning. Julia’s English is very good, and throughout the tour she explained many historical and cultural details about the Terracotta Warriors Mausoleum in a very clear and engaging way. We visited all three pits and the museum, and her knowledge really helped bring the history to life. She was also very thoughtful during the visit, helping us take pictures and guiding us to the best souvenir stores inside the museum area. One of the highlights was that she took us to meet one of the original discoverers of the Terracotta Warriors, where we had the opportunity to buy a book signed by him — a very unique experience. Overall, I highly recommend Julia if you are planning a private tour to visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an.

Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour with Options

Mark_H, May 2026

A great day out!

Cindy was our guide, she’s excellent; fluent English, very knowledgeable bringing the history to life for us and a helpful & considerate person who was a pleasure to spend our day with. Communication with the tour company was very good too, at their suggestion we made an early start & entered the Terracotta warriors as it opened, good tip. A private guided tour is really worth it at a busy site like this. We went on to the Emperors burial mound & chariot museum also well worth it, very close to the Warriors & ties the story together. We finished at the Palace & hot springs set in beautiful gardens, again nearby. Really recommend this trip & particularly Cindy as your guide.

Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

Jungyun_K, May 2026

Engaging and Informative Tour for the Whole Family

We had such a great time on the tour with Tracy. The service was excellent, including convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off. We started early because of the May 1st holiday, which turned out to be a very wise decision as it helped us avoid the crowds. Tracy provided clear and engaging explanations about the history and made sure we didn’t miss any important highlights. Our family, especially our kids (ages 10 and 6), really enjoyed the experience and were fully engaged throughout the tour. Highly recommended!

Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions

Brandon_B, Apr 2026

We had a private tour...

We had a private tour with Elith to the terracotta warriors band then we chose two additional locations. All the locations of course were great. Elith is amazing and made the tour more enjoyable. I’d recommend asking for her as the guide if possible. Very informative and knew the history. Also, was very aware that my mother is a little older and adjusted the pace for us to make it comfortable. The company was also very responsive to my pre-trip questions.

Xi'an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour

George_S, Apr 2026

Terracotta Warriors and more…highly recommend!

Wonderful full day! Our guide, William, was knowledgeable, communicative, and sensitive to our needs. At the end of the day we had an excellent understanding of the unification of China, the Qin Dynasty, the reason for the terracotta warriors, etc., and the importance of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and a calligraphy lesson (we had already visited the city wall), so William arranged a calligraphy lesson instead. Highly recommend! Also, the interaction with Viatour was easy and the driver was also excellent.

Terracotta Warriors Museum Ticket with Professional English-speaking tour guide

Yuan_K, Apr 2026

Happy experience and great staff and tour guide.

Booking process is easy and smooth. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Communication was great. Plus, the english tour guide we had in china was fantastic! Our tour was on 9th April. He was very knowledgeable and have had many years experience. At the end of the tour he also showed us a restaurant with good variety of authentic Xi'an food, and we had lunch there. We had great experience. Thanks to Viator staff and our tour guide giving us a happy visit in Xi'an.

Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

Frederik_P, Oct 2025

Tang Dynasty Show booked through Viator Website

We have booked the Tang Dynasty Show in Xi’an via Viator Website. The booking process was straightforward, simple and fast. As we also celebrated our Wedding Anniversary, Viator Staff, Ms. Corsen has organised the cake, arranged its delivery. Everything went well to our satisfaction.

Xi'an Private Full-Day Tour with Terracotta Warriors, City Wall

Jason_D, Oct 2025

Wonderful Introduction to Xi'an

We had a great time. The Terracotta warriors were very crowded by the tour guide helped to make sure we saw what was important and she also made sure we understood the background for everything. The tour was much more relaxed than I thought it would be, and we had plenty of time to see everything we wanted. Our guide, Rita, was great - she made use the shoppers in the group got to shop, and the sightseers in the group got to sightsee.