Top Xian Walking Tours

Discover Xian’s rich history away from the crowds on this small-group tour. Start with early morning entry to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the ancient City Wall, and pass by the Muslim Bazaar, or opt to explore independently and make your own way back. With confirmed round-trip hotel transfers, a professional guide, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks.

The most economical warriors tour.You are not hurry, very relaxed, you can decide how much time you will stay in Terracotta Warriors Museum.Our Professional guide give you clearly information about The first Emperor of China and his underground army. The three pits and one museum,you have enough time to visite,any question you ask our guide.

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.

Avoid the rush of large group tours and visit the Terracotta Warriors at a more relaxed pace on this small-group tour. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xi’an accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, and visit all three excavated pits and the artifact exhibition. Plus, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical local dishes and a soft drink.

Spend your evening with a local expert guide on a walking tour. A good place to start your Xian walking tour is the Bell Tower, as it stands in the historical center and both Bell and Drum Towers are illuminated in the evening. Then stroll along the square and enjoy local snacks and find exquisite souvenirs on the famous Muslim Street. This guide leisure walking tour will surely enhance your travel experience in Xi’an. Have a leisure evening walking tour with local expert guide Stroll around the Bell Tower Square and Drum Tower Square Take some amazing photos of illuminated landmarks in Xian Find the right place to taste snacks and buy local souvenirs Enhance your travel experience in the ancient capital Xian

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 tour available.

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.

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.

Uncover the rich culture and history hidden within the holy land of Chinese Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty on this unforgettable 2-hour guided tour. Delight in this splendid architectural masterpiece from 1300 years ago.

Studying the art of making Biang Biang noodles in Xi'an, the capital of Chinese pasta, is undoubtedly an extraordinary experience. Our course lasts approximately three hours. During this time, we take guests to the market to purchase ingredients, allowing them to immerse themselves in the daily lives of locals. We also provide hands-on guidance in preparing minced meat sauce, making Biang Biang noodles, and offer a variety of specialty cold dishes. Through this course, participants not only get to make and enjoy their own noodles but also gain insight into our traditional culture and everyday life. As Chairman Mao once said, “If we want to be well-fed and well-clothed, we must work with our own hands.”

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.

This half day Terra Cotta Army Museum tour will give travelers a chance to see the world famous TCA. A professional local guide during the tour will help you to grasp the importance of the army. A nice and convenient round-way private transportation will make you trip more comfortable and enjoyable.

This tour will take you to explore the off-the-beaten-track areas of Xi’an, to experience the vibrant yet earthly local life and to understand the traditional Chinese thinking of people and nature. In addition, visit a herbal market and practice Tai Chi in a quiet and quaint Taoist Temple will enrich your stay in this ancient town. The use of public transportation and walking will help travelers to keep the common touch of the city and its people.

Evening is actually the golden period throughout a day. After a whole day’s work or business, people more tend to relax and seek fun to truly show themselves at this time. Therefore, night life and scenery is much more real and more colorful. This service will lead you to wander freely in the most bustling and agreeable sites of Xian in the night, and pull you to get access to deeply feel the thick cultural atmosphere and local life. You will also have a taste of delicious hot pot to buffer your body.

This enriched city walking tour will take you to see Xi'an city highlights, with no shopping stops to waste your time. Go depth exploration of authentic daily life by riding pulic transporations with local people. English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees are included.

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.

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.

Xian’s historic walled downtown comes into its own by night. Experience it with a private translator/guide who can help you navigate the tempting whirl of scents and flavors. Stroll through Bell Tower Square and Drum Tower Square, capture stunning shots of the illuminations, then explore the Muslim Quarter. When your tour comes to an end, your guide can accompany you to Defu Alley bar street or help you get home.

This tour will give you a chance to learn and play Mahjong. This 4 people’s game (at least 3 people) can bring great fun to players and it’s a great way to entertain yourself with the family and friends. What can we say about Mahjong? Like to Chinese, a great way to release pressure and anxiety and also a great way to win some rewards. This 3 - 3.5 hours Mahjong experience will help you to know all these Mahjong pieces and to know how to play it. We will help you to recognize all these pieces and rules of playing in the first hour while enjoying some tea or local snacks, then comes to the second step, to play mahjong ourselves in few open rounds. By playing open rounds, you will have a better understanding of this game. At the end, we will play in normal way, you will fully grasp how to play and fully indulge yourself in playing this fascinating game! What comes next? Go back your home, find a mahjong set and then teach your family and your friends and play with them!

Xi'an is famed for its long history and profound cultural heritage, but when it lights up for the evening, you can find another image of the city, with prosperity and dazzling night view. This independent tour leads you to experience the vibrancy of Xian's nightlife.

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.

1. Beat the Crowds – Arrive Before Gates Open Pick up at 7:00 and be there when doors open. Experience the warriors in near solitude—space to absorb the scale and awe of the Eighth Wonder without the crowds 2. Private Guide & Vehicle – No Rush, No Buses Travel in a private vehicle with English speaking guide 3. More Time, Deeper Understanding Enjoy 2.5 hours inside to explore all three pits. Your guide reveals details most visitors miss when rushing 4. Flexibility to Make It Your Day After the warriors, extend with 1–2 attractions （entrance ticket not include) of your choice—City Wall, Huaqing Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, or a show. 5. Choose Your Own Start Time Prefer to sleep in? Depart at 10:00 AM to visit during lunch hours, or 3:00 PM to enjoy the site just before closing—both offer a quieter experience. As one of the earliest travel agencies to welcome international visitors, Xi’an China Travel Service combines decades of expertise with a team of the city’s finest guides.

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.