6 Food Tours in Xi'an, Priced, Timed and Compared

1.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 715 reviews · from $73Our pick

Meet at 6 pm near Xi’an’s city wall for a three to four-hour tuk-tuk food tour with guide Amber, Buren, Michelle, or another local host. Visit four or five family-run eateries, watch noodles being made, try specialties such as biang biang noodles and gourd chicken, then finish with a pint at Xi’an Brewery. Dinner, unlimited beer, and soft drinks are included.

“We had a food tour with Buren. He was amazing and you could really feel his love for food in Xi’an. He contacted us before we arrived which I really appreciated and checked if we had any food restrictions. He was extremely thoughtful and consistently checked on us to ensure we were enjoying the experience. We enjoyed every food spot he took us to. He also gave us more recommendations after the tour as we had asked for suggestions. Every one of them was brilliant. Buren went above and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend this tour and suggest that you ask for Buren. 11/10”

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2.Xi’an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $58Best value

Start at 9 a.m. near Xi’an City Wall and ride a private tuk-tuk through the Muslim Quarter. With an English-speaking guide such as Buren, visit 4 to 5 family-run eateries and street stalls, enjoy unlimited food and drinks, and browse one of China’s oldest, largest markets.

“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”

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3.Authentic Old Xi’an Back Alley Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $75

Meet at the Hilton Xi’an at 6 pm for a three-hour small-group food walk through Yongxingfang. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Elith, Rosa, or Cindy, leads you to local food stops, explains cooking and drinking customs, and serves more than 15 dishes with unlimited beer, soda, and a final local ice cream.

“We went on this food tour a couple of weeks ago. We had Elith as our food guild and she was excellent. She took us to some really local places when we tried some amazing food. We had Chinese BBQ and these amazing soup bun things wRead more”

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4.Private Xi’an Night & Food Tour by Tuk Tuk and Public Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80

Start at 6pm near the Bell Tower with an English-speaking guide, often Michael, then ride tuk tuks and public transport through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter. Taste local dishes such as lamb soup with shredded pita, biang biang noodles, dumplings, sweet congee, and bowl-breaking wine before finishing at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

“Michael is a great guide who not only lets you taste delicious and special food, but also tells you a lot about the history and culture of China. The tuktuk transport through the busy streets is very entertaining, the tour is highly recommended!”

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5.Authentic Old Xi’an Back Alley Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hilton Xi’an, then walk to Yongxingfang for a three-hour food crawl through local lanes and food stalls. Try more than 15 Xi’an dishes, watch cooks prepare tofu pudding and hand-cut noodles, eat with locals, and enjoy unlimited beer and soda. Rosa, Richard, Elith, and other guides lead the tour.

“had a great tour with Rosa! she took us to many different places and we need a day to recover from the foodcoma 😅 so many dishes and drinks, we couldn't keep count. really makes you appreciate the Chinese kitchen. would definitely recommend this trip.”

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6.3-Hour Xi’an Muslim Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $122

Join a private English-speaking guide, including Kelly on some departures, for three hours of Xi’an food and city sights. Sample lamb and pita soup, kebabs, dumplings, liangpi, sticky rice cake, and sour plum drink around Muslim Street. Transport, bottled water, hotel pickup, and food are included.

“I would have never guessed that such a vibrant ethnic market existed in Xian, much less have had the ability to explore it successfully without the help of our local guide. She was able to take us through a plethora of back alleys and introduce us to the most local food one could ask for on holiday.”

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