The 15 Best Xi’an Tours: Warriors, Wall and Night Market

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, entry fees, lunch, bottled water, and headset commentary. The route covers the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Groups usually number about 12, with private upgrades available.

“What an amazing experience with our fantastic guide jacky. So professional . Knowledgable, and answered all questions fully . We loved hearing him tell the extra little bits of info that made it so special for us. Highly recommend the tour oh and the Terracotta Army were good as well lol”

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2.Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2.5 - 8 hours · from $36

Visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Army with a guide such as Jade, David, Becky, or Elith, depending on assignment. Choose a meeting-point tour, a hotel-transfer mini group, or a private guide. You get advance entry tickets, headset support, about 2.5 hours at the museum, and time for photos and questions without factory or shopping stops.

“We had a fantastic tour with Jade. She was extremely knowledgable about the exhibition and guided us expertly through the very busy crowds!! Would highly recommend!”

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3.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

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

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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4.Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 579 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $28

Spend 6 to 7 hours traveling from Xi’an to the Terracotta Army Museum, with an English-speaking guide, timed admission, and optional hotel pickup, lunch, or private transport. Guides such as Linda, Josh, Nana, Lucas, and Cherry are praised for clear history talks and help with crowded pits. A replica workshop is included, though some visitors may find it sales-focused.

“An amazing day, using something that I never thought I would ever see. Well organised with an excellent and most knowledgeable guide. Couldn't be faulted as far as I'm concerned.”

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5.Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · from $109

Start with the Terracotta Warriors, then choose two Xi’an sights such as the City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, Huaqing Palace, or a cultural show. Wendy, Becky, Agnes, or another English-speaking guide travels with your private group, while a driver handles the roads. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The guide and driver were wonderful. The guide was knowledgeable of the subject and history of the area. Our local lunch experience enhanced the experience. The mediator however, attempted to ruin the experience by attempting to change the transportation agreement.”

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6.Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 484 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Andy, Willow, or Min guides you from your Xi’an hotel to the Terracotta Army Museum, explaining Qin Dynasty history and showing you the best details in Pits 1, 2, and 3. Afterward, you visit a nearby village for a homemade Shaanxi lunch with Andy’s family. Choose a small group or private tour, or book a ticket-only option.

“all very good to excellent. good communications pick up znd drop off vey good and on time dinner/lunch in village with Andys parents was excellent”

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7.Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $49

Join an English-speaking guide and a group of about 12 for a six-hour visit to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors Museum. Pickup within the Second Ring Road, minivan transport, museum admission, bottled water, headsets, and a Chinese buffet lunch are included. Guides such as Rita, Carol, and Celine have been praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips. The tour ends at Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

“Rita was a fantastic guide. Always aware of our interests and provided great historical info for our day. We loved how she shared the highlights and what to look for away from the entrances and then let us find these things ourselves. Perfect! Thus was a highlight of our China trip!”

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8.Terracotta Army Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $28

Book a $28 entrance ticket to Xi’an’s Terracotta Army Museum and explore Pits 1, 2, and 3 independently. Li provides clear WhatsApp instructions, maps, timing advice, and entry guidance. Bring your overseas passport, which serves as your ticket. Transportation, guiding, and golf cart rides are not included.

“We got a lot of detailed help, so it wa easy to find the museum😊 we had a great time ot was not that crowded around 11.”

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9.Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $108

Spend about eight hours with a private guide at the Terracotta Warriors, then choose two Xi’an sights such as the City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Bell Tower, or Banpo Museum. Guides including Linda, Tina, Lisa, Eddie, and Jessie have helped guests shape the day around train schedules, family pace, local food, and crowded sites.

“I really enjoyed the tour, it was interesting and informative We are very grateful for the work you have done”

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10.Xi’an in A Day: Terracotta Army+City Highlights+Family Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Cover Xi’an’s three essential sights in one day with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Willow, Min, or Maryam. The full tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, attraction visits, and lunch at the guide’s family home near the Terracotta Army. Check your booking option carefully, since ticket-only reservations exclude these services.

“Andy was a great guide, excellent English very good to explain and answer the many many questions. There was plenty time at every stage. Bus was very comfortable. Lunch with his parents in their home was very tasty. Excellent experience”

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11.Xian Terra Cotta Warriors Ticket Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum independently with a one-day admission ticket linked to your passport. Enter through the North Gate, skip the ticket line, and explore the life-sized army at your own pace. You arrange transport from Xi’an, meals, and any guide yourself. A golf cart to the display area costs 5 yuan.

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12.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by bullet train, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, Bo, or Lily, and spend the afternoon at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Hotel and station transfers, museum entry, a local Biang Biang noodle lunch, and transport in Xi’an are included. It is a long 17-hour day, but an efficient choice if you have only one Beijing day to spare.

“Very good experience. Mr. Rocky was very helpful and he knows a lot about Terracotta Warriors and Xian history. We are happy to be in Xian and hope we come back again. The trip was very good organized with the transportation and information was useful.”

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13.2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $369

Spend two busy days exploring Xi’an with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Hanyangling, the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, the Ming city wall, and Muslim Quarter. Guides such as Carol, Tracy, Lily, and Celine have been praised for clear English and strong local knowledge.

“Arriving by train from Guilin we were greeted at the train station by our Travel China Guide Carol and our driver Mr Han .On route to our hotel for our overnight stay Carol outlined our itinerary and gave us a detailed description of Xi’an culturaRead more”

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14.Private Half-Day Tour of Xi’an Terracotta Warriors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $145

Visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Pits One, Two, and Three, hear the story behind the army, and stop for lunch or dinner. Afternoon visitors can add a dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty music and dance show. Guides such as Lin, Crystal, Maggie, and Jackie have earned praise for clear English and personal help.

“I had the private car tour with Mary. Everything was confirmed over phone call night before about the pick up timing. Car is very luxury and clean makes for a very comfortable ride to the warriors. She was very nice and told me a lot about the Read more”

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15.Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $34

Spend an evening with the courtly music, costumes, dancers, and stories of Tang-era Chang’an. Choose show-only, dumpling dinner, transfer, or combined options. English and Chinese screen text helps you follow the performance. Hotel pickup may be available within central Xi’an, but this is mainly a theater experience, not a guided tour.

“Very watchable show, managed to engage the attention of both my children, aged two and seven, for the entire hour. A must see. We also opted for the dinner, and think the whole set is excellent value for money. Strongly recommend the whole experience.”

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