4 City Highlights Tours in Xi'an to Build a Day Around

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

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

See the Terracotta Army, Xi'an City Wall, and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in one full day with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Willow, Min, or Maryam. The highlight is lunch at a local family's home near Lintong. Choose carefully between the $24 ticket-only option and the fully guided tour with transport, lunch, and entrance fees.

“Best tour I’ve ever taken in China so far. Andy is amazing, he’s very knowledgeable, always ready to answer any questions, he also knows the right and good spots for photos. The lunch at his parent’s house was incredible, authentic and delicious, we also got the chance to meet with his wife and kids. I truly recommend this tour. Everything was perfect!”

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2.Private Full-Day Xi’an Highlights Tour with Pickup and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $186Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, 14-kilometer city wall, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and Xi’an Museum. Hotel pickup, admission to the warriors and wall, and lunch are included. Guides such as Lily and Dodo have provided fluent English, flexible sightseeing, and helpful local context.

“Lily showed us around Xi’an and we had unforgettable time! She has great English, she is extremely attentive and caring! She is super knowledgeable and was able to answer all the questions and give us a lot of super interesting facts. We haRead more”

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3.Xi’an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $145

Spend about eight hours exploring Xi’an with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Begin at the Terracotta Warriors, then choose city sights such as the old wall, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque, pagodas, museums, or Bell Tower. Guides including Jerry, Victoria, Wendy, and Phoenix have earned praise for clear explanations and flexible planning.

“Guide had good English and was very accommodating although she spent a lot of time on her cell phone. Driver had one hand on the horn and the other he used to move the car from lane to lane. Not sure why he was in such a hurry that he had to cut in on everyone. Terracotta Warriors was worth the visit.”

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4.2-Day Highlights Xi’an Private Tour Combo Package: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $239

Explore Xi'an with a private English-speaking guide and driver over two days. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an Museum, Small and Big Wild Goose Pagodas, Bell and Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter, Banpo Museum, and ancient city wall. Airport transfers, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch are included, but accommodation is not.

“best tour I have ever taken... my tour guide was absolutely the best... 1st class service. I didn't have to think or worry one bit... I would recommend my tour to anyone wanting a great experience in Xi'an.”

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