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Flexible Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Day Tour Non-shopping

5.0(22)Xian1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(20)

Description

Only have one day in Xi'an? Ditch the rigid group tours and design your own ideal itinerary with our exclusive private tour. We provide the essentials—a comfortable private vehicle and a professional local guide—so you can focus on exploring what truly interests you. Your Day, Your Way: Morning: The Must-See Wonder Stand in awe before the life-sized Terracotta Army, an unforgettable start to your day. Afternoon: Your Choice, Your Adventure Your guide will help you customize your afternoon. Crave culture, history, or local life? Pick 1-2 spots from our list: Culture & Peace: The Great Wild Goose Pagoda Tang Dynasty Glamour: The vibrant Tang Paradise Night Market Ancient City Walls: Bike atop the magnificent City Wall Local Food & Buzz: The bustling Muslim Quarter Historic Streets: The scholarly Shuyuanmen Gate Architectural Gems: The Great Mosque or Gao Family Mansion This is travel, liberated. No forced shopping, no following a flag.

Tour Options

Basic Private Tour
  • Private Tour: Guide & Transfer: This option include private transfer & English tour guide, itinerary is arranged based on your preferences, entry fee exclude Pickup included
Include Terracotta Army Ticket
  • This option includes private transfer and English-speaking tour guide, and entry ticket of Terracotta Army Pickup included

Itinerary

30 min

This morning, your driver and guide in Xi'an will pick you up at your hotel. The attractions you will pay a visit to during the touring day are totally under your preference. Here we have listed some top popular attractions and the brief introductions. You are suggested to preview the list and make a foremast decision about your ideal sites.

Admission not included150 min

Known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World,” Terracotta Warriors museum shows a surprisingly high number of sculpture which makes it the most significant archaeological discovery of the 20th century.

Admission not included90 min

City Wall : The most complete and well-preserved as well as the largest city wall in China. It was built for the military defense in the ancient time. Since it encloses the city, you have an option to ride a bike on top of the city wall.

Admission not included90 min

A well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It was built to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and travelers Monk Xuanzang.

60 min

Bell & Drum Tower Square-Muslim Quarter: Located in the center of Xian city, they are symbols of Xian. You can find many authentic local snacks or handy-crafts at Muslim Quarter which is a famous food street in Xian even in China.

Admission not included60 min

A main Islam place for religious activities in Xian. Different from the Mosque in Arabic, the Mosque here in Xian possesses a lot of Chinese traditional style in both its design and artistic outlook.

1 min

There are also some other places worth going like Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, Yongxingfang Street, Gao Family Yard, Banpo Museum, ect. Please note when you booking the tour if you decide where to go.

30 min

After the full-day exploration, we will drop you off at your hotel.

Highlights

Terracotta Warriors Entrance Tickets (if the option selected)
One bottle of mineral water per person
Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking tour guide service

What's included

Included
Terracotta Warriors Entrance Tickets (if the option selected)
One bottle of mineral water per person
Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking tour guide service
Not included
Any meal
Gratuities
Entrance tickets (the guide will assist you purchase on site as per your interest)

Pickup Locations & Times

Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an downtown city. if your hotel is beyond the range, an additional transfer fee will be charged accordingly.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Passport name, number, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Meal suggestion is well recommended by your experienced guide
  • If you have determined your travel attractions, please kindly leave a special requirement to advise when booking the tour

Reviews(22)

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TorbjornK
April 21, 2026
Great Terracotta Warrior tour roll we by Camel Bells Theater.

We had a great, but long day exploring the new and old side of Xi’An under the expert guidance of Annie our tour guide. Good things is we had the flexibility to adapt as needed. Nice car and good driver made it a pleasant experience too.

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john_T
December 18, 2025
We had a great time. We...

We had a great time. We went to Xi’an to see the terracota warriors on Dec 18, 2025 and we had a great time. Judy (our tour guide) and the driver picked us up at our hotel lobby exactly on the agreed time. Judy was friendly and very knowledgeable, patient and very gentle-mannered. The driver safely drove us to our destination despite the congested Xi’an traffic. We did the tour to our preference. Judy recommended a nice place for lunch close to the Muslim quarters. After lunch, we asked Judy to just walk us to the Bell and Drum tower then Muslim quarters. After that, we were aleeady tired so we asked to be dropped to our hotel. Everything was convenient and easy. Thanks Judy for making our Terracota warriors trip convenient.

Operator response

Dear John, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time in Xi'an and enjoyed your visit to the Terracotta Warriors. It’s wonderful to know that Judy and our driver provided a comfortable, knowledgeable, and flexible experience for you. We truly appreciate your kind words about their professionalism and service. We look forward to welcoming you back on another memorable tour in the future! Warm regards, China Xian Tour

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Iulian_D
August 7, 2025
Lovely experience

We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Noble, was very friendly, careful, helpful and knowledgeable. He told us a lot of interesting things about the history of China. His way of telling stories was really appealing. His spoken English was really good, we understood each and every word he said. It was a real pleasure to have him as our guide. He showed us every interesting spot for pictures. His suggestion about the place to have lunch was really good, the food was really tasty. We followed his suggestions about customizing our tour and it was perfect. If I'd had to book this tour again, I would do it without question.

Operator response

Dear Iulian, Thank you for sharing your lovely experience with Noble on the Flexible Xian Terracotta Warriors Day Tour! We are delighted to hear how much you appreciated his friendly and knowledgeable guidance, storytelling skills, clear English, and thoughtful recommendations for photos and lunch. It’s wonderful to know the customized itinerary made your day perfect. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable tours in the future! Warm regards, China Xian Tour

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m0ntarshaj
September 17, 2024
Terra-cotta Warriors Experience

Such an incredible tour - want to do again! Nobel was an amazing guide and has so much local knowledge. Highly recommend 👌

Operator response

Dear sir, Thank you for sharing your wonderful journery with us. We are so glad to hear you have enjoyed our service. We hope to serve you again soon! Best regards,

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Harry H
March 28, 2024
A truly wonderful day out!

Sasha was a brilliant guide! We chose a day tour that included the terracotta warriors, the Xi’an city wall, and the muslim quarter. It ended up being just us two on the tour which meant Sasha was perfectly adaptable and accomodating to us. First we visited the warriors, about one hour away from the city. Sasha knows her history extremely well and was able to answer any and all of my questions about China’s long impressive culture and history on the way. When we arrived she gave us a very comprehensive tour of the warriors museum with a complete history from their creation to their excavation. Afterwards, she recommended a show for us to see at a theatre on the way back where the audience rotates between six different stages. If she recommends this to you, make sure you do it! It was the most impressive theatre show I have ever seen in my life. Real wolves, camels, insanely high production value. It was incredible. Afterwards we went to the City Wall, where Sasha was able to give us a lesson on its remarkable history and aid us in renting a bicycle. Definitely recommend this too! A very enjoyable experience. We then went to the muslim quarter to explore it’s bustling street food scene, though we were not hungry and wanted to go to the Great Mosque instead. Sasha even knew the incredible history and customs of Xi’an’s local muslim population too and guided us around the Mosque despite it not being apart of the itinerary. I would definitely recommend a tour with Sasha. It is obvious she is a deeply passionate and knowledgeable Xi’an local who genuinely cares about sharing her city’s culture and history with foreigners. Plus, she speaks perfect english and gave us many recommendations for the rest of our time in this city. Thank you Sasha for a wonderful day out in Xi’an.

Operator response

We are so happy to know that you spent a wonderful time with us during your Xian Tour. With your positive encouragement, we will definitely try to keep and do a better job in the future!

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E11Wanstead
October 28, 2019
Highly recommend Xian Day Tour from Beijing by Round-way air

Would strongly recommend this trip - it all went like clockwork from pick up at our hotel in Beijing through to drop off again. The driver and guide were excellent - Joy our guide was exactly that - a joy to spend the day with - very knowledgeable, personable and very helpful. The trip to the Terracotta Army was incredible and well worth the early start to get there - would highly recommend! We also managed to see the City Walls and the Muslim Street so a full and fun packed informative day! We would highly recommend the day tour and the ChinaXianTour company! Hilary, Bill, Paul and Wendy

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gergmu
September 9, 2019
Highly recommend ChinaXianTour company

This was my second trip to China using the services of ChinaXian Tour company & both times everything went perfectly. Our consultant, Amy, was always available if we had any questions & the tour guides & drivers were excellent. I have not had better service anywhere in my trips overseas. The trip was thoroughly planned & everything ran perfectly. I highly recommend ChinaXian tours. Xi'an is a beautiful city definitely worth a visit, or two. The Terracotta Warriors are amazing but so is the city and the delicious food!

Operator response

Dear Gregory, Thanks a lot for highly recommending us. We are so happy to know you are satisfied with our service and enjoyed the tour with our guide and driver. Xi'an indeed is a very charming place with many historical sites and yummy food. Welcome back to Xian. Always at your service. Sincerely, Amy | China Xian Tour

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fernand0m0lina
July 30, 2019
Amazing show of care for tourists in China.

The whole team and especially our guide Mr. Jack who ended up being much more friends than tourism professionals. Our contact Emy Fang served us all the time and what we needed. Exceptional!!

Operator response

Hola, Muchas gracias por tomarse su tiempo para revisar China Xian Tour. Estamos encantados de saber que disfrutaste el recorrido con nuestro guía Jack. Estaba tan feliz de que apreciaras sus servicios. Gracias de nuevo por recomendarnos. Desearía tener la oportunidad de brindarle un servicio nuevamente en su próxima visita a China. Todo lo mejor, Amy | China Xian Tour

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AnnaWong5
June 14, 2019
Great Service and Trip, nice guide and driver

I booked a custom trip from China Xian Tour with Sophia, and she arrange our trip with very patient and accurate. We have a great time in Beijing with Iris, and in Xi'an with Sasha. One thing that we have missunderstanding is, I forgot to tell them that my group can't speak english, and half of us can understand Chinese very well. But the guide is very helpfull, and help me to easily translate them into our language (Indonesia). The driver is very kind, and helpful too. They even help some elder in my group when they get in the bus. The hotel choice is great. And the guide be able to arrange the trip effectively when there's some special conditions. We are able to visit all the place in our itinery. Thank you Sophia, will surely join your tour again when we visit China in another time.

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Operator response

Dear Anna Wong, We are so glad to know that your group had a great time in Beijing and Xian with our guides and driver. They will be very happy to know that you appreciated their services. Your praise means a lot to us and encourages our team to further improve ourselves. Thanks so much for your recommendation. We are looking forward to meeting you on your next China holiday. Sincerely, Sophia | China Xian Tour

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361lorraine
June 13, 2019
Incredible trip

WOW. Thank you so much for your superb organisation. From start to finish the trip was expertly and efficiently run. The drivers were courteous and professional. The airport transfer was seamless and Simon, our English speaking guide, was waiting for us when we landed in Xian. The trip to see the Terracotta Army was unforgettable and our friendly guide who accompanied us throughout was incredibly knowledgeable. After a fabulous lunch we went to see the old walls and then to the Muslim quarter of Xian where we went around the markets experiencing some of the local delicacies. Again Simon was extremely helpful and was able to advise us. I can't thank you enough for this wonderful trip and want to pass on my thanks to Simon who was very informative and really helped to make this trip so special.

Operator response

Dear Lorraine Clegg, Thank you so much for taking your time to review us. We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with our services, and our driver and guide Simon did a great job. Simon always try his best to give our clients the best traveling experience. He will be very happy to see your high praise. Thanks again for highly recommending us. We do hope to see you again on your next visit to China. We will definitely provide top-notch service for you. Sincerely, Sophia | China Xian Tour

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