Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk
Description
This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited food and drinks while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will visit one of China’s oldest and largest markets, eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own...plus a lot more surprises!
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Itinerary
Meet your experienced English-speaking local guide near Xi’an City Wall, travel off the beaten path in your own tuk-tuk, venturing into hidden streets and quaint alleyways within Xian’s city walls to find popular eateries. You will visit 4-5 sit-down eateries and street stalls, sit down next to locals as you sample a variety of dishes, plus a walk through a local market.
See how Xian wakes up in the Muslim Quarter by tuktuk, taste what’s so special about breakfast in Xian by visiting family-owned restaurants and street stalls that are only open in the morning…they sell out before lunch. Start by visiting our favorite breakfast shop that only sells one thing, and watch your food prepared fresh to order. Walk through one of China’s oldest and largest markets to see what’s in season plus a surprising selection of pets, local art, and unique hand-made gifts. On your way to the market, stop by one of the area’s most popular street stalls for a sweet treat. We’ll keep the biggest surprise a secret until you see it for yourself!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please notify us of any dietary requirements prior to your tour date, same-day requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is not vegetarian friendly, instead we recommend joining our tours in Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu.
Reviews(55)
We met our guide, Buren, for a morning tour of the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an on a Thursday. We started off our morning in a TukTuk, and our first stop introduced us to a most delicious beef pancake at a tiny shop in one of the many alleyways of the Muslim Quarter. Buren was a wonderful guide. He shared stories about the history of the Muslim Quarter, the local shop owners and the history of the food we were eating. He also took us through the Muslim Quarter market, which is only open two days a week (and we were fortunate that our tour was on one of those days). We made 5 stops in all, and they were all well-chosen and delicious. I only wish our stomachs could have held more room for all of the wonderful things we tried. Buren and Lost Plate made this tour one of our standout experiences in Xi’an. Highly recommend!
Thank you for spending your Thursday morning with us in Xian. We are happy Buren could show you around the market and introduce you to those alleyway beef pancakes.
Highly recommend this breakfast tour. Our guide Buren was lovely, knowledgeable about Xi'an’s food culture, and took us to some great hidden gems, including a fascinating walk through the biweekly local market. It was an authentic introduction to the city’s breakfast scene. He was also a great help when we wanted to look for chili at the local market and even shared with us a couple of recipes for chili oil later. Thanks for sharing with us your passion for XI’AN food!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast tour and found it to be an authentic introduction to Xi’an’s food culture. We’re glad our guide could assist you and make the experience memorable for you. If you return to Xi’an, we’d be happy to welcome you again!
Buren took us to some amazing places that we never would have found on our own! We were able to shop in the street markets and talk about life in Xi'An. This was wonderful!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's great to hear you enjoyed exploring the markets and immersing yourself in Xi'An's culture. If you're ever looking for more unique experiences, we'd love to assist again. 🌟
Our guide Buren was amazing...is such a foodie and so knowledgeable about the food and area. This was my second time with Buren and was even better!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and found Buren's guidance exceptional. We hope to welcome you again for more adventures!
Great immersion into the morning taste buds and shopping of the locals. A great combination of walks and tuk tuk rides. The best was the grand finale of sour soup dumplings. Jane, the tour guide, was most helpful and knowledgeable in showing us around.
Thank you, Audrey, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found the mix of activities and flavors delightful. Jane will be pleased to know her guidance and expertise made your time memorable. 😊 We hope to welcome you back for more adventures!
Our tour guide is Bu Ren, he is a foodie, very friendly and knows so much knowledge about food. We really enjoyed the tour, he explained about the food we ate and the history of the food and Xi'An. We definitely recommend this tour when you visit Xi'An.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed your food tour and found our guide knowledgeable and friendly. We strive to make each tour both educational and enjoyable, and it's wonderful to hear this was your experience. We appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to welcome you again for another memorable tour in the future! 😊
We went on the breakfast and morning market tour with Deal in Xi’an and it was amazing. No tourist traps, only local food with detailed English explanation of the history and culture behind the cuisine and Xi’an. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Xi’an.
Thank you for your recommendation! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the authentic culinary experience and cultural insights during your tour. Efforts are always directed towards offering genuine local attractions without tourist traps, and it’s rewarding to know this resonated with you. We hope you carry these memories fondly and think of us on future adventures.
We had a wonderful Sunday morning tour with Diehl, we had our 3 year old with us and it was very easy to manoeuvre around with the use of the Tuktuk. A great way to learn more about Xian’s food culture.
Thank you, Kendall, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Sunday morning food tour with Diehl and found it convenient for your family. Exploring Xian's food culture is always exciting, and we're delighted to have made it a memorable time for you. Hope to see you on another adventure soon! 🍴
This tour was absolutely exceptional. Spending the morning with Buren was one of the highlights of our time in Xi’an (and China overall). He was friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience feel authentic. Visiting the morning markets with him gave us an insight into local life that we would never have gained by walking through on our own. His knowledge and love for the local food was evident, and we enjoyed everything he recommended we try. The pace was great, and the TukTuk allowed us to see lots in the 3 hours - it was a fantastic way to experience a different side of Xi’an. We would absolutely recommend this tour as a 'must-do' to anyone visiting the city.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Hugo! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour with Buren and appreciated the insights into local life and cuisine. It's wonderful that the pace and experience met your expectations. We hope you take many cherished memories from Xi'an!
The quality of the bites, the experience of wandering through the morning market with a local guide, and fitting into a Tuktuk!!
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the market tour and the authentic experiences like the Tuktuk ride. Exploring local flavors and culture is always a treat! 😊
