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Tours/Xian/Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)

Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)

5.0(576)Xian7–8 hours
VIATOR5.0(84)TRIPADVISOR5.0(492)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
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Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)

At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Price from
$109 / person
Location
Xian, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 576 reviews
Languages
CMN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
wendys xian tours

Description

This private tour offers door-to-door service from and back to your hotel with a private guide and a safe driver with a non-smoking car/van. The tour includes the visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and two other Xi'an highlights in Xi'an city. • We guarantee the availability of all the admission tickets at agent price and skip-line service once you book this tour. No need to book entrance/show tickets online. • Explore Terracotta Warriors and enjoy the flexibility of choosing two more places in Xi'an with a private guide depending on your interest and hotel location and budget. • The guide will only focus on your party and show you details on the way and answer your questions and share in-depth stories.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 12+)
$109
Child (ages 0–11)
$15

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $219.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Private Day Tour from hotel

Hotel pick-up and drop-off: Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. This is a relaxing one day private tour with english speaking guide. Visit the terra-cotta warriors and other two attractions in downtown Xi'an as per your likes. Pickup included

Itinerary

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Admission not included120 min

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors. Meet your local guide at 8am in the hotel lobby. You are expecting 7000 life size terracotta warriors all in the real battle formation, which were buried underground over 2200 years (recommended visiting time: 2.5 hours with lots of flat walking). The Museum visit includes three original pits, Pit 1 as the main force, Pit 2 as the Flexible Troupe and Pit 3 as Command Center. There is also an exhibition hall for different exhibitions from time to time. This is definitely a treasure house to study the history of the first dynasty of China, the Qin Dynasty.

Xi'an City Wall
Admission not included60 min

Xi'an city wall is the only intact city wall kept in China and is now the landmark of Xi'an. With the length of 13.74 kilometers, the wall is in a rectangular shape in a perfect defense system. By ascending the wall, you can see the moat, the arrow tower and the watch towers and the water drainage system.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Admission not included60 min

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is located in the Da Ci'en Temple(Great Mercy Temple). It is a pagoda with a history of more than 1,300 years. This was once the place where the famous Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang(Tripitaka) translated Buddhist scriptures, and the spread of Buddhism in China also began here.

Muslim Quarter
60 min

Most Muslims came to Xi'an along the Silk Road in Tang Dynasty (600-900AD). They studied, worked and intermarried with the local people and settled here until now. In this area, you will see a great deal of foreign spices, many Muslim restaurants and some souvenirs as well.

Tang Dynasty Show
Admission not included60 min

Tang Dynasty (618AD to 900AD) is the most prosperous dynasty of China and rich in Music, Calligraphy and Painting. This evening show (7:30pm to 8:30pm) is directed according to the mural in the Tang Tombs. The colorful costumes and the live music with ancient music instrument and classic dance will bring you to the deeper understanding of the ancient Tang Culture. Easy to book the show with our guide on the tour day with discount agent price and enjoy round trip transfer from hotel.

Silk Road
Admission not included60 min

This one hour Silk Road Musical cultural show brings you to the history of the desert Silk road with a touching story. As the starting point of the Silk road, Xi'an still retains a great deal of spices and cultures introduced from Arabian counties today. This show uses 360 - degree spinning seats and a stage with seven different scenes. It features 20 camels and wolf dogs, and a two - meter - high waterfall. By means of high - tech and artistic techniques, it depicts the wisdom and hardships of the ancient Chinese people when they set foot on the Silk Road.

Huaqing Palace
Admission not included60 min

This palace has always been the imperial Winter Palace for over 3000 years because it has natural hot springs. There are still five bathing pools from the Tang Dynasty preserved here.Here you can see the architecture of the Tang Dynasty, beautiful bonsai, plants and ponds and landscape compositions. You can also see the bullet holes from the Double - Twelve Incident in 1936 in China's modern history.

What's included

Included
English/Chinese Speaking guide for the whole day
Private transfer in between all the places in the itinerary
Not included
Entrance fee(Admissions add up to USD24 to USD43 per person based on sites you choose)
Lunch
Tips (Suggested amount: USD10 p.p or USD30 per group for the guide and half for driver)
Admission fee of attractions/shows(guaranteed availability on the tour day)

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up customers from hotels within the 3rd ring road of Xi'an. Suburb area hotels or airport/high speed train station pick up will cause extra and can be paid in cash when the driver meet you. Operator will contact you ahead and can arrange airport/train pick up.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
576 reviews
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565
4
7
3
2
2
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How it compares in Xian

  • No. 4 by number of reviews among 1,040 tours in Xian
  • Starting price $109 is 41% below the typical $184 for tours of similar length in Xian

Excurgo comparison of 1,040 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $109 per person for this Xian experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $219. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 0–11 pay from $15, adults from $109.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up customers from hotels within the 3rd ring road of Xi'an. Suburb area hotels or airport/high speed train station pick up will cause extra and can be paid in cash when the driver meet you. Operator will contact you ahead and can arrange airport/train pick up. Pickup points include Pai Hotel Xi'an Gaoxin, Hong Yang Bussiness Hotel.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in CMN, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(576)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$109/ person
5.0(576)
Duration7–8 hours
LanguagesCMN, EN
ConfirmationInstant
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Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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