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

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

Outty Ranking 93 5.0 · 578 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $10990+ Club
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93/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 578 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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

Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) is a 7-hour experience in Xian, China, from $109 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 578 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

Outty Ranking
93 / 100
Rating
5/5 (578)
Duration
7 hours
From
$109 per person

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.

What you get

    About this experience

    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.

    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)

    What you'll see and do

    1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

      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.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Xi'an City Wall

      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.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

      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.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. Muslim Quarter

      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.

      60 minutes here

    5. Tang Dynasty Show

      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.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Silk Road

      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.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Huaqing Palace

      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.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    wendys xian tours

    Know before you go

    • 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

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 576 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    9 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    576 verified traveler reviews for Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Travel292099 · October 2026

    A Wonderful Experience with Wendy's Xi'an Tours

    My husband and I had a truly enjoyable and memorable trip in Xi'an with Wendy's Xi’an Tours. Wendy was our guide for the Terracotta Museum and Huaqing Palace tour. She is very knowledgeable and her commentary was clear, detailed, and engaging. We're especially grateful to her for suggesting we bring our Huashan trip forward by a day because the weather was not looking good. It turned out to be excellent advice — the next day was very cloudy and we heard that those who went up couldn't see the views at all. Although we had to forfeit our history museum tickets and buy them again, it was definitely worth the change. It really shows how dedicated Wendy is — she even checked the weather forecast to make sure her guests get the best experience. Our driver John was also very friendly and helpful. On our way back from the Camel Bell show, we asked to be dropped off at the food street instead of our hotel. It was drizzling and when he noticed, he offered us his umbrella. I felt bad taking it since it was our last ride with him and we wouldn't be able to return it, but he kindly insisted and told us to just leave it at our hotel reception — he would come to collect it later. Such a thoughtful gesture! Thank you, Wendy and John, for making our Xi'an trip so special!

    via Tripadvisor

    johnwB2160ML · October 2026

    Wonderful day touring Xian

    Wendy was wonderful very engaging and knowledgeable! Was flexible on what to do on the tour and offered great suggestions. Helped find a great place to have dinner near our hotel after tour! Highly recommend her if you’re touring Xi’an.

    via Tripadvisor

    Gadman77 · September 2026

    Book Wendy. You Won’t Regret It. Xi’ans Most Outstanding Guide!

    Wendy was exceptional from start to finish: brilliant English, outstanding knowledge, and the sort of command of Xi’an’s history that makes the whole day come alive. At the Terracotta Warriors, she knew the material inside out, flicking through the guidebook and explaining the detail almost from memory. The tour itself was flexible and very well judged. We covered the Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Calligraphy Street and the City Wall, and Wendy adapted everything smoothly when our plans had to change at short notice. Nothing felt rushed or generic. She also understood exactly the kind of local experience we were after. The roadside lunch stop was authentic, delicious and one of the best food moments of the day. John was an excellent driver as well: comfortable car, smooth driving and a great fit with Wendy. Wendy is the kind of guide you would happily book again without hesitation. In fact, I’d take her with us on any trip around Xi’an. If she is available for your dates, book her. You will be very hard pressed to find anyone better.

    via Tripadvisor

    Brad_G · September 2026

    Book Wendy now! If she's available for your dates, don't hesitate and click the button now!!

    Wendy was exceptional from start to finish: brilliant English, outstanding knowledge, and the sort of command of Xi’an’s history that makes the whole day come alive. At the Terracotta Warriors, she knew the material inside out, flicking through the guidebook and explaining the detail almost from memory. The tour itself was flexible and very well judged. We covered the Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Calligraphy Street and the City Wall, and Wendy adapted everything smoothly when our plans had to change at short notice. Nothing felt rushed or generic. She also understood exactly the kind of local experience we were after. The roadside lunch stop was authentic, delicious and one of the best food moments of the day. John was an excellent driver as well: comfortable car, smooth driving and a great fit with Wendy. Wendy is the kind of guide you would happily book again without hesitation. In fact, I’d take her with us on any trip around Xi’an. If she is available for your dates, book her. You will be very hard pressed to find anyone better.

    via Viator

    Josh_E · September 2026

    Wendy was excellent. Best...

    Wendy was excellent. Best guide we've had in China. Knowledgeable about both substantive historical issues and navigating minor Chinese bureaucracy advantageously (maximizing ticket discounts for kids, etc) as well as good with families. Learned a bunch and enjoyed ourselves as well. Strong recommendation.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $109 to $219
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    202
    Verdict
    90+ Club

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by wendys xian tours, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.2.

    See everything wendys xian tours runs

    Why this scores 93

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)100
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)80
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)67
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

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

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.

    How much does Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) cost?

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    Prices start at $109 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.

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

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 578 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)?

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    Around 202 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Xian?

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    On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar, Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Xian?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Xian?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)?

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    Included: English/Chinese Speaking guide for the whole day; and 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); and Admission fee of attractions/shows(guaranteed availability on the tour day). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2212 listed pickup locations in and around Xian. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) offered in?

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    It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl) if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Xian. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)?

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    Across 578 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

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