Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option in Xian
Xian, China

Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option

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73/100

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Is Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option worth booking?

Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option is a 5-hour experience in Xian, China, from $29 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 5/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
5/5 (9)
Duration
5 hours
From
$29 per person

Take this hal day Terracotta Warriors private tour to have your exclusive Terracotta Army discovery in 5 hours! Your experience is crafted to be completely stress free. From seamless hotel pickup (or train station/airpor

What you get

    About this experience

    Take this hal day Terracotta Warriors private tour to have your exclusive Terracotta Army discovery in 5 hours! Your experience is crafted to be completely stress free. From seamless hotel pickup (or train station/airport) to skip-the-line access, every logistical detail is handled for you. The key to unlocking the secrets of the Terracotta Warriors is the guidance from an expert local English-speaking tour guide. Your passionate guide will bring the ancient army to life with captivating stories and insights you won't find in any guidebook. Airport or train station transfer is optional and available for those who seek for a stayover trip in Xian quickly. The single Terracotta Warriors entry ticket reservation service is customized for those who look for Terracotta Warriors ticket booking online and free exploration on own.

    What's included

    Included

    • Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off, if option selected
    • One bottle of mineral water per person per day
    • English-speaking tour guide, if option selected
    • Entrance fees
    • Xian airport pickup & drop off, if option selected
    • Transfer by air-condition car, if option selected
    • Private Tour customiable only for your family or group
    • Xian Airport/Trains Station pickup and downtown hotel drop off (or vise versa), if option selected
    • Xian train station pickup & drop off (or or vise versa), if the option selected

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Meal
    • Optional activities

    What you'll see and do

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

      On the touring day, your private guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby at your confirmed time. (suggested 9:00 am). After an 1-hour driving, you will arrive at the UNESCO listed world cultural heritage: Terracotta Warriors Museum, which is known as“the Eighth Wonder of the World". The museum locates 30 km east of Xian City and the original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974. Now it has turned into one of the most influential attractions in China. You will stay in the museum for 2-3 hours to witness life-sized figures with 2,000 years, marvel at the surprisingly high level in sculpture. After the visit you will be escorted back to your downtown hotel.

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Xian

    If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the Terracotta Army scenic area and enter with your passport.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the Terracotta Army scenic area and enter with your passport.

    Options you can book

    • + 2 ways airport transfer

      + 2 Ways Airport Transfer: The price includes round way airport transfer, English-speaking guide, entry tickets. Pickup included

    • Default Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

      This option is default including Xian downtown hotel pickup and drop off, English-speaking guide, transfer and entry ticket. Duration: 5 hours Pickup included

    • + 1 way airport/train transfer

      This tour includes extra one way airport or train station pickup/drop off other than transfer, tour guide, entrance ticket Pickup included

    • +2 ways rail station transfer

      Train Station Transfer: The price includes round way train station transfer, English-speaking guide, entry tickets. Pickup included

    • Only Entry Ticket

      Only Terracotta Warrior Ticket: It includes only Terracotta Warriors ticket, the tour guide and transfer service is not included on your own arrangment.

    Before you book

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

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
    • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    • 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.
    • Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    4 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    3 mentions

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

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

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

    Traveler reviews

    9 verified traveler reviews for Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Jill_W · June 2025

    Perfect for a family trip

    Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and experienced. We went with two 10year olds and he knew great facts for their age group. Took great pictures for us. Excellent English

    Response from the operator: Dear Jill W, Thank you for your wonderful reviews! We are delighted to hear that our guide provided an engaging and educational experience for your family, especially tailoring the tour for your 10-year-olds and capturing memorable photos. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming your family back for another enriching adventure in China! Warm regards, China Xian Tour

    via Viator

    Martin_G · May 2025

    Nice Terracota trip

    Well organised trip. Our tour guide picked us up on time. He was knowledgable, provided a lot of informations about the Terracotta army and a little bit about Xian. The burial pits were a bit crowded but it was to be expected. We enjoyed the trip overall.

    Response from the operator: Dear Martin, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the well-organized trip and our guide's knowledgeable service. Your understanding about the crowds is appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, China Xian Tour

    via Viator

    Ivan_B · June 2024

    Good service and knowledgeable guide

    Kai - our guide - was punctual, organized and very informative in this must-do tour for the terracotta warriors. He smartly guided our small private group through the bid queues and large numbers of people trying to get the best view of the statues. He also helped us choose our meal at lunch before taking us back on time to catch a train at the station. This tour is super recommended in general and especially if you are just stopping briefly in Xian (which to be honest deserves more time than just a day) as they are very flexible in where they pick you and take you back (hotel / airport / train station).

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review of this Xi’an tour! Your satisfaction of our travel service is what we always pursuit. We look forward to serving you with more wonderful journeys in the future. Best regards.

    via Viator

    kevinjqford · January 2020

    Great guide excellent tour

    We only had half a day to see the magnificent Terracotta Warriors. Our guide Noble was superb. Very good English, informative and good sense of humour. Helped us with train tickets at drop off - which was extremely valuable.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your compliments. We are so glad to hear you have enjoyed our service. We hope to serve you again soon! Best regards,

    via Tripadvisor

    Nimish_S · October 2019

    Amazing tour to see the Terracotta Warriors

    We had an amazing private tour with Becky the tour guide. Becky and the driver picked us up at 7.30am to head to the Terracotta Army. Tip - aim for an early start to avoid traffic and queues. We stopped en route at the place where they make replicas. This was good as they showed the process. You could buy whole replica's of the Terracotta Army and have it shipped to you if wanted. We then made our way to the Terracotta Warriors. Becky explained in detail the story of the army, and why it was there. Also explained the discovery in 1974 by a farmer. The farmers were drilling holes in the hopes of finding water to dig wells when they came upon some ancient terracotta pottery shards. It didn't take long for news of this discovery to spread and then Chinese archaeological team began excavating the site. What these farmers had discovered was the 2200-year-old remains of a life-sized, terracotta army that had been buried with Qin Shihuangdi. Buried in underground pits, there are 8,000 terracotta army. It is now a Unesco heritage site. The site is divided into 3 pits. Pit 1 is the orginal discovery site and the size of two football pitches. Pit 3 is half that size and Pit 2 is the smallest. More excavation will be done over the next several years. But for now this is an amazing site to see. Well worth going. Becky and the driver then dropped us back. All in all a rough 5 hour trip. Thank you Becky and keep up the good work. We really enjoyed the trip.

    Response from the operator: Dear Nimish, Thank you so much for choosing our company to share your day in Xian. So glad to know that you enjoyed the company of our guide Becky and she did a great job. She will be delighted to know that you appreciated her service. Thanks again for recommending us. If you ever come to China again, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be greatly honored to provide service for you. Sincerely, Lenna | China Xian Tour

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $29 to $257
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 73

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)43
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option cost?

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    Prices start at $29 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 Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option take?

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    Plan for about 5 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 Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option?

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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 Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option?

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    Around 3 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Half Day Xian Terracotta Warriors Private Tour of Ticket Option 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 Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions. 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.

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