Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide
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September 2026
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Is Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide worth booking?
Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide is a 7-hour experience in Xian, China, from $138 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $138 per person
Exploring the beautiful city with the guidance of local experienced driver and guide is indeed a popular way for international tourists. No matter which site you want to visit, you will directly be transferred there in t
What you get
About this experience
Exploring the beautiful city with the guidance of local experienced driver and guide is indeed a popular way for international tourists. No matter which site you want to visit, you will directly be transferred there in tune with your taste. No need to concern about traffic, guide, or entrance tickets. Follow us to uncover the mask of this ancient and historical city, go back to the past and get to know the history on the one day downtown tour.
What's included
Included
- Tolls, fuel and parking charges
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide service
- Entrance fees for three spots in the range of suggested sites in itinerary
- One bottle of mineral water per day.
Not included
- Gratuities (highly recommended)
- Any meal
- Personal expense
What you'll see and do
China Xian Tour
At 09:00,our driver and guide will wait for you at your hotel by holding a sign with your name. After the pickup, let’s have fun visiting the attractions based on your choices. Or you can also ask the guide for suggestions to pick some ideal sites that suit you well. Usually the tour ends around 5 pm. If you prefer an afternoon & evening tour starts at 1 pm and ends around 9pm, there is no problem as long as you leave special request when book the service. Following is the top downtown attractions visited and rated highly by most travelers, you can choose 3-4 sites freely from them according to your interest:
50 minutes here
Xi'an City Wall
Xi’an ancient City Wall: the most complete and well-preserved as well as the largest city wall in China. Since it encloses the city, you have an option to ride a bike on top of the city wall.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Muslim Quarter
Muslim Street: This is the place where Xian snacks are most concentrated, and the place where must not be missed. Muslim Street is already a thousand years old. You can feel strong enthusiasm for life.
60 minutes here
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
It is a worship place for Buddhists. The pagoda was originally built to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that Xuanzang brought back to China from India. Now surrounding the Big Wild Goose Pagoda there is a big Garden, where people can have a retreat.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Small Goose Pagoda
Small Wild Goose Pagoda is the twin of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Both the two pagodas are important witnesses for the history of Great Tang Dynasty. It was also built to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from Ancient India by the master monk Xuanzang in the Tang Dynasty. Different from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda attracts visitors with its special charms that it keeps quiet and peaceful in the bustling downtown area, has precious value on architecture and Chinese garden aesthetics.
60 minutes here
Xi'an Museum
It integrates museums, historical sites and urban gardens, which is famous for the precious cultural relics, the Tang millennium ancient pagoda, the graceful Yanta morning bell, and the beautiful landscape of the garden.
60 minutes here
Xi'an Mosque
The Great Mosque: A main Islam place for religious activities in Xi’an. Different from the Mosque in Arabic, the Mosque here in Xi’an possesses a lot of Chinese traditional style in both its design and artistic outlook.
60 minutes here · Admission included
YongXing Fang Food Culture Quarter: An interesting place close to the Zhongshan Gate of City Wall. Visitors can taste the most authentic Shaanxi folk snacks with regional characteristics, purchase local products, food and tourist souvenirs made by old process of craft.
60 minutes here
Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square: Located in the center of Xian city. On the east side of the square stands the six-hundred-year-old clock tower, and the largest drum tower in the west.
20 minutes here
Xi'an
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Xian
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.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
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.
Options you can book
Morning Tour
If you would like to start this tour in the morning of 9am, please choose this option.
Afternoon Tour Option
If you would like to start this tour at 12:00 in noon, please choose this option.
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 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.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great and accomodative tour agent.
A great TA. Its a private grp tour of 16 pax for 6 nights. The TA esp our travel consultant Sophia Liu & guide Chris were great. The cost is reasonable and they are very accomodative to our requests and needs. Our grp really had a great time in Xi'an. I highly recommend this China Xian Tour.
via Tripadvisor
City tour
We satisfied. The guide knows very well about city. So we could enjoy with my younger sun. My sun also enjoyed very much.
Response from the operator: Dear 肇 宝, Thank you so much for taking your time to review China Xian Tour. We’re very delighted to know that you and your son enjoyed the tour with our guide. We will further improve ourselves and wish have opportunities to provide service for you again on your next visit to China. Sincerely, Lenna | China Xian Tour
via Tripadvisor
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
- $138 to $215
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide cost?
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Prices start at $138 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 Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide 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 Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 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 Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide?
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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 Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide 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 Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide?
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Around 1 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 Impressive Xian Downtown Tour with Driver and Guide 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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