Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour
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Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $68 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 47 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (47)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $68 per person
Uncover the amazing history and vivid stories behind the terracotta figures that were buried for over 2,000 years. Step onto the top of Xi’an Ancient City Wall — walk or cycle along it, feeling and touching the invisible
What you get
About this experience
Uncover the amazing history and vivid stories behind the terracotta figures that were buried for over 2,000 years. Step onto the top of Xi’an Ancient City Wall — walk or cycle along it, feeling and touching the invisible soul of this ancient city. Act like a Xi’an local, tasting and experiencing the original local food and culture that you may never encounter as a typical tourist. There are no fake luxuries and pomposity but true life and experiences. There are no boring, textbook-style history lessons but vivid stories that come to life. There is no tourist shopping, no time-wasting, and no queuing but a smartly-arranged itinerary.
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled drinking water
- Entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour guide service
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Bike rental fee on the City Wall
- Airport transfer
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Time: 9:00-12:00 Your exploration of the Terracotta Army site begins. Please follow your guide to discover the amazing terracotta warriors that were buried for more than 2,000 years and to hear interesting stories about China's first emperor — Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259–210 BC). There are three pits in the museum. Our recommended visiting sequence is Pit 1 – Pit 2 – Pit 3 – Bronze Chariot Pit – the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang as you will follow historical clues that lead from general to detailed information. Pit 1 is the largest of the pits and it is estimated to house around 6,000 figures as well as a great quantity of bronze weaponry. You will be shocked by the large scale of the figures lining up, and will feel as if you have been taken back to the Qin Dynasty when the army of soldiers was waiting to go out to battle. Pit 2 is not as large as Pit 1. It is estimated that the terracotta warriors and horses in this pit amount to 1,300 figures. However, the great variety makes it top-rated among all three pits. Pit 3 is the smallest one with only 72 terracotta warriors and horses. It is believed that it served as the headquarters for the army, directing the warriors in Pit 1 and Pit 2. The Bronze Chariot Pit exhibits two painted bronze chariots in a large scale. As burial objects, the bronze chariots represent Emperor Qin Shi Huang's vehicles. Crowned as "the King of Bronze Ware", the bronze chariots are the earliest, largest, and best-preserved bronze artifacts in the world.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Xi'an City Wall
Time: 14:30-16:30 Xi'an Ancient City Wall was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1370–1378 AD) and is the largest and the best-maintained ancient city wall in China. It is shaped like a rectangle with a total length of 13.74 kilometers. The downtown part of Xi'an City is centered within this ancient city wall. There are four major gates (the north gate, the east gate, the south gate, and the west gate) of this city wall. Your visit will start from East Gate (Chang Le Gate). You have three options when visiting the city wall. You can choose to walk part of the city wall (we suggest you walk from East Gate to South Gate, which is about 3.5 kilometers). You can cycle along the city wall (your guide will help you to rent a bike (at your own expense) and we suggest you cycle from East Gate – North Gate – West Gate – South Gate, which is about 10 kilometers, and finally meet your guide and the other tour members at South Gate at about 4:30pm).
120 minutes here · Admission included
Muslim Quarter
Time: 17:00-17:30 The Muslim quarters lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xi'an. The 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall, souvenir shop, café and bars which are mostly run by Muslim people.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Xian
Transportation is at your own expense. Pickup time: approx. 7:30 am.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Transportation is at your own expense. Pickup time: approx. 7:30 am.
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
- Trippest Travel
Know before you go
- 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 receive details about the tour guide and pickup in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
- We offer free pick-up within the second ring road of the Xi'an city and from the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda area. Xi'an is relatively a big city.
- Passport information is required for entrance tickets booking, please forward each individual traveler's full name and passport number at the time of booking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 47 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
47 verified traveler reviews for Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great day tour to see the Terracotta Warriors et al
We had Rosa as our guide for the day, and rather than taking the tour in a small group we had the bonus of just my wife and I having Rosa's attention. I felt that she was able to take routes around the Terracotta Warriors that avoided the crowds where possible, and showed us the best places to take photos. She also took us on a golf cart along Xi'an's old city wall and we finished the tour in a Muslim Street restaurant (recommended by Tripadvisor) where we sampled some delicious food.
Response from the operator: Hi Darren, thanks for sharing such an encouraging feedback about your time in Xi'an with Rosa. Nothing delight us more than that you were satisfied with the performance of guide who is kind and knowledgeable. We're glad you had a great time and hope that you can visit again and to explore more places with us in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Great day with the Warriors!
Thanks to our wonderful guide Tina who shared with us the quite amazing Terracotta Warriors and highlights of Xi’an. Tina and our driver could not have been better hosts, very well informed, flexible and loads of fun! Not to be missed when you visit Xi’an.
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
I did the tour of Terracotta warriors, City wall and Muslim street with China Highlights. I was not disappointed at all. I loved the Terracotta warriors and luckily it is low season at the moment, so I was able to get a good view of the warriors Muslim street and the city wall are also a great experience. Muslim street is great for street food. Our tour guide was Elina, an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. She took great pride in providing detailed information at all the sites. It was a pleasure to be on the tour with her. In the evening, visit the Bell tower and Pagoda. The lighting looks beautiful
Response from the operator: Hi there, Thanks for sharing your Xi'an experience with us here. It's a pleasure that you are delighted with our guide service and still choose us for your next Chengdu tour. Gread that you enjoyed exploring China with us! We do hope you can have a wonderful trip and best memory of China! Tippest Customer-care Team
via Tripadvisor
Outstanding part of Chinese history and great guide Phoebe
All in all an excellent experience. Small groug, good driver, on time, super interesting program and a very skilled knowledgable and gentle guide Phoebe!
via Tripadvisor
Efficient way to cover Xian’s highlights
Exploring Xian without knowing Chinese can be difficult. Thanks to this tour, I was able to hit all the highlights in a day. Our guide Phoebe was excellent. She kept us informed throughout the tour. Everything went smoothly, from hotel pick up, lunch and sights. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $68 to $318
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour cost?
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Prices start at $68 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 Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 47 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 Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour?
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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 Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour?
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Around 16 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mini Group: Daily VIP Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour 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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