Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour
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Is Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour worth booking?
Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $179 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $179 per person
This private day historical tour takes you to the main attractions in Xi'an, including the Bell and Drum Towers square, the Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square. In
What you get
About this experience
This private day historical tour takes you to the main attractions in Xi'an, including the Bell and Drum Towers square, the Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square. In addition, you can also discuss with your private tour guide and customize the itinerary according to your interests.
What's included
Included
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Unlimited bottled water
- Free child seat upon request
- All entry tickets
- Dedicated driver & air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Xi'an Bell Tower
Your tour guide and driver will pick up you at your hotel in the morning. First you will be escorted to the Bell and Drum Towers Square, where you will have a photo stop. It is the best time to take photos of these two towers in the morning with golden sunlight.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Then your guide will lead you to visit the Forest of Stone Steles Museum which has a collection of ancient stone tablets, epitaphs and stone carvings of all ages.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Xi'an Banpo Museum
Following is a visit to the Banpo Museum, which is the site of a matriarchal clan of Yangshao culture during the Neolithic period about 6,000 years ago. The museum mainly includes the Unearthed Relics Exhibition Hall where you can see their production tools and living goods made of stone, bone and pottery clay, the Historical Site Hall which is a part of a primitive village, as well as the Supplementary Exhibition Hall where you will see some thematic exhibitions related to the prehistory.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shaanxi History Museum
Then you will continue the trip to the Shaanxi History Museum and learn more of the profound Chinese civilization, especially during Zhou (1046 - 256 BC), Qin (221 - 207 BC), Han (202 BC - 220 AD) and Tang (618 - 907) dynasties.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Afterwards, head to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda square to appreciate the Pagoda from a distance. It is the earliest and largest square tower built of bricks during the Tang Dynasty. You will also have some free time to explore the Great Tang All Day Mall, which is just opposite to the pagoda temple. It is a long pedestrian street full of Tang Dynasty culture. At the end of the trip, drive you back to the hotel. Any part of the itinerary can be customized to meet your interests and needs. Just contact our travel consultant for your personal travel experience.
60 minutes here
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
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No tourist shops, factories, tea ceremonies and shopping site restaurants take up your valuable time, which ensures you a pure sightseeing experience.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour and great guide
Celine is friendly and professional. Great way to see the highlights in Xian. Skip the crowds and enjoy the historical sights in very nice way!
Response from the operator: Dear Car A, thank you for kindly sharing your lovely experience. How cheerful to know you were happy with the trip and our service! Our travel experts with years of experience master all travel types to meet your needs. Thank you again for choosing us. We look forward to serving you again! Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Joe
Our guide Judy was excellent. She really knew the history and the city. Could not have been better. She knew all about the the terracotta soldiers and how they were discovered and how archeologists today are working to preserve the soldiers.
Response from the operator: Dear Joseph S, We are happy with your comments here and know that you have had a great time in exploring the Terracotta Army with Judy's company. Thank you for your recognition on our work. Best regards!
via Tripadvisor
Xi’an 24-26 March 2019 - Roger and Emily
Xi’an 24-26 March 2019 Roger was an amazing tour guide, very friendly. He was full of information. I can’t believe how much he remembers about China’s history. Having a personal tour guide helped a lot being able explain history, buildings and to know where to go and there is room for flexibly. Emily was the original person I was in contact with to organize/book everything through Travel China Guide. She was so helpful in organizing my stay. I had a couple changes that she was able to help me with. Everything felt really personalized. In Xi’an, Emily even stopped by to say hi and deliver a framed photo Roger helped take. I thought it was really nice to be able to meet the person that I have been communicating through email. Great service! The Driver I do not know how he navigated Xi’an streets. Great driver. I definitely would not have been able to drive Xi’an streets. The bike ride along the city wall in Xi'an was nice especially case I don’t even remember the last time I rode a bike. There was not a lot of people on the city wall so it was very nice and relaxing (45 yuan for single person bike). I don’t remember the option for a bike ride being mentioned on my initial tour information. Meeting the farmer who first found the Terracotta Warriors and being able to get his signature in a Terracotta Warriors souvenir book and taking a picture with him was amazing (200 yuan). The Terracotta Warriors replicas only in his shop are made from the same clay as original Terracotta Warriors and comes with certificate of authenticity. I had time to shop around the area visiting the government Jade factory. If you plan on buying jade it is supposedly the cheapest place where you can find it. I ended up getting a jade bracelet and jade pendent. Purchases comes with certificate of authenticity. My favorite part is that Roger helped takes pictures for me because my phone camera was not taking good pictures. Also his food suggestions where delicious. The Qin Wang Noodles has been my favorite dish through my whole China trip. I would suggest for people traveling to China to download “WeChat” before arriving. It makes it easier to communicate with your guides. For people riding the train NO big aerosol cans. Like hairspray. I just had a small can of bug spray train station stopped to check it out. I was able to go through with a small can but if it was bigger it would not have been allowed.
Response from the operator: Dear Desiree00, How kind of you to have posted this inspiring review! Thank you for your positive comments on TravelChinaGuide. We are grateful for your review on our travel consultant Emily, our guide Roger and the driver of Xi'an. We are proud of having such professional and attentive staff who always make their great efforts to provide high-quality service. Your satisfaction is the best reward for them and all efforts we have done to make your trip smooth are worthwhile. Thanks again for your recognition on our arrangement and we hope to have another chance to serve you. Best regards.
via Tripadvisor
Xi'an Private Tour with Carol Chen
My friends and I took a private two day tour with Carol Chen earlier this month. Carol picked us up at the airport and welcomed us warmly to her city. Her knowledge of the city was amazing and it matched the enthusiasm with which she shared it. Carol shared insights of Chinese history that were very interesting. She was very flexible while keeping us all on schedule. The tour ended with an authentic Chinese home cooked meal, This was an amazing experience. Carol took us to the airport and waited until we cleared security and were out of sight. I highly recommend Carol should you want to visit Xi'an you are guaranteed a great time. Thank you Carol and I will be back.
Response from the operator: Dear Andrea M, We are happy to read your comments here and know that you have had a great time in Xi'an with our guide Carol’s company. Thank you for your recommendation. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any further help. Best wishes!
via Tripadvisor
8 day trio Beijing Xian Shanghai (March 2019) with Jacky as our Guide (Xian)
After our group left Beijing on a high,we were looking forward to Xian and the visit to see the Terracotta warriors. Jacky our Guide met us at the airport and introduced us to the city,the terracotta army experience as well as the magnificent Little Goose Pagoda, an introduction to calligraphy and organising a truly memorable lunch with a local family. Travel China guides are simply the best way to see China and I would recommend their services as well as the services of their amazing guides to anyone planning on taking a trip to China
Response from the operator: Dear PHUNT45, Thank you for traveling with TravelChinaGuide! We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed and learnt more in Xi'an trip. It is also delightful that our guide Jacky met your expectation. We really appreciate your support and hope serve you next time.
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
- $179 to $299
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour cost?
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Prices start at $179 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 Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights 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 Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 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 Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights 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 Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights 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 Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour?
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Around 2 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 Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights 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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