
Private Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an
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Is Private Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an worth booking?
Private Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $75 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $75 per person
Accompanied by a knowledgeable local tour guide, customize your day according to your interests and visit only the Xi’an sites that you wish to see. Enhance your travel experience of Xi’an by designing your own sightseei
What you get
About this experience
Accompanied by a knowledgeable local tour guide, customize your day according to your interests and visit only the Xi’an sites that you wish to see. Enhance your travel experience of Xi’an by designing your own sightseeing itinerary on this private, full day tour. You may explore the cultural heritage like Terracotta Warriors, or bike on the Ancient City Wall, or stroll around the Muslim Quarter, it is up to you.
What's included
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Customized tour itinerary
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance ticket fees
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Xi'an Bell Tower
Before your tour, please contact operator to indicate your desired sites, meal requirement and preferred transportation, tour guide will organize the logistics for you. The local tour guide will meet you from your Xian downtown hotel at 9:00 am, you may advance or postpone the starting time if you like. You may take public transportation or private car to start the trip, which is up to you and fees are on your own expense. This private tour guide service will help you to experience Xian like a local and give you detailed historical information of this ancient city. Please see below Xian Top Attractions you may choose to visit: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Xian Ancient City Wall Big Wild Goose Pagoda Shaanxi History Museum (closed on Monday) Bell and Drum Tower Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque Forest of Stone Steles Museum Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum Emperor Qinshihuang Mausoleum Yangling Mausoleum of Han Dynasty
480 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
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TravofChina
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please indicate pick-up time and desired attractions to see
- Please contact tour operator at least 48 hours prior to arrange your personalized itinerary requirements
- This private tour provides 8 hours English-speaking tour guide service only. Transportation, admission fees and meals are at your own expense based on your customized itinerary
- Private transportation can be arranged based on customized itinerary, and fee can be paid on travel date
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
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
10 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beyond amazing experiences of the terracotta museum
Bruce, our tour guide, is amazing and different. Aside from the exceptional customized tour, Bruce brought our experience of the terracotta museum alive. He paved our understanding of Qin and Chinese history with stories decorated with facts that history buffs, like us, could almost relive the Qin dynasty in front of our eyes. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Excellent tour guide
Picked up on time, arranged tickets for us, informative, helpful, and accommodating. Our guide also had a sense of humour.
via Viator
The tour of Xian was amazing. I was...
<p>The tour of Xian was amazing. I was able to see so many beautiful sights, including the Terra Cotta Warriors, the City Wall, the Muslim Quarter, and the Great Mosque. My guide was amazing. She spoke perfect English and even introduced me to a great dinner show to visit after the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Xian. You will definitely have a great experience.</p>
via Viator
travel back to the first emporer
Xian is one of my favorite cities in China, very pretty tree liined streets, a bit of Shanghai at night, see the Muslin quater and the emperors tomb, oh and the pottery shop and 5 thousand year old village was fun
via Tripadvisor
Our tour led by Jerry was fantastic...
<p>Our tour led by Jerry was fantastic! Jerry and his driver were punctual and the mini-van was very comfortable and clean. Jerry's command of English and his knowledge of Xi'an are superb. He taught us so much not only about the Terra Cotta Warriors, but also about culture and life in Shangxi province. </p> <p>Jerry first took us to meet Mr. Yang, one of the three farmers who discovered the Terra Cotta Warriors while he was digging a well on his farm. Mr. Yang is somewhat of a celebrity in China and shaking his hand is supposed to bring good luck. We then went to view the warriors and it was incredible to see them in situ. Afterward, our children were hungry and Jerry brought us to an excellent tea house and restaurant nearby. We sampled and learned all about the many different types of tea in grown in the region and also ate many local dishes, such as biang biang noodles, pan fried dumplings, and mutton with cumin. </p> <p>We highly recommend this tour with Jerry. He is well-informed, affable, and courteous and he provided us with an unforgettable day in Xi'an.</p> <p>Allison and Rich NYC</p>
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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
- $75 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Private Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an cost?
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Prices start at $75 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 Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an 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 Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 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 Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an?
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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 Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an 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 Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an?
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Around 4 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 Tour: Customize Your Day in Xi'an 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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