Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack
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Is Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack worth booking?
Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack is a 6-hour experience in Xian, China, from $20 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 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
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Take this private Terrecotta Warriors adventure crafted just for you with our 6-hour Xi'an highlight tour. Discover the UNESCO Terracotta Warriors and savor authentic flavors at Yongxingfang Snack Street, all designed as
What you get
About this experience
Take this private Terrecotta Warriors adventure crafted just for you with our 6-hour Xi'an highlight tour. Discover the UNESCO Terracotta Warriors and savor authentic flavors at Yongxingfang Snack Street, all designed as a fully customized experience tailored to your interests and pace. Your journey begins and ends with hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free day. Accompanied by a local expert tour guide, you’ll gain fascinating insights into ancient history and vibrant local culture. This compact yet enriching tour makes the most of your time in Xi’an—offering depth, flexibility, and comfort in just 6 hours.
What's included
Included
- Tolls, fuel and parking charges
- Private customizable tour only for your group/family
- One bottle of mineral water per day
- Entrance tickets (if the option selected)
- Hotel pickup & drop (if the transfer option selected)
- All private transfer mentioned in itinerary by air-conditioned car (if the option selected)
- Excellent English-speaking tour guide service (if the option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals(We do not impose any restrictions. You may ask the guide to recommend snacks and pay on site.）
- Personal expense
What you'll see and do
Xi'an
At 08:00 or 13:00 our driver and English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Xian city area (You can choose forenoon or afternoon to take the tour according to your agenda).
30 minutes here
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Your first stop of the wonderful trip will be the Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum. Follow our guide to explore the UNESCO listed world cultural heritage, witness life-sized figures with 2,000 years, marvel at the surprisingly high level in sculpture. It usually takes about 2.5 hours inside of the museum.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Yongxing Fang
Next we head to YongXing Fang, 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. Whatever you want to eat, just tell the guide, she/he will assist you to buy and you only pay the price. Different from the Muslim Street, Yongxing Fang shows more traditional buildings and customs. It is one of the hottest attractions for foodie.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Xi'an
The tour will last around 6 hours. After it, you will be transferred back to your hotel safely.
30 minutes here
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.
Meeting point
Xian
Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an downtown city (second ring road). 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
If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the Terracotta Army scenic area and enter with your passport.
Ends at
Offered pick-up/drop-off service is available for hotels within Xi'an downtown city (second ring road). if your hotel is beyond the range, an additional transfer fee will be charged accordingly.
Options you can book
Private Transfer Only
This option includes only the private transfer with Chinese driver, no English-speaking guide and entrance tickets included. Pickup included
Only Entry Ticket Booking
This option includes the Terracotta Warriors booking only, no English-speaking guide and transfer service included.
Guide & Transfer & Ticket
This option includes the private transfer, English-speaking tour guide, Terracotta Warriors entry ticket. Pickup included
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour guide for other languages is available, please advise if required and pay extra 50 USD per group
- 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 Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing experience with Ken! 10/10
Ken was hands down the best tour guide we encounter during our 2 weeks trips in China. He was attentive, knowledgeable and very fun to be around. He was very good at explaining the historical background with terracotta warrior as well as throwing little fun facts in there to make the trip more interesting. Was an absolute eye opener! Will definitely recommend family and friends to visit Xi’an again with Ken, a valuable asset to his company!
Response from the operator: We are so happy to know that you spent a wonderful time with us during your Xian Tour. With your positive encouragement, we will definitely try to keep and do a better job in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Comfortable and very well guided and explained
It was great! The tour included private return transfers between hotel and the terracotta warriors museum, lunch at a Qin themed restaurant, and a fully guided tour with explanation throughout. Noble (the tour guide) was excellent - polite, very knowledgeable and tirelessly explaining the history of not just the terracotta warriors but Xi'An in general as well. He also recommended a few other places that I could visit for sightseeing, food and drinks after the tour. Highly recommended!
Response from the operator: We are so happy to know that you spent a wonderful time with us during your Xian Tour. With your positive encouragement, we will definitely try to keep and do a better job in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $217
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack cost?
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Prices start at $20 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 Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (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 Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack?
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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 Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack?
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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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Xian Highlight Tour: 6 Hours Terracotta Warriors and Local Snack 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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