Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing in Xian
Xian, China

Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing

Outty Ranking 66 4.3 · 17 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $40

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66/100

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4.3/5

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Is Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing worth booking?

Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $40 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (17)
Duration
8 hours
From
$40 per person

Discover the rich history and culture of Xi’an on a full-day private tour. You’ll spend the morning at the impressive Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then choose from several options for your afternoon city sights

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover the rich history and culture of Xi’an on a full-day private tour. You’ll spend the morning at the impressive Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then choose from several options for your afternoon city sightseeing tour. Lunch and entrance fee are left for you to arrange but please feel assured that your guide will always be there to help. You will be deciding the place, the food, which makes the tour much more interesting.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Professional licensed driver
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • English-speaking tour guide
    • Bottled water will be provided
    • Private tour for you only

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Entrance fees
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

      Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in the morning to start the journey to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. The site mainly consists of three warrior pits. Each pit is like an enduring mystery that remains hidden within its depth. Follow your guide to check out those life-size warriors and horses. To provide you the flexibility to taste local food, lunch is left for your own arrangement. Your guide is always happy to recommend good restaurant for you or give you some advice. For the afternoon arrangement, it is flexible for you to decide. You may choose to visit the Hanyanglin Museum only (The museum is a bit far from the city) or two sites from the following: 1. City Wall 2. Big Wild Goose Pagoda 3. Shaanxi History Museum 4. Bell & Drum Tower 5. Muslim Quarter 6. Great Mosque 7. Gao's Grand Courtyard 8. Small Wild Goose Pagoda 9. Forest of Stone Tablets Museum. Then drive back to your hotel to conclude the trip.

      480 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Visit this site if you choose

      180 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Xi'an City Wall

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Shaanxi History Museum

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Xi'an Bell Tower

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Muslim Quarter

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    8. Xi'an Mosque

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    9. Gao Grand Courtyard

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    10. Small Goose Pagoda

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    11. Forest of Stone Steles Museum

      Visit this site if you choose

      120 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 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    TWT Travel

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • This tour offers you the most flexibility by leaving the afternoon time open and lunch and entrance fee on your own
    • Entrance tickets and meal fees are excluded in this tour, please pay on the spot based on your customized itinerary

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    3 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    17 verified traveler reviews for Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Corey J · August 2018

    Not sure how I feel about this one...

    <p>Not sure how I feel about this one. The tour doesn't include any of the admissions, so expect to spend another 60 - 100 for a group of 3. You are basically getting transportation and a guide and for that, you are spending a lot. Well overpriced. You can get super cheap transport out to the terracotta warriors without much effort. </p> <p>That said, the guide was very good and nice. He helped us purchase our tickets. He did have information about the site and he english was good. He also made suggestions for other things we could do while in Xi'an. </p> <p>We had a good time. The terracotta warriors themselves were very neat. We then visited the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and treated to a separate tour and private calligraphy demonstration. That was neat. But it's probably twice what it should cost. </p> <p>So I don't know. We enjoyed it. Paid a bit for it. But I can see where an extra couple 100 may be worth the guide and the lack of hassle. It was hassle-free.</p>

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    Victoria W · January 2018

    Michaela was a great tour guide. She...

    <p>Michaela was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the sites that we visited. We chose to start at the Big Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, followed by the terra cotta warriors and finished with a walk on the city walls. It is important to note that you get nothing except your driver and tour guide with the price of this tour. You will be expected to pay entry fees at all of the sites. </p> <p>We were taken to an obvious tourist trap restaurant for lunch. We ordered a few items and felt pressured to order more dishes. We wound up paying for our guides lunch she went to the bathroom when the bill arrived and the entire meal cost more than we spent on food for the entire time we were in Xi'an 4 days!. I would have rather eaten street food from the vendors outside, than have the sit down meal in the restaurant</p> <p>We felt rushed around at both the pagoda and terra cotta warriors. I wanted to stay and take photos at the pagoda, but felt like we were constantly chasing after our guide. When we finished our day at the wall, we said goodbye to our guide and told her that we would walk home. This took her by surprise, as she was expecting to take us to dinner and drop us off at our hotel. Since we didn't want to spend another 50 on dinner, we passed and enjoyed a slow and quiet walk around the city wall.</p>

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    Mohamed P · November 2017

    Most amazing trip. It was much more...

    <p>Most amazing trip. It was much more than we imagined and that was thanks to our guide Jerry , who went beyond his time and made it the most memorable part of our China trip . He suggested the Tang Dynasty show and even helped organise our trip back from the hotel to the airport. love to visit again</p>

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    Eric_G · May 2017

    I'd recommend this tour highly...

    <p>I'd recommend this tour highly, great communication prior to pick-up, everything ran on-time and smoothly, my tour guide spoke great English and was very knowledgeable of the city and sites, loved her recommendations! Thanks for everything!</p>

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    Andrew M · April 2017

    Victoria was a very good guide and...

    <p>Victoria was a very good guide and was mindful of my sore knee. We had an opportunity to see the amazing Terracotta Warrior Museum, Banpo Site Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoyed the day and was very glad to have Victoria there to translate, interpret and provide commentary.</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
    $40 to $225
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    6
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 66

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)71
    Review evidence (18% weight)55
    Booking momentum (14% weight)46
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)72
    Local standing (8% weight)18
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.

    How much does Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing cost?

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    Prices start at $40 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 Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing 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 Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 17 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 Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing?

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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 Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing 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 Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing?

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    Around 6 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 Xi'an Highlights Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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