Private Tour
Customized Private Day Tour:Terracotta Army&Xi'an(Entry fee excl)
Overview
Available languages
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This private tour offers door-to-door service from and back to your hotel with a private guide and a safe driver with a non-smoking car/van. The tour includes the visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and two other Xi'an highlights in Xi'an city.
• We guarantee the availability of all the admission tickets at agent price and skip-line service once you book this tour. No need to book entrance/show tickets online.
• Explore Terracotta Warriors and enjoy the flexibility of choosing two more places in Xi'an with a private guide depending on your interest and hotel location and budget.
• The guide will only focus on your party and show you details on the way and answer your questions and share in-depth stories.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
What To Expect
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors. Meet your local guide at 8am in the hotel lobby. You are expecting 7000 life size terracotta warriors all in the real battle formation, which were buried underground over 2200 years (recommended visiting time: 2.5 hours with lots of flat walking). The Museum visit includes three original pits, Pit 1 as the main force, Pit 2 as the Flexible Troupe and Pit 3 as Command Center. There is also an exhibition hall for different exhibitions from time to time. This is definitely a treasure house to study the history of the first dynasty of China, the Qin Dynasty.
Xi'an City Wall
Xi'an city wall is the only intact city wall kept in China and is now the landmark of Xi'an. With the length of 13.74 kilometers, the wall is in a rectangular shape in a perfect defense system. By ascending the wall, you can see the moat, the arrow tower and the watch towers and the water drainage system.
What‘s Included
English/Chinese Speaking guide for the whole day
Private transfer in between all the places in the itinerary
Entrance fee(Admissions add up to USD24 to USD43 per person based on sites you choose)
Lunch
Tips (Suggested amount: USD10 p.p or USD30 per group for the guide and half for driver)
Admission fee of attractions/shows(guaranteed availability on the tour day)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Private Day Tour from hotel
Hotel pick-up and drop-off: Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. This is a relaxing one day private tour with english speaking guide. Visit the terra-cotta warriors and other two attractions in downtown Xi'an as per your likes. Pickup included
Reviews
559 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wendy and the driver are...
Anmol A,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wendy and the driver are both amazing people. Wendy is extremely passionate and caring. She went out of her way to explain all the history and culture that make Xi’an such an exciting place to visit.
Professionalism +compassion makes Wendy perfect!
Roam27301475453,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wendy came highly recommended by a friend of a friend. After a small hiccup, we managed to have her as our kids' English-speaking guide. Her warmth and patience were remarkable — she brought the Terracotta Warriors to life with her deep knowledge and made history easy and engaging for my children. For the first time, my two history-free kids didn't complain once (a miracle, lol). Kids don't lie — Wendy won their hearts in just one day. That takes genuine professionalism and care. We'll definitely come back when they're older. Thank you, Wendy, for a relaxing, joyful trip!
My husband and I did the...
Vivienne P,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I did the private tour of Xi’an with our tour guide, Wendy and we had an amazing day! We were picked up promptly from our hotel and met our guide in the hotel lobby. First we went to the terracotta warriors. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history behind the site and pointed out so many details that we would have missed if we went alone. Then we went to the wild goose pagoda which was STUNNING! Wendy took such amazing photos of us while we were there. We stopped for biang biang noodles half way through the tour and she helped us order off the menu. We also had a separate dinner show booked for the evening and they offered to drive us there. Our driver for the day surprised us with a snack that we said we liked earlier in the day. This tour provided excellent service that went above and beyond our expectations. We had a great time today learning about Xi’an
Perfect - would do again
Christoph S G,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superbe Tour - great guide and extremely knowledgeable
Amazing tour: Museum of Terracotta Army and Xian historical sites tour!!
730ujjalb,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time with Wendy. She is so knowledgeable about the site, its history, and its philosophy. I enjoyed every moment of my time with her. We started at 8:30 am with a personal driver and visited the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower, and had a walk on the ancient city wall. Then, we headed to the main attraction: the Museum of the Terracotta Army. On our way, we watched an hour-long live show on the history of the terracotta soldiers. I have never seen anything like that before in my life! Watching that show before finally visiting the mesmerizing terracotta site allowed me to truly relate to the history, the human suffering, the consequences of war, and how an autocratic ruler can bring so much pain to people's lives. On the way back to the hotel, we also visited the Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter in Xi'an, where I tried some traditional Muslim food. It was truly a memorable tour!
Excellent visits
josephtU7511AH,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Wendy was exceptional in her expertise in the cites we visited and her assistance to my wife. Her commentaries were clear and comprehensive.
Wendy our guide for Terracotta warriors in Xian
sameerb998,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wendy was an absolutely awesome guide for us. She spoke excellent English took us to fantastic restaurants where food was truly authentic I must say with this being our first trip we were blown away with hospitality . The places she took around, she had very deep knowledge with vey much helped us is learning about so many aspects and dimensions I would highly recommend Wendy if you are seeking a guide
Having a private tour made the Day more enjoyable!
geraldg208,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wendy was an amazing guide. She had alot of information to provide and made sure we were always comfortable throughout the day. The terra cotta army was very hectic so having a private guide made it much easier to move around and see the sights. Would definitely recommend!
Becky gave us an amazing...
kathryn d,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Becky gave us an amazing tour! She was very friendly and shared great information about all of our selected sites. She offered to take lots of pictures and even helped us with translating information for our flight the next day.
Most exceptional experience with Wendy!
reginelairz,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wendy was the most exceptional guide. She was meticulous, highly knowledgeable, funny and her command of English is excellent. She was able to articulate many historical and cultural nuances to our understanding. We learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time with Wendy! Highly recommend everyone headed to Xi’An to book Wendy and her team as your guides!
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