Half Day Mini Group Xi’an Tours to Terracotta Army with Lunch
Overview
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6 hours
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Join this half day tour to see China’s iconic Terracotta Army - the world’s largest ancient burial site. Learn the detailed history and background from an expert English speaking guide.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer free pick-up within the Second Ring Road of Xi'an, beyond which there will be an extra charge, so we suggest you book centrally located downtown hotels. Please be ready at your hotel lobby at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.
Group Size: About 12 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 12 people but we’ll make proper arrangements.
Departures are guaranteed with two persons from Mar to Nov and three persons from Dec to Feb.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Xi'an
In the morning, your English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby and then accompany you on a 1-hour drive directly to the Terracotta Warriors Museum.
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
After entry, spend at least 2.5 hours seeing over 8,000 pottery soldiers, horses, and chariots in three burial pits of the mausoleum of China’s First Emperor 2,000 years ago, and observe myriad undisclosed collections up close in a special exhibition hall. Around noon, enjoy a simple buffet lunch with Chinese dishes and soft drinks.
What‘s Included
Pick up within the Second Ring Road of the Xi'an city
Chinese buffet lunch (Halal food and baby food not available)
This part is only for the tour option of "Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Amy"
Entrance fees to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall (if option selected)
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Professional English-speaking guide & Experienced driver
Headset to receive your guide's explanations
Entrance fee to Terracotta Warriors Museum
Drop off at the your hotel (if option selected)
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off after the tour (for Half-Day tour option)
Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair
The additional cost for climbing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Mini Group Xian Day Tour
Route: Pick up at hotel, Terracotta Army, lunch, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, a short stop at Muslim Quarter, drop off at hotel Duration: 9 hours Inclusions: Entry tickets, Chinese buffet lunch, English-speaking guide, driver with minivan, hotel pick-up & drop-off About 12 People Pickup included
Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum
Route: Pick up from the hotel lobby, visit Terracotta Warriors Museum, buffet lunch, drop off at square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda Duration: 5 hours Inclusions: Entry tickets, Chinese buffet lunch, English-speaking guide, driver with minivan, hotel pick-up, no drop service About 12 People Pickup included
Reviews
661 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and guide
aldQ1057FG,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, Jacky was a wonderful guide who was not only informative about the terracotta warriors but also gave us a lot of information about the history and culture of Xi’an city and China itself which was really appreciated!
Nice Trip
dannien2026,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip with our guide Tracy 😊 Good English speaking and easy understanding. Lot of stories from China history.
Visiting the Warriors
John D,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We very much enjoyed this tour with Lilly. She was very knowledgeable about the city and its history and how the Warriors were discovered. Lunch was very nice and well organized.
Rita the best !
Taha T,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing. We were lucky today, it wasn’t so crowded as I thought. Our guide Rita was so professional and kind at the same time. She knows how to convey the information and make you understand everything so easily. It was impressive !
Great ancient City of Xi’an
370anitao,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rita was great and very accommodating to our need. We have learnt a lot about the history of the Xi’an and China - highly recommended
Amazing
Fearless35812272328,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent. Perfectly organised. Good communication. Comfortable transport. Lovely buffet lunch. The Terracotta Army exhibition was awesome, not just the incredible actual main attraction but also the accompanying galleries of displays and information. Our guide Tracy was excellent throughout, well organised, informative, supportive. I would recommend 100%.
Full day tour packed with info!
dustylittlebackpack,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tracy was a lovely and accommodating host! We had a very informative tour and she kept the energy all day!
Amazing day at the terra-cotta soldiers
jeanmariebI5633OG,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome day. The terra-cotta soldiers were amazing to see Tracy was a great guide very knowledgable and very friendly. Overall, a wonderful experience.
Xi’an Full day tour Terracotta Army with Ceiline as guide tour
Alesscos,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It has been a thrilling experience done with Celine as tour guide. We chosen Xi’an full day tour Terracotta Army - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and City Wall and we really appreciated the experience and information shared by Celine. It was very well managed from the time management until the end of the day.
Very good
920unal,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roger was very knowledgeable of the history. He took care every details of the tour.
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