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
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
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
Reviews
577 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Konrad S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our Xi'an day tour. We saw the major sights, including the Terracotta Army, in a full but manageable day. The tour was well organised and tickets arranged in advance. Our guide, Tracy, was well informed and accommodating to us travelling with young kids.
Great tour operator
diver4life22,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top notch tour operation. Celine picked us up on time, communicated clearly and frequently. She was knowledgeable and explained the significant of what we were going to see as we headed to the museum and then skilfully manoeuvred us through the crowds at the museum while again explaining to us what we were seeing. Really wonderful tour. We learned a lot!
Awesome tour
426lazy,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very well organized tour, communication with the organizers was very clear and efficient, and our tour guide (Celine) was very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Totally recommended!
Recommended
Gina M,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tracy was a wonderful, kind, knowledgeable guide.
Celine was a great guide and wonderful person
lianag508,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience with Celine! She was warm and very helpful, gave practical and useful information and helped us understand not only the terra-cota army but also alot about the culture and history behind it. Would totally recommend Celine for everybody!
Terra cotta soldier
L7328LLlisam,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Tracy was very great. Very instructive.
Tour in Xi'An
249julianod,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! Tracy was super attentive, nice, punctual, and the insights throughout the tour were great, too.
A great way to see the Terra-Cotta Warriors!
jste24,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lola was very efficient and organized! It does get VERY busy there (especially if you travel during any Chinese Holiday), but she was able to make sure we get lots of information and time to look at each pit area. Would go again! :)
Great Tour with a great Guide
fercuchi,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Specially our guide, Tracy, made everything very easy organizing the time schedule perfectly. She gave us detailed information about the Terracotta Warriors and tips about how make the most of our visit.I highly recommend this tour.
Fun half day tour
H1638CPmariod,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a half day tour which included the Terra-cotta army and lunch. Jacky, our tour guide was excellent and instrumental in positioning at the very busy museum. Jacky also shared a lot of historical knowledge about China which was very informative. He has a great sense of humour which brightened up our morning.
From US$59.00
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