Escape Into Ancient World of History on a Private Guided Tour of Xi'an

There is a world of ancient history to see and learn about on a private guided tour of Xi'an. After Beijing, Xi'an is one the most favourite city's to visit as it was the ancient capital city for some of the famous Chinese Dynasties. Some of these include the Sui the Zhou and Tang dynasties.

Visitors can get a real taste of China when taking part on sightseeing tours such as the famous Terracotta Army and Forest of Stone Steles Museum. Take a guided tour to the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and learn what has been discovered and what has yet to be excavated.

Xi'an is a compact city and is easy to get around. The transport system is perfect which is great for getting from one place to another, and visitors access more attractions during the days of their time there. Xi'an is known to have a more traditional Chinese look compared to other cities such as Shanghai and Beijing which make this a perfect destination for anyone who likes the history and culture of China.

Whatever way you decide to spend your time in Xi'an; you are sure to have an experience of a lifetime.

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Xian Highlights Private Day Tour
60 reviews

Follow the professional tour guide, discover the vivid life size soldiers, explore the most complete preserved city wall, and witness the solemn ancient pagoda.

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$120.00
Price varies by group size
1466 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Xian Layover Private Tour of Terracotta Warriors
42 reviews

While having a layover in Xi’an, hop off the plane and take a quick tour of the must-see sight in this ancient capital city.

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$95.00
Price varies by group size
1123 customer recommendations
6 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Customizable & Private Xian Highlights in One Day
34 reviews

The most flexible tour options are available, you will visit the highlights of Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Towers and other famous attractions at your own pace.

From USD
$125.00
Price varies by group size
852 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Qin Dynasty Discovery With Clay Warrior Making Private Experience
34 reviews

Enjoy private travel service on this guided tour, you will visit the top attraction of Terracotta Warriors and learn how to make the clay warriors.

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$125.00
Price varies by group size
783 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
2-day Private Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Huashan Mountain

32 reviews

This 2 days tour covers the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and adventurous outdoor activities at Mountain Huashan, all spent with a local knowledgeable guide.

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$290.00
Price varies by group size
725 customer recommendations
2 days Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Full Day Essential Xian Private Tour with Dumplings Dinner and Evening Show
29 reviews

Spend full day with a local insider while you are travelling in Xi’an, visit the city highlights, enjoy the delicious Dumpling Dinner and experience the Tang Dynasty Show.

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$175.00
Price varies by group size
616 customer recommendations
11 to 12 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Xian Discovery of Terracotta Army and Cave Dwellings
25 reviews

Visit the top attraction of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and traditional Cave Dwellings of local peasants with a knowledgeable local guide.

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$115.00
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580 customer recommendations
5 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Private Half Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors
24 reviews

Starting ether in the morning or in the afternoon, take the half-day guided tour to visit Xian’s top attraction of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.

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$77.00
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532 customer recommendations
4 to 5 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Transit Private Tour of 2 Days Xian Highlights Trip
23 reviews

Xian has long been recognized internationally for its amazing historical sites and cultural relics. This trip is ideal for those who have a brief trip in Xian.

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$165.00
Price varies by group size
526 customer recommendations
2 days Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Half Day Private City Tour of Xian Highlights
22 reviews

Extend your stay in Xi’an with a half day private tour of this ancient city with a professional tour guide, Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

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$55.00
Price varies by group size
487 customer recommendations
4 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Half Day Private Tour of City Overview in Xian
23 reviews

Take a quick tour of the must-see sight in this ancient capital city, follow a knowledgeable tour guide to visit Xian’s landmarks of City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

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$55.00
Price varies by group size
504 customer recommendations
4 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Xian Group Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Museum
22 reviews

As the eastern terminal of the Silk Road and the site of the famous Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty, Xian has won a reputation all over the world.

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$105.00
454 customer recommendations
7 to 8 hours Scheduling Shared Tour Xi'an
Classic Xi'an City Day Private Tour
21 reviews

This classic Xi'an city tour will take you to visit the Shaanxi History Museum, the thousand-year old pagoda, the City Wall built as a military defense system.

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$95.00
Price varies by group size
421 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Xian Tang Dynasty Dance Show and Dumpling Dinner
20 reviews

Taste the traditional Chinese cuisine of Dumpling Dinner and enjoy the wonderful performance of the Tang Dynasty music and dance show, they are the must when you visit Xian.

From USD
$75.00
Price varies by group size
431 customer recommendations
2 to 3 hours Scheduling Shared Tour Xi'an
Xian Highlight Private Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Customized Sightseeing
17 reviews

This private day tour is customizable based on your interest, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and choose optional afternoon sightseeing you are interested.

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$45.00
Price varies by group size
359 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
2 Day Private Tour of Xian Discovery
17 reviews

On this two day Xi’an Discovery Private Tour you will visit the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the ancient wall and the tomb at Hanyangling Museum.

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$205.00
Price varies by group size
367 customer recommendations
2 days Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Xian Group Tour of Banpo Museum, Huaqing Hot Spring and Terracotta Warriors
17 reviews

Join in this small group tour to explore the top historical attractions in Xi’an, Learn about the stories of the humans at Neolithic time.

From USD
$155.00
347 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Shared Tour Xi'an
Xian Private Day Tour of Huashan Mountain
16 reviews

Mt. Huashan or “Western Great Mountain", is one of the famous Five Holy Mountains in China, located in Huayin City of Shaanxi Province, 120 kilometers east of Xian.

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$210.00
Price varies by group size
347 customer recommendations
8 to 9 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Discover The Prosperous Tang Dynasty in Xian on a Private Tour
12 reviews

There is no doubt that Tang should be the most prosperous dynasty in Chinese history, this trip brings you to discover The Prosperous Tang Dynasty.

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$165.00
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257 customer recommendations
11 to 12 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
The Magnificent Legacy of Qin And Han Dynasties in Xian on a Private Tour
11 reviews

Among all great number of historical relics, Qin Terracotta Army Museum and Han Yangling Mausoleum are the most famous Legacy.

From USD
$125.00
Price varies by group size
263 customer recommendations
8 hours Scheduling Private Tour Xi'an
Terracotta Army
1 The site of the Terracotta Army is also known as the  Terracotta Warriors and Horses and is the most notable archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Workers digging for a well 1974 found some pottery which grabbed the attention of some archaeologists. They uncovered the pit containing 6000 life-size terracotta figures of the Terracotta Army. On a private guided tour explore this sensational archaeological site.  
Xi'an City Wall
2 A complete ancient wall to have survived in China is the Xi'an City Wall.  It is one of the largest ancient army defence systems in the world dating back as far as the Ming Dynasty. Take a sightseeing tour here and get a taste of China's history. The wall was built on layers of dirt originally before being refitted with bricks in 1568. It stands 12m tall and covers 13.7km in length with a profound moat surrounding it. 
Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum
3 Although the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a huge tourist attraction, it's only a part of the un-excavated mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang who was the First Qin Emperor. Explore this world famous attraction first hand on a guided tour and be amazed by Chinese ancestry, history and intensive design. See strewn around the tombs such things as ancient tiles with decorative patterns engraved.  
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
4 An important holy place in the middle of an effervescent and growing city of Xi'an is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Xi'an is a great place to travel to for gaining knowledge about Buddhism and culture as this Pagoda is an active Buddhist Temple where monks chant, live and work. Take a guided tour of this landmark that dates back to the Tang Dynasty. It is an excellent example of traditional Chinese architecture with a solemn appearance.
Mt. Huashan
5 Mt Huashan is located around 120km from the city of Xi'an. On a fascinating sightseeing tour, explore this mountain which has Temples and long history significantly to do with religion. It is where many Emperors from past Dynasties held rituals and sacrifices to the God of Mountain. You can do an adventurous tour and walk up to the top of the mountain or alternatively, enjoy the experience of a cable car.
Shaanxi History Museum Xi'an
6 Regarded as the “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”, The Shaanxi History Museum offers an overview of the thousands of years of Chinese history. Explore this excellent museum with a guided tour and learn about the ancient cultures of old China.  Covering a 65,000 sq metres visitors can enjoy the grand exhibition halls that display relics and treasures that have been discovered from over a million years ago.
Yangling Mausoleum of Han Dynasty (Hanyangling)
7 Take a guided tour of the Yangling Mausoleum opened in 2006. This ancient mausoleum will thrill you with history and treasures. Built in the year 153 AD the Yangling Mausoleum is packed with interesting relics.  In fact, the Mausoleum is a magnificent cultural relic in itself consisting of an Emperor's tomb, an Empress' tomb, a human sacrifice graveyard, the south and north burial pits, a ceremonial site, and a criminals' cemetery.
Famen Temple Cultural Scenic Area
8 The Famen Temple is a world-class cultural and scenic area featuring the Time-honored Buddhist Holy Land and Age-old Classic Buddhist Site. The Famen Temple is renowned for keeping the veritable Finger Bone of the Sakyamuni Buddha. It is located in Fufeng County of Shaanxi Province, to the east of Xian. On a guided tour of the museum discover over 1,700 years of history or venture through the four sections of the temple.
Xingjiao Temple
9 Originally built in 669 by the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozong, the Xingjiao Temple is another excellent place to visit on a sightseeing tour. It was built in honour of Xuanzang, a monk who brought back Buddhist literature from India which he translated. The Temple that stands now was erected in the 20th century and has Ming Dynasty statues, a drum tower, a great hall of the Buddha, a library, a building for teaching and a bell tower.  
Forest of Stone Steles Museum Xian
10 Go on a sightseeing tour to the amazing Xi'an Forest of Stone Tablets. It was built originally in 1087 and holds a vast collection of steles in China. It has many standing styles that resemble a forest, in which it got its name. It is known worldwide for its treasures. With an area of over 30,000 tourists can explore the works of art of famous calligraphers of past dynasties and learn about the practice of Chinese stone engraving.

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