Xian Layover Private Tour of Terracotta Warriors
Overview
Local friendly tour guide and experienced driver will pick you up from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport based on your given flight details. The guide will hold a sign with your name written on while waiting at the customer’s exit so you can easily find your dedicated tour guide.
After meeting we will drive straight from Xi’an Airport to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum (Approx. 1 hour driving). The guide will give you detailed historical information of Qin Dynasty and the first emperor on the way, visit all three pits (1 Pit, 2 Pit and 3 Pit tagged in the order of their discoveries) of the Terracotta Army Museum, where you will see the 2,200-year-old sculptures depicting thousands of unique figures and be shocked by the vivid life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses.
It is a sight not to be missed by any visitors to China. After around 3 hours visiting, transfer back to Xi’an airport to catch your departure flight, and your amazing Terracotta Warriors trip ends.
Highlights
- Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
- Enrich your culture experience of Ancient China
- Great overview and orientation of the city
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Private tour is operated with just your party
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 6 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Instant Confirmation
Live GuideEnglish
Pick-up serviceXian Xianyang International Airport
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Any meal fee
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit
- It usually takes more than an hour to exit the airport and go through customs
- Basically you are required to be back to the airport 2-3 hours prior to your departing flight
- Please make sure you have enough layover time to take the tour, basically around 8-10 hours
- Transportation is also applicable for train station or hotel, please indicate if you need
Traveler reviews
4.7
41 reviews
- 5 stars31
- 4 stars9
- 3 stars1
- 2 stars0
- 1 star0
- F Reed · GB2021-07-06Traveler review
Our transportation was well organised from the airport and having a private guide show us around ensued that we learned a lot about the history of the site. It is hard to believe that they were discovered not that long ago and that no two faces are the same. Highly recommend.
- Cleo · US2021-06-22Traveler review
It was a long day but the horse museum made the tour worthwhile for me and my family, some stages of the warriors were a little boring for my children but the tour guide was very helpful and tried to keep them engaged.
- T HERRERA · MX2021-06-19Traveler review
<p>I HAVE NO HESITATION IN RECOMMENDING YOUR COMPANY PRIVATETOUR TO OTHER TRAVELERS. THANK YOU.</p>
- Graham Hart · US2021-06-11Traveler review
We organised this private tour before we travelled. It was a great sight to see and I recommend it if you are only in the area for a short time. Also, our guide spoke good English and was real friendly.
- Tj245 · AU2021-06-10Traveler review
We had a fantastic time walking around checking out all the Terracotta Warriors. Highly recommend.
- RALF DIEDERIK · NL2021-06-10Traveler review
THIS TOUR WAS WELL ORGANISED A VERY WORTHWHILE TOUR TO TAKE IF YOU HAVE A STOP-OVER IN XI'AN.
- Pam Nelson · US2021-05-26Traveler review
This was a great tour and we had the best day thanks to our awesome guide. The terracotta warriors are absolutely a must see. We were pick-up and delivered back to the airport with no problems or stress. We thoroughly recommend this tour.
- Josh (New York City) · US2021-05-22Traveler review
I saw a travelling exhibit of the Terra-cotta Warriors years ago, but seeing the site for real was a totally different experience. An amazing time with a great guide who ensured we would be back at the airport in plenty of time to catch our flight. Highly Recommended.
- Kate22 · GB2021-05-20Traveler review
A short tour we will never forget and a must if you have the time in Xian.
- Jenny G · GB2021-05-20Traveler review
After visiting Beijing,and Shanghai and I feel that the terra cotta warrior was one of the highlights of our trip apart from the Great Wall.
- Cinders45 · CA2021-05-19Traveler review
Our tour was very organised and everything went smoothly from pick-up and drop-off back to the hotel. Thanks for showing us this world famous site.
- Julia Richmond · GB2021-05-19Traveler review
I would never have thought of taking a tour while we were at an airport waiting for our homebound flight. My son (who is never off the internet), found this tour and suggested that we should go and see the Terra-cotta Army. I was a little concerned as I am early for everything and did not want to miss our flight back to the UK. My son booked it anyway and we had a great time without any worries about missing our flight. We got picked up and dropped back to the airport exactly when the company said they would. Definitely would so this again if I ever had a long wait at an airport.
- Wendy H · GB2021-05-18Traveler review
Thank you! Had such a good time. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable and our driver was courteous. We really enjoyed it and felt no stress about getting back to the airport on time.
- Jude · CH2021-05-10Traveler review
for us this was the best time we had in the China our guide had every details about this tour and he was wonderful my children did get a little boring at some points but also they enjoyed.
- John Hicks · GB2021-04-26Traveler review
This has to be one of the most interesting historical sites I have ever seen. We had no trouble booking and were picked up and dropped off in time for our flight.
- Peter Canning (Scotland) · GB2021-04-25Traveler review
What i saw will remain embedded in my thoughts forever, if you have ever loved archeology this is an absolute must see and even if you don't, it is still a must see.
- Debbie Fisher · GB2021-04-21Traveler review
It is well worth the visit going to see this site. They are still working on it and say that there is much more to be dug up. Our guide was waiting at the airport and she was friendly with very good English. She also told us a lot about the culture at the time and took lots of photos for us. We were a family of four and our son and daughter really enjoyed seeing the warriors. An excellent tour to take.
- T CORDOVA · PT2021-04-20Traveler review
THIS IS SO WORTH THE VISIT AND GETTING A GOOD TOUR GUIDE MADE THE EXPERIENCE SO MUCH EVEN BETTER.
- Allison Boyd · IE2021-04-19Traveler review
A friend recommend taking this tour when they had a stop-over at the airport. I am a born worrier and was concerned about getting back to the airport on time for our connecting flight. We booked it anyway and our guide assured us that we would be back in plenty of time. The Terra-cotta Warriors were amazing to see and I am so glad that we booked the tour.
- Marina · IE2021-04-15Traveler review
This tour was booked for us as a gift from our daughter, while it was a nice tour it was a long day for us. The guide Z was helpful as my husband has some difficulty walking but it was really a great day thanks to the tour company.
- Elke46 · NL2021-03-22Traveler review
<p>This has always been on my bucket list and I was not disapointed. THANK YOU WE HAD AN EXCELLENT VISIT.</p>
- holly @ hollybobs · FR2021-03-13Traveler review
Best trip ever! #bucketlistdone we had a fantastic day merveilleuse journée wonderful guide perfect day.
- TimTim · AU2021-03-09Traveler review
If you are going to have a layover in Xian, then you should really take this tour to see the Terracotta Army. It is a once in a lifetime experience and getting picked up at the airport by our own private driver and guide really made our day special. TheTerracotta Army were incredible to see in person. It's amazing how much we were able to see, and yet there is so much more still uncovered. Thank you for looking after us so well and we will be recommending you to all of our friends in Oz.
- MIKE ROJAS · US2019-11-22Traveler review
THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME WE EVER TOOK A TOUR WHILST WAITING FOR OUR ONWARD FLIGHT. WE HAD A GREAT GUIDE WHO SPOKE VERY GOOD ENGLISH AND PROVIDED US WITH IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE WARRIORS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Lena T · MA2019-10-23Traveler review
Our guide and driver picked us up from the airport on time and we will never forget this awesome visit to the Terra-cotta Warriors Pits. Thank you.
- Abiee21 · CA2019-10-18Traveler review
There was a lot of information on the terracotta army that i read myself, but I did learn so much more from our marvellous guide and about the local culture as well.
- Zephyr · GR2019-10-13Traveler review
it was a great experience, 100% recommended.
- SamT29 · US2019-10-13Traveler review
My guide was extremely knowledgable about the site and very friendly as well. From booking to the actually visiting the Terracotta Army, everything went smoothly.
- T Ioannidis · US2019-10-11Traveler review
It took almost an hour to get to the Terra Cotta Warriors from the airport, but our guide made the time fly as she was full of information about everything we passed on the way. We had a great day visiting the Warriors and I highly recommend this tour if you have a stop-over in Xian.
- NateD27 · US2019-10-10Traveler review
The visit to the terracotta army was the main reason we decided to take the tour and it was an amazing experience. Much better than spending a fortune hanging around the airport all day. The guide and driver were friendly and the tour was great value for money.
- Sandra P · US2019-09-22Traveler review
I have no hesitation in recommending your company to other travellers who have a stop at Xian airport. Thank you for showing us this wonderful site.
- P Coste · CA2019-09-19Traveler review
The Terra-cotta Army was breathtaking and we had more than enough time to visit and explore. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions that we had.
- SusieP 10 · GB2019-09-11Traveler review
Thank you! Your tour was great and the most important factor that you picked us up and left us back at the airport on time.
- Datona Walsaw · MC2019-08-17Traveler review
The tour of the terracotta warriors was such a great tour, really enjoyed every minute of the day. The tour guide, was brilliant so helpful and knew more than we expected. My husband and I had an amazing time. Would recommend this tour! 10/10
- S Crotteau · FR2019-07-18Traveler review
Many thanks again and I recommend Private Tour to everyone! Thanks for the services.
- Paige Clements · US2019-06-27Traveler review
Our guide provided plenty of information on this day trip from the airport. She also showed great patience with my 6 year old. The car was very comfortable and clean and the Terra-cotta Army itself was amazing to see.
- Nicole and Caroline · IE2019-06-20Traveler review
Our guide had extensive knowledge of the terracotta warriors and it was so impressive to see in person. My two sisters and I really enjoyed our time and would recommend without hesitation.
- Carola · US2019-06-18Traveler review
I was surprised at the number of people in the queue it was a long day and the driver was a little late picking us up but the tour was good and awesome value for money.
- Zoe K · GB2019-06-12Traveler review
The site has 3 pits which are open to public and pit 1 is the best. This is a must visit site in China to understand the essence of culture and history of china. overall the tour was very well organised with no issues at all and to think we were going to hang about the airport all day. Thank you and we will be recommending your tour.
- Aoibhe · IE2019-05-23Traveler review
I would recommend taking this tour if you have a wait at the airport. It is an amazing sight to see. Our guide was very good and we were back in plenty of time to catch our flight.
- Tanya · GB2019-05-21Traveler review
It is an amazing site to see and I am glad I made the decision to visit on my stopover. Thank you, your company and guide are excellent.





