Things to do in Xi'an, Shaanxi: The Best Walking Tours

June 24, 2021 Roger Rusk

Today the walls of the Ming dynasty and the Tang palace walls hint at the Xi’an’s glorious past. Stare in awe at the Terracotta Army, 7,000 terracotta statues of Qin Bingmayong Bowuguan warriors and soldiers. Dating from 210 BCE, they were discovered in 1974 and are still being excavated. Don't miss the Shaanxi History Museum or a chance to heat up at former imperial bathing spot, Huaqing Hot Springs.
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1. Self-Guided Private Day Tour of Jingdi Emperor's Tomb and Famen Temple

Xi'an Tour 365
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Cars available: Car, MPV, Mini bus, Bus. Duration: Approximately 9 hours Itinerary: This private tour takes you to visit the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi, Qianling Mausoleum and Famen Temple. They are also of high historical significance. You can choose two of the attractions. A private tour guide and vehicle will be provided. You could know the ancient emperor's mausoleum culture and temple architecture.

Inclusions: English speaking driver, Fuel, tolls and parking fees, Hotel pick-up and drop-off service, All government taxes

Exclusions: Lunch at local restaurant, Optional gratuities to driver, Any other personal expenses, Entrance tickets to mentioned attractions

Reviewed By VHKF

Despite the past negative reviews of this company's tours, we took a chance and book the Terracotta Warriors Day Tour as the price was reasonable; given the fact that this trip to see the Terracotta Warriors would have cost us the same price if not slightly higher if we had to do it ourselves, using taxis. The bonus was that everything was taken care for us, transport to and fro, entrance fees, an extremely nice informative guide by the name of Chelsea (who didnt rush any of us on the tour) and also with a lunch in the package. Would highly recommend taking the tours from this company. Value for money!

2. 16-Day Small-Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai

Travel China Guide
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This small group trip is a perfect combination of popular tourist destinations in China. You can explore rich historical and cultural heritages in Beijing and Xi'an, by visiting the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and many other attractions. Continue to appreciate charming natural scenery in Guilin, observe the lovely pandas in Chengdu, relax during the 5-star Yangtze River Cruise and experience dynamic metropolitan life of Shanghai.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 15 nights hotel/ cruise ship accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Guilin and Guilin to Chengdu. , One way First-class seat of High-speed Train Fare from Yichang to Shanghai, One way soft seat train from Chengdu to Chongqing, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 16, Single room supplement for solo guest is compulsive and is available on request.

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

3. Xi'an City Wall: Guided Tour with Cycling Option

Bell Tower Hotel Xian, 110 Nan Da Jie, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Beilin Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China China Xian Tour
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Take a wonderful stroll along the Ancient City Wall and immerse yourself during this 2 hours walking tour. Learn about the glorious history from your experienced tour guide.But there is no guide service when you ride a bicycle on the city wall.

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide service, Entrance ticket of the City Wall, Bicycle rental, if option selected, Direct transfer to the City Wall, if option selected

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals is not included

Reviewed By 779teos

The trip was well planned and customized to our liking! The Tour Guide & Driver were both very polite and professional. Memorable trip in Guilin and would highly recommend!

4. 12-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Kunming and Lijiang

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Join this guided 12-day tour of China and visit three of its major cities - Beijing, Xi'an and Guilin and then continue to Kunming and Lijiang - inhabited mostly by ethnic people. Travel in small groups numbering no more than 6 travelers, benefit from the cost-effective group tour price and enjoy the expert service of professional, English-speaking tour guides.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, One-way Economy class airfare of Beijing/Xi'an/ Guilin, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Professional English-speaking guides, Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles, Train fare of Guilin/ Kunming/Lijiang.

Exclusions: International airfares, Entry Visa fees, Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers, Airport drop-off service in Lijiang on Day 12

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

5. Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

Drum Tower, Shi Cha Hai, Dongcheng Qu, China Catherine Lu Tours
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Hit the alleys of Beijing City’s old Hutong area on a 3-hour culinary tour that takes you to 4 to 6 delicious stops. Ideal for the first-time visitors, this experience provides an overview of the old Beijing’s foodie scene and reveals lesser-known hutong specialties such as Beijing Wraps, Hutong style BBQ, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodle, and along with hand-made fresh yoghurt, home-made pear herbal soup, local drinks, unlimited local beers and 1 pint of home-made craft beer. Explore with ease this carefree hutong walking tour and get a greater understanding of old Beijing hutong culture from your private knowledgeable guide.

Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide service fee, 4-6 food stops, Food and drink tastings (enough for lunch or dinner), Unlimited beer and sodas, 1 pint of home-made craft beer, One cup yoghurt or one frozen yoghurt pop

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By B8603NLmiked

This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.

6. Private Xi’an Night & Food Tour by Tuk Tuk and Public Transportation

Ramada Xian Bell Tower, 79 Bei Da Jie, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Xincheng Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China Xi'an Food Tour
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If you have a little bit more time between some regular city tours in Xi’an and at the same time you love foods very much, then this tour is a ticket for you to see how different the city is at night and to make you a real gourmet by trying amazing local food. Served as capital of China for more than 1,200 years, the city was the home of many emperors and different religions as well as the terminus of world famous Silk Road. With the introduction of various kind of spices and flavorings from western regions, Xi’an food get its own special style and taste. Join in this tour, you could get a close touch to the famous Xi’an food and local people’s life without missing some historical and cultural monuments in town.

Inclusions: Dinner, Drinks like local beverages., English-speaking guiding service, Public transportation cost.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Your own personal expenses.

Reviewed By Mel E

This tour was absolutely fabulous! Michael was an excellent companion who guided us through the food of Xi'an! Our favourites were the lamb BBQ and biang biang noodle - something I will never be able to recreate at home, sadly! I really enjoyed not only the sights, sounds and tastes, but his company. It was like going out with an old friend! Thank you Michael, for this wonderful tour!

7. 3 hours Xi'an Mahjong Class with Local Tea

Zhonglou Shangquan, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Chilli Cool China
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During this 3 hours mahjong course, you’ll be taken into an authentic Xi'an Mahjong house. You’ll go to a cozy room to learn how to play the famous traditional Chinese game-mahjong, with an English speaking guide. You’ll learn rules in an easy way and then test your master's degree with a local tea. If you want to test your game intelligence and deep into the local life. You can not miss mahjong experience when you visit Xi'an

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Food tasting, Professional guide, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks

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Reviewed By jaychaudhri

We met our guide Micheal at the metro, near a local food market in the morning. He was so friendly and informative, we learned a lot about food in the Shaanxi region, picked up some crazy cheap walnuts and various other bits to cook with. The class itself was great, we were cooking in a local restaurant, both my mother and I kneaded the noodle dough and hand pulled out noodles, eventually leading to a giant bowl of noodles for each person. My mum is veggie and the cooking class accommodated for that. Really enjoyed my time and would highly recommend as a way to explore real chinese culture.

8. 12-Day Small Group China Tour: Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai

Travel China Guide
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This 12-day small group starts from Shanghai, and go back to Shanghai at the end. It covers fascinating natural and cultural attractions of Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai. You will have an unforgettable memory by visiting the most representative cities in China.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, 11 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way second- class seat of high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing, Economy-class airfare from Beijing/ Xi'an/ Guilin/ Shanghai, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 12

Reviewed By NoBazinga

The pearl tower is the staple of Shanghai. when you are in it, that means you cannot see it; if that makes sense. If you are only visiting for a short time, you do not have to go inside the tower or to the top. Also the dinner was 3 stars at max. The food was not that great, and the rotation speed of the restaurant was very slow for obvious reasons. This is one of those bookings you make just to say that you did it, not so much to enjoy for a long period of time. If I can redo it, I would choose not to eat here and pick another place in Shanghai to eat.

9. Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

Zhonglou Shangquan, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Lost Plate Xian Food Tours
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This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited beer and soda while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at a local brewery to have a pint of the only craft brew in town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 4-5 food stops, Dinner, Driver and local guide, Unlimited beer and soft drinks, Small-group tour (less than 10 people)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Joshua C

This trip was an absolute highlight of my time in China. As a non-Chinese speaker, with a limited time to spend in Shaanxi and a strong love of food, it took away the uncertainty and difficulty that often comes with finding the best things to eat and to do off of the well-trod tourist path. The itinerary was a perfect balance of eating, sight-seeing and socialising, covering all of the best-known sights while also veering off into territory no non-local could find. And the food was THE BEST EVER, well-curated, plentiful, and expertly explained by our guide. Thanks @LostPlate.

10. 3-Hour Xi'an Muslim Street Food Walking Tour

Jeff Ning China Tours
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Exploring for these Xi'an foods on your own will take a LOT of exploration and time. If you are a foodie and also like scenery of the street, this tour fits you well. This 3-hour small group tour takes you to see the Xi'an city -Muslim Street , where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of small alleyways, historical architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties.In addition, you will taste up to 6 different kinds of street food, such as Dumplings,Yangrou PaoMo, Mutton shashlik, Liangpi (Cold noodles), Sour plum juice drink and many other choices.

Inclusions: The cost of eating food on Muslim street., English tour guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop(You can choose if you want)

Reviewed By joernb2016

This was one of the highlights of our trip. The size of the exhibition is mind blowing. But with our very knowledgeable and wonderful guide Lin, it was a perfect way for us to experience this wonderful historical site. She made it very easy for us to get around, understand all the detail and background and really enjoy it to the fullest. Also the after the tour following lunch was very entertaining and delicious. Thank you, Lin!

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