Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Private Tour: Choose Your Attractions

Nearly 8,000 terracotta figures on your schedule, not a tour operator's

A private tour of Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors Museum with a dedicated guide and driver who speak your language, followed by two additional city attractions of your choice. You spend roughly 2.5 hours inside the three excavation pits, then shape the rest of your day around what interests you most: the ancient City Wall, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a cultural show, or another site your guide recommends. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Terracotta Warriors Museum2h
2. South Gate1h
3. Big Wild Goose Pagoda1h
4. Huaqing Palace1h
5. Tang Dynasty Show1h 10m

Explore Terracotta Warriors and Xi'an

• Meet guide and driver at hotel
• Travel to Terracotta Warriors Museum
• Explore three excavation pits
• Return to Xi'an city
• Visit 1-2 additional city attractions
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel at 8:30 AM or whenever you prefer. The private vehicle takes you straight to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, bypassing the crowds and public transport queues. Inside, you walk through Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3 at your own pace, seeing nearly 8,000 life-sized terracotta figures and horses, each one individually carved with distinct expressions. Your guide explains the history and the craftsmanship as you move through the UNESCO World Heritage site: no fixed time limits, no rushing to keep up with a group schedule.

After the museum, your driver brings you back to downtown Xi'an. This is where the day becomes yours: pick two attractions from the options available. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a spiral staircase leading to a city overlook; the ancient City Wall is the largest preserved wall in China and you can walk or rent a bicycle along it; the Tang Dynasty Show features a live classical Chinese orchestra; Huaqing Palace sits 30 kilometers east and showcases Imperial Pools from the Tang Dynasty. Your guide knows each site and can help you choose based on what you want to see and how much time you have.

The tour runs 9 hours total, including travel time. You can request your guide in English, French, Spanish, German, or another language when you book. Entrance fees to the attractions are separate and not included in the tour price, so you pay only for the sites you decide to visit. At the end of the day, your driver returns you to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private vehicle for the full day.
• private guide fluent in your chosen language.
• earphones so you can hear the guide clearly.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private English Tour08:00 and 08:30Private Terracotta Army tour with an English-speaking guide. Includes a Terracotta Army ticket, a private vehicle, and tickets for the Terracotta Army plus either the City Wall or the Pagoda. Lasts 8 hours. Covers the Terracotta Army and a city attraction, with the Terracotta Warriors excluded. You can choose one city attraction: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, or Great Mosque. Pickup is included.

French/Spanish/German/ Tour08:00 and 08:30Private Terracotta Army tour. Includes a private vehicle, a tour guide, and tickets for the Terracotta Army plus either the City Wall or the Pagoda. Lasts 8 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Xi'an China travel service

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to spend unhurried time inside the Terracotta Warriors Museum without the pace of a group, then use the afternoon to explore the downtown sites that actually interest you rather than following a fixed itinerary. The private guide and driver give you flexibility to linger where you want and skip what you don't.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many terracotta figures are actually in the Terracotta Warriors Museum?

Nearly 8,000 life-sized terracotta figures and horses are spread across the three main excavation pits. Each statue is individually crafted with its own distinct facial expressions and details, offering a window into the artistry and scale of the ancient army.

Can I really choose which attractions to visit after the Terracotta Warriors?

Yes. After spending roughly 2.5 hours at the museum, you pick two additional attractions in downtown Xi'an based on your interests. Popular choices include the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall, the Tang Dynasty Show, or Huaqing Palace, and your guide can advise on what fits your time and preferences.

What is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda?

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the symbols of Chang'an City from the Tang Dynasty and still stands today. A spiral staircase inside leads to an overlook with a panoramic view of Xi'an, and the pagoda holds precious Buddhist cultural relics including palm-leaf scriptures from the Silk Road.

Is hotel pickup really included?

Yes. Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel lobby at 8:30 AM or at a time you choose, and they return you to your hotel at the end of the day. No separate transportation to arrange.