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The 15 Best Terracotta Army Tours in Xian

49 tours  ·  from $20

Without a guide the pits are a lot of broken clay in a hangar. These 15 compare guided entry, mini-group and private options, transfers from the city and the museum pairing, with prices and how much time each gives you inside.

Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar - The ride back to downtown Xi’an
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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

1.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend about 9 to 10 hours touring Xi’an with an English-speaking guide and a group of roughly 12 people. Visit the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Pickup, entrance fees, transport, bottled water, lunch, and headset are included in the listed tour package.

“Good tour! The tour guide Rita was really good, very funny, knowledgeable, helpful and on time! Everything went smoothly and she made sure we could keep up with the schedule. She gave us information on key moments, making it easy to follow. The terracota Warriors were SUPER crowded and apparently thats the norm, but it is still super impressive to see such site.”

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Xi'an: Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour - Choose the right tour style
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Xi’an: Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour

2.Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2.5 - 8 hours · from $36

Visit the Terracotta Army with guides such as Jade, David, Becky, or Elith, choosing a small group, hotel transfers, or a private pace. Expect prebooked entry, about 2.5 hours at the museum, and clear help from an English customer service team.

“We very liked this trip. Our guide David was very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options - The journey from Xi’an to the museum
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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

3.Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 579 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $28

Travel from Xi’an to the Terracotta Army Museum by guided coach, explore Pits 1 to 3 and the bronze chariots, and hear the story of China’s first emperor. Choose ticket-only, group, or private options, with some packages adding lunch and hotel pickup.

“It was a very memorable day trip. The guide and the driver were extremely dedicated and professional through out.”

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Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi'an - Big Wild Goose Pagoda connects Xi’an with Buddhism
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Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an

4.Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · from $109

Start with the Terracotta Warriors, then choose two Xi’an sights such as the City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, or a cultural show. Wendy, Becky, Agnes, or another English-speaking guide leads the day, with a private driver, hotel pickup, and flexible pacing.

“Wendy is a wonderful guide with a great personality who conducts the tour with professionalism and dedication. We had a fantastic day visit with was tailored made for us. Wendy knows all the short cuts to minimise the queue time and is great in sharing the history behind all we visited. We couldn’t have hope for a better guide and we highly recommend her and her friend who was the driver. Thank you for making a memorable day for us”

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Xi'an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch - Three hours among the Terracotta Warriors
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Xi’an: Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

5.Exclusive Terracotta Army Tour & Local Family Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 484 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Andy, Min, or Willow guides you from your Xi’an hotel to the Terracotta Army, explaining Qin Dynasty history and helping you make sense of the three pits. Afterward, visit a nearby village for homemade Shaanxi food with the guide’s family. Choose a small group or private tour.

“What a fantastic day! Andy was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, we learnt so much about the history of the warriors and life in China. Lunch at his parents house was also a highlight, it was an incredibly hearty and healthy meal, something we’ve never tried at a restaurant. You can tell the whole family does their work with love. Special shout out to the driver who went out of his way to return something I left on the bus! Highly recommend 100/10 experience 😊”

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Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum - Finishing near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

6.Half-Day Mini Group Xian Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $49

Visit the Terracotta Warriors from Xi’an on a six-hour small-group tour capped at about 12 people. An English-speaking guide such as Rita, Carol, or Celine leads you through three pits and a new exhibition, with hotel pickup, entry, bottled water, headsets, and a Chinese buffet included.

“We did the 1/2 day tour. We arrived around 8:15 and there was already a lot of people. Huge queues to pass the passports and security. Very hot, bring water and hat. Inside the temperature is optimal, much cooler. Celine was a great Read moreAuto-translated”

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Terracotta Army Ticket - Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3: what you will see
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Terracotta Army Ticket

7.Terracotta Army Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $28

Book a $28 entrance ticket to Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and explore Pits 1, 2, and 3 without a guide or group schedule. Ms. Li provides passport instructions, maps, arrival advice, and shuttle tips through WhatsApp. You arrange your own transportation and enter using your overseas passport.

“Easy and straight forward! Great service, we very much appreciated all the guiding help and passed without problems.”

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Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour with Options - Choosing your two afternoon sights
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Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour with Options

8.Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Day Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $108

Visit the Terracotta Warriors in the morning with a private guide, then choose two Xi’an sights such as the City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Banpo Museum, or Bell Tower. Guides including Tina, Linda, Lisa, and Eddie have earned praise for clear explanations and flexible planning. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“We booked a private tour because the Terracota Army was #1 for our China trip, and it was well worth it. The day begin with breakfast - local food we can't get at home, on the street, at our request. Then came the Army - Alice, our guide, naRead more”

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Xi'an in A Day: Terracotta Army+City Highlights+Family Lunch - Seeing the Terracotta Army before the crowds build
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Xi’an in A Day: Terracotta Army+City Highlights+Family Lunch

9.Xi’an in A Day: Terracotta Army+City Highlights+Family Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend one full day with guides such as Andy, Willow, Min, or Maryam visiting Xi’an’s three major sights. The tour includes hotel pickup on many options, transport, tickets, and a generous home-cooked lunch at Andy’s parents’ village home. Check the booking option carefully, since ticket-only service excludes these extras.

“We happened to be only the three of us....so a private tour with the car of the tour guide. Very good experience...Tourguide very good and nice,speaks fluently English and explains everything...Enough time to see all the highlights.”

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Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer - The bullet train is part of the experience
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Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

10.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564

Take the G91 bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, or Bo, enjoy Biang Biang noodles, and explore the Terracotta Warriors before returning on the G90. Hotel transfers, train tickets, museum admission, and private Xi’an transport are included.

“Very good experience. Mr. Rocky was very helpful and he knows a lot about Terracotta Warriors and Xian history. We are happy to be in Xian and hope we come back again. The trip was very good organized with the transportation and information was useful.”

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Private Half-Day Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors - Lunch, dinner, and the local-food question
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Private Half-Day Tour of Xi’an Terracotta Warriors

11.Private Half-Day Tour of Xi’an Terracotta Warriors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $145

Spend about five hours with a private guide and driver at Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors Museum. Guides such as Ellen, Crystal, Lin, Maggie, and Jackie are praised for clear English and strong local knowledge. Choose morning or afternoon departure, then add a dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty Show.

“We had a wonderful private day trip experience visiting the must-see Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Crystal was our tour guide and she was wonderful, friendly and funny. I highly recommend her as her English is very good, she was very inforRead more”

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Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions - Choosing two Xi’an stops after the museum
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Private Xi’an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions

12.Private Xi’an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $88

Spend about three hours at the Terracotta Warriors with a private English-speaking guide, then choose two Xi’an sights such as the City Wall, Muslim Market, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, or Banpo Museum. Guides including Julia, Richard, Rosa, and Agnes are praised for clear history and flexible planning.

“Our guide Rosa was fantastic, she got us in just as the location opened avoiding the mass crowds, her information and guidance around the pits was first class. Her knowledge was extensive, delivered at the right pace and made our trip an absolute highlight of our holiday in China. We also chose to go to The Silk Road Show which was very good and a tour of a Buddhist temple, plus a walk through the Muslim food street area. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Xi’an Terracotta Army Entry Ticket Booking - with Guide Option - Ticket Only or Guide Included?
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Xi’an Terracotta Army Entry Ticket Booking – with Guide Option

13.Xi’an Terracotta Army Entry Ticket Booking – with Guide Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $23

Reserve your Terracotta Army admission before arriving in Xi’an. Your passport-linked ticket covers the main excavation halls, Lishan Yuan, and the shuttle between the museum and Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum. Choose ticket-only independence or add a guide for historical context and crowd help.

“This was a wonderful experience. We purchased the e ticket option and on presenting our passports there were no issues. We commend the whole process.Tips: 1. Be patient for the final ticket confirmation and make sure you can access your email in China (problematic at times) 2. Book the early session 8.30am as it gets very busy very quickly and there is no skipping the queue. 3. If independent travellers pay for a taxi to drop you and wait to take you back… it’s not that expensive. 4. Once inside the entry go to the left and pay 10rmb to be dropped straight to main sites. Otherwise be prepared for…”

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All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors - Pit 1: the army in battle formation
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All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors

14.All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $125

Spend about five hours visiting Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Wendy, Becky, Rocky, Agnes, and other local guides have led highly personal visits through all three pits, pointing out small details and adjusting the pace for families and guests with limited mobility.

“At the last minute my friends and I decided to fly to Xian to see the Terra Cotta Warriors. It is a must see if you are ever in China and Wang, our guide, was terrific. The company went above and beyond and arranged for an airport pick up and drop off , extra sites to see the wall and the Muslim quarter and mosque. Highly recommended!!”

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Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour - The drive past Qin’s mausoleum and the pomegranate fields
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Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour

15.Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $30

Visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors Museum on a five-hour private tour with an English-speaking guide such as Agnes, Rosa, Julia, or Grace. You’ll see Pits 1, 2, 3, the Bronze Chariots, and Emperor Qin’s mausoleum area, with private transport from your hotel, airport, or train station.

“I told guide was a very kind and polite. She gave us a fair amount of information about the emperor’s mausoleum. We had a great time.”

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