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All Inclusive Private Half-day Tour to the Terracotta Warriors: Perfect for Time-Pressed Travelers
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123 Ratings
Xi'an
Discover the Terracotta Warriors on this all-inclusive private half-day tour. Perfect for time-pressed travelers, start at 8:30 am or 2pm, explore at your own pace, and enjoy the flexibility to add evening shows or transfer bookings.
Discover the Terracotta Warriors on this all-inclusive private half-day tour. Perfect for time-pressed travelers, start at 8:30 am or 2pm, explore at your own pace, and enjoy the flexibility to add evening shows or transfer bookings.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Skip the crowded tour buses and slow-moving groups by opting for a convenient private driver to take you to the renowned Terracotta Warriors. Meet the local guide at 8am (or at a time that suits your schedule) and head straight to the Terracotta Warriors. Expect to see 7,000 life-sized terracotta…
- The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Skip the crowded tour buses and slow-moving groups by opting for a convenient private driver to take you to the renowned Terracotta Warriors. Meet the local guide at 8am (or at a time that suits your schedule) and head straight to the Terracotta Warriors. Expect to see 7,000 life-sized terracotta warriors arranged in authentic battle formation, buried underground for over 2,200 years (recommended visiting time: 2.5 hours with plenty of flat walking). The museum visit includes three original pits: Pit 1 as the main force, Pit 2 as the Flexible Troupe, and Pit 3 as the Command Center. Additionally, there is an exhibition hall featuring various exhibitions from time to time. This is truly a treasure trove for studying the history of China’s first dynasty, the Qin Dynasty. After the visit, enjoy a local lunch at your own expense, watch an optional cultural show, or be dropped off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Terracotta Warriors entrance fee included
- Bilingual guide (English/Chinese)
- Private transportation
- Terracotta Warriors entrance fee included
- Bilingual guide (English/Chinese)
What's Not Included
- Tips(Suggested amount: USD10 p.p or USD30 per group for the guide and half for driver)
- Lunch
- Tips(Suggested amount: USD10 p.p or USD30 per group for the guide and half for driver)
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time or those who prefer to explore independently. Begin at 8 am (morning option) or 2 pm (afternoon option) from the hotel lobby. A private English-speaking guide and driver will be provided. Enjoy this half-day tour at your own pace. Meals are not included, so you can choose to have lunch or dinner at your…
This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time or those who prefer to explore independently. Begin at 8 am (morning option) or 2 pm (afternoon option) from the hotel lobby. A private English-speaking guide and driver will be provided. Enjoy this half-day tour at your own pace. Meals are not included, so you can choose to have lunch or dinner at your own expense. After the tour, return to the hotel or head downtown. For cultural shows or train/airport transfers, please discuss with the guide on the day of the tour to receive competitive agent pricing.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Qinling North Road, Lintong District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tobias_t
Apr 4, 2026
Great tour, great guide - Very good tour to the Terracotta Army! Comfortably collected at our hotel, safely driven to the area and a nice walkthrough of all sites. Very knowledgeable guide who also explained a lot of contextual topics, very informative and perfect English! Many thanks!
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Rik_k
Mar 10, 2026
Absolutely fantastic tour! - Our guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, explaining the history of the Terracotta Army in a simple yet captivating way. She made the experience both educational and enjoyable. The driver was excellent as well—very safe and pleasant to ride with. Overall, this was a highly recommendable tour, and I would gladly do it again!
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Luca_f
Mar 8, 2026
Half day private tour at terracotta army with family - My family (3 little kids) and I had a great day at terracotta army site.
Everything was agreed in advance and well planned (never felt time pressure), we set the pace stopping or moving when and where we needed to.
Valuable and entertaining insights on both the historical site and general curiosities that came up along the way.
Kindness and professional attitude at top level.
Really really recommended
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C6227aoseanp
Feb 20, 2026
Excellent day out - Fantastic experience, very busy with Chinese new year but was handled brilliantly by Wendy, excellent knowledge on everything and very good English, definitely recommended
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Lucyld8662rx
Feb 2, 2026
Fantastic day! All inclusive day trip, Terracotta Warriors. - My all inclusive day-trip was fantastic and greatly exceeded my expectations! Wendy is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Wendy was able to answer all my questions. Plenty of time to see all the pits, learn all the history and walk around the complex. I highly recommend Wendy and cannot thank her enough for such an incredible day. Looking forward to going back later this year.
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M8668fojohnl
Feb 2, 2026
Wendy - Wendy was amazing. So knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Her insights were comprehensive and knowledge of history and culture were very informative. She even arranged my airport transfer. Nothing was too much trouble so i would highly recommend her.
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Chelski29
Dec 31, 2025
Half day tour of Terracotta Army - What a fabulous tour!! Wendy was amazing, very helpful and her knowledge was exceptional 🥰 would highly recommend booking her ne of her tours !
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Suhailys3
Dec 25, 2025
Truly an eye opener - We are a family of 5 and Wendy was our guide at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. We liaise via whasapp and arranged for pick up at 8.30am at our hotel.
Wendy was extremely knowledgeable and explained the history, significance, and discoveries of the Terracotta Army in a way that was easy to understand and very engaging. Her storytelling brought the site to life and helped us appreciate the craftsmanship, historical importance of the warriors and the emperor.
She spoke clear, fluent English and was very patient in answering questions, making sure everyone in the group could follow along. The tour was well-paced and well-organized, allowing us enough time to explore and take photos without feeling rushed.
After the tour, she took us to a Muslim halal restaurant for lunch and then to a nearby mosque for prayer, which we truly appreciated. Later, we chose to watch the Camel Legend show, and she arranged all the tickets for us, making the whole day completely stress-free. We shared and exchange many wonderful stories and we are truly glad that we had her as our guide.
Our driver also deserves special mention for driving safely and professionally throughout the day, which made our journey comfortable and worry-free.
This guided tour greatly enhanced our visit, and I highly recommend her to anyone visiting the Terracotta Warriors Museum, especially Muslim travelers looking for a considerate, well-organized experience.
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Marco
Dec 18, 2025
Terracotta Warriors visit - Excellent guide and driver. Wendy was warm, knowledgeable, and provided clear, engaging explanations of the full history of the Terracotta Warriors, making the visit truly enriching. She also recommended a fantastic local restaurant with authentic regional cuisine, which we really enjoyed. The entire experience was smooth, well organized, and thoroughly enjoyable. We highly recommend it.
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Sonora_c
Dec 17, 2025
Awesome day because of awesome guide!! - Wendy was amazing, very knowledgeable, and adapted well to this history geek who also loves birds, trees and plants. She had very in depth knowledge of the warriors, the builders’ stamps, and details to look for at NatGeo level! If you’re looking for beyond the glossy photos and really dig into the history behind the makings and discovery of these pits, Wendy should be your guide. She also knew the way to uncrowded ladies rooms, was the source of toilet papers and napkins, and got us moving without rushing us. We had an absolutely amazingly half day with her! Wendy even took us to a restaurant that served the local favorite of long, wide pulled noodles! Can’t go wrong with Wendy if you need a guide for Xi’an!
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