Terracotta Warriors Tour: Half-Day Private Experience

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Terra-Cotta Army with this half-day boutique experience. Explore the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with an English-speaking guide, enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, and a delicious meal option.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - This half-day tour allows you to select a start time of either 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM.
    Enjoy a comfortable and spacious vehicle ride of approximately one hour to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, learn about the Qin Dynasty and China’s first emperor. Upon…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Top-rated English-speaking tour guide with over 10 years working experience
  • Private transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch/Dinner (one meal included)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Spend a half-day with an English-speaking guide while travelling Xi’an, and visit the top attraction of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, discover one of the world cultural heritages listed by UNESCO in 1987. Hotel pickup and drop-off service, live narration by professional tour guide, private transportation and entrance fee, fancy meal (for lunch…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Nomanh
Apr 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Tour – Above and Beyond Service - Michael was an amazing tour guide, and the day we spent with him is one we’ll always remember. We happened to book our tour during the Qingming Festival without realising how busy it would be, but Michael handled everything brilliantly. He arranged earlier transport, helped us avoid long queues, and made what could have been a stressful, crowded day feel smooth and enjoyable. What really stood out was that Michael isn’t just knowledgeable about the history—he truly knows the area and how to navigate it efficiently. That made a huge difference to our overall experience. The itinerary was fantastic. We visited the Terracotta Warriors, and also had the chance to build our own terracotta models, which was a fun and unique touch (and a great souvenir to take home). Afterwards, he took us to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and gave us great insight into the Tang Dynasty. He also helped us book the Tang Dynasty evening show—securing discounted tickets and arranging transport both ways, which made everything completely hassle-free. Although the tour was expected to be around 8 hours, Michael spent over 12 hours with us without rushing anything. He genuinely went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience. Highly recommended—if you’re visiting, you’d be lucky to have him as your guide.
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Lenawoohoo
Dec 5, 2025
History isn’t boring! - Jackie was an amazing guide! He was very informative and made learning fun! Time was spent effectively and we got back at 5pm as stated! Would totally recommend this tour with Jackie!
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Teresa
Nov 22, 2025
Xi’An experienced - Our tour guide Cathy and the driver were very professional, shared the local history, and took us to enjoy authentic local food, making the experience truly enjoyable.
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Aidanc500
Sep 10, 2025
Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an City Tour - Fantastic day out. Jackie is incredibly knowledgeable about local history and is widely read. He helped navigate the queues at the terracotta warriors museum and had lots of insider knowledge and nuances, pointing things out that would otherwise be missed. A highlight of the day was lunch at a local restaurant where the must have biang biang noodles were served. Don’t miss out on these!
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F114zdleonardop
Jun 24, 2025
Fun day with a knowledgeable guide - Jackie is a super fun and motivated guy, knows a lot about Chinese history! He is always trying to help and is super polite. Was a great experience for sure, can only recommend doing this tour with him. His English is also very good as he is also an English teacher. The restaurant he took us before the show was amazing, make sure to order the pork sweet sour!
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182kennyw
Jun 11, 2025
Amazing Xi’an Experience with Michael from Lily’s Private Tours - My family and I spent a wonderful week in Xi’an in December 2024 and our experience was made truly unforgettable thanks to Michael, our exceptional tour guide from Lily’s Private Tours. As this was my first time visiting China, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but Michael went above and beyond to ensure our trip was smooth, enriching and memorable. Michael is fluent in English and effortlessly communicated historical and cultural insights throughout our visit. He tailored our itinerary to fit our interests and needs, and his attention to detail, friendliness and deep knowledge of Xi’an’s rich history made each day a pleasure. We visited many of the city’s highlights, including the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum (Terracotta Warriors), the ancient Xi’an City Wall (my favourite), the foodie's paradise Muslim Quarter and several other hidden gems we wouldn’t have discovered without him. If you're looking for a personalised, insightful and hassle-free tour experience in Xi’an especially with an English-speaking guide, I highly recommend Lily’s Private Tours. Ask for Michael if you can. He truly made our trip special.
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Daviddutch2015
Apr 29, 2025
Judy - the Best!!! - Judy - was and is the Best! We had a fabulous day with her! We were picked up from our hotel (Grand Hyatt) and driven in comfort to the Warriors! Judy told us loads of great facts and literally took us by the hand and guided us into the park and around the amazing Warriors! We were a group of 3 - 2xUK and 1 NZ and have very little Mandarin between us - Judy just made it so easy and a super enjoyable experience! We spent about 3 hours there before heading to the Walled City for lunch and then we headed to the up the Wall which is also amazing! Judy took control of the whole thing- walked us through it all- got us back to the car and then dropped us off! A brilliant day! If you just need someone to sort you from start to finish- shes your guide! I would 100% recommend her! Thanks Judy!!!
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988debim
Apr 14, 2025
Best Terracotta Warriors and Xian attractions tour!! - We booked this wonderful tour last minute and it exceeded our expectations! Judy, our incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, was a joy to spend the day with. She gave us so much great information and history that made all the difference in our understanding and appreciation of the fascinating culture of Xian. As a native of the city, she beamed with pride as she told us about her hometown...that we now know is one of the world's 4 ancient capitals! Do yourself a favor and book this tour...be sure to request Judy. You will not be disappointed! :-)
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Angeliquet2015
Apr 9, 2025
Fun and memorable tour! - I had a good time on this tour with Cathy. She has a lot of knowledge about the warriors and she was always happy to take me and my sister pictures. This made the tour very enjoyable. Having Cathy there made the experience more memorable because I was able to understand and made it very hassle free. She was very sweet and I felt she istened to our needs. The car ride was very comfortable too and very convenient for us. I recommend this tour and I would request Cathy if you can.
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Daysoffwork
Mar 5, 2025
Great day with amazing sites and learning - We had a great time with Jackie as our guide. He provided great knowledge of the history of China. We especially enjoyed his humor and whittyness. Have done several tours with Liky's and always recommend!
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From $90
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).