The 4 Best Xi An Market Tours

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

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, admission tickets, bottled water, headsets, and a Chinese buffet lunch. The day centers on the Terracotta Army, then continues to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Bazaar. Guides such as Lily, Rita, Roger, Tracy, and Celine have earned praise for clear history lessons and careful crowd management.

“I had an amazing experience on the Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Day Tour! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and stress-free. Our guide, Roger, was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories and historical details that brought the ancient city of Xi’an to life. The visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum was the highlight of the day — it’s truly awe-inspiring to see thousands of life-sized soldiers, each with unique facial expressions and armor details. The guide’s explanations helped me understand the history of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the immense effort behind this archaeological wonder. Afterward, we explored the Xi’an City Wall, one of the be...”

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2.Xi’an: Terracotta Army, Lunch, City Wall, Pagoda, Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $48Best value

Spend up to nine hours seeing Xi’an’s essential sights with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, lunch, entrance fees, and headsets. An archaeology-trained guide such as Roger, Lily, Carol, or Celine explains the Terracotta Army before leading you to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Choose a group of about 12 or a private tour.

“Wonderful experience/ my guide Roger was very knowledgeable, kind. And just a great way to spend the day. Great educational opportunity and I got to see the major highlights of xi an event in one day. I am very very pleased with thsi experience and would highly reccomend it to anyone esp if you have a short time in xi an.”

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3.Half-Day Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles Cooking with a Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $75

Meet near Sa Jin Qiao, explore Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter spice market, then make biang biang noodles in a traditional Chinese courtyard or chef’s home. Guides such as Fiona, Lily, Michael, and Bruce have led sessions. Your fee covers ingredients, recipes, tea, beer, water, and the meal you prepare.

“This class was exactly what we were looking for. Michael was an excellent teacher and we had so much fun making Biang Biang Noodles. Before the class we got to visit a Chinese market which was an experience in its self. I would definitely book this class if you are looking to learn how to make excellent Biang Biang Noodles”

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4.Xi’an Muslim Quarter Night Market Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $66

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours with a private English-speaking guide in Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter. Follow the food trail from the main street to Sajinqiao, tasting local specialties such as roujiamo, biang biang noodles, dumplings, and liangpi. Choose the Great Mosque or Gaojia Courtyard, with food and entrance fees paid separately.

“Perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Patient and helpful as well as knowledgeable. We covered two food areas and she recommended some great food to try. Definitely a must tour when you come to Xian”

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