Compared across Viator & TripAdvisor · Prices from $13
What to do in Xian spans food tours, cultural experiences, day trips and walking tours. Take Terracotta Warriors Museum (Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum): one attraction, sold across 18 separate marketplaces at prices that never match. This page ranks Xian's standouts and prices each, then BookingWolf beats the lowest - instantly where we can, by negotiating with the operator where we can't.
About Xian
Xian's catalogue runs to 559 bookable tours across 12 categories, led by Day Trips (410) and Transport (45). Lost Plate is the most-reviewed operator at 132 reviews, with food tours priced from $13.
What Sets Xian Apart
Strong focus on food tours
High review ratings across operators
Majority of tours are day trips
Top Activities in Xian
The best-rated option in each category, side by side.
Confirmation: 95% confirm instantly when you book — no waiting on operator approval.
How long they run: The average tour is about 6.8 hours. The longest is Amazing Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, Pagoda by Yicheng Travel at 24 hours — pack accordingly.
What you'll pay: The median Xian tour is around $169; the cheapest options sit well below that and the longest day-trips well above. Each tour on this page shows the current price on Viator and TripAdvisor.
Cancellation, confirmation and pricing vary by tour — confirm on the booking site before paying.
Xian offers a variety of tours including 410 day trips, 40 cultural experiences, and 33 food tours.
Who are the top-rated operators in Xian?
Top-rated operators include Lost Plate with 132 reviews and Stefanie's XiAn Private Tour with 104 reviews.
What is the price range for tours in Xian?
Tour prices in Xian start from $13, making it a budget-friendly destination.
What are the best food tours in Xian?
Lost Plate offers the best food tours, rated 5 stars with a price of $80.
How We Compared Xian's Tours
We checked 559 Xian tours across Viator and TripAdvisor in May 2026, grouped them by activity type, and picked the standout in each based on rating, review volume, and price. Ratings draw on the verified reviews aggregated under each operator. Prices were last checked in May 2026 and change — confirm on the booking site before paying.
