Xi’an Private City Tour with Lunch – Customizable Day Itinerary

Overview

Skip the stress of navigating Xi’an on your own and let a private guide and driver lead the way. This fully customizable Xi’an Private City Tour with Lunch lets you explore the city at your pace. Choose from up to eight top attractions, including historic temples, museums, foodie markets, and iconic city landmarks.

Spend your time where it matters most—whether that’s climbing the City Wall, diving into ancient Chinese religion, or tasting street snacks in the Muslim Quarter. A local lunch is included, and your guide will help tailor your itinerary to your interests, from history and architecture to food and local life.

✅ What’s Included

Private English-speaking guide
Private driver and comfortable transportation
Authentic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant
Bottled water

Not Included:

Entrance fees
Gratuities

📍Meeting & Pickup

Pickup available from any hotel within Xi’an’s 3rd Ring Road
Tour starts around 8:30 AM, or at your preferred time

Key Points

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Start your Xi’an Private City Tour with a discussion of your interests—history, food, philosophy? Then head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang Dynasty landmark rich with Buddhist heritage.

Your guide will explain why the pagoda leans, the connection between the Silk Road and religion, and the role of Buddhism in modern China. Visit on a chanting day and you may witness monks and devotees gathering in the courtyard.

Xi'an Private City Tour - Big Wild Goose Pagoda — **Big Wild Goose Pagoda**

Option 2: Xi’an City Wall

Climb up to the 600-year-old Xian Ancient City Wall, the most complete in China. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the top or rent a bike for a fun ride with views of the city and moat park below. You may even spot a local morning market happening right under the wall!

Walking on the Xi'an City Wall — Walking on the Xi’an City Wall

Option 3: Temple of the Eight Immortals

This Taoist temple is a true local experience. Xi’an residents visit to pray, listen to chanting, or consult fortune tellers. You’ll also see nearby stalls selling curious items for the afterlife—from paper mansions to spirit money. It’s an unusual and fascinating peek into local beliefs.

Option 4: Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)

Get your foodie fix in the Muslim Quarter, a must for many travelers on this Xi’an Private City Tour! Wander from the lively main street into quiet back alleys filled with sizzling skewers, sticky rice, ice cream rolls, beef burgers, and more. Your guide will take you off the beaten path and point out local gems. You can linger here longer if you like—this spot is a guest favorite!

Xi'an Private City Tour -Muslim Quarter — **Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)**

Option 5: Banpo Neolithic Village Museum

This unique museum offers a glimpse into life 6,000 years ago. Explore the preserved remains of ancient homes, burial sites, and pottery kilns. It’s a vivid introduction to China’s early matriarchal society and a must for history buffs.

Private Xi'an City Tour - Banpo Neolithic Village Museum — **Banpo Neolithic Village Museum**

Option 6: Xi’an Great Mosque

Tucked behind the Muslim Quarter, this serene Xi’an Great Mosque blends Islamic culture with traditional Chinese architecture. The peaceful gardens and carved wooden pavilions date back over 1,000 years. Your guide will explain the rare fusion of religious and aesthetic styles.

Xi'an Private City Tour - Great Mosque — **Xi’an Great Mosque**

Option 7: Drum Tower (Gulou)

Climb to the top of the Drum Tower for panoramic views over the Muslim Quarter. Inside, enjoy a short performance of traditional bell and drum music and explore beautifully preserved Ming Dyasty and Qing Dynasty furniture displays.

Drum Tower (Gulou) in Xi'an — **Drum Tower (Gulou)**

Option 8: Yongxingfang Food Street

For true local flavor, head to Yongxingfang, a foodie haven packed with authentic Shaanxi dishes. You’ll find everything from hand-pulled noodles to countryside-style snacks. This is where locals eat, and it’s perfect for adventurous taste buds.