Free walking tours in Xi’An

We had a delightful Terracotta tour with Ricky. He thoughtfully guided our eyes to key details among the warriors and explained the artistry, intricacies, and historical context with clarity and passion. His sunny disposition put us at ease, making the experience both educational and memorable.

Ricky was great and well prepared. Defo I suggest him!

In an attraction as popular as the Terrecota Warriors, it can be hard to not be impacted by the huge crowds. Ricky did a masterful job in negotiating these, imparting many tales about this amazing discovery. Ricky's passion and knowledge was so very clear to see, and we were so glad to tour with him rather than just picking up a random guide at the gate. He really brought the pits to life for us, and for that we are thankful. Highly recommended to anyone visiting!

We loved the tour, and J did everything she could to make us feel confortable. Was professional and taught a lot about the city.

The tour was amazing and Ricky was the best. He has a lot of knowledge but besides that he helps you stay focused the hole tour with his enthusiasm and jokes.

Great tour, very professional. It was raining, which didn't matter at all!

Excelente tour de parte de Yunyun, sabe mucho de la historia de la ciudad.

She was a great guide, took us to beautiful places, she brought images and games to give us the information is an entertaining way. She was very nice and gave us each a lovely gift at the end of the tour.

Was a nice trip around the city walls of Xi'an. Professenial guidence. I really recommend

Yunyun was an amazing tour guide, explained to us the history of the area with a very clear and easy way. Brought us to the most important parts of the city and provided very compact information, explained where we could have a walk by ourselves and showed the hidden gems of Xian! Totally recommend!

We had a truly enjoyable time. The setting, a beautiful restaurant next to the Xi’an city wall, was the perfect backdrop for this cultural experience. Yuan Yuan sharing of historical origins of Chinese characters was informative. Doing calligraphy together as a family was fun and meaningful. One of the highlights was matching our personal aspirations to Chinese phrases and writing them on fans to bring home as keepsakes. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an unique cultural experience.

A great tour, with a great guide. Lots of interesting information. Recommended!

La mejor experiencia del viaje a China, fue realmente increíble. Wendy nos hizo sentir en casa, nos acercó su cultura y pudimos aprender hacer gyozas y biang biang noodels. Comimos todos juntos con sus padres lo cual fue una experiencia súper cercana , aprendimos de su cultura y costumbres y sin duda es la mejor manera de conocer de cerca la vida local. Sin duda repetiremos si volvemos a Xian.

a wonderful tour through the hutongs of Beijing. we really enjoyed both the contents and the style, plus got to see places where we would not have ventured on our own. definitely one of the highlights of our china trip

Ricky’s tour is exceptional. His enthusiasm for history shines through at every moment, making the experience both lively and captivating. The tour felt almost like a private experience and was incredibly enjoyable. If you’re visiting the Terracotta Warriors, this is by far the best tour available. He also provides great support with the ticketing process. I highly recommend it!

This tour was absolutely delightful! The guide, Wenqi, was so friendly and she brought another guru tour guide, Juliet, with her. They were so engaging and friendly. Our first stop was the local market where we saw the meat vendors, and she explained the different types of meat, the vegetable market, and she pointed out all of the unique vegetables to China, the spices, and the eggs, including the century eggs! Then we went to her home where her mother and father were waiting. They invited us to have a seat with local snacks, fruit and milk tea, and then we went to the table to make our own dumpling dough. From start to finish they were so kind and helpful we were able to roll out our dumplings and fill them and set those aside for cooking and then we made our own biang biang noodles. Wenqi's mother cooked us a delicious feast in her kitchen while Wenqi, Juliet and her father entertained us in the living room. Then we watched her mother, assemble the noodle dish and went to the kitchen table for a feast! Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Xi'an!

If you’re young and visiting Xi’an, this tour is an absolute must. Beyond discovering the city’s lights and hidden alleyways you’d never explore on your own, Juliette curates an experience that feels both immersive and personal. I felt as if I were spending time with friends, even though everyone on the tour was a stranger. Juliette possesses a remarkable talent for connecting people, whether you’re playing Mahjong or sampling uniquely flavored Chinese wines, making every moment engaging and memorable.

Wenqi’s tour is truly one of the hidden gems of the city. Exploring the food and secret streets of one of Xi’an’s most chaotic and iconic neighborhoods with a local who not only introduces her culture through cuisine but also enriches the experience with personal stories adds a unique and deeply personal dimension to the tour. This tour perfectly captures how food can connect people and create unforgettable shared experiences. We were fortunate to be accompanied by Wenqi’s mother, which made the experience even more insightful and welcoming. If you’re visiting Xi’an, this is a tour you simply cannot miss.

Juliette is a wonderful tour guide. She showed us places and restaurants that we would never have visited otherwise. It was a great experience to eat and party like the locals. She took a lot of time for us and shared her knowledge and experience with us. Thanks again Lisa.

I had an amazing time with Wenqi! The food was really great and she gave me a lot of recommendations for the next days :)

One of the highlights of our trip to China was meeting Wenqi and her family and spending time with them preparing delicious food. It was an INCREDIBLE experience, and I would certainly recommend it to any traveller looking to enjoy Chinese cuisine and learn about the culture and people of this country. Wenqi's mum is an AMAZING cook — we had the BEST noodles I have ever tasted! The whole family is so nice that it was such a shame we didn't have more time, as we had to catch a flight that afternoon, but we had a great time. We just want to say a huge thank you to Wenqi and her parents for having us. Please let us know if you're ever planning to visit Spain!

Got invited by Juliette to join this nightlife tour, and it was such a cool experience! It really felt like a true local Xi'an night out we had the kind of dinner locals actually eat, tried some traditional Chinese wine, and even played fun drinking games with local people. Such a great way to see the city's nightlife from a different side!

We had a great time tasting all the different foods on our tour! We tried things that I definitely wouldn't have got on my own and I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty everything was. Will absolutely recommend this tour to anybody visiting xi'an!

Amazing tour. Enjoyed every second of it- was a combination of humour, education and general fun. Small group which made the experience even better! Book with Ricky- you will not regret it!

Incredible experience with Dafu, such an amazing opportunity to discover Xian cuisine! Dafu’s family is amazing and you will feel right at home.