Free Tours en Xi'an

Thanks for the amazing tour in Xi'An. Yunyun guided us through the most remarkable streets of Xi'An city centre, mixing the city's story together with her own family one. She is very sweet, talkative and curious about others' cultures, languages and interest. She shared with us some Tang's poems and she asked us to do the same with our most relevant national poetries. At the end she gifted us a unique piece of her calligraphy collection! Amazing! Thanks for everything ❤️

Great opportunity to sample a variety of foods which are shared between the group. Small group size was great. The guide was lovely and not pushy like others. I would highly recommend.

Great tour with a great guide. She even handed us some hand made gifts. Very informative and great food tips.

We really enjoyed this tour, loads of great foods we wouldn't have found ourselves

Amazing guide, shared a lot of information, really good English speaker, clearly she has a lot of knowledge, truly professional. I fully recommend her tour and all information that was shared.

What a wonderful food tour with Wenji! The weather was a bit drizzly but we were treated to exciting sights and aromas along the streets from the restaurants we passed and visited. Wenji had lots of information on the culture and origins of food in the area. We tasted many dishes, drinks and desserts. She has a great personality, good English and really looked after the group well. We learnt a lot and had a lot of laughs! Really fun. Thanks for the soda treat. It is best to come hungry on the tour!

My boyfriend and I can’t recommend this food tour enough - it’s a real gem! Wenqi is an amazing guide: she took us from one spot to another through the streets of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, giving us a deeper insight into the city’s culture and daily life. The tour goes through the less touristy streets of the neighborhood, stopping at Wenqi’s personal favorite food spots, where she used to eat with her family as a child. Thanks to this, we were able to enjoy a truly authentic experience (and of course delicious local food). Wenqi is kind, knowledgeable and fun, and thanks to her there was never a dull moment. Simply put: try this tour and you won’t be disappointed!

My boyfriend and I participated in the calligraphy workshop, and overall we were are satisfied with the experience! The workshop is suitable both for complete beginners and for those with some prior experience. Yunyun was very patient and guided us step by step throughout the session. We highly recommend this experience if you want to spend an interesting and relaxing afternoon in Xi’an doing something unique.

Loved it

It was very good！！

I really loved the historical elements, and the map/photos Yunyun showed helped as a visual aid to the stories. She was happy, kind, and proud of her city. Also, her English was great and very easy to understand (not always the case for tours in China). Probably the best free walking tour we've taken so far in China, thanks Yunyun!

Ricky is an outstanding tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable, warm and thoughtful. He customized the tour perfectly for us. His magic show was such a wonderful surprise! Highly absolutely recommend!

Professional tour guiding, awesome magic, so nice! 100% recommended!

We had a fantastic experience, Yunyun was an excellent guide, incredibly knowledgeable about Xi’an, its history, food, culture, and local traditions, while also being great fun to spend time with. What made the experience truly special was that she took us to places we would never have discovered on our own as tourists, authentic local restaurants and food spots where Xi’an residents actually eat. We tried a wide variety of dishes, with different alternatives and flavors throughout the evening, all of them delicious and very well prepared. The tour felt authentic, relaxed, and thoughtfully curated from beginning to end. We couldn’t recommend it more highly. 100% recommended!

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An amazing food tour, Wenji was extremely lovely and fun! We tried almost all of the food and Wenji was full of information and advise. Highly recommend and worthwhile 🙂

Tried a good selection of dishes. Wenqi was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed our tour not just for the food but also the background of the dishes we ate. Definitely recommend this tour!

We had a beautiful and very interactive tour in Xi’an with Yunyun. She has a real passion for history and poetry, which made the experience feel much more personal and alive. Her enthusiasm was contagious and she brought the city, its culture, and its stories to life in such a warm and engaging way. Highly recommended if you want a guide who goes beyond the standard tour and creates a genuinely memorable experience.

So so good! Yunyun is really enthousiastic and knowledgeable about the city. She answered all our questions (and more) and even shared some pratical tips. A+++++

Yunyun led such a fantastic food tour! Not only did she show us local Xi’an food but also provided historical facts about the city as well. Her English is great and she even gave us a calligraphy bookmark that she made at the end! I would absolutely recommend her tour! Thank you again Yunyun, see you next time! :)

Excellent tour and really informative. Guide is wonderfully friendly and offers extra spots to return and get even more local foods, and is fascinating to talk to re: Chinese culture, language & history too.

This was an excellent introduction to the city and it's history. Our guide was excellent, using an iPad with maps and pictures to explain the history of the region and the important facts. The pace was casual and the stories kept us entertained.

It was really good!! Ricky is very prepared for the tour and he is so friendly, ensuring there are not dead times. Without him, the experience there was not going to be the same. Thanks Ricky

Did the Through the Gates of Time walking tour with YunYun and it was one of the most engaging ways to explore Xi’an beyond just the main attractions. YunYun has a great way of storytelling that makes the city’s long history feel alive and easy to understand. Walking along the Xi'an City Wall and through areas like Shuyuanmen Street and Xiangzi Temple didn’t feel like a typical tour — it felt like uncovering layers of culture, architecture, and daily life. The pace of the tour was very comfortable, especially with shaded streets and a well-planned route. YunYun balanced historical insights with local tips, from cultural context to food recommendations, which made the experience very well-rounded. What stood out most was how she connected different parts of Xi’an’s past — from dynasties to modern-day life — in a way that was simple but meaningful. You leave the tour not just having seen places, but actually understanding them. A great choice if you’re looking for a relaxed, small-group experience with depth and authenticity. For a deeper look at this experience, you can also check my YouTube channel travelwithshreya where I’ve shared more from this trip.

Dafu has such a fun personality and very open and welcoming, as does her family. The food we made was really tasty and nice to learn how to prepare. Great experience and talks. Would highly recommend.