Free tours a Xi'an

We had such a great time with Wenqi, she took us to some amazing food spots and had lots of interesting information about the area and what we were eating. She even managed to cater for the vegetarian members of the group and made sure the whole group got to try a range of delicious things. Wenqi is very engaging, fun to hang out with and really made our trip to Xi’an perfect!

This experience was amazing! yunyun was so nice, shared a lot of interesting information and was patient Definitely recommend to go when visiting xi’an!

Ein unvergesslicher Abend in Xi’an! Diese Nightlife-Tour war eines der Highlights meiner China-Reise. Wir haben den Abend in einer typischen lokalen BBQ-Bude begonnen – einfache Tische auf der Straße, kaltes Bier, leckeres Fleisch am Spieß, und eine super entspannte Atmosphäre. Es war so authentisch, wie man es sich nur wünschen kann. Danach sind wir noch in eine Bar gegangen, wo wir gemeinsam mit Einheimischen gesungen und getrunken haben. Die Stimmung war herzlich, lustig und sehr offen. Ich habe das Gefühl bekommen, ein echtes Stück Xi’an kennengelernt zu haben. Vielen Dank für dieses besondere Erlebnis!

Yunyun ist the sweetest and takes so much time explaining everything. In total I would absolutely recommend this activity. You could write the words that you like in Chinese on a fan and scroll and before that you can practice the strokes. YunYun brings good knowledge about everything and is such an open person. At the time i didn't understand but I accidentally ordered a tea for almost 10€ in the teahouse so be aware about that.

Juliette und Wenqi waren super sympathisch, haben uns ihre Lieblingsecken der Stadt gezeigt und uns zum Abschluss in eine richtig coole, typische Homebar mitgenommen. Beide sprechen sehr gutes Englisch und sogar Deutsch, haben uns viel erzählt und erklärt und uns alle Fragen beantwortet. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Abend und würden die Tour jederzeit weiterempfehlen! :)

西安の夜は本当に美しかったです！城壁から始まり、ジュリエットが城壁の歴史を語ってくれました。その後、南門（ランプ門）のそばでコンサートを聴き、人混みの中でも素晴らしい雰囲気を楽しみました。それから彼女が連れて行ってくれたホームバーでは、美しいノンアルコールドリンクが提供され、なんとマージャンも習いました！強くおすすめします。

素晴らしい体験でした！旅行開始前にWenqiが私たちの食習慣を尋ね、特に子供たちの好みに配慮してくれて、地元のスナックやデザートを味わわせてくれました。最後にはムスリム・クォーター以外のおすすめレストランもたくさん教えてくれ、100%おすすめです！

A very professional guide who provided us with the introductory taste of Xi'an we were seeking for our first day.

Great tour. Lots of history about Xi'an. Also good recommendations what to do and where to go. Highly recommend it. Yunyun is a great guide.

The day after this tour, I ran into some Spanish travellers who asked me, “Don’t you get the feeling you’re eating the same thing every day?” And my answer was: call Wenqi! The food tour she gave us through the Muslim Quarter was an absolute feast. I even took some buns for breakfast. All of it came with great conversation and her infinite patience answering all our curious questions about China. Thank you Wenqi!

This isn’t just a cooking class, it’s something much more special. It’s a family opening the doors of their home wide open and sharing their table and their lives with you. No judgement, no rush, just genuine warmth, as if you were a long-lost relative they hadn’t seen in years. As a solo traveller, I’ve been through much of Europe, several cities in North America, and spent some weeks in Southeast Asia, and I’ve never come across anything quite like this. If you’re passing through Xi’an, don’t even hesitate. It’ll help you throw your prejudices about China out the window - and you’ll eat like the last emperor. Wen Qi’s mum’s dumplings are out of this world (yours will indeed look like sad little pillows, but hey, that’s part of the fun). Thank you, dear family, for a truly wonderful afternoon!

What made this tour so special wasn’t just the food or drinks — but the feeling of experiencing Xi’an like a local. From the moment we met Juliette, it felt less like a guided tour and more like spending the evening with a friend. We walked through lively neighborhoods, sat where locals hang out after work, and had a night you would not find in a travel guide. I loved how spontaneous and authentic everything felt. This is exactly the kind of experience that stays with you long after the trip is over.

Delicioso todo lo que comimos, muy buen recorrido y opciones de comida! Me encantó

Loved the tour. Yunyun is a great guide. We went to many nice places and tried all the food. Was yummy. Besides Yunyun told us also a lot about Xi'an. Perfect combination. Highly recommend it!

The tour was fun and informative. We got to try a lot of different food ranging from savoury to sweet and including drinks. Great for solo travellers who want to taste a lot of different foods

The tour was very entertaining and gave me a unique insight into the local life in Xi’an. We started the evening with an excellent local authentic BBQ and then visited a few cozy local bars where we had some drinks and chatted with locals. Julie was very professional and friendly throughout the entire experience. Her English is very good, and to my surprise, I could even speak German with her, which made communication even easier. If you’re looking for a tour that goes beyond the usual tourist spots, I highly recommend this one!

Amazing Calligraphy Experience in Xi’an!!!! Yunyun, the guide was super nice and friendly, made me feel comfortable from the beginning of the lesson. She knew lots of history about Xian and the tea house we had a lesson is also really nice and interesting. One of the greatest experience I had in china and I genuinely recommend everyone to join!

Wenqi was an absolutely amazing guide! I had such a good time learning about the local cuisine and trying out the most typical dishes of the area. Her English was fantastic and we had a great conversation along the way. I definitely made a good friend and cannot recommend her enough!

My first Chinese calligraphy experience today- I found it very comprehensive, Yunyun answered all the questions I had. I had fun and found the experience to be very peaceful and relaxing. My characters got better the more I practiced, which left me confident and accomplished by the end. Definitely recommend this experience if you are in Xi’an!

I can highly recommend Dafu‘s cooking course. With her open and warm manner, she far exceeded my expectations. The insight into the local cuisine was very authentic. It was especially nice that Dafu's mother welcomed me so warmly. I immediately felt welcome. The visit to the market was a highlight. Dafu showed me a variety of local specialties and enthusiastically shared her extensive knowledge of ingredients and preparation. At home her mum teached me how to prepare and cook local dishes. Thank you so much, Dafu!

This was honestly the best tour we've ever done on Guruwalk (and we've done them all over the world). We browsed the market and then went to the guide's apartment and along with her mother, made dumplings, biang biang noodles, and also sampled a number of other side dishes. My kids and I really enjoyed - I can't recommend this experience enough!

Loved this tour - we did 2 food tours in Xi'an and this one made more stops and was more enjoyable (although both were good). I highly recommend this tour!

Wenqi has been very lovely and energetic during the tour. Also, I appreciated the degree of personalisation and flexibility of the tour

The Best Tour I’ve Ever Taken – A Must-Do Experience in Xi’an! I recently joined a walking tour in Xi’an, and without a doubt, it was the best tour I’ve ever taken. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience that combined history, culture, and incredible food — all brought to life by our amazing guide, Yunyun. Yunyun was absolutely charismatic and deeply knowledgeable. Her passion for Xi’an’s rich history and culture was contagious. As we visited the city’s most iconic and interesting sites, she shared captivating stories and historical context, supported by images and maps that made everything easy to understand, even for those unfamiliar with Chinese history. The culinary aspect of the tour was just as impressive. We had the chance to taste Xi’an’s most delicious traditional dishes, desserts, and drinks. Yunyun not only explained the recipes and origins of each item, but also shared the history of the restaurants we visited and taught us the proper way to enjoy each dish — a truly immersive and authentic experience. I left the tour feeling enriched, full, and completely satisfied. Yunyun is, without a doubt, the best tour guide ever. Her knowledge, energy, and attention to detail made this an exceptional experience. If you’re visiting Xi’an, don’t miss this tour!

Was für eine liebenswerte Familie! Dafu ist wirklich eine perfekte Gastgeberin – sie hat uns nicht nur die verschiedenen Nudelgerichte Xi'ans vorgestellt, sondern auch viele faszinierende Legenden erzählt. Wir waren mit drei Kindern unterwegs, und sie hatten sogar extra einen zusätzlichen Tisch für sie vorbereitet! Das war definitiv das unvergesslichste Erlebnis unserer Reise, besonders für Familien mit Kindern. Die Kleinen haben zusammen so viel Spaß gehabt!