Walking Tours in Xian

Combine the flexibility of independent travel with the insider insights of a local guide on this private half-day Xian walking tour. See the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Gao Grand Courtyard, and Muslim Quarter, watch a shadow puppet performance, and discover the Chinese art of paper cutting. Along the way, opt to shop for souvenirs or sample street food - with your guide on hand to explain exactly what you're buying.

There are plenty of tours that will take you all around Xi'an's many landmarks, but most of them cart visitors from place to place in a car or tour bus. Instead of looking out at the bustling city streets from behind glass, get amongst the action and experience it for yourself on this morning walking tour. Enjoy stunning city views from the top of the City Walls, explore a central city 'wet market' and try out Shaanxi cuisine.

Get to know Xi'an city without ever setting foot in a stuffy tour bus on this afternoon walking tour. Visit landmarks like the Muslim Quarter, Bell and Drum Tower Square and the grand South Gate Square with your guide by your side, getting on-the-fly recommendations for places to eat and other parts of the city to explore. This tour is great for new visitors to Xi'an who want to get their bearings in the city center.

Take a four-hour walking tour in Xi'an to explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter with an experienced guide. Walk at a leisurely pace through this dynamic neighborhood, visiting the Great Mosque and City God Temple en route. Admire the combination of Chinese and Islamic architecture at the Great Mosque, the oldest and best preserved mosque in China. You'll also visit the City God Temple, one of only two Taoist temples left in Xi'an. Then discover great eateries and shops, with time to sample tasty treats or purchase souvenirs.

Explore Xi'an on a full-day tour with an experienced guide, walking and taking public transportation to experience the city up close. See the ancient City Wall, then head to the downtown area to roam from South Avenue (Nan Da Jie) to the Bell Tower. Head to the Drum Tower, then meander down the small street of Hua Jue Xiang and browse the shops. See the Great Mosque and have lunch in the Muslim quarter before visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda and, if time allows, Shaanxi History Museum.