Explore Banpo Village: Ancient Xian Heritage Tours

Uncover the ancient secrets of Banpo Village, the cradle of Neolithic civilization in Xian. Embark on a captivating cultural journey to explore this prehistoric settlement, where 3,000 years of history come to life through immersive museum tours and expert-led sightseeing. Discover authentic local traditions, explore archaeological wonders, and enjoy seamless travel with private guided tours that include hotel pickup and expert insights. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, Banpo Village offers a unique window into humanity's earliest roots. Book your unforgettable Xian adventure today!

4.75/5 avg ratingFrom $83.58 per person18 unique experiences100% free cancellation

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$102–$162 typical

Median price is $128, with a full range of $84–$185

Rating

Rating

4.75★ average

Based on 211 pooled reviews with ~95% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

8 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 7.7 to 9.9 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Mostly Private

72% of options are private tours

Best For

Best For

Culture & City Tours

89% of tours focus on cultural themes

Booking Perk

Booking Perk

Free cancellation

100% of available tours offer free cancellation

18 Products

Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions
$88
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Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions
Summary

This is a full day 8-hour private tour to Terra Cotta Warriors and 2 city attractions of your choice. Private guide and driver with whole day transfer are all included, except for entrance tickets and lunch. Meet your private guide and driver at your request time in your hotel lobby or Airport exit...

Inclusions
  • Bottle water
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Transportation(private car or subway according to your booking)
  • If you need Spanish/French/German/Italian guide, it will cause 400RMB extra, note us 3 days before.
  • Professional English speaking guide
Exclusions
  • Lunch (flexible and available purchase, cost is on your own)
  • Entrance fees to the sights
  • The 400RMB extra cost for Spanish/French/German/Italian speaking guide service fee(400RMB).
Itinerary
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Xi'an City Wall
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
  • Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An)
  • Muslim market
  • Xi'an Mosque
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Please make a note on booking page if you need infant seat., Please note your passport info. on booking page for Terracotta tickets purchase in advance., If you need airport or bullet train station pick up or drop off service, please contact us and pay for extra., Vegetarian or gluten-free is available, please tell your guide before lunch.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Flexible Xian City Day Tour with Lunch
8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$116
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Private Flexible Xian City Day Tour with Lunch
Summary

This is a tailor-made city tour with private guide and driver for 8 hours! Meet your guide and driver in the morning, spend a few minutes discussing your private tour day schedule according to your personal interests, choose 3 to 4 sightseeing sites to visit or see up to 8 sites if you just want a g...

Inclusions
  • Private transportation service
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
Exclusions
  • Entrance ticket fees
  • Gratitude (Recommended)
Itinerary
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Xi'an City Wall
  • Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An)
  • Muslim Quarter
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
  • Xi'an Mosque
  • Drum Tower (Gulou)
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Xian Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Museum Bus Tour
$147
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Xian Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Museum Bus Tour
Summary

Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Museum Bus Tour will show you the best of Xi'an, touch the amazing Chinese history and taste delicious local food. Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World” with surprisingly high level in sculpture. The original site was found ...

Inclusions
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • English-speaking tour guide service
  • Entrance tickets
Exclusions
  • Personal expense
  • Lunch
Itinerary
  • Xi'an
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please wear comfortable walking shoes, You will receive a confirm email from local operator about the tour details within 48 hours after booking., Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult., Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet., You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time., Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please make your own way to Xian Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour
9 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$179
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Private 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights Tour
Summary

This private day historical tour takes you to the main attractions in Xi'an, including the Bell and Drum Towers square, the Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square. In addition, you can also discuss with your private tour guide and customize the it...

Inclusions
  • Air conditioned car with chauffeur
  • Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance tickets to Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Banpo Museum, Shaanxi History Museum and Dayanta
Exclusions
  • Meals
  • Not suitable for people over 85 years old
Itinerary
  • Xi'an Bell Tower
  • Forest of Stone Steles Museum
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
  • Shaanxi History Museum
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, No tourist shops, factories, tea ceremonies and shopping site restaurants take up your valuable time, which ensures you a pure sightseeing experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Customized Day Tour of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum With Sightseeing Option
Summary

Xian is reputed as one of the famous historical cities in the world and rich in tourism resources. In this private customized one day tour package, you will be led to wander the essence of this ancient Chinese capital: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Furthermore, customize the rest of your tr...

Inclusions
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions
  • Entrance tickets: your private guide could assist you to purchase at the box office
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Itinerary
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
  • Xi'an City Wall
  • Muslim Quarter
  • Xi'an Mosque
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, No prearranged mandatory shopping stops or factory stores, Clients could customize the day tour by choosing 2-3 stops
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Xi'an: Terracotta Army, Banpo Matriarchal Site & City Wall
$165
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Xi'an: Terracotta Army, Banpo Matriarchal Site & City Wall
Summary

This 8-hour full day tour will be your perfect choice to know 6000 years ago Xi'an history from Banpo village site, the 2200 years old Qin Terracotta army and 600 years old City Wall since the Terracotta and Banpo is not near the downtown. All the entrance tickets to the sights, lunch, private Engli...

Inclusions
  • If need Spanish/French/Italian/German guide, it will cause 400RMB extra, note us 3 days before tour
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
  • Private car and driver
Exclusions
  • Dinner
Itinerary
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an City Wall
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat, Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour, The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

One Day Xian Car Rental
9 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$86
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One Day Xian Car Rental
Summary

Visiting a city with local travel agency is the most popular choice for international tourists. While some others prefer to rent a car to visit sites on their own. Actually in each sites of Xi’an there are scenic area guides. So tourists could hire a guide in scenic area if they need. This car renta...

Inclusions
  • One bottle of water per person per day
  • Parking fee, road toll, gas
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed Chinese speaking driver
Exclusions
  • Guide service
  • Any meal
  • overtime charge: CNY80 per hour. Please pay to your driver when back to hotel in afternoon.
  • Gratuities to driver
  • Entrance fee
Itinerary
  • Xi'an
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an City Wall
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Shaanxi History Museum
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
  • Muslim Quarter
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The car rental cost doesn't apply to visit to Mt. Huashan, Hanyangling Museum, Qianling Museum, and Hukou Waterfall, etc. If your interested attractions doesn't listed in activity details, please contact us in advance. If there is price difference, we will inform clients in advance. Please top the price difference on the touring day when you meet the driver., Please bring your passport on the touring day if you plan to visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Pickup is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee., You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

One Day Xi'an History and Culture Small Group Tour
$153
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One Day Xi'an History and Culture Small Group Tour
Summary

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World” with surprisingly high level in sculpture. Also, the Banpo Museum is home to artifacts of a Neolithic matriarchal community and one of the most complete experiences of a Neolithic agricultural settlement in the world....

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Ticket of Tang dynasty dance show
  • Chinese style dumpling dinner
  • Professional driver and English speaking guide
  • Entrance Tickets
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Lunch
Itinerary
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
  • Tang Dynasty Show
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Please wear comfortable walking shoes, Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult., Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet., You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time., Pickup is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please come to Bell Tower Hotel to meet the group or pay extra transfer fee.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Banpo Museum English-speaking Guide Service
Summary

How did people survive 6,000 years ago? What kind of life style did people have in a remote antiquity? Do you believe there was a time that women played a dominating role in our social life? Do you believe that human being was created by men or by women? A visit to Banpo Museum may help you to get ...

Inclusions
  • English-speaking/Chinese Guide Service
Exclusions
  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals
Itinerary
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Xi'an Small Group Tour to Terra-cotta Army and Banpo Neolithic Village
Summary

Discover the ancient highlights of Xian on this one day bus tour and uncover the pocketed history and mysteries of the tremendous past that the Xian has to offer. Spend the morning at the Terra-Cotta Army dating from the first emperor of China, creating the Qin dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site....

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
Exclusions
  • Hotel
Itinerary
  • The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an Banpo Museum
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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