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Authentic Old Xi'an Back Street Food Tour
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Authentic Old Xi'an Back Street Food Tour

By Catherine Lu Tours Xi'an
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • English-speaking tour guide service fee
  • Food tasting (enough for dinner)
  • Unlimited local beer
  • Unlimited local drinks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Xi'an
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
  • Hotel drop off.Your guide will help you find taxi or subway back hotel.


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37561P98

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37561P98

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        Idah W
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
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        It was a lovely evening spent exploring the Xi’An culinary streets with Jie/Richard.
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        Apr 2024 • Solo
        You don’t need to eat the day before this experience. Had a ton of tasty food I’d never have been able to find by myself! My tour guide Elith answered my many questions, and went above and beyond helping finding me some tea I’d asked about. But mostly it was a lovely evening and like hanging out with a friend and great food!
        Written April 23, 2024
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        baschib2016
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        Nov 2019 • Solo
        This tour really left me speechless. My tour guide Sunday did the tour, also I was her only customer this day. So I had the chance to get to know a huge variety of local food and drinks. She will buy for you everything you want to try and takes a lot of time for questions and to enjoy the food. You will see places no tourist will ever go. The next day I was still full and didn‘t need any food 🤣 totally recommended tour, best I did by now!
        Written November 4, 2019
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        Antonio L
        2 contributions
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        Jul 2019 • Solo
        Sunday was an outstanding tour guide. She gave tons of history and background information about the foods and neighborhoods.
        Written July 23, 2019
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        PannyCanberra
        Canberra, Australia19 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our guide, Sunday, was there waiting for us at the Hilton and what a feast followed. We were taken to quite a few local eateries - some you would not have known were there. We had a dish on tiny chairs and table on the pavement with the locals. There was so much food we were bursting. And Sunday made the night. She's an absolute delight. Terrific English and just lovely to chat to throughout the night. Make sure you're hungry when you go!
        Written March 27, 2019
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        J J
        Berlin, Germany2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent opportunity to eat different foods that the locals eat, not only in the touristic areas of town. The host, Santa, was excellent with lots of local knowledge and historical perspective. The food stops on the tour were some of the best in town.

        All food was very tasty, be careful to not eat too much in the beginning so you have capacity till the end :)
        Written September 27, 2018
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        Eric Leckbee
        San Francisco, CA1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2018 • Couples
        Our guide, Sunday, was wonderful and seemed to know all the right places to hit. From the garlic eggplant and lamb skewers at the Chinese Muslim place to the open air stalls specializing in one item each, everything we tasted was amazing. When I thought we couldn't eat any more, she insisted that we have the local specialty, very long, flat noodles. Despite my calling out that I could only eat a couple bites, those noodles were gone in a flash. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Xi'an.
        Written December 10, 2018
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        Stela D
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2018 • Family
        If you want to know the real Chinese culture then you must take this foodie (and beer!) tour when in Xi'an. Our tour guide, Cindy (or Sunday as others may call her) was an incredible host and guide who brought us to all the places we would never have found on our own. She ensured we understood the local dishes / food / snacks -- all of which was delicious! -- explaining the culture behind each.

        Cindy took us on this tour in the evening when the city of Xi'an was beginning to come alive and we thoroughly enjoyed the bustling streets and going to lively and interesting restaurants and vendors. Each served us a delicious variety of meats and an equally interesting assortment of local vegetables so make sure you go into this tour hungry!

        Our family felt like we were in an episode of the travel and food show "Parts Unknown" where it was a great mix of both local food and local culture. This was largely due to Cindy's dynamic personality, warm nature, and profound knowledge of provincial customs. Ask for her when you take this tour.
        Written August 14, 2018
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        Matt B
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2017 • Friends
        This is probably one of the best tours that you can go on as a traveler in Xi'an. Good food, good company, and a tour guide who is absolutely awesome! I have been to Xi'an twice with this company/guide and it has been wonderful both times! The spare-no-expense feeling without the heavy expense.
        If you're into food this one is a perfect because Xi'an local food was some of the best I've had. If you're traveling in China, you cannot miss this opportunity!
        Written August 3, 2018
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        nelj_25
        Dallas, TX8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked this tour wanting to try the many great foods available in Xi’an. What we received was an amazing evening that far exceeded our expectations.

        Hosted by our food guide Sunday, she took us to many different local vendors where we were able to try as many foods as we desired. You can select from very adventurous to simple but great tasting food. Sunday is extremely knowledgeable about food, Xi’an, local culture and events.

        You won’t find a better food tour in Xi’an. Come hungry as there are so many places to try, and Sunday will lead you to the best ones.

        Highly recommend this tour!
        Written July 6, 2018
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