Private Sightseeing Tours in Amman

Visit Petra and Little Petra on a full-day, private trip from Amman to the ancient Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have the option to explore on your own or visit with a local guide, starting with the winding slot-canyon path that leads to the magnificent Treasury. Adding Little Petra to your trip means you'll see a side of the site that many visitors miss, including Neolithic ruins, sandstone cliffs, and a fresco that dates back to Nabatean times.

Rewind to the time of ancient Rome on a private day trip to Jerash and Umm Qais from Amman. After heading north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned minivan, enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of Jerash. Gaze in awe at the well-preserved remains, including Hadrian's Arch, the Oval Plaza and Hippodrome as you hear tales of the city's golden age. Continue to the Greco-Roman site at Umm Qais to see its basilica terrace, theaters and other relics, and visit the town archaeological museum before returning to Amman.

Discover three of Jordan's famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' during World War I.

Explore Amman, Madaba and Mt Nebo in one fascinating 5-hour private trip. With a knowledgeable private driver, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Madaba to see the Madaba Mosaic Map, a 6th-century church floor mosaic depicting the Holy Land and other regions in rich detail. Then, admire the sweeping views and beautiful church mosaics of Mt Nebo, where Moses is believed to have been shown the Promised Land. Finish with a tour of top Amman attractions including the Citadel and stunning Roman amphitheater, built in the 2nd century AD.

Enjoy a day trip to Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Petra is Jordan's top attraction, famous for its 2,000 years old sandstone architecture. Your guide will show you for 2.5 hours the Siq, Al Khazneh, the Street of Facades, the Theatre and the Royal Tombs. When driving back to Amman you stop at the small Crusader castle in Shobak. This private tour includes lunch at a local restaurant, and the experience lasts about 10 hours.  

Experience the best of Jordan's rugged desert on this 6-hour private Wadi Rum tour from Aqaba. Hop into your 4x4 vehicle and enjoy a 2-hour spin through the canyons and gulleys around Wadi Rum. Traverse plunging gorges and head along sandy riverbeds, and pause along the way to capture the views on camera. Marvel at ancient rock formations dating back 12,000 years and gain insight into the region's rich geology. Sip mint tea in a Bedouin tent, and upgrade your tour to experience a 30-minute camel ride through the desert.

Explore Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba in Jordan on this 4-day tour from Amman, with a private guide. Leave Amman for a guided visit of UNESCO-listed Petra, and then continue to the Wadi Rum desert valley. Stay overnight at a tented camp complete with a delicious campfire dinner, and enjoy a morning 4x4 ride around the spectacular canyons and dunes. Lastly, lounge on the beaches of Aqaba. Two nights of 3-, 4- or 5-star accommodation, one night at the Wadi Rum desert camp, and daily breakfasts and dinners are included.

Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan's crown on this private day trip to Petra from Aqaba. Visit the UNESCO-listed city of Petra and explore deep canyons beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. Marvel at the intricately carved face of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as your guide shares details of its construction. Learn of the 6th-century Nabataean people who lived in the valleys, and admire top attractions such as the ancient theater and the royal tombs. Enjoy free time to explore Petra at your leisure before boarding your minivan back to Aqaba.

Explore ancient ruins and top regional attractions in central Jordan with ease on this private half-day tour to Madaba and Mount Nebo from Amman. Visit St George's Church in Madaba, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaics depicting the Holy Land and Jordan. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jericho and Jerusalem from Mount Nebo with your guide. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private 4-hour city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informative private guide, discover the many different faces of Jordan's capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheatre, King Abdullah Mosque and the ruins and archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel. Upgrade to finish with a lunch of delicious 'mezze' (small dishes) or lunch followed by a pampering Turkish bath experience.

Discover the highlights of Jordan's capital and relax at the Dead Sea on this private 7-hour tour from Amman. See the antiquities at Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum, visit the 2nd-century Roman Theater, and explore the Jabal Amman quarter and a traditional market. Afterward, head for the Dead Sea to float in its extraordinary, salt-rich waters. Private round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with admission fees at own expense.

Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private half-day tour to Jerash from Amman. Follow your private guide through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world's ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years of human occupation. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest.

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned minivan, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city's stellar Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East's best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.

Discover the ancient jewels in Jordan's crown on this private Mount Nebo, Madaba and Dead Sea day trip from Amman. Explore Amman with your guide and discover top attractions such as the Citadel and the Roman theater. Visit St George's Church in Madaba and learn of the city's rich history. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from the top of Mount Nebo, and admire ancient relics and mosaics in a Franciscan monastery. Then, soak up the sunshine and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea's salty waters.

See Jordan's top sights in five days without having to arrange your own transport or guides on this private tour from Amman. Traveling by private vehicle, visit Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Tour Petra with a guide, ride a 4x4 and sleep in a tent at Wadi Rum, and experience the Dead Sea's waters. Plus, choose from three accommodation classes with breakfasts, dinners, and entrance fees included.

Experience the extraordinary beauty of Wadi Rum by 4x4 on this private full-day trip from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to the protected desert valley and tour its spectacular beauty spots by 4x4. Trundle through narrow gorges and desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers; and view ancient inscriptions and Lawrence's Spring, a hidden oasis made famous by TE Lawrence, also known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Upgrade to include a camel ride, and during your explorations, visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a refreshing mint tea.

See two of Jordan's historical and religious highlights on this half-day private tour from Amman or the Dead Sea. Walk on Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land before he died, and view the ancient mosaics in the hilltop church. Then, visit Madaba to admire its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Your tour includes a choice of Amman or Dead Sea departure, private transport, and admission fees.

Explore Amman's fascinating history and top museums on a 5-hour, private driving tour of the city. Traveling in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle, you'll see the Citadel, the National Archeological Museum, the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, the Royal Automobile Museum, and the King Abdullah Gardens, with the flexibility to explore each destination on your own, or hire a guide upon arrival. This tour includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Amman.

Visiting Petra alone from the Dead Sea involves hiring a driver on the ground - risking you not getting the day that suits you. Prebook this private full-day tour to save time and secure your ideal date. Then, on the day, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle and on arrival, enjoy the freedom to hire a local guide or self-guide for greater flexibility. Guiding fees and admission are at your own cost.