Amman Private City Tour: Roman Theater & Citadel

Ancient ruins, a royal mosque, and the layers of Jordan's capital in one private vehicle

A private city tour of Amman by air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, covering the Roman Theater, Amman Citadel and its archaeological museum, King Abdullah Mosque, Downtown Amman, and the Royal Automobile Museum. You pick between a half-day, full-day, or nonstop route, visiting sites that span from the 2nd century AD to the modern city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. King Abdullah Mosque1h
2. Amman Citadel1h
3. Roman Theater of Amman30m
4. Downtown Ammanpassing by
5. Jordan Archaeological Museum1h
6. Royal Automobile Museum1h

Explore Amman's historic and modern sites

• Visit King Abdullah Mosque
• Explore Amman Citadel
• See Roman Theater of Amman
• Walk through Downtown Amman and Al-Husseini Mosque
• Tour Jordan Archaeological Museum
• Visit Royal Automobile Museum

The experience

The Roman Theater sits at the foot of Mount Jufa, built in 130 AD when Emperor Antonius Pius visited Amman. It's one of the first things most tours hit because it's downtown and the scale of it stops you. From there, the route climbs to the Citadel on Jabal al-Qala, one of Amman's seven hills, where the Umayyad Palace and the Jordan Archaeological Museum sit among ruins that trace back through Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Ammonian rule. The Citadel is where the city's power lived for centuries.

King Abdullah Mosque, built in the 1980s as a memorial by King Hussein, is open to non-Muslim visitors and worth the stop for the architecture alone. The blue dome is 35 meters high, the interior is octagonal with no pillars, and the suspended chandelier holds 168 lanterns. Downtown Amman and the Al-Husseini Mosque come next, then the Jordan Archaeological Museum if your option includes it, and the Royal Automobile Museum if time allows: a collection of rare classic cars and motorbikes that belonged to the Jordanian royal family, with narration in five languages. The route is flexible: you can book a half-day, a full day, or a nonstop run through the highlights.

Transportation is private, so you don't share the vehicle or the pace. The driver handles navigation and can speak your preferred language depending on availability. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle itself is air-conditioned and equipped for infants and small children.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• driver service for the duration of your chosen option.
• access to all sites on the itinerary depending on your selection.

Options for this experience

3 options

Amman Tour by Car, Non-StopGuide in 15 languages · 28 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 1 hour. Route: King Abdullah Mosque, Roman Theatre and Al Balad. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size limousine car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Includes pickup.

Amman City Tour, Half DayGuide in 15 languages · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 3 hours. Route: King Abdullah Mosque, The Citadel, Roman Theatre and Al Balad. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size limousine car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Includes pickup.

Amman City Tour, Full DayGuide in 15 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Lasts 6 hours. Route: King Abdullah Mosque, The Citadel, Roman Theatre, Al Balad, The Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum. Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned full-size limousine car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day28 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Tour Experts

Is this one for you?Pick the half-day option if you're combining Amman with another destination the same day, or the full-day tour if you want time to walk through the Citadel, the museum, and Downtown without rushing. The nonstop route works if you want to see all the major sites in a single pass and don't need extended time at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is the Roman Theater of Amman and why is it worth seeing?

The Roman Theater is a 2nd-century amphitheater built in honor of Emperor Antonius Pius when he visited Amman in 130 AD. It sits at the foot of Mount Jufa in the eastern part of the city and is one of Amman's most recognizable ancient structures, large enough to show the scale of Roman presence in the region.

Can non-Muslims enter the King Abdullah Mosque?

Yes, the King Abdullah Mosque is open to non-Muslim visitors. The mosque was built in the 1980s by King Hussein as a memorial to his grandfather and is notable for its blue dome, octagonal nave without interior pillars, and suspended chandelier of 168 lanterns.

What's inside the Jordan Archaeological Museum?

The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located in the new downtown area and presents Jordan's history and cultural heritage through a series of galleries. It serves as a national center for learning about the Kingdom's historic and antique collections, covering the past, present, and future of Jordan's story.

What can I see at the Royal Automobile Museum?

The Royal Automobile Museum houses a collection of rare classic cars and motorbikes owned by King Abdullah I, King Talal, and King Hussein. The museum covers history from 1916 to modern times and has electronic narration available in Arabic, English, Spanish, French, German, and kids' narration in Arabic.

How do the three tour options differ?

You choose between a half-day tour, a full-day tour, or a nonstop route. The half-day and full-day options allow time to explore each site. The nonstop option moves through the highlights without lingering. All three use the same private vehicle and driver.