Amman Private Tour from Dead Sea: Ancient Ruins & Modern City

Explore Amman’s rich history and vibrant modern life in a single day

A private 8-hour tour departing from your Dead Sea hotel that covers Amman's major sites (the King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel with its Archaeological Museum, the Roman Theater, Jordan Museum, and Royal Automobile Museum) with an English-speaking driver-guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You choose whether to add lunch or a Turkish bath experience at checkout. The museums close Tuesdays, so plan accordingly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. King Abdullah Mosque1h · entry included
2. Amman Citadel1h · entry included
3. Roman Theater of Amman1h · entry included

Explore ancient and modern Amman

• Pick up from Dead Sea hotel
• Drive and learn about Amman history
• Visit King Abdullah Mosque and Coptic Church
• Explore Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum
• Tour Roman Amphitheater and Museum of Popular Traditions
• Pass Raghadan Palace and downtown markets
• Walk along Rainbow Street and see Jordan River Foundation
• Drive through Abdoun and Swefieh neighborhoods
• Visit Jordan Museum
• Tour Royal Automobile Museum
• Return to Dead Sea hotel

The experience

The tour starts with a morning pickup from your Dead Sea hotel and moves through Amman's layers in sequence. Your driver doubles as a guide and speaks English (Spanish and French available on request), so you hear the city's history as you travel, from its roots before 3500 B.C. through the Roman occupation and Byzantine period. The vehicle is air-conditioned and sized for your group, which matters on a day that covers this much ground.

The stops themselves are the draw. The King Abdullah Mosque stands out for its blue mosaic dome. You'll see it alongside the nearby Coptic Church. The Amman Citadel sits on a hilltop overlooking the whole city and holds Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic ruins, plus the Archaeological Museum with artifacts from across Jordan. The Roman Theater, built in the 2nd century, could once hold 6,000 spectators and still dominates its hillside. From there you move to the Museum of Popular Traditions (traditional dress and jewelry), pass the Raghadan Palace, the burial place of King Hussein, and get free time in the vibrant downtown markets. Rainbow Street, Amman's arts and shopping quarter, comes next, then the upscale neighborhoods of Abdoun and Swefieh with their luxury malls and private villas. The Jordan Museum traces the country's history, and the Royal Automobile Museum in King Hussein Park showcases vehicles from King Hussein bin Ali's 1916 arrival to modern sports cars.

The 8-hour frame is tight enough that you move steadily but not rushed. Entrance fees to the major sites are included (except for Jordan Pass holders, who pay separately). You can add a traditional Arabic mezze lunch at a local restaurant (hummus, starters, salads, bread, barbecued chicken and beef), or upgrade to a Turkish bath with steam, scrub and massage before heading back to your hotel. Note that both the Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum close on Tuesdays, so check your date before booking. Dress code applies at the mosque: women should cover arms, legs and hair. Men wear normal shirt and trousers.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Dead Sea.
• private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group.
• English-speaking driver-guide (Spanish and French on request).
• entrance fees to King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Theater, Museum of Popular Traditions, Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum.
• on-board Wi-Fi.
• Arabic mezze lunch if that option is selected.
• Turkish bath with steam, scrub and massage if that option is selected.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour for holders of the Jordan PassGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Private 8-hour tour without entrance fees for clients who bought a Jordan Pass. Includes pickup.

Tour OnlyGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:008-hour Amman visit covering the Citadel, Roman Theater, King Abdullah Mosque, Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum. The museums are closed on Tuesdays. Includes pickup.

Tour with LunchGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Private classic 8-hour tour with lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup is included.

Tour with a Turkish bathGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Private classic 8-hour tour with a Turkish bath. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Book the tour-only option if you want to move through the sites at a steady pace without adding time for a meal or spa; choose the lunch option if you prefer to eat at a local restaurant midday; select the Turkish bath upgrade if you want to end the day relaxed before the drive back to your hotel. The 8-hour frame holds all three versions, so the choice is purely what suits your energy and appetite that day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Roman Theater in Amman actually like when you get there?

The Roman Theater is a 2nd-century hillside structure built as part of the Roman city of Philadelphia. It could seat up to 6,000 spectators and remains one of Amman's most striking landmarks. Your guide explains its scale and symmetry as part of the tour's historical narrative.

Can I add food or a spa experience to this tour?

Yes, you can upgrade to include a traditional Arabic mezze lunch with hummus, salads, bread and grilled meats at a local restaurant, or choose a Turkish bath package with steam, scrub and massage before returning to your hotel. Both are selected at checkout.

Are entrance fees to all the museums included?

Entrance fees to the King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Roman Theater, Museum of Popular Traditions, Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum are all included. If you hold a Jordan Pass, inform the operator to avoid duplicate charges.

What should I know before visiting the King Abdullah Mosque?

Women must wear clothing that covers arms and legs and should cover their hair with a scarf. Men should wear a normal shirt and trousers. The mosque is not accessible during prayer times, so timing matters if you want to enter.

When do the museums close, and does it affect my tour?

Both the Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum are closed on Tuesdays, so avoid booking for that day if you want to visit both.