Archaeology Tours in Amman at a glance
- Our pick: Petra Day Trip from Amman: Treasury & Royal Tombs, US$ 88 per person (8h–11h, 4.96★ · 178).
- Top rated: Petra & Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Two UNESCO sites in one day, US$ 95 per person (12h–14h, 4.99★ · 83).
- Best value: Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Tour: Roman & Medieval Sites, US$ 50 per person (9h–10h, 4.96★ · 132).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: US$ 50–US$ 240 (median US$ 95). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 27.
Of the 27 options: 19 with live guides in English, 26 with free cancellation, 26 with instant confirmation, 27 with hotel pickup, 23 kid-friendly, 27 private and 20 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Archaeology Tours in Amman — Jerash, Ajloun Castle and 11 more
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The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Petra Day Trip from Amman: Treasury & Royal Tombs Full-day Petra tour from Amman with hotel pickup and local guide. See the Treasury at sunrise or sunset, Royal Tombs, and hidden areas. 3-hour drive each way. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (178 reviews) Duration: 8h–11h Live guide: EN · AR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 88 per person
Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Trip from Amman: Private Tour Private day tour from Amman to three ancient sites in Northern Jordan: Jerash's Roman theaters and temples, Ajloun's 12th-century fortress. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (203 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN · AR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Tour: Roman & Medieval Sites Private day tour from Amman to three northern Jordan landmarks: Jerash's Roman ruins, Ajloun Castle's 12th-century fortress. Every day · 9 start times, 07:30 to 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (132 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Ajlun Castle & Jerash tour from Amman: Private guide included Private tour from Amman to Ajlun Castle and Jerash ruins with a local guide in Jerash for two hours, entrance fees, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. Every day · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (134 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Petra & Little Petra: Private Day Trip with Guide from Amman Leave Amman at dawn for a 245km drive to Petra. Walk the Siq canyon, see the Treasury, explore Royal Tombs and Theater with a local guide, then visit Little Petra. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.58 (120 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Jerash and Amman Tour: Roman Ruins with Flexible Guide Options Private 8-hour tour visiting Amman's Citadel, Roman Theater, and Jerash with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport, including optional guide and entry fees. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 11:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (69 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN · AR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Jerash, Ajloun Castle & Umm Qais: Full-Day Tour from Amman Visit three northern Jordan archaeological sites in one day: Umm Qais with Greco-Roman ruins overlooking the Sea of Galilee, 12th-century Ajloun Castle. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.91 (93 reviews) Duration: 6h–9h Live guide: EN · AR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Petra & Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Two UNESCO sites in one day Full-day tour from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum with private transport, hotel pickup, and a 2-hour Jeep safari through desert rock formations and ancient Nabataean ruins. Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (83 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Jerash, Ajloun & Um Qais tour from Amman: Roman ruins and castle Tour from Amman to three northern sites: the Roman city of Jerash, Ajloun Castle built by Saladin. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (101 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Jerash, Ajloun & Um Qais tour: Three ancient sites in one day Visit three major archaeological sites in northern Jordan: the Roman city of Jerash with temples and theaters, 12th-century Ajloun Castle. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (43 reviews) Duration: 8h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 230 per group
Petra Day Tour from Amman: Private Guide & Desert Highway Private day tour to Petra from Amman with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and 3-hour drive. Includes guided walk through Treasury, Siq, and Royal Tombs. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (143 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 240 per person
Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais & Ajloun from Amman Three ancient sites in one day from Amman by private car with English-speaking driver and hotel pickup, Jerash's Roman theaters. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.77 (52 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
Private Jerash & Amman Tour: Roman Ruins, Citadel & Amphitheater Explore Jerash and Amman’s ancient sites on a private full-day tour. Includes Citadel, Roman Theater, and Jerash ruins with local guides and transfers. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.25 (16 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 167 per person
Petra day trip from Amman: Treasury and Siq in one day Round-trip from Amman to Petra with air-conditioned transport, English-speaking driver, and access to the Treasury, Siq and Urn Tomb. Entry fees separate. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (13 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Jerash & Ajloun Castle Tour: Roman Ruins & Hilltop Views Visit Amman's Citadel and Roman Theatre, explore Jerash's expansive Roman ruins, and tour Ajloun Castle with views over the Jordan Valley on this full-day. Every day · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
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From US$ 85 per person · 6 h to 10 h
Jerash and Ajloun Castle Full Day Tour from Amman Private full-day tour from Amman to Jerash's Roman ruins and Ajloun Castle with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and English-speaking driver. Entrance fees separate. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 10:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 7h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Jerash, Umm Qais & Jesus Cave tour: 3 countries in 1 day Spend a full day exploring three major Roman sites from Amman: Jerash's Oval Plaza and temples, Umm Qais overlooking three countries. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN · AR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Karak & Shobak Castles tour from Amman: Private Crusader ruins Private full-day tour from Amman along the Kings Highway to medieval Karak and Shobak Castles with English-speaking driver and hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.78 (9 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 133 per person
Jerash and Amman tour: Greco-Roman ruins and city highlights Private 6-hour tour from central Amman hotels to Jerash's Greco-Roman ruins: walk the Oval Plaza, Temples of Zeus and Artemis, and colonnaded streets. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Jerash, Ajloun & Um Qais Tour: Roman Ruins & Castle Private full-day tour from Amman to Jerash's Greco-Roman ruins, Ajloun Castle and Um Qais theatre. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 88 per person
Private Amman City Tour: Ancient Ruins & Modern Neighborhoods Private 6-hour Amman tour with air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide visiting King Abdullah Mosque, Citadel, Roman Amphitheater. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 147 per person
Jerash & Dead Sea Day Tour: Ruins & Floating Experience Day tour from Amman to Jerash's Roman ruins and the Dead Sea, with hotel pickup, modern transport and English-speaking driver. Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Amman Desert Castles Tour: Three Umayyad Palaces & Roman Theater Private full-day tour from Amman through three UNESCO and heritage desert castles (Amra, Kharana, and Azraq) plus the Roman amphitheater and Citadel. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 94 per person
Full Day History Tour to Jerash and Ajloun Castle Full-day tour from Jerash to Ajloun Castle with professional guide, lunch, dinner and hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Petra day trip from Amman: Private vehicle and driver Private day trip from Amman to Petra with hotel pickup, climate-controlled transport, and four hours to explore the UNESCO site on your own or with an optional local guide. Every day · 06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Ajlun Castle & Jerash Roman ruins tour from Amman Visit Ajlun Castle's medieval fortress overlooking the Jordan Valley and Jerash's Roman theaters with colonnaded streets on a private guided tour of Jordan's ancient sites. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Amman Jerash Tour: Ancient Ruins with Pro Guide Private tour of Amman's Citadel, Archaeological Museum, and Roman Theater, plus Jerash's Greco-Roman ruins. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 12:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 160 per person
The top 12 of 27 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petra Day Trip from Amman: Treasury & Royal TombsOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 88 per person | 8h–11h | 4.96★ · 178 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Arabic |
| Petra & Wadi Rum tour from Amman: Two UNESCO sites in one dayTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 95 per person | 12h–14h | 4.99★ · 83 | Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 | — |
| Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Tour: Roman & Medieval SitesBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 50 per person | 9h–10h | 4.96★ · 132 | Every day · 9 start times, 07:30 to 13:00 | — |
| Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Trip from Amman: Private TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 62 per person | 5h–8h | 4.94★ · 203 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Arabic |
| Ajlun Castle & Jerash tour from Amman: Private guide includedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 152 per person | 5h–6h | 4.96★ · 134 | Every day · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00 | English |
| Petra & Little Petra: Private Day Trip with Guide from AmmanPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 187 per person | 11h–12h | 4.58★ · 120 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Jerash and Amman Tour: Roman Ruins with Flexible Guide OptionsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 82 per person | 5h–8h | 4.94★ · 69 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 11:00 | English, Arabic |
| Jerash, Ajloun Castle & Umm Qais: Full-Day Tour from AmmanPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 6h–9h | 4.91★ · 93 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 | English, Arabic |
| Jerash, Ajloun & Um Qais tour from Amman: Roman ruins and castlePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 9h–10h | 4.99★ · 101 | Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 | — |
| Jerash, Ajloun & Um Qais tour: Three ancient sites in one dayPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 230 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 58 per person if 4 go | 8h–12h | 5.00★ · 43 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Petra Day Tour from Amman: Private Guide & Desert HighwayPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 240 per person | 10h | 4.98★ · 143 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais & Ajloun from AmmanPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 118 per person | 10h | 4.77★ · 52 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
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