Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide: 2.5 Hours

The Siq is a natural gorge carved into stone, and you walk straight through it to reach the Treasury.

A 2.5-hour private guided tour of Petra with an English-speaking local guide, starting at an agreed meeting point near the gates. You walk the Siq, spend time at the Treasury taking photos, then continue to the Theatre, Royal Court, Colonnaded Street, Qasr al Bint, and other key sites before the tour ends at Qasr al Bint, leaving you free time to explore further on your own. Petra entrance fees are separate and vary by nationality and visit length.

Step-by-step itinerary

Petra guided walking tour

• Meet private guide near Petra gates
• Walk 700m along Bab el Siq
• Enter the 1200m natural Siq gorge
• See the Treasury (El Khazneh)
• Walk down Street of Facades
• Visit Nabatean Theatre
• View Royal Tombs
• Continue down Roman Street
• Tour ends at Qasr al Bint
• Free time to explore Petra

The experience

You meet your private guide at an agreed starting point near Petra's gates and walk 700 meters along the Bab el Siq, passing the Obelisks Tomb before entering the natural gorge itself. The Siq is 1200 meters of stone corridor: narrow, winding, and the traditional entrance to the ancient city. At its end, the Treasury (El Khazneh) appears carved directly into the cliff face, and you have time to photograph and absorb it before moving on.

From there the tour descends the Street of Facades to the Roman-style Nabatean Theatre, then takes in views of the Royal Tombs and continues down the Roman Street. The guide points out the major structures and explains what you're seeing, but the pace is yours to set. The tour officially ends at Qasr al Bint, but you then have free time to wander the site on your own: no rush, no group waiting.

The guide speaks English and is a local, so questions about the ruins, the Nabatean people, or how to spend your remaining hours at Petra get answered by someone who knows the place. You'll need moderate fitness for the walking and some elevation change, and you're responsible for buying your own entrance ticket at the gate (the price depends on your nationality and how many days you want to visit). There's no food, drink, or transportation included, so plan accordingly.

What’s included

• Private local guide who speaks English.
• guided walk through the Siq and to the Treasury.
• stops at the Theatre, Royal Court, Colonnaded Street, Qasr al Bint, and other key sites.
• free time to explore Petra on your own after the tour ends.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 11:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Sami Nawafleh

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary comfortably even if Arabic is new to you. The 2.5-hour format works if you have a free afternoon or morning and want the main highlights without committing a full day, and the private arrangement means the pace is yours: no group holding you back or rushing you through the Treasury.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Siq and why do you walk through it?

The Siq is a 1200-meter natural gorge carved into stone that serves as the traditional entrance to Petra. Walking through it is how you reach the Treasury and the rest of the ancient city. It's the main passage in, and the narrow walls and winding path make it an impressive arrival.

How much time do you spend at the Treasury?

The tour includes time to explore the Treasury, take photos, and prepare for the rest of the sites. There's no fixed duration stated, so you move at a comfortable pace with your guide before continuing to the Theatre and other stops.

What happens after the tour ends at Qasr al Bint?

After Qasr al Bint, the formal guided portion is over and you have free time to explore Petra on your own. You can wander the site, visit other areas, or rest before leaving.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket to enter Petra?

Yes, Petra entrance fees are not included in the tour price. You buy your own ticket at the gate. The cost varies by nationality (JOD 50 for most visitors, less for Arabs and Jordanians, free for children under 12) and by how many days you want to visit (1 day, 2 days, or 3 days).

Is food or transportation included?

No, there is no food, drink, or transportation included in this tour. You meet your guide at an agreed point near the gates and walk from there. Plan to bring water and snacks, and arrange your own way to the meeting point.