Petra & Little Petra: Private Day Trip with Guide from Amman
What you walk through on the way to Petra's Treasury
You're picked up from your Amman hotel before dawn and driven 245km to Petra, where a local guide leads you through the Siq canyon and past the Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theater, and Byzantine Church over two hours. Free time lets you climb to the Monastery or explore the museum, then you visit Little Petra on the return journey before hotel drop-off in the evening. Hotel pickup, private transport, entrance fees, and a local guide are all included.
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Step-by-step itinerary
- The Siq2h · entry included
- The Treasury2h · entry included
- Petra4h
Private day trip to Petra from Amman
- Leave hotel early morning
- Drive south to Petra
- Enjoy 2-hour guided Petra tour
- Walk through the Siq entrance canyon
- See the Treasury El-Khazneh
- Visit Theater, Royal Tombs, Byzantine Church
- Listen to guide about Nabatean history
- Free time to explore or climb Monastery
- Visit Petra Museum if time permits
- Pass by Little Petra valley
- Return to Amman and hotel drop off
The experience
The drive south from Amman takes most of the morning: 245 kilometers through desert landscape, your private driver handling the road while you watch the terrain shift. You leave early, which matters: it gets you to Petra before the heat peaks and before the main crowds arrive. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and if you want to ask about Jordan's history or the Nabatean trade routes that made this place matter, your guide is there to answer. When you reach the main site, you step out and walk into the Siq: a narrow rock fissure, 1.2 kilometers long, that was the only way in and out of the city 2,000 years ago. The canyon walls close around you, and then suddenly they open, and there it is: the Treasury, carved straight into rose-pink sandstone, so precisely cut it looks like it was built yesterday instead of two millennia ago.
Your guide walks you through what you're seeing: how the Nabateans, who controlled the spice and incense trade, sculpted these buildings without modern tools, how they engineered water systems to survive in this harsh valley. You have around two hours for the main Petra tour, which gets you to the Theater (it seats 3,000), the Royal Tombs stacked into the cliff face, and the Byzantine Church. After that, you get free time. Some people climb up to the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, a clifftop altar where ceremonies once happened. Others just sit and absorb the scale of it. There's also a museum if you want to understand more about the artifacts and the people who lived here.
On the way back to Amman, you pass through Little Petra: a smaller rocky valley with its own carved buildings, what archaeologists think was a caravan stop and accommodation for traders heading to the main city. It's quieter, less crowded, and gives you a second angle on how the Nabateans built and lived. The return drive is long, but you're heading back with the light behind you, and your driver gets you to your hotel in Amman by evening. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. The sun at Petra is direct and relentless, and the ground is uneven.
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman, private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a private English-speaking guide for the 2-hour Petra tour, entrance fees to Petra, onboard Wi-Fi, and a pass through Little Petra on the return journey.
- A horse ride before the Siq is also included.
- Specialized infant seats and golf cart service at Petra are available by request.
Options for this experience
4 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
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Operated by Zaid Tours and Travel
Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Amman without a rental car who want to see Petra's main sites in one day with transport and entry handled. Expect a full day out. The drive is long each way, which is what makes reaching Petra and returning to Amman in a single trip possible.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the drive from Amman to Petra?
About 4–5 hours each way, covering 245 kilometers. You leave early in the morning and return to your hotel by evening.
What is the Siq?
A narrow rock canyon, 1.2 kilometers long, that was the main entrance to Petra. You walk through it before reaching the Treasury.
Is the 2-hour tour enough time to see Petra?
The guided tour covers the main highlights: Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theater, Byzantine Church. After that, you get free time to explore further, climb to the Monastery, or visit the museum.
What is Little Petra?
A smaller carved valley with Nabatean buildings, believed to have been a caravan stop and accommodation for traders. You pass through it on the return journey to Amman.
What is included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman, private air-conditioned vehicle, private English-speaking guide, entrance fees to Petra, and onboard Wi-Fi.
Do I need to be fit to do this tour?
The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You walk 1.2km through the Siq and explore the site at a moderate pace. Climbing to the Monastery or High Place of Sacrifice is optional.
What should I bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and water. The sun is intense and the ground is uneven rock.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not mentioned in the tour inclusions. You'll have free time during the tour to visit a local restaurant if you wish.
Can I use a Jordan Pass instead of paying entrance fees?
Yes. If you hold a Jordan Pass, inform the operator and entrance fees will be reimbursed. You must purchase the Jordan Pass directly.
Petra & Little Petra: Private Day Trip with Guide from Amman
11h–12h · EN · ES · FR · at your hotel
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