Petra Day Trips from Amman

The ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is the jewel of Jordan. And, though you could spend days exploring this spectacular sandstone settlement, travelers who are short on time can see the highlights of the ancient city during a day trip from Amman. Find out more below.
Private Tours
If you’re on a tight schedule but want to see as much of Petra as possible, private tours are the way to go. With private tours from Amman, you dictate the timings. This means you can get your trip underway as early as you wish, or perhaps a little later, with pickup from your hotel.
Opt for private round-trip transfers from Amman and either explore Petra independently or hire your own local guide. Alternatively, pick a more comprehensive private tour package that includes a guided excursion of Petra. Tours can be tailored to your specific interests, be they art, history, or culture. It’s also possible to add on additional experiences, such as a short horseback or camel ride, as well as visits to Little Petra and the Dead Sea.
Group Tours
Group tours to Petra from Amman offer a good-value and are an efficient and hassle-free way to see the top sights in the ancient Nabataean city. As with private tours, sightseeing experiences vary depending on which tour you choose. Pick a bare-bones excursion that includes transfers from Amman and free time at Petra, or opt for an all-inclusive tour with round-trip transfers, a guided tour of the site, a horseback ride, and even lunch.
Things to Know
Petra is about 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman. Driving takes 2.5–3 hours.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat to protect you from the desert sun.
Some tours include entrance fees to Petra.
Full-day tours from Amman typically last 8–13 hours.
32 Tours and Activities

Amman Petra Full-Day Trip

Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman

Full-Day Trip To Petra And Wadi Rum

Day Tour to Petra from Amman

Full Day Tour To Petra From Amman

Private Petra Day Trip Including Dead Sea from Amman

Private Petra Round-Trip from Amman

Private Full-Day Trip to Petra from Amman

Private Tour from Amman: Petra with Camel Ride

Full Day Petra Tour from Amman

Private Day Trip to Petra and Dead Sea from Amman

One Day Tour To Petra From Amman

Private Full-Day Petra Tour with Lunch from Amman

Private Petra and Little Petra Round-Trip Transfers from Amman

Private Petra Day Trip Including Amman Sightseeing from Amman

From Amman: one day tour to Petra

Petra and Little Petra Day Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

Tour To Petra From Amman Full-Day

A Day Trip To Petra From Amman

Petra Tour from Amman

Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman

Private Tour Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman

Petra One Day Tour
