Top Amman Food & Drink

Savor the Jordanian love of food on this 4-hour private cooking class in Amman, including lunch or dinner. Head to a cooking school in the charming Jebel Al Weibdeh neighborhood, and learn to make traditional Arabic dishes with local cooks. Prepare your recipes on a terrace overlooking old Amman and the Citadel and enjoy soft Arabic background music. Lastly, enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner, depending on your chosen class time; and choose to sip on a glass of wine with your food before finishing with a coffee.

Discovering Amman street food is a highlight of visiting the city, but between new flavors and the language barrier, it’s easy to miss out on the best local bites. Combine Jordanian delicacies with guided visits of The Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and downtown on a private tour that’s a tasty introduction to Amman’s top sites.

Spend the day on a private Dead Sea beach with this customizable excursion from Amman. Make the hour-long trip from Amman in a private, climate-controlled vehicle, then spend as long as you want at a Dead Sea resort that offers comfortable facilities. Swim, sunbathe, or slather yourself in mineral-rich mud while taking in spectacular views of the desert landscape. Dead Sea resort entrance fees are included in this tour, along with round-trip transport from your hotel in Amman.

You will be picked up from Amman or Airport to a 5 stars resort at the Dead Sea. You will have free time at the resort and you will be able to use most of the resort facilities including Mud bath, private closet, clean towels, clean beach access, swimming pools and the price also includes an open buffet Lunch in the resort restaurant. So in general you can use most of the resort facilities except of rooms and Spa which is available in a good price. After you finish you will be dropped off back to Amman or Airport (any location you want exactly). Dropping off to a different location (not Amman or Airport) is available upon request with a price difference.

Wines have been produced in Jordan for millennia, but uncovering the different varieties and the country’s wine heritage can be difficult by yourself. With this private wine tasting in Amman, save time and be properly introduced to quality local varietals—under the brand name St. George—rather than depending on what’s served at restaurants or hotels. Guided tastings, snacks, and return transfers are included for an enriching and relaxed experience.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman. You'll make the 3-hour journey to Petra in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, with the option to spend up to four hours exploring, entering the site on a winding path that passes between spectacular cliff walls. The driver can arrange a local guide upon arrival, or you can see Petra on your own before returning to Amman.

Without renting a car, seeing Jordan’s sites of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais in a day from Amman is near-impossible. Aimed at travelers who are short on time, this private tour whisks you with ease to the three antiquities, in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle with a chauffeur. At each, choose to tour the classical or medieval ruins alone or with a local guide (own expense).

Let us assist you Let the driver help you in any way they can. Such that carrying your bags, minding your luggage or just pointing you in the right direction should all be part of the service. Enjoy the service Finally, sit back and relax and let us do the driving. Many of our clients consider the car arriving as the start of their holiday. From the moment the vehicle pulls up, the clients can be sure they are going to arrive stress-free at their destination in Amman.

Classical ruins, city sights, and relaxation by the Dead Sea: this day trip from Amman packs a little of almost everything into a single day. Start with a round-up of Amman’s Citadel and Roman Theatre, before traveling to the well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash. Lastly, relax and swim in the Dead Sea. Your tour includes private round-trip transport, with entrance fees and local guides at the sites at own expense.

Explore northern Jordan’s historical highlights on this private, full-day Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais tour from Amman. Discover the Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash, seeing its Oval Colonnade, temples, and more; and delve into 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces. Finally, explore the remains of Umm Qais, another Greco-Roman city. Your tour includes private round-trip transportation and Amman hotel pickup and drop-off. Admission fees and local guides at the sites at your own expense.

See the sights and get a flavor of Amman on this private, 3-hour panoramic city tour. Choose a morning or evening tour, and view the highlights of old and modern Amman by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Citadel viewpoint to witness old Amman spread below, stroll around bustling gold and spice markets, including Al Bukaria; and pass top attractions such as King Abdullah Mosque, Rainbow Street and the arty Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter. Finish with a delicious lunch or dinner of tasty Arabic ‘mezze’ small dishes.

See some of Amman's most interesting attractions with this tour of the Jordanian capital. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to visit the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and the Folklore Museum, and the Archaeological Museum. Once you’re done sightseeing, you can stop for shopping in a traditional bazaar.

Experience the extraordinary beauty of Wadi Rum by 4x4 on this private full-day trip from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to the protected desert valley and tour its spectacular beauty spots by 4x4. Trundle through narrow gorges and desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers; and view ancient inscriptions and Lawrence’s Spring, a hidden oasis made famous by TE Lawrence, also known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia.’ Upgrade to include a camel ride, and during your explorations, visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a refreshing mint tea.

Visit Petra and Wadi Rum in just one day with this tour from Amman, ideal for travelers who are short on time. You'll visit Petra, with the option to take a two-hour guided tour of the site, followed by a break for lunch before continuing to Wadi Rum for an optional jeep ride. Once you've visited both sights, your driver will take you back to Amman.

Visit the iconic rock-cut city of Petra in a single day—and be back in Amman by nightfall—during this private time-saver excursion. Ride comfortably to and from your hotel in the capital in a chauffeured, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle. Enjoy free time to explore the centuries-old ruins at your own pace. Upgrade to include admission tickets or a guided tour.

See two of Jordan’s historical and religious highlights on this half-day private tour from Amman or the Dead Sea. Walk on Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land before he died, and view the ancient mosaics in the hilltop church. Then, visit Madaba to admire its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Your tour includes a choice of Amman or Dead Sea departure, private transport, and admission fees.

In This Tour We’ve paired 3 of the rich local Hadad Araks to bring out five of the flavors of Jordanian cuisine, The Jordan Heritage Restaurant, is a non-profit organization established in 2014. Its mission is for Jordanian heritage to be documented, revived, and experienced by all locals and international visitors; thus, using heritage as a vehicle of pluralism, women’s rights, social cohesion, commercial sustainability and inter-cultural exchange. It all started when tracing the “Mansaf” – Lamb with Yogurt in the remote villages back from the Great Arab Revolt, and as a response the local Jordanian villagers would make all sorts of unheard dishes; the number of dishes reached 25, Jordan Heritage decided to document the Jordanian cuisine. Five years later, Jordan Heritage had amassed 95 dishes from all corners and cultural groups of Jordan to the taste of all.

5-6 hours of layover in Queen Alia International Airport doesn't mean you will be stuck at the airport until your next flight. Why not book a private tour to Amman City and discover some of the remains from Roman to Islamic period. Stroll to their souq or market and try some local Jordanian cuisine. You will be accompanied by our English speaking driver as your local guide that will elaborate more about their foods, tradition and culture.

Enjoy a meal of traditional Middle Eastern mezze, or small plates, at Haret Jdoudna, an atmospheric restaurant in a restored historic home in Madaba. This 4-hour excursion includes lunch or dinner at Haret Jdoudha, as well as round-trip transport from your Amman hotel in a private, climate-controlled vehicle.

Day1/Mon: Arrival to (QIAI/Allenby Bridge) - Transfer to Amman Hotel for dinner & Overnight Day2/Tues: After breakfast - Transfer to visit Madaba - Nebo - Shwbak - then proceed to Aqaba Hotel for dinner & Overnight Day3/Wed: After breakfast - Full day visit Petra - then proceed to Aqaba hotel for dinner & Overnight Day4/Thurs: After breakfast - Wadi Rum visit (2 hours Jeep ride) - then proceed to Amman Hotel for dinner & Overnight Day5 /Fri: After breakfast - Transfer to (QIAI/Allenby Bridge) for departure

In this half-day tour, you will experience the unique 100-hectar vineyards at the Basalt Desert of Jordan, as well as an unforgettable wine tasting all guided by our certified JR Wine sommelier Mo.

In the morning pick up from any hotel or residence in Amman, and transfer via the Desert Highway for 2.5 hours to the astonishing rock city Petra. This fascinating ancient Nabatean capital dominated long time the Arabian trade routes, and is a must see in the Middle East. Meet your guide at the Visitor's Centre and start to explore the mystic site. You pass the Siq, a narrow gorge where you get the first close views of the colorful sandstone, ending at the beautiful Treasury. Walk along the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs, the Theatre and Qasr Al Bint. Free time on your own, then walk the same way back to the entrance gate. In the afternoon return to your Amman hotel or residence.

The Jordan Heritage Restaurant, is a non-profit organization established in 2014. Its mission is for Jordanian heritage to be documented, revived, and experienced by all locals and international visitors; thus, using heritage as a vehicle of pluralism, women’s rights, social cohesion, commercial sustainability and inter-cultural exchange. It all started when tracing the “Mansaf” – Lamb with Yogurt in the remote villages back from the Great Arab Revolt, and as a response the local Jordanian villagers would make all sorts of unheard dishes; the number of dishes reached 25, Jordan Heritage decided to document the Jordanian cuisine. Five years later, Jordan Heritage had amassed 95 dishes from all corners and cultural groups of Jordan to the taste of all.

One of the most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself in a new culture is through tis cuisine, and with this culinary-focused experience, you'll get the chance to try out Jordanian food in a traditional local restaurant at either lunch or dinnertime. The menu will feature everything from traditional mezze to house-baked bread to Jordanian specialties. After your meal, you'll even get the chance to puff on flavored tobacco, or sheesha, using a hookah (water pipe).