Top Amman Private Sightseeing Tours

Explore the historic Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Al-Maghtas) and the therapeutic wonders of the Dead Sea on this day tour. Discover the archaeological significance of the Baptism Site, then relax in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for their healing properties.

It’s at least a 6-hour round-trip from Amman to Petra, Jordan’s signature sight. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private guide and vehicle with none of the delays entailed by multiple pickups on this door-to-door tour. Stroll the majestic Siq to the Treasury, admire the Royal Tombs and the Roman Theater, and discover Qasr al Bint. Your tour includes tea, coffee, water, entrance fees, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi.

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 Amman neighborhood, and learn to make traditional Arabic dishes with local cooks. Prepare your recipes on a terrace overlooking old Amman 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.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a professional chauffeur at the wheel on this convenient transport-only tour that takes in three of Jordan’s key Christian sites: Madaba, home to the 6th-century Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first saw the Holy Land, and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, where Jordanians believe Jesus was baptized. There’s onboard Wi-Fi to help pass the time over the drive.

Discover holy Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this private day trip from Amman with private, air-conditioned transport. Absorb views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and see the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, located where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Enjoy a walking tour of old Jerusalem around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other age-old religious treasures. Then, travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, and other sites.

Check through Jordan’s historical and natural treasures with ease and flexibility on a 5-night private tour that starts and ends in Amman, but lets you book your hotels in the capital, Petra and Dead Sea region. Skip the hassle of self-drive touring and enjoy private, chauffeured transportation throughout, plus guides in Jerash, Amman and Petra; a 4x4 tour at Wadi Rum and time to swim in the Dead Sea. Entry fees, accommodation and meals are at your own expense.

Pair two sacred sites with a classic Dead Sea photo opportunity, plus lunch with a view, on this private door-to-door day tour to Madaba and the Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Holy Land, and of course the Dead Sea. Book a transport-only package or upgrade to include lunch, entrance fees, and Dead Sea resort access.

If you like to explore independently but hate self-driving overseas, this private tour to two of northern Jordan’s top sights is perfect. Your private driver will pick you up from your Amman hotel, escort you to Jerash and wait while you admire the Oval Plaza, Cardo, and more. Then, continue to 12th-century Ajloun Castle for a dose of medieval splendor. Please note: all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Escape bustling Amman for the day and see three of Jordan’s most important religious and historical sites on a private 8-hour trip. In addition to viewing the famous Mosaic Map at Madaba, tour Mt. Nebo, where Moses is thought to have seen the Promised Land, and visit Bethany, Jesus’ believed baptism site on the River Jordan. Your package includes guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, plus entrance fees and private round-trip transportation.

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

Wadi Rum is one of the most stunning and geologically unique areas in Jordan, but getting here—and getting around—is a challenge without private transportation. Spend a full day exploring the UNESCO-listed attractions during this full-day private tour, which includes the option to add a 4x4 Jeep safari. Hotel transfers and a Bedouin-style tea or coffee in the desert are included.

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned minivan, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city’s stellar Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.

Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private half-day tour to Jerash from Amman. Follow your private guide through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years of human occupation. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest.

Skip the self-drive stress and savor the views with a private driver on this 2-day tour that covers Jordan’s three star attractions: rose-red Petra, the Dead Sea, and the scarlet Wadi Rum. Opt for a transport-only package or upgrade to include a night in a Bedouin camp with dinner, breakfast, and a 4WD tour, plus entrance to a Dead Sea resort: Wadi Rum and Petra tickets are at your expense.

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.

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.

Discover the highlights of Jordan’s capital and relax at the Dead Sea on this private 7-hour tour from Amman. See the antiquities at Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum, visit the 2nd-century Roman Theater, and explore the Jabal Amman quarter and a traditional market. Afterward, head for the Dead Sea to float in its extraordinary, salt-rich waters. Private round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with admission fees at own expense.

No one wants to use vacation time in Amman negotiating with local drivers, especially if your time is short. Booking this private Dead Sea trip in advance saves you time and lets you enjoy chauffeured return transport with the flexibility for photo stops on route. Plus, you get ample time to experience the Dead Sea’s waters, mud, and spa treatments as you wish, with entry fees at your own expense.

Experience several of Jordan’s highlights on this private day tour from Amman. Visit St. George’s Church in Madaba, admire views of the Jordan Valley from atop Mt. Nebo, and experience other cultural attractions. Then, enjoy a float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea. A buffet lunch at the Dead Sea Spa Resort, site entrance fees, and private round-trip transport from Amman with an English-speaking driver are included.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a personal chauffeur direct from your hotel or Amman airport on this transport-only tour that visits the iconic Dead Sea plus two of Jordan’s most fascinating religious sites: Madaba, known for its 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land, and Mt. Nebo, where many believe Moses viewed the Promised Land and died. Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected as you travel.

Look beyond Jordan’s most celebrated attractions to see some lesser-known historical treasures on this private Islamic desert castle day trip from Amman. Head east to Al-Azraq, a castle that ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ once used as a headquarters, and then explore the fresco-painted masterpiece of Amra and Kharaneh castles. Finish at Aljoun, a hilltop medieval fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Your tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

Explore many of Jordan's most important attractions in just five days with this chauffeur-driven tour. You'll get the chance to visit the ancient city of Petra, float in the saline Dead Sea, explore the desert at Wadi Rum, and spend time in Jerash, all in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver.

Jordan is better known for its desert scenery than lush landscapes. Visit two nature reserves that most travelers miss during this private full-day excursion to Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and Azraq Wetland Reserve. First, see endangered species like Arabian oryx and Somali ostriches. Then, follow the migration route of a variety of birds over glittering pools and streams. Hotel transfers, a naturalist guide, and admission tickets are included.

Experience three of Jordan’s top natural and cultural attractions in just two days during this private overnight tour. Enjoy free time to visit the rock-cut city of Petra at your own pace. Sleep under the stars in a Wadi Rum campsite, with a morning Jeep safari included. Then, get a chance to float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea before heading back to Amman.