Top Jordan How to Get Around in 2026

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle, discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheater, King Abdullah Mosque, the ruins & archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel & many more sites, then drive to Dead Sea to enjoy the rest of day at lowest point in the world.

A float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea is a signature Jordan experience—it’s literally impossible to sink. Avoid Amman’s rush hour with private hotel pickup and travel in style with a private driver and onboard Wi-Fi. Book a transport-only package or upgrade to include lunch and a swim at your choice of a 4-star or 5-star hotel.

Sample Amman’s tastiest bites–and some of its most characterful neighborhoods–on this small-group tour. Follow your guide into downtown Amman, including Rainbow Street, and as you walk and talk, pause to taste popular local specialties. Visit restaurants, food shops, and markets to try everything from falafel sandwiches to succulent desserts, and learn about their recipes and history–background you’d likely miss alone. Arrive with an appetite and leave with invaluable insights into the city’s most-beloved eats.

Spend a day exploring Roman ruins and an Islamic castle, followed by a soak in the Dead Sea, with this tour from Amman. You'll start with Jerash, a decapolis full of beautifully preserved streets and temples. From here you'll head over to Ajloun Castle and learn about its history. Then it's off to the Dead Sea, where you'll get a chance to float in its therapeutic waters before your return to Amman.

Discover the antiquities of Jerash and Amman on a 7-hour private tour from Amman. Travel to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. See the Oval Colonnade, fountains, temples and streets, and then return to Amman to visit the Citadel ruins and Roman Theater. If you wish, upgrade to include a local guide at Jerash. Private minivan transport, admission fees (if option selected), and hotel pickup and drop-off also included.

Organizing your own Petra and Wadi Rum day trip while in Amman can mean spending hard-earned vacation time arranging a driver. This private tour eliminates this hassle while giving you valuable flexibility. Journey to Petra by private vehicle, and opt to tour the rose-red city with a local guide (own expense) or alone. Next, continue to Wadi Rum for an optional 4x4 tour and dinner at this UNESCO-listed desert wilderness.

Take the stress out of getting from Queen Alia Airport in Amman to the Dead Sea by prebooking a private transfer. Avoid the hassle of public transportation and taxis, and have your English speaking driver meet you at the airport for your transfer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your ride to the Dead Sea, while taking advantage of free Wi-Fi onboard and bottled water.

Step into Jordan's Qur'anic history on a half-day trip to the Cave of the Seven Sleepers and Amman's top Islamic sites. You'll see The Citadel, Grand Husseini Mosque, and King Abdullah Mosque, then leave the city for the village of Al-Raqim, believed to be the site of a story from the Qur'an's Surah Al-Kahf, or Chapter 18. This half-day Islamic sites tour includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Dead Sea or Amman, and it's a great introduction to Amman's Islamic heritage.

Explore ancient Roman ruins on a half-day, private tour from Amman to Jerash, and travel to the site in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle. Pre-booking transport saves you the hassle of searching for taxis, and you’ll have the freedom to discover Jerash on your own terms by hiring a guide upon arrival or making it an independent day.

Uncover a strand of Jordan's history that many travelers overlook and do it with ease on this private tour from Amman. Traveling by private chauffeured vehicle, visit three Umayyad-built desert castles—Qsar Al-Azraq, once headquarters to Lawrence of Arabia; UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, and picturesque Qasr al Kharrana. After exploring each independently, explore the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legend-steeped Roman-era cave, before returning. Admissions are at your expense.

Revitalize your body and rejuvenate your soul with the natural wonders of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea, a body of intense blue water, is the lowest point on the Earth’s surface. It is the richest source of natural salts & minerals, conserving amazing treasures that have been accumulated over thousands of years. As the name implies, the Dead Sea is devoid of any living creatures due to its high salt levels. It contains more than 35 different types of minerals, all of which are well known for nourishing the body, reviving and softening the skin, and relieving pain. The ability to luxuriate in the rich, stimulating mud and float effortlessly on the water while soaking up the healthy minerals makes it a unique and matchless experience. The area also has a historical, religious, and spiritual background. It is believed to be the site of 5 biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zebouin, and Zoar. Experience one of the most stunning natural and spiritual landscapes in the world.

Make the most of your time in Amman during this five-hour private tour of the history-filled capital of Jordan. Explore the 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, visit the Archaeological Museum and Darat al Funun, a platform for visual arts of the Arab World, and browse the boutiques and galleries along vibrant Rainbow Street. Door-to-door air-conditioned transportation is included.

Experience a relaxing arrival into Jordan with the knowledge that your personal driver is waiting to transport you straight to your accommodation in Amman. A great way to take some of the stress out of a travel day (and skip the long taxi queue), this pre-booked private arrival transfer from Queen Alia International Airport is suitable for groups of up to seven passengers.

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.

If you have time for one side trip from Amman, make it Petra. Carved 2,300 years ago by the Nabataeans, this southern Jordan UNESCO-listed rock city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This private tour whisks you there and back in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle and with an itinerary customizable to your wishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with optional local guiding at Petra at own expense.

Experience the wonders of Petra undistracted by transport worries on this private day trip from Amman. Avoid dealing with cabs or hire-car companies; and reach the 2,300-year-old rock city by private, chauffeur-driven vehicle instead. Then, enjoy a tour of the highlights accompanied by a local guide—hired at the gate—to ensure you learn their history and spot detail you might otherwise miss. Admission and guiding are at your expense.

Explore Jordan’s most important historical and religious sites on a private day tour from Amman or Queen Alia International Airport. Visit Madaba, famous for its beautiful Byzantine mosaics and the historic Madaba Map. Continue to Mount Nebo, a sacred site offering breathtaking views over the Jordan Valley. Then visit the Baptism Site, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist along the Jordan River. Travel in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle with complimentary bottled water and Wi-Fi, accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver. Enjoy a comfortable and flexible journey at your own pace.

Travel back in time to the ancient world on this private transport-only day trip, with onboard Wi-Fi and hotel transfers too. You’ll hit two of northern Jordan’s most important ancient ruins: Jerash, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s beautifully preserved, and Umm Qais, home of ancient Gadara, which offers views across three countries. You’ll also stop at the Jesus Cave (Cave of Issa) where some believe Jesus spent time.

Amman airport lies about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Amman city center, meaning a prebooked private transfer saves time and eliminates the need to wrangle Jordanian cash. Take it easy with this private, one-way transfer service between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and your destination in the city. For airport pickups, your representative will greet you at arrivals holding a board with your name.

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.

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.

Visit Madaba and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Amman that combines two of Jordan’s highlights for a spectacular day of exploring. Door-to-door shared transport from Amman is a cost-effective, hassle-free alternative to hiring an expensive private driver or using Jordan’s limited public transit, and you’ll get straight to checking out Madaba murals, soaking up the desert sun, and floating in the Dead Sea’s super-salty water.

Visit Wadi Rum on a full-day private tour starting with pickup at Petra and ending in Amman at your hotel or the airport. Combining the two journeys into a single booking gives you time for a 4x4 tour (own expense or upgrade) of Wadi Rum's magnificent dunes and cliffs while ensuring you’ll still make it to Amman in a single day—not an easy feat without a car.

Skip the stress of self-driving in unfamiliar conditions and join a private driver for this sightseeing tour of Amman plus the desert castles—direct from your hotel. See Amman Citadel and Amman Roman Theater, and walk and shop the city’s downtown. Then head to the desert for 8th-century Amra Castle (Qasr Amra), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus Kharana Castle and Azraq Castle. All entrance fees are at your own expense.