Top Jordan Sightseeing Tours in 2026

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.

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.

Tour the Martian landscapes of Wadi Rum in just half a day on this private 4WD adventure. Pay your entrance fee then meet your guide and change vehicles. You'll see Lawrence's Spring, natural arches and rock bridges, ancient petroglyphs in Khazali Canyon, and more. Upgrade to add a camel ride or opt for a sunset tour.

Our Petra and wadi rum private tour is the best value way to have an unforgettable Petra touring experience. Collecting you from your point, you’ll travel to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will explore Jordan’s natural wonders and ancient history in a 3 hours in Petra and 2 hours in wadi rum . Travel by modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You will visit the one of 7 wonderful places in the world.

Enjoy immersive views into the Red Sea during this shared cruise in a glass-bottomed boat in Aqaba. See coral, schools of fish, and even a sunken ship under the water. Tours include snorkeling gear and time to swim, with inflatable equipment available for less experienced swimmers. Complimentary soft drinks are provided.

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.

Explore Southern Jordan's key sights without worrying about how to get there without a car with this small-group tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Well-suited for travelers looking for a streamlined experience that covers the logistics and itinerary, with added flexibility with different accommodation options and the choice to go fully private.

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.

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.

Visiting Petra alone from the Dead Sea involves hiring a driver on the ground—risking you not getting the day that suits you. Prebook this private full-day tour to save time and secure your ideal date. Then, on the day, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle and on arrival, enjoy the freedom to self-explore, or upgrade for a guide or all-inclusive option.

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.

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.

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.

Driving in a strange country can be stressful. Devote your time to the sights without worrying about the road during this private tour that takes in three essential Jordan Christian sites—plus hot springs and a shopping stop. See the 6th-century Mosaic Map and Mt. Nebo, where Moses is believed to be buried, and join a local guide to discover what some believe to be the baptism site of Jesus.

Skip the stress of self-driving Jordan’s borderlands and relax with the comfort of your own private driver and onboard Wi-Fi on this transport-only door-to-door trip to the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ. Entry fees are at your own expense and include a tour of the site’s ancient relics with a local guide.

Explore the hidden treasures of ancient Little Petra on a 3-hour afternoon trip from Petra. Traveling by 4x4, drive to the Little Petra area, once a trading outpost of the ancient, main Petra. Head through the entrance canyon to see caves and buildings once used by visiting traders, and view other highlights including an age-old cistern, Neolithic ruins, and Crusader fort. Tea, snacks, transport, and hotel or camp pickup and drop-off in Petra included.

Discover Jordan’s rich history on this half-day tour to the Umayyad Desert. Visit these desert ‘castles’ that were once used as caravan stations, trade centers, outposts, and resort pavilions. Admire the beautiful Islamic art, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings that can be found inside and were inspired by Persian and Greco-Roman traditions. Spend about 45 minutes at each destination before heading back to Amman.

Spend a day exploring the wonders of the Wadi Rum Protected Area on this private jeep tour with an English speaking Bedouin guide. Stops include Lawrence Spring, Jebel Khazali, Little Bridge, Lawrence House, Mushroom Rock, and more, with the opportunity to hike around different sites. Upgrade to include a Bedouin lunch in a natural cave, dinner, or a camel ride.

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.

If you want to see the highlights of the Wadi Rum but don’t have much time, this half-day guided tour by Jeep is ideal. You’ll meet your local Bedouin guide at the Wadi Rum Village and from there will set out into the sea of red sand. Try sand boarding or ride a beautiful camel across the desert. You’ll visit well-known sights and those that you wouldn’t otherwise know about.

Many of Wadi Rum’s most scenic landmarks are only accessible by 4WD vehicle, so this half-day Jeep tour puts its UNESCO-listed sand dunes, hidden canyons, and rock formations within reach. Pre-booking is a convenient alternative to paying onsite, and means there’s no surprise guide fees or haggling over prices. Since sandboarding equipment is included, you can even try sliding the steep sides of the dramatic Wadi Rum dunes.

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.

Explore Wadi Rum’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock formations, dunes, and peaks on a 2-day Jeep tour that includes an overnight in a traditional Bedouin desert camp or cave. While some Wadi Rum tours are limited to exploring by vehicle, this active adventure includes sandboarding and a hike up Al Hash Mountain (Jebel Al-Hash). From the summit, enjoy sweeping views that stretch across Wadi Rum all the way to Saudi Arabia.

Discover the ancient jewels in Jordan’s crown on this private Mount Nebo, Madaba and Dead Sea day trip from Amman. Explore Amman with your guide and discover top attractions such as the Citadel and the Roman theater. Visit St George’s Church in Madaba and learn of the city’s rich history. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from the top of Mount Nebo, and admire ancient relics and mosaics in a Franciscan monastery. Then, soak up the sunshine and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s salty waters.