Top Amman Bus Tours

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.

Visiting Petra in a day from Amman is tricky without a car. Use this full-day chauffeur service to travel with ease between the two. Meet your driver at your Amman hotel and depart in a WiFi-equipped vehicle. Enjoy time to independently explore the ancient city of Petra before returning with your driver to Amman.

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.

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.

Skip the stress of self-driving unfamiliar roads and relax with a private driver on this door-to-door tour that takes in three of northern Jordan’s most spectacular sights. You’ll visit 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by the great Arab leader Salah al-Din (Saladin), Umm Qais (Gadara) with its Roman ruins and views across Israel and Syria, and Jerash, a beautifully preserved Roman city. Upgrade to include entrance fees—and a guide in Jerash.

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.

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.

Leave negotiating Amman’s congested streets to your private driver then relax and enjoy the views of hills, valleys, and forests on this speedy half-day tour to Jerash, Jordan’s largest and best-preserved Roman city. Entrance fees are not included as for most travelers it will make sense to buy the Jordan Pass in advance. Upgrade to add a local lunch or a visit to medieval Ajloun Castle.

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.

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.

The Dead Sea makes for spectacular photos, yet to really enjoy its buoyant but penetrating waters and slippery mud you need resort facilities. Skip the stress of arranging day hire independently, and enjoy this private door-to-door package. There’s everything required to experience Earth’s lowest point: day access to your choice of hotel with a private beach, swimming pool, showers, changing rooms, a delicious buffet lunch, and even Wi-Fi.

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.

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.

Skip the self-drive hassles and the stress of finding parking and discover downtown Amman plus two essential Biblical sights on this private tour with hotel transfers. See Amman Citadel, Amman Roman Amphitheater, and the King Abdullah Mosque, plus markets. Then discover ancient Madaba, known for its 6th-century Mosaic Map, and stand atop Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Promised Land. Entrance fees are at your own 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.

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.

Explore Amman’s ancient sites and modern neighborhoods on a full-day, private tour that’s a great first taste of the Jordanian capital. You’ll see Old Amman, the Citadel, colorful markets, the Blue Mosque, a Coptic church, the Royal Automobile Museum, Rainbow Street, and much more, while traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle that’s a comfortable, secure way to navigate the city.

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.

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.

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.

Visit Petra and Little Petra on a full-day, private trip from Amman to the ancient Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have the option to explore on your own or visit with a local guide, starting with the winding slot-canyon path that leads to the magnificent Treasury. Adding Little Petra to your trip means you'll see a side of the site that many visitors miss, including Neolithic ruins, sandstone cliffs, and a fresco that dates back to Nabatean times.

Visit Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, on a day tour from Amman. Ride horses to the Siq (canyon entrance to the city), then continue on foot through narrow passageways carved into enormous pink sandstone cliffs. See the Al Khazneh—also known as “The Treasury”—the ornate temple made famous in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and other archeological sites along the way.

Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ during World War I.

Stand beside the Jordan River where it’s thought Jesus was baptized on this private 4-hour trip from Amman. Travel to the ‘Bethany Beyond the Jordan’ baptism site, also known as El-Maghtas, and tour the riverbanks and ruins of ancient churches, wells, and baptismal pools. Entrance fees and round-trip private transport included. If you wish, upgrade to add on a visit to the nearby Iraq Al Amir caves and pre-Roman Qasr al-Abad palace.