Jerash (Gerasa) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Jerash. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

• Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun From Amman

• Day Tour: Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais From Amman

• Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais Full-Day Tour

• Amman: Private or Group Tour to Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais

Tickets for Jerash cover both the archaeological museum and the site itself. They cost 10 dinars for international travelers and 0.25 dinars for Jordanians, with an additional two dinars (0.25 dinars for Jordanians) for the sound and light show. Expect to pay from around US$60 per person for a private transportation-only trip from Amman.

Yes, Jerash is well worth visiting. It's one of the region's largest and best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, with grand gates, theaters, temples, and column-clad avenues that make it a mecca for history buffs and photographers alike. By visiting on a tour, you can combine it with other northern Jordan highlights, such as Umm Qais (Roman Gadara) and the medieval Ajloun Castle. While tours typically only include a driver, not a guide, they can still add valuable local insights.

Per one customer who booked the Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle From Amman, "Yousef was really friendly, chatty and funny the whole time. He kept giving us snippets of information in between driving us to the various sights. We stopped for some lovely coffee and snacks mid morning, and he took us to a fruit shop that had excellent, yummy produce. He also took us to a brilliant restaurant in Jerash called Lebanese House for lunch (make sure to look them up—they're really good!)."

Yes, there are many tours available to visit Jerash. This ancient Roman complex is a popular half-day tour from Amman, which is an hour away by car. A guide will provide insight into the history of the ruins on display, including the site’s impressive 15,000-seat amphitheater.

There’s no strict dress code at Jerash, but visitors are advised to dress modestly—both due to the sun, and out of respect for local customs. There’s no need for women to wear a headscarf, but shoulders and knees should ideally be kept covered. Consider bringing a hat if visiting in summer.

Yes, Jerash can be visited independently—the site is very safe and is easily reached by public transportation. If you opt for a private taxi driver, they will typically wait outside the ruins while you visit alone. The site has some translations in English, but a guide will provide more detailed information on the area’s history.

Between March and May is one of the best times to visit Jerash, when the daytime temperatures are typically warm but not stifling. Winter can bring gray skies and rain, while peak summer can be blisteringly hot. If you’re visiting Jerash in July or August, avoid touring the ruins during the midday sun.

Plan at least two hours to explore Jerash—better yet, three. The impressive complex is spread out, with dusty paths leading between monuments. Avoid rushing and take time to savor Jerash’s unique historical ambiance. Depending on the season, you may also want time to rest in the shade.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Jerash. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Amman:

• Petra

• Wadi Rum

• Dead Sea

• Mt. Nebo

• Ajloun Castle

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in and around Amman.