Jordan · 1-DAY TOURS

15 One-Day Tours in Jordan Worth Booking

33 tours  ·  from $60 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 one-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Amman Petra Full-Day Trip - Leaving Amman in a private car
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Amman Petra Full-Day Trip

1.Amman Petra Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $95Our pick

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and an English-speaking driver. You get about four hours at the Nabataean city, with an optional local guide and admission package. Drivers such as Anas and Mohammed Bardaghawi are praised for punctual service and helpful local tips.

“Ibrahim was our driver, he was just simply great. He arranged the pico up time the day before. He was punctual, he made sure to make a stop on both ways for us to stretch and go to the bathroom. We were provided with bottles of water and even coffee on the way :) we were coordinated and communicated all the time while we were in Petra. Thanks Ibrahim for taking care of us.”

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A Full Day Trip To Petra From Amman - The drive from Amman through Jordanian countryside
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A Full Day Trip To Petra From Amman

2.A Full Day Trip To Petra From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $93

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi. You will have about four hours at Petra to see the Siq, Treasury, colonnaded street, Qasr al-Bint, and possibly the Monastery. Entry and a local guide cost extra.

“Petra is inherently awesome. The person who made the experience truly worthwhile was our driver, Yousef Musleh, If you have any control over who takes you, ask for him. In our drive down and back, from Amman, we covered many topics regRead more”

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From Tel Aviv: Petra 1-Day Guided Tour with Transfers - The 2 AM departure from Tel Aviv
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From Tel Aviv: Petra 1-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

3.Petra 1-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 141 reviews · 23 hours · from $299

Travel from Tel Aviv to Petra by air-conditioned coach, cross the Arava border with assistance, and explore Petra with an English-speaking local guide. You get about 2.5 hours of guided touring and 2.5 hours of free time among the Treasury, tombs, facades, and theater. Expect a long day, border fees, and plenty of bus time.

“It was well organised day all went well with border crossings and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, it is a long day but its worth it, thank you”

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3 Day Trip - Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman - Day one, from Mount Nebo to Little Petra
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3 Day Trip – Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

4.3 Day Trip – Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $499

Travel south from Amman with a private English-speaking driver, stopping at Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You get two nights of lodging, breakfast, a Bedouin dinner, and a two-hour jeep ride. Confirm the Petra hotel and resort fees before booking.

“Jordan is a beautiful country. The people are friendly. And the food is amazing. At the same time, everyone is trying to sell you something, including your tour driver (or he’ll take you to his cousin’s). And if they’re not trying to sell you something, they expect a tip for the slightesRead more”

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From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup - The Treasury and Petra’s Theater
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From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

5.Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 12 hours · from $125

Leave Amman early for a private 12-hour Petra trip with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and a modern air-conditioned car. You will walk through the Siq to the Treasury, see the Theater, climb to the Monastery, and visit the High Place of Sacrifice. Drivers such as Oday, Fares, Khaled, and Khader have been praised for punctual service and useful local advice.

“This was a wonderful experience. The driver was very knowledgeable about the routes and showed me some views of difference destinations which was extra. Zach, was punctual and was very eager in making sure you were safe and satisfied. I enjoyed spending time with him. He also gave pointers on things to look out for while touring Petra. There are people that will try to swindle and take advantage but you’ll just have to say no and keep moving. I did not do any donkey or camel rides for to me it wasn’t worth it. It will take the same time walking. I was able to do the tour myself…”

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Petra & Wadi Rum (1 Day Private tour) - Entering Petra and reaching the Treasury
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Petra & Wadi Rum (1 Day Private tour)

6.Petra & Wadi Rum (1 Day Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in one long private day. Your English-speaking driver, such as Zaid, Yahia, Esmat, or Mohammed, handles the road while you explore Petra for about three hours and take a two-hour 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum. Petra entry, guides, meals, and tips cost extra.

“This tour was well worth it. Zaid our driver picked us up sharply from the hotel and they communicated the night prior to ensure we were all on the same page. Zaid was very nice and gave us good pointers along the way. He stopped to get us tea and pastries in the morning. Read more”

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Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman - Entering Petra through the 1.2-kilometer Siq
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Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman

7.Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $186

Leave Amman at 7:00 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Petra, where a local guide leads a two-hour visit through the Siq to the Treasury, Theatre, Royal Tombs, and more. You also get free time, an included horse ride before the Siq, and a stop at Little Petra, though the long return drive makes this a demanding day.

“This was the trip of a lifetime! A great value for the time and money. Our driver arrived on time and though his English was limited, he took great care of us. An English speaking guide was available by phone during the drive and then met us at the gate to take us through Petra. Read more”

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From Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea Private 2-Day Trip - Day one: the long road to Petra
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From Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea Private 2-Day Trip

8.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea Private 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $227

Travel privately from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with an English-speaking driver. Walk through Petra’s Siq, watch the desert sunset, stay in a deluxe tent, add a 4x4 safari, and float in mineral-rich Dead Sea water. Drivers such as Safwat, Ramzi, Mahmoud, and Mustafa are praised for flexible help and local advice.

“Overall amazing, Fox is a legend. Cannot recommend this tour enough. The attention to detail and flexibility was insane. We ended up seeing everything we wanted to over 2 days without being rushed. It’s. A large country and most group tours remove your choice to really engage with the site, culture, people and country but Fox ensured this wasn’t the case, keeping us tight to a schedule (that WE designed) so nothing would be missed, but allowing ample time for us to enjoy every sight. Wadi rum was a life changing experience and the camp booked was phenomenal (they had a cute cat too). Fox also kindly offered to drive…”

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Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip - Jerash, where Rome still feels close
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Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

9.Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $62Best value

Travel north from Amman with a private English-speaking driver to see Jerash’s Roman streets, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais. Local guides can be hired at each site for an extra fee. Expect a long day in a comfortable vehicle with Wi-Fi, bottled water, phone charging, and room for flexible stops.

“This was a road trip through the mountains of the north of Jordan. It was gorgeous country all the way up to Umm Qais and back down to Amman. Our driver, Muhammad, was great. He made sure to stop at different fruit and food vendors and teach us about the valleys wRead more”

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Amman: Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea - Madaba begins with two very different churches
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Amman: Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea

10.Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $74

Spend 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting Madaba’s mosaics, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site, and the Dead Sea. Guides such as Shadi, Bader, Adnan, and Mr. Mint are frequently requested for their friendly service and local insight. The day ends at a resort beach with swimming, mud, towels, and optional lunch.

“We really loved our trip! Shadi our guide was very flexible during the trip and told us many things about Jordan and history. Totally recommend!”

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Petra One Day Tour - The long road south from Amman
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Petra One Day Tour

11.Petra One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $314

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then explore the Siq, Treasury, Roman Theater, Street of Facades, and Royal Tombs with a private guide. The tour lasts about 8 to 11 hours and covers Petra’s lower level.

“Never had a private tour which combined a daily mix of breathtaking touristic highlights (Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerash, Amman) and of flawless organisation!”

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From Aqaba: Petra 1 Day Tour - The ride from Aqaba and what the timing means
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From Aqaba: Petra 1 Day Tour

12.Petra 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 10 hours · from $231

Travel from Aqaba to Petra for a 10-hour guided day trip with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, skip-the-line entry, a three-hour English tour, and local lunch. You’ll see the Siq, Treasury, Roman theater, temples, tombs, and caves. Guides have included Kamahl, with Ebrahim praised as a helpful driver.

“The trip was amazing. I just wish I had more time. I would have started earlier to spend more time at the site. Ebrahim, my driver was fantastic and helpful. My guide Kamahl was great and knowledgeable.”

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From Tel Aviv: Full-Day Trip to Petra with Roundtrip Flights - The early flight to Ramon Airport
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From Tel Aviv: Full-Day Trip to Petra with Roundtrip Flights

13.Full-Day Trip to Petra with Roundtrip Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 69 reviews · 14 hours · from $573

Fly from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport, cross into Jordan, and ride north to Petra with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, see tombs and the theater, enjoy Jordanian food, and stop for desert views before flying home. Kareem has been praised for thoughtful help with meals and extra arrangements.

“The tour itself was great. Transportation to and from the boarder was good too but the flights were exhausting. I was more tired from the flights than the actual excursion.”

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From Amman: Private Petra Day Trip with Guide - What the two-hour guided visit covers
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From Amman: Private Petra Day Trip with Guide

14.Private Petra Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 10 hours · from $186

Travel from your Amman hotel to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and local guide. Walk the 1.2-kilometer Siq to the Treasury, see Petra’s Theater and Royal Tombs, then use free time for the Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice, museum, or Little Petra. Guides in Spanish and French can be requested.

““Everything perfect” can explain the experience we had. The dream begun from the pick-up at the hotel, thanks to the professionality and kindness of our driver that took care of us during the trip from Amman to Petra. In Petra we have been assigned to a very professional guide italian speaking, that explained in very carefully the history of the site. It was faboulous to hear the history of Petra from him. Jordan people are the best”

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One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle - Walking the Cardo Maximus and Roman city center
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One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

15.One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $75

Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore Jerash’s Roman streets, plazas, temples, and fountains, then visit Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces in 1184. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, while you explore independently or hire local guides at your own expense. Hotel pickup, drop-off, WiFi, and bottled water are included.

“Our driver Mohammed made it an interesting and fun day. Great driver- and very thoughtful . The booking and on-line info system was very Easy to use”

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