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The 15 Private Tours in Jordan That Earn Their Price

107 tours  ·  from $40 a head

The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Amman: Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour - The early road south from Amman
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From Amman: Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour

1.Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 750 reviews · 14 hours · from $126Our pick

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in a private or shared vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Mahmoud, Khalil, Fox, or Zeyad. Walk through Petra to the Treasury, then ride by 4x4 across Wadi Rum with Bedouin hosts. The day lasts about 14 hours, and a local Petra guide costs extra.

“Excellent experience, our guide Mahmoud was very welcoming and a great tour guide with useful tips and information. He made the experience much more enjoyable and allowed us full comfort, flexibility and the full tourist experience.”

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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea - Day two: a full day inside Petra
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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

2.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349Top rated

Travel privately from Amman to Petra, Little Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea over three busy days. Your English-speaking driver handles the road and helps shape the pace, while selected options include two nights of lodging and a Wadi Rum Jeep ride. Expect long drives, walking, and extra fees for many sights.

“Ahmad was our tour guide and he did an incredible job. We were able to do everything we wanted and more! He was truly key in making our experience the best it could possible be. Although he is technically not a tour guide, he was able to answer all of our questions about many of the historic sites. We were able to stop along the way to enjoy many of the sites from a different viewpoint which was appreciated. Petra and wadi run were amazing and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We were able to go out on a boat in Aqaba because Ahmad was able to…”

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Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman - The Treasury and Petra’s main route
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Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

3.Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 392 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private car with an English-speaking driver, WiFi, and water. Spend about five hours exploring the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, and Royal Tombs at your own pace. Add entry tickets, lunch, and a local or full-day guide. Drivers such as Bader, Bassam, Shadi, and Bardaghawi are praised for useful local advice.

“We had an incredible day trip from Amman to Petra. The experience was seamless, well-organized, and absolutely worth it. A special thank you to our driver, Mohammad Ali, who was exceptionally kind, professional, and a pleasure to spend the drive with. He was punctual, courteous, and made the long journey comfortable and enjoyable with great conversation and local insights. Petra itself was unforgettable, and having such a reliable and friendly driver truly elevated the entire experience. Highly recommend this day trip and especially Mohammad Ali for anyone visiting Jordan.”

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From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour - Ajloun Castle: a short stop with a different story
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From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

4.Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 360 reviews · from $59

Travel privately from Amman to Jerash, with optional stops at Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais. Your English-speaking driver, such as Shadi, Anas, or Mohammad Bardaghawi, handles the road, timing, and hotel transfers. Add local guides and entrance fees if needed, and enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and bottled water.

“I had an great day with Shadi, he was an excellent driver! The tour of the 3 sites was very interesting, especially the mighty Jerash! Shadi also advised me on the most suitable tour for Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea and he arranged the booking for me. I am very glad I booked this tour, I highly recommend it!”

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Petra & Wadi Rum: Full Day Private Tour with Hotel Pickup - The early road south from Amman
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Petra & Wadi Rum: Full Day Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

5.Petra & Wadi Rum: Full Day Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 14 hours · from $133

Spend a very full day visiting Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman. Your private driver handles the long road journey, while optional local guides explain Petra and a 4x4 driver takes you through Wadi Rum. Drivers such as Bardaghawi, Ibrahim, Bader, and Wael are praised for care, flexibility, and useful local advice.

“Excellent 👍👍👍 Out driver Mahmoud Award was so polite and helpful caring was clean and new and comfortable and we felt safe all the way. we strongly recommend the tour of Petra and wadi Rum with Mahmoud Awad.”

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Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced - Meeting the instructor at Aqaba beach
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Aqaba: Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

6.Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $50Best value

Join Aqaba Leaders Dive Center for a private Red Sea scuba session from Aqaba beach. English-speaking instructors such as Asmar, Omar, Musa, and Mo guide beginners through safety practice before taking you to coral reefs, fish, and possible wreck sites. Equipment, wetsuit, corrected photos, and videos are included. The two-hour visit includes about 35 to 45 minutes underwater.

“Amazing, great supportive instructor for first time swimmer and scuba diver”

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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour - Madaba and the famous mosaic map
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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

7.Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · from $88

Spend a full day visiting Madaba’s Christian mosaics, Mount Nebo, the Jordan River baptism site and the Dead Sea from Amman. Your English-speaking driver, including Ramzi, Mahmoud, Safwat or Mustafa, handles the transport and timing. Choose a basic sightseeing option or add site entry and a five-star Dead Sea resort with lunch.

“Ramzi is the man. Very enjoyable and smooth journey”

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Full-Day Private Trip To Petra, Wadi Rum - Four hours inside Petra
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Full-Day Private Trip To Petra, Wadi Rum

8.Full-Day Private Trip To Petra, Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $95

Travel from Amman or the airport to Petra and Wadi Rum in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You can tour Petra independently or hire a local guide, then add a two-hour 4x4 ride in Wadi Rum. Drivers such as Anas, Yousef, Muhammad, and Mahmoud are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible service.

“The trip to Petra and Wadi Rum was an amazing experience! Petra was so beautiful! The canyon (Siq) that you walk through to get to the treasury is spectacular! Petra is a must see in one’s lifetime. Wadi Rum is an experience. Beautiful sunset over the red sand and colorful dRead more”

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Amman: Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site - St. John the Baptist Church in Madaba
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Amman: Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

9.Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Your English-speaking driver, such as Adnan, Shadi, or Bader, shares local history along the way. Expect mosaic churches, sweeping Holy Land views, and a 2.5-hour visit to the Baptism Site.

“Shadi was amazing in explaining all the details and history about the sites and of Jordan and gave me some recommendations of things to do as well. The baptism site tour took a while but this is due to the external guide at Bethany Beyond. The trip gives you enough time to explore and you can have the evening to yourself to explore other areas of Amman if you have less time in Jordan like I had.”

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3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up. - Royal Tombs and the details in the stone
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3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.

10.3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $75

Meet your guide at your Petra-area hotel for a private walk through the Siq to the Treasury, Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street, and Qasr Al-Bint. Guides such as Bassil, Ibrahim, and Shadi add local context, point out overlooked details, and take photos. The Monastery climb is optional and not included.

“One of the best tour guides I've ever had. Bassil made us feel comfortable with the route, dealt with the rain and helped us learn more about Jordan, the history and all that was in Petra. Would 100% recommend.”

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From Amman: Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra - The Siq and the first view of the Treasury
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From Amman: Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra

11.Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $72

Travel from Amman to Petra in an air-conditioned private or shared vehicle with an English or Arabic-speaking driver such as Ramzi, Emad, Safwat, or Mahmoud. You get hotel or airport pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and around five hours at Petra. Choose an option with entry included, or arrange your own ticket and local guide.

“We booked the driver only option from Amman to Petra. We were going to depart at 6:00 am but decided to depart at 7:00 am as the highway had a lot of haze/fog. Motasem was very kind, professional and excellent driver. He waited for us while we hiked to the Monastery and returned us back to Amman.”

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Joyful Roads Private Car Service - Meeting Mohammad at the airport or hotel
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Joyful Roads Private Car Service

12.Joyful Roads Private Car Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews

Book Mohammad Hmaidan’s private car service for airport transfers, Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, or a custom Jordan trip. You get a clean, air-conditioned car for up to four people, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, drinks, snacks on request, and a driver who can suggest scenic stops and useful local tips.

“From the flawless Hotel Pickup in Amman to the very kind driver, the entire experience was awesome. Would recommend starting earlier in the morning (such as 5 or 6am) since Petra gets more crowded later in the day. Guides at Petra are fixed at 50 JOD which was useful fRead more”

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Petra & Dead Sea Private day tour - The early drive from Amman to Petra
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Petra & Dead Sea Private day tour

13.Petra & Dead Sea Private day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 6 - 14 hours · from $63

Travel from Amman to Petra and the Dead Sea in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or Arabic-speaking driver. You’ll have about five hours at Petra, then 3.5 hours for a resort lunch, pool, beach, and mineral mud. Drivers such as Raed, Maen, and Ahmad are praised for punctual service and useful local tips.

“Thanks for trip. We are happy by this day and our driver 😀! We traveled very comfortably and received interesting stories during our trip, which will leave unforgettable memories. Thank you Asmar! Thank yor company! Good luck 👍!”

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Private Tour of Ajlun and Jerash - What the private vehicle changes
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Private Tour of Ajlun and Jerash

14.Private Tour of Ajlun and Jerash

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $152

Travel from Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash and Ajlun Castle. A local guide leads you through Jerash’s colonnades, theaters, temples, baths, and churches, while your driver handles the road between sites. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours, serves up to six people, and includes admission fees.

“We had an amazing time in Jordan! Thanks to Omaima, she was the perfect tour coordinator and Alaa Salameh, he was the perfect driver for our time in Jordan. We felt save and cared for at all times.”

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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

15.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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