8 Walking Tours in Jordan Worth the Hills

1.Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $66Our pick

Walk through Amman from Abdali Mall to the King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh, downtown markets, local food stops, and the Roman Theatre. Guides such as Hussein and Rafat bring Jordanian history, religion, daily life, and food culture together in Arabic or English. Hotel pickup and a Citadel visit may be available with selected options.

“We had a wonderful city tour in Amman with Hussein. He was extremely friendly, entertaining, and very knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and daily life. Hussein explained everything in a clear and engaging way and was always happy to answer questions. Thanks to him, we gained many insights that we would never have discovered on our own. I can highly recommend this tour and especially Hussein as a guide.”

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2.Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $49

Walk Amman’s downtown markets with a private local guide, often Orwah or Ibrahim, tasting kunafa, browsing spice and produce stalls, and learning about Jordanian customs. The tour also points out the Citadel, Roman Theater, Nymphaeum, Grand Husseini Mosque, and Duke’s Diwan, but it does not include entry to the major archaeological sites.

“Our tour guide was Orwa and he was very knowledgeable! He taught us a lot about the history of the city and took us places where the locals frequent. He was very friendly and understanding and even bought us some snacks from the local vendors. We enjoyed our tour.”

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3.Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $130

Spend three hours with a guide such as Jumana, walking from Rainbow Street into old downtown Amman. You’ll make about 10 food and drink stops, including falafel, mansaf, kunafa, fruit, desserts, and local drinks. The group is capped at six, and the tour ends where it begins.

“Such a great tour! Jumana had so much info about food and some great tidbits along the way about life in Amman. We loved going with her and would 100% recommend this tour to anyone! We stopped at so many places and got to experience the market at night along with many local places.”

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4.Private Street Food and Walking Tour Amman Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $132

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Amman’s Citadel, Roman Theater, downtown souqs, Rainbow Street, and favorite local food stops. Taste falafel, hummus, ful, kunafa, cane juice, mint tea, cardamom coffee, and shawarma, with private transport and entrance fees included.

“I had the most incredible day. My guide was Oqba Doleh who extremely knowledgeable of Amman and Jordan as a whole. He introduced me to real Jordanian food and people. My day ended with a crowning visit to a mosque. What a day. He is an excellent tour guide.”

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5.Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $35

Spend 2.5 hours with a local guide, likely Mohammed, walking Aqaba’s seaside, fish market, Mamluk Castle, Arab Revolution Plaza, old souk, spice shop, and bakery. Included tastings range from Sayadieh rice and Jordanian snacks to fries, cookies, and local drinks. Groups are limited to six, and the tour begins at 6:30 pm.

“The walking and food tasting tour with Mohammed ticks many boxes at once. He seems to be the only person offering walking tours of Aqaba of any kind and supper is included along the way while tasting many different Arabian/Jordanian specialities and meeting many difRead more”

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6.Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $24Best value

Walk central Amman for about two hours with a local guide, sampling falafel, Ka’ak, spices, drinks, and Habibah Kunafa. The route begins near Grand Husseini Mosque and passes markets, the Roman Theater area, the Nymphaeum, Basman Street, and Duke’s Diwan. Guides such as Orwah, Abed, and Ibrahim have led this experience, which accepts up to 15 people.

“Ibrahim was a great guide. He showed us around places that we would never have found ourselves and explained all the cultural and historical links to everything. Also gave us some great tips on where to go to try foods!”

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7.Walking Tour, Visit the Old Town and Markets, Taste Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $47

Meet Abed at McDonald’s in Aqaba for a three-hour walk through the old town and markets. Sip hibiscus or cardamom tea at Khabni café, visit Souq al Khodra, see local spices and herbs, and taste Jordanian sweets and street food. The tour ends where it begins and costs $47.

“Mohamed met us on tie, was chatty and friendly, very proud to be Jordanian clearly oved Aqaba. He was an excellent guide. The tour took us through the markets and the old souk. We met some great characters and ate and drank wonderful coffee, tea, and street food. Read more”

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8.Full Day Private Walking Tour in Amman Jordan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $75

Spend 3 to 6 hours with a private English and Arabic-speaking guide such as Munir, walking Amman from the Jordan Museum through downtown, the Grand Husseini Mosque, Roman Theatre, old signs, and the Citadel. Falafel, kunafeh, drinks, and several admissions are included. The tour ends on Rainbow Street.

“Standing on the exact spot on the Roman amphitheater designed to carry your voice throughout. Walking passed history was amazing. Food stop and shopping.”

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