How Petra tours differ
A Petra tour can be a guided walk on the main trail or a full day trip from another city. Four things change the price: where you start, whether the Petra entry ticket is included, whether lunch is included, and who pays for borders and visas. Language and tips are worth asking about too.
The examples below show typical prices, not a market range. A "from" price is not a booking, and it does not show free seats on your day.
If you are already in Wadi Musa, licensed guides can be arranged at the Visitor Center, including in German and English. Entry tickets are covered on the tickets page.
Travelling as a couple, a family or with friends? See the private tours to Al Khazneh, from a private day from Amman to a guided walk from your Wadi Musa hotel.
Our picks: Petra tours
Our take: the private day with Wadi Rum fits two highlights into one long day. The group day with Wadi Rum is the best value, and the full day from Amman is the choice if you want Petra alone.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Petra and Wadi Rum in one private day
- Private vehicle and driver
- Hotel transfer
- Water and Wi-Fi
A long private day with both places. Entry, local guide and the jeep safari are add-on options.
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Full day to Petra from Amman, group or private
- Hotel or airport transfer
- Driver
- Water and Wi-Fi
The transport is covered; the Petra ticket comes with the matching option.
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Petra and Wadi Rum day tour from Amman
- Pickup and return
- English-speaking driver
- Water and Wi-Fi
A group or private day with both places; entries and the two-hour jeep ride come with the matching options.
Check availability →Petra tours to the Treasury
Day tours from Amman, Aqaba and Eilat, guided walks and Petra by Night, with live prices and availability. Check what is included before you book.
Tour examples compared
Prices in 2026. Each row is one example.
| Start | What is included | Price | Petra entry | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Musa, Visitor Center | Licensed guide on the Main Trail, about 2.5 hours via the Siq and the Treasury to Qasr al-Bint | JOD 50 | Buy separately | Ask about group size when you book |
| Amman | Private day tour with hotel transfer, guide, entry and lunch | See live prices above | Included | Runs daily |
| Aqaba | Transport, guide and lunch | From USD 149 per person | Extra | Runs daily. Departures guaranteed on Monday and Friday, other days for groups of 6 or more or as a private tour on request |
| Eilat | Transport, guide, entry and lunch | From USD 219 per person | Included | Border and handling costs of USD 70 / NIS 230 and a visa fee of USD 60 are extra. Same departure days as Aqaba |
For most visitors based in Amman, the day tour from Amman is the simplest choice, because it handles the long drive and the entry. If you sleep in Wadi Musa, hire a guide for the Main Trail at the Visitor Center. Take the Eilat tour only if you are prepared for border times and extra costs.
What to check before you book
Four questions that explain most price differences.
Start point and timing
A drive from Amman takes about 3 hours each way. Winter closing is 17:00 (some ticket terms say 16:00), so a return departure at the end of the day does not mean extra time inside.
Day trip from Amman →Entry ticket and lunch
A price with entry costs more than one without. Compare with the day ticket of JOD 50 (JOD 90 without a night in Jordan), and ask whether lunch and tips are included.
Petra tickets →Border and visa costs
The Eilat tour charges border handling and the visa separately. Border hours can change at short notice, and a tour on sale does not show that the crossing is open on your day.
Eilat and Aqaba →Which departure days run
Some Aqaba and Eilat tours run daily, and Monday and Friday are the guaranteed days. Confirm your date before you plan around it.
Travel advice →Guided walks on the site
The guide tariff also covers longer routes. One goes toward Al-Khubtha for JOD 50 (about 2 to 2.5 hours, Main Trail guide not included). A 3-hour route with a view of the Treasury costs JOD 80. The Al-Khubtha hike is rated hard and takes about 4 to 5 hours from the Visitor Center. Climbing and closed areas are prohibited, and access to single viewpoints can change, so confirm at the Visitor Center before you go. The viewpoint page explains the routes.
Petra is much larger than the Treasury. For the Monastery, hiking trails and multi-day plans, see the Petra tours page.
Petra tours: frequently asked questions
How much is a guide at Petra?
The guide tariff for the Main Trail is JOD 50 for about 2.5 hours via the Siq and the Treasury to Qasr al-Bint. It is a guide fee, not an entry ticket. Ask about group size at the Visitor Center.
Is the Petra entry ticket included in tours?
It depends on the tour. Amman and Eilat tours include entry, Aqaba tours charge it extra, and a local guide needs a separate ticket. Check the list of inclusions.
Can I visit Petra on a day tour from Amman?
Yes. A sample tour picks up in Amman at 06:30, reaches Petra at 09:30, leaves at 17:30 and returns at about 21:00. See the day trip page.
Are tours from Eilat and Aqaba running every day?
Some run daily, but only Monday and Friday are guaranteed. Other days run for groups of 6 or more or as a private tour on request.
Which languages do guides speak?
Licensed guides arranged at the Visitor Center work in German and English, among other languages. For tours, check the language of the tour.
Are these official Petra tours?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the authority that runs Petra, Visit Jordan, the Jordan Pass or any tour operator.