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Day Tours in Jordan

Private Petra Day Tour from Aqaba with Skip-the-Line Entry

Full day
Pickup: Aqaba hotel pickup (morning, time confirmed after booking)
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

DurationFull day
StartsMorning, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationFree cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time.

Overview

This private Petra tour from Aqaba is the relaxed way to see Petra in one day. A driver collects you from your Aqaba hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned car, you skip the line at the Petra entrance, and a private English-speaking guide shows you the ancient city at your own pace. The Petra entrance fee and a short horse ride are included.

Private Petra Tour from Aqaba: How the Day Works

After the drive north, a horseback ride of about 800 meters is part of your visit, and the Siq leads you to the Treasury, the most famous facade in Petra. Your guide then takes you past hundreds of buildings, facades, crypts, baths, mourning halls and temples, and the Roman theater, built in the 1st century BC with around three thousand seats. After the visit there is a stop for lunch at an oriental restaurant, and you are back in Aqaba at around 19:00.

A private Petra tour from Aqaba suits couples, families and friends who want their own guide and their own pace rather than a big group. It works well for travelers staying on the Red Sea who would rather not cross a border or change hotels to see Petra. The Nabateans built this city more than 2,000 years ago and grew rich selling water to passing caravans, and a private guide has time to answer every question.

The tour departs daily, subject to availability. It is guided in English, and you choose your language as the first option on the booking form: a local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra costs nothing extra, while a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide is available for a small flat fee per booking. Prices are per person, children and infants have their own rates, and the booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers. Lunch is not included in the price, and you can add it on the booking form. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. Looking for a longer trip? See our Petra tour with an overnight in Aqaba, the private VIP Petra 2 day tour or the 4 day Jordan tour with Aqaba, Petra and Wadi Rum. Book your private Petra tour from Aqaba today.

Plan your visit: free travel guides

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aqaba
Comfortable air-conditioned car
Skip-the-line entry to Petra
Private English-speaking guide at your own pace
Horseback ride of about 800 meters
The Siq, the Treasury, tombs and the Roman theater
No border crossing during the day
Departs daily, subject to availability

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

1

MorningPickup from your hotel in Aqaba
Your private Petra tour from Aqaba begins when your driver collects you from your hotel in Aqaba in a comfortable air-conditioned car. Add your hotel name when you book, and the exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
MorningDrive north to Petra
The road leaves the coast and climbs through the desert mountains of southern Jordan toward Petra. Your private car means no waiting for other travelers along the way.
2

Late morningSkip-the-line entry and horse ride
At the entrance you skip the line, so your time goes to the sights instead of the ticket queue. A short horseback ride of about 800 meters is included in your visit.
3

Late morningThrough the Siq to the Treasury
With your private guide you walk through the Siq, the narrow gorge that leads into the city. It opens onto the Treasury, the most famous facade in Petra and one of the reasons it is counted among the wonders of the world.
4

MiddayTombs, temples and the Roman theater
Your guide shows you hundreds of buildings, facades, crypts, baths, mourning halls and temples, plus the Roman theater with its three thousand seats. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site, built by the Nabataeans, and it declined after an earthquake in 363 AD. Our Petra visit guide has more tips for the day.
AfternoonLunch at an oriental restaurant
After the visit you stop for lunch at an oriental restaurant. Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you can add it on the booking form.
5

07:00 PMReturn to your hotel in Aqaba
Your driver brings you back to your hotel in Aqaba at around 19:00. Aqaba faces Eilat across the northern tip of the Red Sea, so the evening is yours to enjoy the coast.

What's included

Included

Meeting and assistance from your hotel in Aqaba and back
Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned car
Petra entrance fee
Skip-the-line entry at Petra
Horseback ride of about 800 meters
Private English-speaking guide in Petra
Local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra, if chosen on the booking form

Not included

Lunch (can be added on the booking form)
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Private insurance
Local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra (small flat fee per booking, chosen on the booking form)
Hotel nights before or after the tour (can be added on the booking form)

Pickup & meeting point

Aqaba hotel pickup (morning, time confirmed after booking)No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Return to your hotel in Aqaba

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Aqaba in the morning, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. Please add your hotel name when you book. You are back at your hotel at around 19:00. The tour departs daily, subject to availability.

Accommodation

This is a day tour without a hotel night. You can add a 3-star hotel night before or after the tour on the booking form, for travelers sharing a double room.

Booking Options and Prices

First choose your tour language. Prices are per person, and children and infants have their own rates. Lunch can be added on the booking form. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

The tour starts and ends in Aqaba, so there is no border crossing during the day. Bring a valid passport.

What to Bring

Valid passport
Suitable walking shoes
Warm clothing in winter, cool clothing and a head covering in summer
Sunglasses, sunscreen and water
Cash for drinks, tips and personal expenses

Physical Requirements

Several hours of walking on uneven ground, plus a short horse ride. A normal level of fitness is enough, and your private guide sets the pace with you.

Age and Children

Children are welcome. Children and infants have their own rates, shown on the booking form.

Language

The tour is guided in English, and you choose the language as the first option on the booking form. A local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra is available at no extra charge. A local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time. Cancellations after that are not refunded.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
36+ hours before the start time	Free cancellation
The day before the tour	25% fee
On the day of the tour, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

Need to change your date instead? Message us before the tour and we will do our best to move your booking. If we cancel or materially change a tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the private Petra tour from Aqaba include?

The price includes meeting and assistance from your hotel and back, transport in a comfortable air-conditioned car, the Petra entrance fee, skip-the-line entry, a horseback ride of about 800 meters and a private English-speaking guide in Petra. Lunch, drinks, tips, personal expenses and private insurance are not included.

What makes this tour private?

Your car and your guide in Petra are for your booking only. You can take your time at the sights you love, see more or less, and set the pace that suits your group.

Can I book the tour in another language?

Yes. The tour is guided in English, and the language is the first option you choose on the booking form. A local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra is available at no extra charge, and a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person.

Do I need to cross a border on this tour?

No. The tour starts and ends at your hotel in Aqaba, so there is no border crossing during the day. Bring a valid passport. If you are staying in Eilat, our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains how to cross to Aqaba.

What time is pickup?

Pickup from your hotel in Aqaba is in the morning, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. Please add your hotel name when you book. You are back at your hotel at around 19:00.

How does the price work?

Prices are per person, and children and infants have their own rates. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Is lunch included?

No. After the visit you stop at an oriental restaurant, and you can add lunch on the booking form or pay at the restaurant.

How much walking is involved?

Expect several hours of walking on sand, gravel and uneven stone. A normal level of fitness is enough, and with a private guide you set the pace. The short horse ride is part of the visit.

When is the best time to visit Petra?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking. Summer days are hot and winter mornings can be cold, so dress for the season. Our travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. After that the booking cannot be refunded. Full details are in our booking terms.

Why book with Booking-Tours

Local operator in Eilat since 2008Our own office and team on the ground, not a call center abroad.
Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
Real people on WhatsAppHelp in English, Russian and Hebrew before and during your trip.
Secure online paymentPay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe.