The 8 Best Historical Tours in Jordan

1.Culture, History, Tradition & Food Day or Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $61Our pick

Join local guide Majd for a flexible Amman walking tour from Rainbow Street to downtown. Taste falafel, kunafa, bread, spices, sweets, and drinks while visiting markets, galleries, local streets, and the Roman Amphitheater area. Pickup and drop-off are available on request.

“I had a fantastic experience on this walking tour in Amman. The crew was incredibly friendly, making everyone feel welcome from the start. What stood out most was the flexibility of the tour—our guide adapted the schedule based on our interests, which made the experience feel personal and engaging. There was also an openness to discussion, allowing us to dive into not just the history, but also the deep cultural and political context of Jordan. It felt more like an insightful conversation than a typical tour. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper, more thoughtful exploration of Amman.Read more”

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2.Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $35Best value

Join Mohammed for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Aqaba’s old town, fish market, fort, plaza, and souk. Taste Sayadieh rice, Jordanian snacks, bakery treats, fries, spices, tea, and local drinks. Groups are limited to six, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“So much fun! Mohammed was awesome! Tried lots of good foods that I would have never otherwise tried! Great option for vegetarians- loved the falafel and peta with fries.”

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3.Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $57

Spend 150 to 210 minutes with a local guide such as Osama, Seif, Sief, or Hussein, tasting Jordanian snacks, visiting Al-Balad, seeing art spaces, and discussing Amman’s history, faith, music, and daily life. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with Arabic, English, and German available.

“I had an amazing walking tour with Osama and couldn’t recommend him more. He is knowledgeable, informative, and easy to talk to, and his great music taste made the experience even better. We had conversations about local culture, history, and everyday life in Amman, which made the city feel really alive and personal. If you’re looking for a guide who is friendly, culturally insightful, Osama is the one!”

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4.Journey Through Jordan’s History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $61

See Jordan’s northern treasures and capital in one private outing. An English-speaking driver such as Yasser, Mumen, Moe, Yousef, or Mahmoud handles the roads, while you choose how long to spend at Ajloun Castle, Jerash, Amman, and Um Qais.

“Our day with Yasser was amazing! He picked us up in his spotless car, stocked with Wi-Fi, cold water, and snacks such a nice touch. We started with a city tour of Amman, and Yasser navigated the traffic like a pro, taking us to all the key sights and the best views. Then we hRead more”

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5.Full-Day Petra Historical Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $166

Leave Amman at 6:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, travel by the King's Highway, and spend 3 to 4 hours at Petra. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and group discounts are offered. Admission and a licensed guide are not included.

“Excellent organization! The agency responded to my specific request for several days, visit to Amman and Iraq Al-Amir, then several days with different routes: Madaba, Mount Nebo, Bethania, Dead Sea, Wadi Mujib, Petra, Wadi Rum to Aqaba. Drivers and guides at the same time, Francophone, friendly and fluid communications. Just perfect! I recommend you 😊Auto-translated”

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6.Amman Tour : Historical places, Food, markets ,Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $74

Spend six hours exploring Amman with a private guide, likely Munther, in English or Italian. Visit the Citadel, Roman Theater, downtown souqs, Rainbow Street, King Abdullah Mosque, and local cafés, with hotel pickup, flexible timing, food advice, and time for photos and shopping.

“Munther mi ha accompagnata a conoscere la città di Amman, ha esaudito le mie richieste e risposto a tutte le mie domande. Ho passato una bella giornata.”

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7.8 Days Jordan Historical & Sightseeing Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,253

Travel privately through Jordan with airport transfers, modern air-conditioned transport, hotel stays, local guides, and a two-hour Petra tour. See Jerash, Ajloun, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Drivers such as Ahmed have been praised for care and flexibility.

“Absolutely brilliant ! Everything was well organized from start to finish and we managed to fit so much into our week. Our driver was brilliant, nothing was too much for him, he made himself available every evening if we wanted him, and was alwRead more”

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8.4-Night Private Jordan Cultural Tour: Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum Overnight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $970

Travel privately from Amman through Jordan’s major cultural sights, with four hotel and desert-camp nights, meals, airport transfers, local guides, Petra, and a two-hour Wadi Rum jeep ride. You can choose 3-, 4-, or 5-star lodging, with guide languages subject to availability.

“A great itinerary/tour. Our driver, Shadi, was the key. He is a superior driver with a modern, clean, comfortable car. He took care of our every need - gave us water every day. We arrived in Amman prior to hotel check-in so he arranged a tour to Bethany by the Sea. That touRead more”

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