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3-Hour Private Petra Highlights Tour

By Petra & Jordan Private Tours by Local Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €95 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • This walking tour (Golf Carts are availabe too on extra cost) is your gateway to an unforgettable Petra adventure, led by a licensed local expert with deep regional roots.
  • Skip-the-line access ensures a smooth entry even during peak times. Enjoy insider stories, hidden trails, and immersive cultural touches—from Bedouin traditions to stunning photo stops.
  • Ideal for culture lovers, adventure seekers, families with teens, and travellers on tight schedules.
  • The tour is moderately challenging, with limited wheelchair access (foldable only); assistance on inclines is available upon request.

What sets it apart? A certified Petra guide, personalised pacing, photo support, and optional add-ons like Zarb dinners or folklore experiences. More than a tour—it’s a true cultural connection.

Whether it’s your first visit or a return to this wonder of the world, this tour offers a customised, authentic, and unforgettable experience—crafted with care by someone who calls Petra home.

Activity location
  • Siq
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Petra Visitor Center
    • 28
    • 00962, Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate, Jordan

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3 Hour Private Guided Petra Tour – Exclusive Classical Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
€94.68 x 1 Adult€94.68
Total
Price is €94.68
4 Hour Private Guided Petra To
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Visitor Centre to Monastery: Join a 4-hour private tour from Petra Visitor Centre to the Monastery (Ad-Deir) and experience Petra’s iconic highlights.

Price details
€202.26 x 1 Adult€202.26
Total
Price is €202.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 - 3 hour guided walking tour of Petra’s main highlights
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customised pace and route based on your interests and fitness level
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed private tour guide (English-speaking or other languages on request)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Assistance at Petra Visitor Centre if needed
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks are not included in the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips, Service charge - Highly Recommended
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Petra Visitors Center (Pass by)
Your unforgettable journey begins with at the Petar Visitors Centre, where your licensed local guide will greet you and accompany you to the tickets counter. From there, you’ll buy your entry ticket or exchange your Jordan pass and then enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra
Siq
  • 1h
The Siq of Petra is a mesmerising natural corridor that serves as the grand entrance to the ancient city. Stretching over 1.2 kilometres, this narrow gorge is flanked by towering sandstone cliffs that rise up to 80 metres high. As you walk through its winding path, you'll witness stunning rock formations, Nabataean carvings, and remnants of ancient water channels. The Siq builds anticipation with every step—culminating in the breathtaking first glimpse of Petra’s most iconic monument: the Treasury (Al-Khazneh). It's not just a passage—it's an experience that sets the tone for the wonder that lies ahead.
Al-Khazneh
  • 30m
The Treasury of Petra, known in Arabic as Al-Khazneh, is the most iconic and photographed monument in Petra. Carved directly into the rose-red sandstone cliff, its majestic façade stands nearly 40 metres high and is richly decorated with Hellenistic architectural elements—columns, statues, and intricate carvings. Once believed to hold hidden treasure (hence the name), the Treasury's true purpose is still debated, though many scholars consider it to have been a royal tomb. As you emerge from the Siq, the first breathtaking view of this monument is unforgettable—one of the most awe-inspiring moments in any traveler’s journey through Petra. More than just a structure, the Treasury is a timeless symbol of Nabataean ingenuity, mystery, and artistic brilliance.
Street of Facades
  • 15m
The Street of Facades is one of Petra’s most striking and mysterious landmarks, located just beyond the iconic Treasury. This impressive row of monumental Nabataean tombs is carved directly into the sandstone cliffs, featuring a blend of architectural styles influenced by ancient Assyrian, Egyptian, and Hellenistic design. The facades vary in size and detail, showcasing the wealth and status of those buried within. As you walk along this grand passage, you’ll feel the grandeur of a civilisation that once thrived here, surrounded by towering cliffs and intricate carvings that have stood the test of time. The Street of Facades is a powerful introduction to the vast necropolis of Petra and offers a glimpse into the artistry, culture, and beliefs of the Nabataeans.
Roman Theater (nabataean Theater)
  • 10m
The Nabataean Theatre is a remarkable structure carved into the red sandstone cliffs around the 1st century AD. Unlike Roman theatres built with separate stone blocks, this one was hewn directly into the mountain, making it unique among ancient performance spaces. With a capacity of up to 4,000 spectators, it reflects the Nabataeans’ advanced engineering skills and their cultural openness to Greco-Roman influences. The theatre once hosted public events, political gatherings, and possibly religious ceremonies, serving as a vibrant hub of Nabataean society. Surrounded by tombs and monumental facades, the theatre offers visitors an unforgettable setting where history, architecture, and the dramatic natural landscape blend seamlessly.
The Royal Tombs (Pass by)
The Royal Tombs of Petra are among the most majestic and visually striking monuments carved into the eastern cliffs overlooking the ancient city centre. This grand cluster includes the Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb, and Palace Tomb, each showcasing unique architectural styles influenced by Roman and Hellenistic design. Although the exact identities of those buried remain uncertain, their scale and detail suggest they were built for Nabataean royalty or elite figures. The richly coloured sandstone—especially visible in the Silk Tomb—creates a natural mosaic of reds, oranges, and purples. Climbing up to the Royal Tombs rewards visitors with not only a close view of their intricate facades but also a breathtaking panorama of Petra’s archaeological landscape.
The Colonnaded Street
  • 10m
The Colonnaded Street was once the bustling heart of Petra’s commercial and civic life. Lined with elegant columns on both sides, this paved avenue dates back to the 1st century AD and reflects strong Roman influence during the later Nabataean period. The street originally connected important public buildings, markets, and temples, including the Great Temple, Qasr al-Bint, and a nymphaeum (public fountain). As you walk its length, you’re following in the footsteps of ancient traders, priests, and citizens who once gathered here for festivals, shopping, and public life. Though many of the original structures lie in ruins, the Colonnaded Street remains a powerful reminder of Petra’s vibrant urban centre and its blend of Nabataean and Greco-Roman culture.

Location

Activity location
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    Siq
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Petra Visitor Center
    • 28
    • 00962, Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate, Jordan

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