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Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa)

Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa)

Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa) Tours and Tickets

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Ancient history sits high above downtown streets at the Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa), a compact hill topped with Roman ruins, a palace, and the National Archeological Museum. Whether you’re exploring the sites or just enjoying panoramic views across Amman, the Citadel is an essential stop.

K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St.146, Amman

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Full Day Amman Private City Tour

Full Day Amman Private City Tour

Discover the highlights of old and modern Amman when you book this full-day sightseeing tour. With a private driver, discover the best of the Jordanian capital including King Abdullah Mosque, the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and the old city. You can also choose from a quick panoramic or half-day tour if you are even more pressed for time.

1 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Amazing Amman City Tour

Amazing Amman City Tour

Discover the highlights of Amman while cruising in air-conditioned comfort in a luxury full-size limousine on this private guided tour. Enjoy a history and cultural journey through the city, with visits to The Citadel, the Roman Theater, the King Abdullah Mosque, the Al-Husseini Mosque, Rainbow Street, and the Jordan Museum. Led by your professional driver, this tour is a great way for first-time visitors to learn the lay of the land and see all the sights in one day.

4 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City from Amman

Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City from Amman

Discover the beauty of Amman by visiting the Amman citadel and Roman theater, and get the experience of living like a local by walking through the streets and markets of the downtown. Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond. Wander through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. We provide modern and air-conditioned vehicle for the tour.

7 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours

Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours

Make the most of your time in Amman during this five-hour private tour of the history-filled capital of Jordan. Explore the 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, visit the Archaeological Museum and Darat al Funun, a platform for visual arts of the Arab World, and browse the boutiques and galleries along vibrant Rainbow Street. Door-to-door air-conditioned transportation is included.

5 hours
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Price varies by group size

Private Tour, Jerash and Amman City Tour

Private Tour, Jerash and Amman City Tour

Discover the antiquities of Jerash and Amman on a 7-hour private tour from Amman. Travel to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. See the Oval Colonnade, fountains, temples and streets, and then return to Amman to visit the Citadel ruins and Roman Theater. If you wish, upgrade to include a local guide at Jerash. Private minivan transport, admission fees (if option selected), and hotel pickup and drop-off also included.

5 to 8 hours
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Price varies by group size

City Tour Of Amman Half Day With Local Lunch

City Tour Of Amman Half Day With Local Lunch

If you like to explore independently but prefer not to piece together public transit, this private half-day city tour is perfect for you—your driver will mention places of interest, but you’ll pay your own entry fees and act as your own guide. Discover Amman’s ancient Citadel and Roman Theater; visit the King Abdullah Mosque; savor an included Jordanian breakfast; stroll pretty Rainbow Street; and tour traditional food markets and bazaars.

4 to 5 hours
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Price varies by group size

Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour

Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle, discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheater, King Abdullah Mosque, the ruins & archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel & many more sites

1 to 7 hours
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Price varies by group size

Full Day Private Walking Tour in Amman Jordan

Full Day Private Walking Tour in Amman Jordan

Come and experience the true Downtown of Amman with an experienced local tour guide giving you a unique perspective of Jordan that you won't find anywhere else! The tour can be given in either English or Arabic. Have peace of mind knowing you're exploring with a native speaker of Arabic who can ensure you have a pleasant experience. Explore lesser-known or hidden gems that are not typically included in mainstream itineraries. Enjoy an exclusive interaction with locals. We keep the group size manageable to allow for more personalized interactions and a sense of camaraderie among participants. We focus on responsible tourism practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities. Enjoy memorable keepsakes that will remind you of the experience, whether it's a local handcrafted item or a custom-made memento. We incorporate elements that engage multiple senses, such as tasting local foods, listening to live music, or taking in stunning views.

3 to 6 hours
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Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City

Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City

Discover the beauty of Amman by visiting the Amman citadel and Roman theater, and get the experience of living like a local by walking through the streets and markets of the downtown. Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond. Wander through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. We provide modern and air-conditioned vehicle for the tour.

6 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full Day Amman Private City Tour From Airport

Full Day Amman Private City Tour From Airport

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle, discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheater, King Abdullah Mosque, the ruins & archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel & many more sites

3 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full-Day Amman City Tour and the Dead Sea from Amman

Full-Day Amman City Tour and the Dead Sea from Amman

Discover the highlights of Jordan’s capital and relax at the Dead Sea on this private 7-hour tour from Amman. See the antiquities at Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum, visit the 2nd-century Roman Theater, and explore the Jabal Amman quarter and a traditional market. Afterward, head for the Dead Sea to float in its extraordinary, salt-rich waters. Private round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with admission fees at own expense.

5 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Full Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour

Private Full Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned minivan, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city’s stellar Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Amman city tour & Desert castles sightseeing

Amman city tour & Desert castles sightseeing

Skip the stress of self-driving in unfamiliar conditions and join a private driver for this sightseeing tour of Amman plus the desert castles—direct from your hotel. See Amman Citadel and Amman Roman Theater, and walk and shop the city’s downtown. Then head to the desert for 8th-century Amra Castle (Qasr Amra), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus Kharana Castle and Azraq Castle. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Amman, Jerash, and Dead Sea Full-Day Transfers from Amman

Private Amman, Jerash, and Dead Sea Full-Day Transfers from Amman

Classical ruins, city sights, and relaxation by the Dead Sea: this day trip from Amman packs a little of almost everything into a single day. Start with a round-up of Amman’s Citadel and Roman Theatre, before traveling to the well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash. Lastly, relax and swim in the Dead Sea. Your tour includes private round-trip transport, with entrance fees and local guides at the sites at own expense.

10 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

4-Day Private Tour of Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman

4-Day Private Tour of Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman

See the very best of Jordan in four days, going from ancient cities to the shores of the Dead Sea in a private car. This private tour offers the flexibility and convenience of a personal driver as you tour Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and more, with accommodations provided. Customize the tour by hiring local guides at each destination or simply explore on your own, soaking up Jordan's vibrant cultures, landscapes, and traditions along the way.

4 days

Price varies by group size

4 Day Private Tour: Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

4 Day Private Tour: Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

If itinerary planning is making your head ache, consider this comprehensive private tour that checks off some impressive natural and historical wonders in just four days. There are ruins: Umm Qais, Jerash, Kerak Castle, and Petra. There are landscapes: Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea. Plus, enjoy a camp at Wadi Rum, complete with Bedouin dinner, breakfast, and 4WD tour. Please note: entrance fees are at your own expense.

4 days

Price varies by group size

Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Local Lunch or Dinner

Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Local Lunch or Dinner

See the sights and get a flavor of Amman on this private, 3-hour panoramic city tour. Choose a morning or evening tour, and view the highlights of old and modern Amman by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Citadel viewpoint to witness old Amman spread below, stroll around bustling gold and spice markets, including Al Bukaria; and pass top attractions such as King Abdullah Mosque, Rainbow Street and the arty Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter. Finish with a delicious lunch or dinner of tasty Arabic ‘mezze’ small dishes.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

4-Days Tour of Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman

4-Days Tour of Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman

Spend Day 1 discovering Amman city and Jerash . On Day 2, meet a driver in Amman for the trip to Madaba, mount Nebo and Baptism site an ancient site that gives a fascinating perspective on Jordan’s long history. Then, overnight stay in Dead sea Spend the morning of Day 3 exploring Petra before heading to the otherworldly desert landscape of Wadi Rum, combining two UNESCO World Heritage sites into a single day. Overnight at a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp. Following a Jeep tour of Wadi Rum on Day 4, continue to the Dead Sea, stopping at the Gulf of Aqaba along the way. You have the afternoon to swim and sunbathe at the Dead Sea, before the day concludes with drop-off at a hotel in Amman.

4 days
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cave of the Seven Sleepers and Amman Islamic Sites Tour

Cave of the Seven Sleepers and Amman Islamic Sites Tour

Step into Jordan's Qur'anic history on a half-day trip to the Cave of the Seven Sleepers and Amman's top Islamic sites. You'll see The Citadel, Grand Husseini Mosque, and King Abdullah Mosque, then leave the city for the village of Al-Raqim, believed to be the site of a story from the Qur'an's Surah Al-Kahf, or Chapter 18. This half-day Islamic sites tour includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Dead Sea or Amman, and it's a great introduction to Amman's Islamic heritage.

3 to 5 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

From Amman: Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

This tour is one of the special tours in Jordan, starting with the beautiful city of Amman, the Roman amphitheatre where it is in the middle of the capital Amman, the castle of Amman, as well as a small tour in the old markets of Amman. Then we head east to the most beautiful thing that the Umayyads built, al Kharana Palace, Amra Palace and finally the black castle( Al-azraq Castle)

10 to 12 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Jordan's Top Attractions

Jordan's Top Attractions

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6 days
Free Cancellation

Private Walking Tour of Amman with Optional Street Food Experience

Private Walking Tour of Amman with Optional Street Food Experience

Discover Rainbow Street, the heart of Amman’s arts and shopping scene, on a private 4-hour walking tour. Stroll along this lively street in Jabal Amman, passing cafes, arts venues, and galleries. See the Al Pasha Hammam and Rainbow Theater, admire 1920s villas, and take in ‘Mango Street’ and Malouf Street, known as ‘Souk Jara Street.’ Sample street food (own expense), and enjoy free time to souvenir-shop and for lunch (own expense). Hotel pickup included.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half a day Amman city tour

Half a day Amman city tour

No visit to Amman is complete without discovering the Citadel, home to remains from the Roman era onwards. Skip the stress of wrangling taxis and relax on this private city tour which includes a visit to the Citadel, including the Roman Theater and the Jordan Archaeological Museum, and a stroll through the souk. For ease, your package features hotel transfers and onboard Wi-Fi: Entrance fees are at your own expense.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Private Amman City Sightseeing with Optional Arabic Mezze Lunch and Turkish Bath

Private Amman City Sightseeing with Optional Arabic Mezze Lunch and Turkish Bath

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private half-day city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide, discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheater, King Abdullah Mosque, and the ruins and archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel. Upgrade to finish with a lunch of delicious ‘mezze’ (small dishes) or lunch followed by a pampering Turkish bath experience.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Full Day Amman Private City Tour
Amazing Amman City Tour
Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City from Amman
Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours

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