Top Amman Half-day Tours - page 2

Leave negotiating Amman’s congested streets to your private driver then relax and enjoy the views of hills, valleys, and forests on this speedy half-day tour to Jerash, Jordan’s largest and best-preserved Roman city. Entrance fees are not included as for most travelers it will make sense to buy the Jordan Pass in advance. Upgrade to add a local lunch or a visit to medieval Ajloun Castle.

Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ during World War I.

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.

See two of Jordan’s historical and religious highlights on this half-day private tour from Amman or the Dead Sea. Walk on Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land before he died, and view the ancient mosaics in the hilltop church. Then, visit Madaba to admire its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Your tour includes a choice of Amman or Dead Sea departure, private transport, and admission fees.

Discovering Amman street food is a highlight of visiting the city, but between new flavors and the language barrier, it’s easy to miss out on the best local bites. Combine Jordanian delicacies with guided visits of The Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and downtown on a private tour that’s a tasty introduction to Amman’s top sites.

Our 3 hour guided food tour offers the opportunity to try delicious Jordanian food, sample fresh juices, and explore downtown Amman with an expert local tour guide. The group is kept small to be able to walk the bustling streets of Amman and interact with locals without taking over the space. There are 10 food and drink stops on the tour including Jordan's national dish "mansaf" and a popular dessert "kunafa" While we can accommodate vegetarians, we are unable to guarantee that the kitchens provide a cross-contamination free space (with regards to gluten and nuts and other possible allergens).

Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private half-day tour to Jerash from Amman. Follow your private guide 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. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years of human occupation. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest.

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.

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.

Explore Amman’s ancient sites and modern neighborhoods on a full-day, private tour that’s a great first taste of the Jordanian capital. You’ll see Old Amman, the Citadel, colorful markets, the Blue Mosque, a Coptic church, the Royal Automobile Museum, Rainbow Street, and much more, while traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle that’s a comfortable, secure way to navigate the city.

Explore ancient Roman ruins and learn of a civilization lost in time on this half-day Jerash trip from Amman. Travel to the ancient city of Jerash, and head through the main gates on foot as your guide shares insight into the city’s fascinating history. Discover top attractions such as the Oval Plaza alongside ancient amphitheaters, grand arches and mighty colonnades. As you explore, imagine life in Jerash under Roman rule and hear tales from the Empire’s heyday. Then, relax in comfort on route back to Amman.

Sightseeing by yourself in Amman can be stressful, with cab drivers and high temperatures to deal with. View the highlights with less effort on a private tour by personal air-conditioned car, ideal for those short on time. Visit the Citadel and amphitheater—choosing to hire local guides (own expense) as you wish—and eliminate any souvenir-shopping hassles with free time at a souk. Upgrade for Dead Sea pickup and drop-off.

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.

Check out the Dead Sea on this half-day tour from Amman. The lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea is a natural spa with its mix of salt and other minerals. You'll have time to swim and find out if the therapeutic properties of the mud really work.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a professional chauffeur at the wheel on this convenient transport-only tour that takes in three of Jordan’s key Christian sites: Madaba, home to the 6th-century Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first saw the Holy Land, and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, where Jordanians believe Jesus was baptized. There’s onboard Wi-Fi to help pass the time over the drive.

If you like to explore independently but hate self-driving overseas, this private tour to two of northern Jordan’s top sights is perfect. Your private driver will pick you up from your Amman hotel, escort you to Jerash and wait while you admire the Oval Plaza, Cardo, and more. Then, continue to 12th-century Ajloun Castle for a dose of medieval splendor. Please note: all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Visit the ancient city of Pella on a private tour from Amman to explore Greco-Roman ruins, 6,000 years of history, and a fascinating destination that many visitors overlook entirely. Traveling to Pella from Amman with a private car and driver is a hassle-free alternative to finding your own transport that ensures an early start on the day, maximizing your time at the archeological site.

Explore ancient ruins and top regional attractions in central Jordan with ease on this private half-day tour to Madaba and Mount Nebo from Amman. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaics depicting the Holy Land and Jordan, besides other mosaics at Madaba’s Archeological Park; as well as visit Saint John Church. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jericho and Jerusalem from Mount Nebo. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine Franciscan Church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.

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.

With a history dating back more than 5,000 years, Amman’s Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa) is the epicenter of the city. Discover this ancient site, including the Roman Theater, the Roman Temple of Hercules with its giant hand, the Jordan Archaeological Museum, and the Jordan Folklore Museum, on this private half-day tour. Your driver will show you some traditional bazaars after you’re done. Please note: entrance fees are at your expense.

The Dead Sea makes for spectacular photos, yet to really enjoy its buoyant but penetrating waters and slippery mud you need resort facilities. Skip the stress of arranging day hire independently, and enjoy this private door-to-door package. There’s everything required to experience Earth’s lowest point: day access to your choice of hotel with a private beach, swimming pool, showers, changing rooms, a delicious buffet lunch, and even Wi-Fi.

Explore Jordan’s Roman past and present-day capital on this 6-hour private trip to Jerash, with a panoramic tour of Amman. Start at classical Jerash, a crumbled Greco-Roman city dubbed the ‘Pompeii of the East.’ With a local guide, view the well-preserved monuments, including the Oval Plaza, Hippodrome, colonnades and paved streets as you hear about this ancient Decapolis city. Then, take a panoramic tour of Amman’s top attractions including the Citadel viewpoint, the downtown souks, and views of the city's mosques, churches and historical Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter.

One of the wealthiest cities of the Roman era, Jerash (Gerasa) still stands tall in northern Jordan. Skip the self-drive stresses and relax when you book this private transport-only tour, with a professional driver direct from your Amman hotel. You’ll buy your own tickets and explore at your own pace for a fully independent feel.