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

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

From $147.44

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Half-day private sightseeing tour of Amman
See the stunning Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium dating from the 2nd century BC
Explore the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic ruins at Amman Citadel with a guide
View the antiquities on show at Amman Archaeological Museum at the Citadel
Upgrade to include an authentic Arabic mezze lunch
Upgrade to a full-day tour to enjoy an Arabic mezze lunch and pampering Turkish bath experience
Enjoy the best sights and personalized attention from your driver on this private tour

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Private Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle according number of participants
English-Speaking Driver
Entrance fees to King Abdullah Mosque,Citadel,Archaeological Museum,Roman Theater
Entrance fees for the Jordan Museum, Royal Automobile Museum at King Hussein Park;if option selected
Local “Arabic Mezze” Lunch or Dinner; if option selected
Turkish Bath and local “Arabic Mezze” Lunch or Dinner; if option selected
Local English-Speaking Guide at Amman Citadel; (Spanish-French by request-availability)
On board WI-FI

All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
All type of beverages
All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver and Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Anything else not mentioned

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

What To Expect

Begin your private tour with a morning pickup from your central Amman hotel. Meet your informative private guide who doubles as your driver, and start out on your explorations of the Jordanian capital’s highlights.

As you travel, hear about the history of this fascinating city, whose past stretches back to 3,500 BC and before. Hear about the city’s days under the Roman Empire, and how it was occupied by the Nabataeans and Byzantines.

View one of Amman’s star attractions, the King Abdullah Mosque, famous for its blue mosaic dome, and the nearby Coptic Church. Then, continue to the Roman amphitheater, a magnificent hillside structure believed to have been built in the 2nd century.

Admire the symmetry and scale of the theatre as your guide explains how it was built as part of the Roman city of Philadelphia, and could accommodate up to 6,000 spectators.

Next, make your way to the Amman Citadel, the hilltop collection of antiquities that looms over the city. Explore the timeworn Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic relics, and pay a visit to the Citadel’s Archaeological Museum to inspect its collections of ancient artifacts discovered at sites from across Jordan.

Pass the Raghadan Palace, the burial place of the late King Hussein, and ride around the downtown area to see its vibrant markets, traditional mosques, and churches. Then, delve into the upscale neighborhoods of Abdoun and Swefieh, where luxury shopping malls and swanky private villas line the streets.

Your tour ends back at your hotel. Alternatively, ask for a drop-off at one of the malls on your tour or at Abdali Boulevard, a stylish new enclave of designer shops regarded as Amman’s up-and-coming downtown area.

Half-day Tour plus Arabic Lunch:

Upgrade your tour and savor a mouth-watering lunch of Arabian mezze at a local restaurant. Enjoy an assortment of small plates, such as barbecued chicken and beef, hummus, salads and breads, and after your meal, relax with a hotel or shopping mall drop-off—your choice!

Full-day Tour plus Arabic Lunch and Turkish Bath:

Following a succulent lunch of tasty Arabian mezze, wallow in a luxurious Turkish bath experience, including an invigorating steam room session, soapy scrub, and muscle-melting massage. Then, duly refreshed and revitalized, relax with your choice of either a hotel or shopping mall drop-off.

Amman (Pass By)

King Abdullah Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Citadel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Theatre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rainbow Street

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Automobile Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Amman

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Amman Governorate

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.

Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum closes on Tuesdays.
Visits are not allowed during prayer times.
Dress code at the Mosques: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers.
For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The driver was a sub and didn't know...

Russell H, Nov 2017

The driver was a sub and didn't know what time museums opened. He spoke little English which hampered learning about your city. The one bright spot was The Citadel that an English speaking guide. We enjoyed speaking with him.

Response from Host, Nov 2017

TOUR OPERATOR COMMENT: Thank you so much for your comments. Sometimes the level of English to meet clients expectations can be a challenge. As for the museums, we always check directly as changes happen and sometimes these changes take place without prior notice. We are happy you had a good time with us in our wonderful country. Regards, Zaid Tours

What a great way to see many of the...

Jonquil L, Oct 2014

What a great way to see many of the city's landmarks in just half a day! Excellent lunch location for some authentic Arabic food too.

The driver was very friendly and I...

Lisa Y, Mar 2014

The driver was very friendly and I can't say enough about the dinner which was amazing! The only disappointment was the cost. If the dinner wasn't as good as it was I wouldn't reccomend this tour. Cab rides are cheap (3JD to the citadel) it was just too expensive.

Highly recommend! A little more...

Angela B, Jan 2014

Highly recommend! A little more training on the crew, on some info. Amazing intro to key places of interest.

Our driver was on time and picked us...

Rababa, Apr 2013

Our driver was on time and picked us up from the hotel to take us around the city. He was immensely friendly and knowledgeable. We went to the Citadel at sunset, then headed to view the Roman Amphitheatre from a high point in the city. We were then taken for a trip through Downtown Amman before heading to a restaurant for dinner. The reason this tour misses a star is because the restaurant's service was a bit of a let-down and the staff were not that friendly or welcoming.

Loved, loved, loved, the lunch. Driver...

Lesley M, Feb 2013

Loved, loved, loved, the lunch. Driver pleasant, and helpful.

Interesting tour. My wife and I are...

Jonathan F, Feb 2012

Interesting tour. My wife and I are pretty spontaneous and this seemed like a unique twist on a basic tour. We were picked up on time from our hotel and driven via private car around Amman. We found out that our guide was actually not a tour guide, but rather the brother of the owner of the car and simply doing him a favor by driving us around the city. It felt more like a friend showing us around his city. Not much structure or history provided but this was fine with us. The dinner was absolutely fantastic. I advise you to skip lunch because there is a ton of amazing food. We also asked to start the tour at 5pm instead of 6pm because we wanted to see some of the sights during daylight. The Citadel was closing when we arrived but we were able to talk our way in for some beautiful pictures. Most of the remainder of the tour was driving around the upscale areas of Amman. I do not recall seeing the Radhadan palace but I may have forgotten. If you are interested in a laid back "tour" of the city with some great food, this would be good for you.

Amman is BEAUTIFUL, and the lunch was...

Randell B, May 2007

Amman is BEAUTIFUL, and the lunch was good. I was surprised to have to pay for water at lunch. As for the tour, I had no guide. I could have paid a taxi to take me to the Citadel. That's all I saw. I was a little offended by the gift shop. The driver was clearly getting a cut.