Jordan · AMMAN TOURS
Most people give the capital an afternoon and regret it. The 15 below cover the Citadel and the Roman theatre, the downtown food counters and the hill neighbourhoods above them, with prices, walking distances and start times.
Travel from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Anas, Bardaghawi, or Ahmad. You get hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, a rest stop, and about four hours at Petra. Explore independently or add a local guide and entrance fees when booking.
“Our tour guide and driver were amazing. Ensured our safety and was very friendly. Petra was always on my bucket list and it did not disappoint”
Meet Hussein or another Huss Travels guide at Abdali Mall for a 3 to 4 hour introduction to Amman. Visit King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh, local markets, food stops, and the Roman Theatre while learning about Jordanian culture and daily life.
“Highly recommended if you are interested in local history, culture, and food. We visited mosque, art gallery, hidden local places, local food stores and the Downtown. Between two places we also have meaningful conversations about history, politics and culture.”
Book Mohammad Hmaidan’s private car service for airport transfers, Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, or a custom Jordan trip. Up to four people ride in a clean, air-conditioned hybrid with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, water, snacks on request, and a driver who can suggest scenic stops and practical travel tips.
“Mohammed is amazing. Vehicle is very clean, spacious and has wifi. He also provided plenty of snacks. Importantly, he was punctual, polite and a safe driver. He even offered advice and recommendations without extra payment, just because he wants to ensure his clients have an enjoyable and safe trip.”
This private eight-day Jordan tour links Amman, Jerash, Ajlun, the Baptism Site, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Kerak, Madaba, and Mount Nebo. You travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, use local guides at Petra and Jerash, camp with a Bedouin dinner, and choose budget or 4-star hotels.
“We had the best trip with JHT- the communication from start to finish was seamless! Petra was a particular highlight but the whole trip from Amman down to Aqaba was wonderful! Both Aida who organised our tour and our driver, Mohammad, were excellent - great commRead more”
Meet Majd near Flour & Fire bakery on Rainbow Street for a walking tour through Jabal Amman and downtown. Taste falafel, knafeh, fresh bread, sweets, spices, and drinks while learning about Jordanian history, customs, art, and daily life. The tour ends at the starting point, with pickup and drop-off 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”
Arrange a private, air-conditioned car with Ali Salameen or another listed driver for airport transfers, Petra trips, Dead Sea routes, or custom Jordan tours. The service includes Wi-Fi, water, juice, USB chargers, and pickup from Queen Alia Airport, King Hussein Airport, hotels, or another agreed address. Prices cover up to six people.
“ALi is very professional guide and driver. After visiting the Jerah site and the Amman Citadel, in one day , we decided to continue for 1 more days for a very reasonable price.-his advice convinced us to visit the city of Madaba and its magnificent mosaics via the Dead Sea Read more”
Spend 2 to 3 hours walking through downtown Amman with a private local guide such as Orwah. Visit the Grand Husseini Mosque, old markets, Duke’s Diwan, Basman Street, and Habibah Sweets for kunafa. Expect food samples, local customs, shopping tips, and views of the Citadel, Roman Theater, and Nymphaeum, but not entry to those ancient sites.
“My guide was very nice all perfect considered that I booked with a very short notice. It is anyway a quick tour of Amman market and with a local you discover more than alone. I did not give 5 stars because price is too high.”
Meet your English-speaking driver at Queen Alia International Airport and ride directly to your Amman hotel or private residence. The private vehicle carries up to seven adults, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and a 60-minute waiting allowance. Drivers such as Abud, Ahmed, Basel, and others have been praised for being courteous, punctual, and helpful.
“This company is a joke, I used the app to change my flight details days before as I had a earlier flight. They never showed up and claimed they came to my later flight. But I had email of notification change. Viator and the company came up with bs answer to avoid the $70 refund. Do not use these companies! Also this happened the week before in Cairo no changes were made and they didn’t show! Viator is a con company”
Travel from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and back in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You will visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak, the Baptism Site, and central Amman, plus take a Bedouin-led 4WD ride in Wadi Rum. Hotels, meals, entrance fees, and guides are separate.
“Petra Nights organized a perfect trip with this itinerary! Four days was the right length of time to see everything and not feel rushed. Tayseer was our driver and he explained everything to us for the different sites to help us know exactly where Read more”
Follow a guide through Rainbow Street, Amman’s old downtown, and the fruit market while tasting 10 local foods and drinks. Expect falafel, fruit, mansaf, kunafa, and more, with dinner included. Groups are limited to six. Jumana is one guide praised for her warm, personal storytelling about food and daily life in Amman.
“Such a great tour! Jumana had so much info about food and some great tidbits along the way about life in Amman. We loved going with her and would 100% recommend this tour to anyone! We stopped at so many places and got to experience the market at night along with many local places.”
Spend about five hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Amman’s Citadel, Roman Theatre, Al Balad, Rainbow Street, and famous food stops. Taste falafel, hummus, ful, kunafa, shawarma, mint tea, cane juice, and cardamom coffee. Guides may include Firas, Oqba, Mohammad, Freddie, Moawiah, Sam, Kamal, or Saber.
“Sam was our tour guide. He made the day so enjoyable. He was eager to please and supplied us with culture and eats. Loved the tour learned so much about Amman and want to return as a result.”
Travel east from Amman in an air-conditioned vehicle to see Quseir Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Umayyad desert castles, and Azraq’s black basalt fort. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and often shares local history along the way. Entrance fees and hotel transfers are included, but a dedicated guide, food, and drinks are not.
“Amazing tour and Omar was a great guide. The transport was perfect, all well-organised. Would totally recommend. And perfect for solo female travellers.”
Explore Amman with a private English-speaking driver, often Omar, in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Citadel, Roman Theatre, King Abdullah Mosque, museums, downtown, and bazaar, with longer options adding the Jordan Museum, Rainbow Street, Jerash, or Madaba. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and snacks are included, but entrance fees are extra.
“The Roman theater and the Citadel were really worth seeing. In particular, from the Citadel, I can get a 360-degree view of the city of Amman, and it was my first experience in a place like this in my life. On the way through downtown, the traffic moved forward very slowly, which fortunately gave me a good idea of how people lived. The driver always tried to drive safely and was very attentive to me.”
Book a private, one-way transfer between Queen Alia International Airport and any Amman address. Your English-speaking chauffeur tracks your flight, meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and phone charging. Drivers named in guest feedback include Mohammad, Anas, Shadi, Moe, Yuones, and Ramzi.
“Effortless, punctual and very friendly. We had a delay getting our visa at the destination airport but our driver Mohammad kept us updated via Whatsapp that he will wait. Thank you Mohammad”
Prebook a private one-way ride between Queen Alia International Airport and Amman for about $23 per person. Your English-speaking driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives directly to your hotel or city address. Drivers such as Nizar, Hakam, Hamid, and Mohammad have been praised for clear communication, clean cars, and helpful Amman tips.
“Driver speaks perfect English nice n helps with luggage as expected car clean n arrived in time n everything perfect”
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