The 13 Little Petra Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $186Our pick

Travel privately from Amman to Petra in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, and a local guide for the classic route. Walk the Siq to the Treasury, see the Theatre and Royal Tombs, then use free time for the Monastery or museum before visiting Little Petra. Guides may include Joseph, Hussain, Marriam, or Basel.

“Incredible experience! Cannot recommend this tour enough. Our local guide in Petra, called Joseph, was the absolute best! We didn't realise just how big Petra is so ended up staying on with Joseph after the tour finished just after the Treasury building (around 2.5hrs - we Read more”

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2.3-Hour 4×4 Safari in Little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $95Top rated

Spend three hours exploring Little Petra and nearby ruins by private 4x4. You’ll pass through Siq Al-Barid, see trader caves and frescoes, visit a Nabataean cistern and Al Wu’ ayra Fort, then watch sunset with tea and snacks. Ask if Aref is available, a warmly praised guide.

“Our tour guide was Aref who went above and beyond. The love he has for his city his passion for educating tourists is so genuine. If you book this experience (or any experience with Jordan Inspiration Tours) ask for Aref and you will not be disappointed!”

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3.Private Tour: Petra and Little Petra Day Trip from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $186

Travel privately from Aqaba to Petra with an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, a local Petra guide, and an included horse ride to the Siq. Expect a long but rewarding day with the Treasury, theater, Royal Tombs, water channels, free time, and a pass by Little Petra. Lunch, drinks, and tips cost extra.

“Despite a hot day, visiting Petra is an amazing experience. Guide was knowledgeable and driver was excellent with a 1-month old vehicle. Driver also stopped and bought us the famous Jordanian dessert of cheese and honey.”

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4.Petra And Little Petra Full Day Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $115

Travel privately from Amman to Petra in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then spend about four hours exploring the Siq, Treasury, amphitheater, altar, and court. Add a quieter hour at Little Petra before returning to Amman. Drivers such as Fadi, Osama, Hani, Nasser, Omar, Saadeh, and Zaid have been praised for punctual, caring service.

“Petra is stunning, but adding Little Petra made it even more special. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. The organization was flawless, the car was very clean and comfortable, and our driver was exceptional. We appreciated the small touches and attention to detail. Highly recommended!”

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5.Private Petra and Little Petra Round-Trip Transfers from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $135

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Spend about two hours at Little Petra and four hours at Petra, including the Siq, Treasury, theater, tombs, and optional Monastery climb. Qutaibah is one named driver praised for punctual service and useful site tips. Guides and entrance fees cost extra.

“The care from the guides toward us. They went beyond the call of duty in each and everyone of the tours.”

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6.Petra, Little Petra and Shobak Castle – Private Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129

Travel from Amman in a private Wi-Fi equipped vehicle to Petra, Little Petra, and Shobak Castle. Walk the Siq to Petra’s Treasury, see Nabataean tombs and dwellings, visit the smaller Siq al-Barid, and explore a Crusader fortress. An English-speaking driver is included, while a local guide is optional.

“It was a good time. Little Petra is quite underwhelming after Petra. I am still glad I got to see both!”

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7.Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50Best value

Meet your hosts, including Hesham, Fiona, or guide Jimmy, for an outdoor cooking evening in Little Petra. You’ll make Jordanian food together beside a fire, hear how Bedouin cooking has changed, and eat beneath the stars. Pickup is offered, and the five-hour experience runs from 5 PM to 10 PM.

“The food was really good and Hesham and Fiona were great hosts. The dinner site was right along the road. It ended up being windy and a little rainy on the night I had the dinner, so we didn’t stay out as long as anticipated, but Hesham and Fiona invited me to their house for tea and snacks to make up for it.”

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8.Private full Day Tour to Petra & little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $132

Travel from Amman in a private vehicle with an English or Arabic speaking driver, then spend four hours exploring Petra and one hour at Little Petra. You enter through the Siq to the Treasury, see tombs and Roman ruins, and may hear useful country tips from drivers such as Safwat. Entry tickets depend on the option booked.

“Wonderful. We walked from little Petra to Petra - a little bit longer but did not have to walk in and out and arrived at the Monastry first. Fabulous walking in.”

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9.Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $300

Travel privately from Aqaba port to Petra with an English-speaking driver, included entrance fees, a local guide, and a horse ride before the Siq. You’ll see the Treasury, Theater, Royal Tombs, Byzantine Church, and Little Petra, with time for the Petra Museum or a longer walk if your schedule allows.

“Zaid Tours & Travel arranged for a fantastic guide (Abdullah Ahmad Mousa) at Petra, who was extremely knowledgeable about local history and culture, fluent in English, engaging, funny - and flexible about our priorities. He helped us field the many vendors trying to sell Read more”

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10.2-Day Petra, Little Petra and Dana Nature Reserve Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $284

You’ll travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Mount Nebo, Dana Nature Reserve, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, and Petra. The package includes hotel pickup, one night in Wadi Musa, and breakfast. Local site guides, entrance tickets, extra meals, and pickups outside Amman cost extra.

“Mount Nebo for the mosaics. Little Petra for the original ceiling blue fresco. Petra for all its wonderful and amazing timeless sites.”

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11.Petra and Little Petra Full-Day Guided Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $459

Travel from Amman to Petra and Little Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi, and water. Spend about three hours at Petra and one hour at Siq al-Barid, then return to Amman or the airport. Emad is one named driver praised for his fluent English and careful help with planning.

“Our day in Petra was fantastic. Our tour guide was well informed, courteous, and professional. Our driver was really kind and took us to a beautiful restaurant for lunch. We enjoyed some delicious Jordanian food there before traveling to Little Petra, which was a really pleasant Read more”

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12.Petra and Little Petra Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $79

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Amman or the airport to Petra, then meet a guide for the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Roman Theater, and Royal Tombs. Continue to Little Petra, a smaller Nabataean site with carved tombs, water channels, cisterns, and traces of frescoes. Airport pickup and private transport are offered.

“we had a great time with Emad, he was extremally professional and funny, also we wanted to had more sites in jordan but because we was traveling for work we only had the day we arrived to jordan, and for sure you must visit petra, anyway we enjoy so much and i will be back with my wife and even my colleagues will also come again, and we will book with creative after we had a great service from them”

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13.2 Hour Trail Ride to Little Petra-Morning or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $70

Ride for about 2 hours from Mountain Horse Stables toward Little Petra and the Jordan Trail. After a safety briefing and helmet fitting, your guide matches you with a suitable horse. Pass Bedouin camps, carved Nabatean water channels, and ancient steps, with optional stops at the Neolithic Village and Little Petra.

“Hands down the best experience in Petra. It couldn’t have been better. The horses were great and the hospitality made us leave feeling so in awe of how lovely Jordanian people are. I would spend everyday at Mountain Horse Stables if I could and it’s clear how loved and cared for the horses are. 100% recommend!!”

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