Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
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4.8/5
Based on 53 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch worth booking?
Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Aqaba, Jordan, from $20 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (53)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Private Petra sightseeing tour is an excellent way to discover Petra from Aqaba port. The full day tour will take you into the Rose Red City. In 10-hours you will drive by Wadi Rum & through Sharah mountains, walk throug
What you get
- Lunch
- English speaking driver
- Although guide ( for 8 Passengers tour option only)
- Water & soft drinks
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide for 2 hours (French, German, Spanish, and other languages available
About this experience
Private Petra sightseeing tour is an excellent way to discover Petra from Aqaba port. The full day tour will take you into the Rose Red City. In 10-hours you will drive by Wadi Rum & through Sharah mountains, walk through the Siq (narrow gorge) to the hidden city, to see the treasury, theater, royal tombs, Roman street and more.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- English speaking driver
- Although guide ( for 8 Passengers tour option only)
- Water & soft drinks
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide for 2 hours (French, German, Spanish, and other languages available
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Treasury
Our licensed guide will meet you in Petra visitors center and will accompany you down to Petra , explaining for you what you will see at each site along the way
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
3-Passengers
3-Passengers : 3-Passengers in Car Pickup included
4 pssngers/lunch in 5* hotel
lunch at Moevenpick resort pet Pickup included
4-Passengers
4-Passengers: 4-Passengers in Car Pickup included
15 Passengers
bus: Small , medium, big bus Pickup included
2-Passengers
2-Passengers : 2-Passengers in Car Pickup included
5-Passengers
5-Passengers: 5-Passengers in 7-Seating Van Pickup included
1-Passenger
1-Passenger: 1-Passenger in Car Pickup included
2 pssngrs w/lunch in 5* hotel
lunch at Moevenpick Resort Pet: Buffet lunch , drinks are excluded Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Red Rock Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants (ages 0-3) are free
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 53 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
53 verified traveler reviews for Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Bucket List Ticked
Our driver was on time for the 2 hour journey to Petra. While he did everything required of him, he didn’t do any more than he had to and was quite surly. Our local guide Mohammed on the other hand was just amazing. He was so passionate about Petra and his knowledge was amazing. Unfortunately the heat, 42C, became too much for me and I was unable to enjoy the full experience of Petra. Our guide was so disappointed that we were unable to do the full tour, but lined up with my husband in the sun for 1-1/2 hours to get us into a golf buggy to get out. I can’t speak highly enough of him. We chose not to do the lunch and as we were on a shore excursion and headed back to the ship, arriving around 3pm. Had we been in a coach tour, I’d have had to wait around for several hours. Money we’ll spent.
via Viator
Great company and great experience to Petra from cruise port.
What an amazing day! Had great communications in advance and when we arrived at the port had the smoothest arrival and meeting with the driver. Esam let me know he is outside and when I arrived he had a sign with my name on it, we jumped in the car with my moms wheelchair which was a plus and then took off. It was about a 2 hour ride but it went by fast. We were listening to music and enjoying the scenery. We stopped twice. Once for 2 min at the side of the road so he could get some camel’s milk (yes camels make milk and people drink it). He offered us some but we passed. Second was for a restroom break and to take pictures and shop for souvenirs for about 20 min. We ate lunch once we arrived in Petra since we arrived around noon at a restaurant and enjoyed the buffet. We then met our tour guide who was waiting for us and we paid extra to take the golf cart since my mom can’t walk far and it was so convenient. It would have been almost impossible or very uncomfortable to take her wheelchair. They prefer that you pay in Dinar. It was 25 Dinar ($35) and I exchanged money at the exchange about 200 steps away. The tour guide was good. And on the way back we stopped briefly to get some baklava per my moms request and were back on the ship in plenty of time. I highly recommend this company, driver Esam and the guide. Esam took really good care of my mom and made sure she was comfortable with the level of air conditioning which worked very well and ensuring she was comfortable in terms of drinks, restroom breaks, etc. I could not ask for more. He drove very safely and we felt comfortable with him even during our first sandstorm experience and he helped us navigate since he is a local. You won’t regret booking this excursion.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour on every count!
The driver/ guide Muhat was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information on the drive from Aqaba to Petra. The lunch was lovely with lots of choices. Our Petra guide Muhammed could not have been any better. His knowledge of Petra history, of the Nabateans, of their Gods, the intricacies of the city were more than we could have ever hoped for.
via Viator
You will be in awe as you descend into the Treasury
Aqaba was a cruise stop for a day and we were met by our driver, Ahmed. He drove us directly to Petra and answered our questions about Jordan. (we decided to skip the lunch.) We were met by our guide Sami, who did an excellent job educating us about the fabulous area. He really cared about this world heritage site AND WAS WONDERFUL TO LEARN FROM. Red Rocks Tours kept in touch right up to getting in their privater vehicle. The cost for a private tour with 2 people was 20% less than taking a bus from the cruise line and cut out several hours of driving time.
via Viator
Petra, a great place to visit.
Petra is an amazing creation of human civilization. We had the private tour, my husband and I was driven to Petra by a driver that had a hard time speaking English, he tried. Our VIATOR tour guide was a slick Bedouin, he only showed us the Treasury, very distracted by the crowd as well his Bedouin friends. I had to pay him extra to guide me to see more of the place. He was supposed to spend 2hours of guided tour but he only spent about 30 minutes. All in all it was the experience of seeing the wonders of Petra that I will remember and nuisance of having to deal with the smell of the donkey and camels’ feces, swarms of flies, the conniving Bedouins, and very expensive tour that was far below my expectations.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $345
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 19
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aqaba.
How much does Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Aqaba usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Aqaba is not rushed.
Is Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Aqaba, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch?
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Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Aqaba can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Aqaba and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Aqaba within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Aqaba?
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On Outty we rank every Aqaba experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Diving Experience in The Heart of Red Sea in Aqaba, Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp, Diving, Snorkeling & Leisure Cruises by Boat. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Aqaba?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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