Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba
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Is Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba worth booking?
Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba is a 9-hour experience in Aqaba, Jordan, from $339 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $339 per person
Join our 1 day Petra tour from Aqaba for an unforgettable visit to the city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, carved into the reddish rock of the region by the Nabateans thousands of years ago and forgotte
What you get
- Snackbox and bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Join our 1 day Petra tour from Aqaba for an unforgettable visit to the city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, carved into the reddish rock of the region by the Nabateans thousands of years ago and forgotten for generations. Departing every day with guaranteed departures, our 1 day Petra tour from Aqaba provides the perfect introduction to this unique site. Enjoy Petra in a group with not more than 25 people per guide. ----------IMPORTANT NOTE---------- This tour is not suitable for cruise ship travelers starting from Aqaba Port, please find our Petra Shore Excursion Tour on our site to join from Aqaba Port
What's included
Included
- Snackbox and bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Any meals not mentioned in "inclusions"
- Entrance fee to Petra
What you'll see and do
Petra Jordan Tours
Our bus will pick you up at 10:00 to a 2 hours drive heading to Petra. There, you will enjoy a guided tour through the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra You will explore al Siq, the Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Jabal Madbach and more
300 minutes here · Admission included
Wadi Rum
Depart from Petra and Pass by the incredible landscape of Wadi Rum Desert on your way back to Aqaba
Pass by without stopping
Aqaba
Arrive to Aqaba for a short guided tour before heading back to your hotel in Aqaba
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourist Jordan
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Petra is amazing
We hired Tourist Jordan to drive us from the airport to Petra and back, and for a 1 day tour in Petra. They provided a safe, polite, and punctual driver for our 3 day visit to Jordan. Petra is amazing and well worth the visit. It reminded me of Moab, Utah, and coincidentally the area north of Petra was called Moab in ancient times (which one was named first? haha). The entrance to Petra includes a museum and shopping bazar. Once you enter the complex, you can hire a horse for the first part of the walk for a $5 tip. You then enter a shaded canyon with a smooth path for a 20 minute walk until you get to the main "Treasury" site. After that, the path becomes standard exposed desert, and the remainder of the sites are out in the hot sun. The entire complex takes about 3 hours to see, unless you decide to hike or take a donkey ride up to the "Monastery" which adds another 2 hours to the trip. You will be approached by numerous young men about hiring a donkey, but they are polite and will leave you alone after saying "No, thank you" 2-3 times. Major tip: Get a driver for the day and then hire your own guide when you buy your tickets at the gate. The tour company does not actually have guides - their driver just walks in with you and goes over to a pool of guides sitting there and hires one on the spot for you. They take a cut, and you get some random guy for 2 hours. He will walk with you through the main complex, and then leave you at the end when you decide if you want to hike the 900 steps to the Monastery. There is a shuttle bus at the exit that takes you back to the ticket office (after the obligatory stop at a state funded "cultural center"/shopping area. The museum at the front entrance has good A/C and is worth a cool down visit upon your return.
via Tripadvisor
Best Guide Ever
Kareem took us to one of the best tour guides experiences ever. What a guy! Explained everything, give us support on the bus, share his own wi fi because the tour bus doesn't have wi fi.... What a guy! Love it!
via Tripadvisor
Satisfied with my Petra tour
I was travelling solo so I booked this Aqaba-Petra tour at the last minute. I was the only one they picked up from Aqaba but they were well on time and was constantly communicating with me. The tour itself to Petra took about 3 hrs I believe. It was a very warm day but it was worth it! There weren’t as much tourists as well and when you get lucky you can get some instances where you can get photos of you alone with nobody at the background. I would like to thank Kareem, our tour guide, who’s been nothing but pleasant during our tour! He was constantly checking one me as I was travelling solo and made sure that I was okay. Will recommend Tourist Jordan for sure.
via Tripadvisor
DON'T GO WITH TOURIST JORDAN, THEY WILL ABANDON YOU!
Travelling with Tourist Jordan / Tourist Israel is useless, TAKE A TAXI TO SAVE YOUR MONEY AND SPEND MORE TIME IN PETRA. I made a reservation with pick-up at my hotel 15 kms from Aqaba. Pick-up was confirmed in all emails, but the morning of the travel the driver sent me a barely comprehensible voicemail saying he was told to pick me up at Hilton in Aqaba downtown. I thought he was wrong, but this was the "nice" way the agency chose to tell me I should rush to find a taxi (10 JOD) or stay home. The guide forced the bus to stop 2 times at a shop for 1 hour total, so we were in Petra less than 3 hours, even if we spent all day travelling and the distance is only 2 hours. The guided tour consisted in 3 basic information and many many many jokes, honestly not what we paid for. Back in Aqaba we were left at the Israel border, so we needed to take another taxi (25 JOD) and the company refused to reimburse us. Assistance via whatsapp was useless (they didn't know about the cancelled pick-up and wrote me to wait for a driver who wouldn't come) and email customer service was even worse (we would love to reimburse you, but Jordan taxis don't issue receipts, so it is their fault if we don't give you back your money). if you like to pay for bad service Tourist Jordan is your company.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Excellent guide, good meal, good coach, well organised experience. Lucky on the day as not many other tourists there
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri
- Price range
- $339 to $539
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 46
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aqaba.
How much does Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba cost?
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Prices start at $339 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 Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 16 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 Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba?
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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 Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba?
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Around 6 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Petra 1 Day Tour from Aqaba 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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