Petra Jordan private tour: why go private from Amman
A Petra Jordan private tour solves the one thing that shapes every visit: the distance. Petra is about three hours from Amman by car on the Desert Highway and about four on the King's Highway, each way. On a shared coach you leave when the group leaves.
The walk itself is long too. The Main Trail runs 3.9 km one way from the Visitor Center to Qasr al-Bint, roughly 1.5 to 1.75 hours without stops. Prices below are starting prices per person as of November 2026.
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Private days from Amman, a guided walk from Wadi Musa.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Petra by Night from Amman with optional day visit
Hotel transfer, private transport, water, Wi-Fi and an English-speaking driver. The Petra by Night ticket is only included if you choose it, and the tour starts only in Amman.
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Private full-day Petra tour from Amman
Private transport from Amman or the airport with an English-speaking driver, water and Wi-Fi. Entry tickets, a local guide and lunch are only available as options.
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Private three-hour guided tour of Petra
Hotel pickup and a private guide in Petra, with some free time. The ticket (50 JOD per person on the tour page) and the ride back to your hotel are extra.
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Private day trips from Amman, a guided walk from Wadi Musa, with current availability.
Private full-day Petra tour from Amman
The private full-day tour takes 11 hours and starts at your Amman hotel or the airport. It includes the return transfer, a private car with an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi and water. From 93 USD per person, it suits couples and families who want a single day without a coach schedule. The driver is not a local guide, and entry tickets, a guide and lunch are added as options.
Petra and Wadi Rum in one day
The Petra and Wadi Rum day tour runs 14 hours and starts in Amman, with hotel or airport pickup, an English-speaking driver, water and Wi-Fi. Wadi Rum is about 107 km from Petra, a drive of 1.5 to 2 hours, so this is a very full day. It suits friends who want desert and ruins together. The two-hour jeep ride and entry tickets belong to selected options.
Three-hour private guide in Petra
If you sleep in Wadi Musa, the three-hour guided tour is the closest private option. From 73 USD per person. The Petra ticket costs 50 JOD with at least one night in Jordan and 90 JOD without, and the ride back to your hotel is extra.
Petra by Night, privately from Amman
The night tour takes 8 to 15 hours and starts only in Amman. It includes hotel transfer, private transport, water, Wi-Fi and an English-speaking driver, from 99 USD per person. The night ticket is only included if you choose it.
Private or small group: when sharing is the better choice
Sharing makes sense for a solo traveller who wants company on the road. For the walk inside Petra, the three-hour private guide stays the most direct choice.
Private Petra tours: practical questions
How much is a private Petra tour from Amman?
The private full-day tour starts at 93 USD per person. Entry tickets, a local guide and lunch are options on top.
How long is the drive from Amman to Petra?
About three hours on the Desert Highway and about four on the King's Highway, each way. The full-day private tour is scheduled at 11 hours in total.
What does the Petra ticket cost?
50 JOD for one day with at least one night in Jordan, and 90 JOD without a night in Jordan. The three-hour guided tour does not include it.