If you are looking for a private tour in Jordan this page is a great place to start. Not only does it include private tour itineraries, but it also includes tips on choosing and booking a Jordan private tour.
For first-timers in Jordan, planning can get overwhelming, and hiring a private guide can take the guesswork out of planning the best itinerary. No one knows a good itinerary like a local Jordan guide who spends every day traveling around the country.
I have seen plenty of bad itineraries, from both tour operators (who often have never done the tour) and from people who plan to see the country independently, but do not do the proper planning. Jordan private tours will enable you to sit back and relax as your guide or driver will take care of getting you from A to B. Behind the scenes, your private tour guide will take care of the itinerary and logistics while you can enjoy your adventure in Jordan.
A private tour guide in Jordan can offer the expertise that first-timers to the country might not think of. From quick detours enabling visitors to see even more that they never thought could happen to a quick word with an employee of a site that is about to close that does not want to admit more visitors; Jordanian tour guides can often give you more than what you would get if you had shown up on your own.
What to Know About Booking A Private Tour Guide in Jordan
How to choose a guide?
The most important thing about choosing a private tour guide in Jordan is to ensure they are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Taxi drivers and private drivers are quick to offer “guiding” services but are usually not licensed guides (or they would be doing tours not driving cars).
Licensed guides are permitted access to all of the sites in Jordan and often are given priority service in restaurants, handicraft shops, and some sites.
Having a private guide with you means you will not have to hire a local guide inside the tourist sites and they can give you a more detailed experience that a guidebook cannot afford you.
Want my personal suggestion? Reach out to Awad Hajjara jordan-eagle@live.com or on Whats App +962799663220
Why choose a Jordan Private Tour Guide instead of a Group Tour?
There are several reasons to book a private tour guide in Jordan instead of a group tour. The first is the option to completely customize your itinerary based on your time in the country, the level of comfort you are looking for, and the sites you want to see.
The second reason why you should consider a private tour guide in Jordan is that they can cater to special situations that group tours cannot always accommodate. If you are traveling as a family, young children have different needs when it comes to having a “pool day” or rest afternoon. Also, large families can benefit from booking a private tour instead of taking up half the spaces on a small group tour. It can also often save you money.
The third reason to book a private tour in Jordan is that it caters to travelers who do not like group tours. If the thought of sitting on a bus from A to B and seeing something then getting back on the bus from B to C just turns you off tours altogether, then a private tour is perfect for you. You can lounge at lunch for as long as you want or stop for take-out shwarma without having to stick to a strict schedule. Jordan private tours offer the ultimate flexibility.
How to Book a Private Tour Guide In Jordan?
That is where Step into Jordan comes in. Below you will find sample private itineraries that are perfect for small groups. All of these tours are customizable and they include as much as your want. The tours below just include a guide and the vehicle, to give you an idea of what having a licensed guide will cost you in Jordan.
Private Tour in Jordan: 6 days (1-6 people)
1st day
After breakfast, meet and greet your guide at your hotel. Start with an Amman city tour, visiting the Citadel and Amphitheater. Then drive north to Jerash to visit the second well-preserved Roman city after Rome.
Return to Amman.
Overnight in Amman.
2nd day
Drive 45 minutes south of Amman to Madaba. In Madaba, you will see the oldest mosaic map describing the Holy Land. It was created in the 6th century. A short drive will bring us to one of the biblical sites in Jordan, Mount Nebo where it is believed that Moses stood and pointed to the Promised Land. Next, drive to Shobak to visit one of the amazing Crusader Castles built in the 10th century AD.
Drive to Petra overnight.
3rd day
Petra visit all day.
Overnight in Petra.
4th day
Half-day visit to Petra then visit Little Petra. Then drive to Wadi Rum, watch sunset, dinner and overnight. (Optional Add on 2 hours jeep tour and/or Camel Rides).
Overnight in Wadi Rum Camp
5th day
Drive to Aqaba for an option to do snorkeling at the Red Sea and free time to explore the seaside town.
Overnight in Aqaba or Tala Bay Resort
6th day
Drive to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea for a few hours floating, and an option to visit the Baptism Site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
Overnight at the Dead Sea or Transfer to Airport for Departure.
Includes
- Transportation in a modern air-conditioned minivan.
- English speaking Licensed Tour Guide.
Excluded
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Entrance Fees
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Tips
Price
US $ 2700 1-3 people
US $ 3100 4-6 people.
Jordan Private Tour: 3 Days Tour from Amman (1-6 people)
Day 1
After breakfast, meet with your guide. Amman city tour, visiting the Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, downtown walk through the souq (vegetable and fruit market), then 45 minutes drive to Jerash the second well preserved Roman city after Rome. Drive to Petra (4 hours).
Overnight in Petra
Day 2
Petra half-day visit, then 2 hours drive to Wadi Rum. Optional 2 hour Jeep Tour or camel ride in the desert.
Overnight Wadi Rum Bedouin camp
Day 3
Drive 1 hour to Aqaba ( Red Sea ) you can enjoy snorkeling, for a couple of hours then drive to the Dead Sea (4 hours drive), for a float at the lowest point on Earth.
Overnight at the Dead Sea or transfer to AMM airport for departure.
Include
- Transportation in a modern air-conditioned minivan.
- English speaking Licensed Tour Guide.
Excluded
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Entrance Fees
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Tips
Price per group
1-3 people USD1350
4-6 people USD1550
*this trip begins and ends in Amman
Jordan Private Tour: 3 Days Tour from Aqaba (1-6 people)
Day 1
After breakfast meet your private tour guide at your Aqaba hotel. Drive to the Dead Sea through Araba Valley (Jordan Valley), to the lowest point on earth 420 meter below sea level for a float. (4 hours drive). Next, drive to Petra (4 hours drive).
Overnight in Petra.
Day 2 Petra all-day visit, then drive to Wadi Rum to enjoy the sunset, dinner, stargazing.
Overnight in Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp.
Day 3
After breakfast, you can enjoy a 2 hours jeep tour and camel ride (optional) then drive to Aqaba for snorkeling.
Overnight in Aqaba or Transfer to AQJ for departure.
Include
- Transportation in a modern air-conditioned minivan.
- English speaking Licensed Tour Guide.
Excluded
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Entrance Fees
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Tips
Price per group
1-3 people USD1350
4-6 people USD1550
*this trip begins and ends in Aqaba
Awad Hajjara – Jordan Tour Guide
Meet Your Guide: Awad’s love for his home country of Jordan is evident the second you meet him. A licensed guide with over 8 years of experience leading tours of all sizes and interests, Awad is the person you want to show you Jordan. He shares his extensive knowledge of the history of Jordan, from Bedouin traditions to Christian biblical sites, and will ensure that your trip is filled with facts about Jordan, what life is like today for Jordanians, and a feeling of what life was like in Jordan in years past.
If you wish to book one of these itineraries or would prefer a tailor-made itinerary, please email Awad at jordan-eagle@live.com or send him a What-App message to +962799663220
Lindsay fell in love with Jordan when she first visited in 2016. She now goes back every year to explore more of this special place. Lindsay is also the owner of Amman Food Tours, a social enterprise that is women-owned and hires local female guides. This project provides meaningful employment for women in Amman.