Amman
+160%€156median tour
€88middle half of tours€340
- 17% under €50
- #50 cheapest of 50
Middle East · 3 cities
Things to Do in Jordan
Amman, Petra and Aqaba in one place: the pass that pays for itself before you land, how long Petra really takes, and why this is the most expensive market in our price index.
1,999 tours listed by Viator 3 cities we cover Median tour €156–€156 Free cancellation
What it costs
What tours cost in Jordan
From our own price index — 2,400 tours across 50 cities, collected August 2026. Medians, not averages: a couple of multi-day packages drag an average into fiction.
Vertical line is the global median, €60. Full table for all 50 cities in the Tour Price Index.
Practical info
Know before you book
The things that change a decision — not a retelling of the guidebook.
The Jordan Pass usually pays for itself twice
It bundles Petra with around forty other sites and waives the tourist visa fee entirely if you stay at least three nights. It must be bought online before you arrive — buying it after landing does not waive the visa. For almost any itinerary it is the single best-value decision you can make here.
Amman is the most expensive city in our index
Its median tour is €156 against a global median of €60 — the highest of the fifty cities we measured. Petra’s entry is among the most expensive archaeological tickets in the world and most tours from Amman include it, which is what drives the figure.
Petra needs two days, not one
The Siq alone is a kilometre and a half before the Treasury appears, and the Monastery is eight hundred steps beyond that again. A day gets you the main route at speed; two gets you the high places, the Monastery and a morning before the coaches from Amman arrive.
Petra by Night is a separate thing
It runs three evenings a week — the Siq lit by candles down to the Treasury, with music. It is not included in the Jordan Pass or the day ticket and is sold separately. Whether it is worth it divides opinion; the walk itself is extraordinary.
Wadi Rum gets cold at night in any season
Desert nights drop sharply even after a forty-degree day, and the Bedouin-run camps range from basic tents to glass domes. Take a layer whatever the month — people consistently underpack for this.
Three climates in a small country
Amman sits high and can snow in winter. The Dead Sea is four hundred metres below sea level and ten degrees warmer. Aqaba and Wadi Rum are desert. A single day can move between all three, and your packing has to allow for it.
When to visit
Jordan through the seasons
What is open, how busy it gets, and when to book ahead.
Spring
Mar–May
- Best for
- The best weather of the year, wildflowers, Petra and Wadi Rum at their most comfortable.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- The peak season — Petra hotels and Wadi Rum camps book well ahead.
Summer
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- Aqaba and the Red Sea, where you are in the water, and the lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Petra and the Dead Sea are severe — start at dawn and stop by mid-morning.
Autumn
Sep–Nov
- Best for
- The second peak: warm days, cool nights, everything running.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- October is the equal of April and is the better month for the desert camps.
Winter
Dec–Feb
- Best for
- Petra almost empty, the Dead Sea mild, the lowest rates of the year.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Amman can snow and Petra gets cold and occasionally wet — the Siq floods rarely but does.
Frequently asked
Jordan: common questions
How many days do you need in Jordan?
A week: one or two in Amman with Jerash, two at Petra, a night in Wadi Rum and a night at the Dead Sea. Five days is the compressed version and still works if you accept one day at Petra rather than two.
What does a tour in Jordan cost?
Amman sits at a median of €156 in our index of 50 cities — the highest figure in the entire study, against a global median of €60. Almost all of the gap is the Petra ticket and the four-hour drive each way, which most Amman-based tours include.
Is the Jordan Pass worth buying?
For nearly everyone, yes. It covers Petra plus dozens of other sites and cancels the tourist visa fee provided you stay three nights or more and buy it before arriving. The saving is usually larger than the price of a single day at Petra.
When is the best time to visit?
March to May and September to November. Summer is punishing at Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum; winter is cold in Amman and quiet everywhere, which some people prefer for Petra itself.
How long do you need at Petra?
Two days if you want the Monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice as well as the Treasury and the Royal Tombs. One long day covers the main trail. Either way, be at the gate when it opens — the coach groups from Amman arrive from mid-morning.