Petra day tours: compare every departure city and price
Inside Jordan: Amman and Aqaba tours
If you are already sleeping in Jordan, the 50 JOD entry fee applies. The Amman day tours are the highest-volume options — start at $73 and give you 5 hours at Petra. The Aqaba tour is the shortest drive at 8 hours door to door for $289 including the $70 entrance fee. Want more time? The two-day Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea tour ($249) is by far the most-reviewed product on this site (1,521 reviews), and two days is what Petra actually deserves.
Across a border: Eilat, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Sharm El Sheikh
If you are starting from Israel or Egypt and returning the same day, you pay the 90 JOD non-accommodated rate. The operator absorbs the ticket, the visa, and 6–15 hours of transport so you see Petra and still make it home for dinner. The Eilat tour ($390, 08:15 pickup, back by 19:30) and Tel Aviv flight tour ($583, 14 hours) give you roughly 2.5 hours at Petra. The Jerusalem tour is cheaper at $299 but departs at 03:00 and runs 22 hours; budget $125 cash at the border for visa and fees. The Sharm tour ($424, midnight pickup) includes the visa and a 2-hour ferry to Aqaba, then a 3-hour guided Petra tour.
Every Petra day tour
All eight tours side by side: prices, ratings, what is included, time at the site, and which tour suits your starting point.
Most bookedFrom Amman: Petra Full-Day Private or Group Tour
Lowest priceFrom Amman: Full-Day Private or Group Tour to Petra
Shortest driveFrom Aqaba: Petra 1-Day Tour
Best reviewedAmman: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour
From IsraelFrom Eilat: Petra Tour with Transfer and Lunch
Long dayFrom Jerusalem: Full-Day Tour to Petra with Lunch
Flies both waysFrom Tel Aviv: Full-Day Trip to Petra with Roundtrip Flights
From EgyptFrom Sharm El Sheikh: Day Tour to Petra by Ferry
Amman vs Eilat vs Tel Aviv: the real cost comparison
Tour price alone does not tell the story. Below: tour price plus the entry ticket, visa where applicable, and rough meal costs. This is why the same Petra day costs $73 from Amman and $583 from Tel Aviv.
| From Amman: Petra Full-Day Private or Group Tour | Top pickFrom Eilat: Petra Tour with Transfer and Lunch | From Tel Aviv: Full-Day Trip to Petra with Roundtrip Flights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour price | $93 | $390 | $583 |
| Entry fee | 50 JOD (included or self-pay) | 90 JOD (incl.) | 90 JOD (incl.) |
| Visa / border | None | incl. | $65–$125 cash |
| Time at Petra | 5 hours | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Best for | Most visitors | Day trip from Eilat | Day trip from Tel Aviv |
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Booking a day or two ahead locks your spot with free cancellation. March–May and September–November are the best months to visit. The light in the Siq and on the Treasury is better in the morning.
Read the individual tour reviews
We have written detailed reviews of all eight tours — what each includes, how the day runs, and honest feedback from real reviewers.
- From Amman: 4.9☆, 414 reviews
- From Amman (budget): 4.9☆, 162 reviews
- Two-day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: 4.9☆, 1,521 reviews
- From Aqaba: New listing, no reviews yet
- From Eilat: 4.5☆, 41 reviews
- From Jerusalem: 3.7☆, 12 reviews
- From Tel Aviv: 4.4☆, 69 reviews
- From Sharm El Sheikh: 4.6☆, 86 reviews
What is included in each tour
Most tours include transport from your hotel or a central pickup point, a driver or guide, and water or snacks. Some include the Petra entry ticket; others, you pay at the gate. Lunch is sometimes bundled, sometimes on your own. Read the tour reviews for the full list per tour. Then read the entry fee and the full cost breakdown.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Petra day tours are there?
Eight core tours, from Amman ($73–$93) to Tel Aviv ($583). All are bookable with free cancellation. Most have live guides and water included. Ratings range from 4.9 stars (Amman and two-day) down to 3.7 (Jerusalem, where border logistics dominate the reviews). See all eight with cards, prices and ratings above.
Which Petra tour should I book if I am starting from Amman?
The Amman tours. You have slept in Jordan, so you pay the 50 JOD entry fee instead of 90 JOD. The flagship tour ($93, 5 hours at Petra, 4.9 stars) is the most-booked; the budget option ($73, same hours, 4.9 stars) is the cheapest. Both are 11 hours total, including 3 hours drive each way. Read the Amman page to choose between them.
Which Petra tour should I book if I am starting from Israel or Egypt?
It depends on where you are. From Eilat, the 08:15 tour ($390) gets you 2.5 hours at Petra and back by 19:30. From Tel Aviv, the flight option ($583, 14 hours total) is the most expensive but the least time-inefficient of the Israel options. From Jerusalem, the 03:00 departure ($299 plus $125 cash at the border) is cheaper but brutal (22 hours). From Sharm, the midnight ferry ($424) includes the visa. All include or absorb the 90 JOD non-accommodated entry fee. Read the individual city pages to decide.
Is the two-day tour worth it?
If you have the time, yes. The two-day Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea tour ($249, 1,521 reviews) gives you a full day at Petra, a Wadi Rum jeep sunset, a night in a Bedouin camp, and the Dead Sea. It is the most-reviewed tour on this site. You also avoid the 90 JOD problem: a second night in Jordan means you pay 50 JOD both days. Read the two-day page.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. Both Amman tours and the two-day tour offer private-vehicle options. Read the private tours page.
What is this 50 vs 90 JOD thing?
Petra’s entry fee is 50 JOD for accommodated visitors (people who have spent at least one night in Jordan) and 90 JOD for non-accommodated visitors (in-and-out same day). That is roughly $70 vs $127 for the same walk. It explains the entire price map of this site. Read the entry fee page for the full picture.