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Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .

5.0 (24 reviews) 5–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .

About this activity

Experience the majesty of Petra like never before with a private guided tour through the lesser-known back entrance. This unique approach allows you to discover the ancient city's hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes.

Meet your guide and begin your tour of Petra. Explore the scenic rear entrance, avoiding the crowds and experiencing a more serene atmosphere. Enjoy stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape and ancient structures.

With fewer tourists, you'll have a more personalized and immersive experience. Capture unique and breathtaking photos from unconventional angles. Enjoy a more flexible pace, allowing for spontaneity and exploration.

"This tour covers key attractions: Monastery, Qaser Al-Bint, The Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street, Theater view, Street of Facades, and the Treasury.

The tour ends at the Treasury, offering free time for self-exploration or a 40-minute walk back to the Visitor Centre through the canyon on your own.

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At a glance

Duration
5–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Alfarajat - Tour guide in Petra Jordan .

Ages: Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 4×4 ride to the bottom of the Monastery stairs.
  • Included: English speaking Guide.
  • Included: Hotel Pick up.

Not included

  • Not included: Gratitude
  • Not included: Petra entry ticket .
  • Not included: Hotel drop off.

Itinerary

  1. Monastery (Al Dayr)

    3 hours Admission included

    After picking you up from the hotel we will first have a quick stop at the visitor's center to collect the entry tickets and ride the free shuttle provided be Petra Authority region to little Petra , once we arrive to little Petra will explore the highlights of the site in 15 minutes and get the 4×4 shuttle to the bottom of the monastery stairs where we start climbing up the mountain to the Monastery.

  2. The Colonnaded Street

    one hour Admission included

    We will walk downhill 850 steps from the monastery to the ancient Market place of petra (the colonnaded Street).

  3. The Royal Tombs

    30 min Admission included

    From the Colonnaded Street

    We will start walking on the main trail to over view all the royal tombs and watching the great view of the amphitheatre from above the front mountain .

  4. The Treasury

    45 min Admission included

    This is where our tour ends up after hiking around 10km .

    Here we will explore the most beautiful facade in petra (the treasury ).

    Note: The remaining time is for the round tour and time spending in sightseeing or explorations.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • At Petra Visitor's center gate near to the ATMs .

End point

  • This tour will ends infront of the treasury .

Pickup points

  • H Luxury Hotel
  • Petra Palace Hotel
  • Fragrant Rose
  • Rose City Inn
  • Petra Desert Hotel
  • Leen Guest House
  • Town Season Hotel
  • Eighth Wonders Hotel
  • Beit Alshabaan Inn
  • Petra Karam Hotel
  • Wonderful Friends House
  • petraCrystal hotel

and 97 more pickup points

Kindly specify your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements field when making the booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • The Hotel drop off ( 5-10 JOD per car )

Traveller ratings

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