Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets)

3.0 (2 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Street of facades — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Only 15% of Petra has been excavated — which means this self-guided audio tour through the Rose City walks you past mysteries archaeologists are still unraveling.

Using the app, you'll follow the main trail at your own pace, from the towering Djinn blocks (said to house guardian spirits) through the narrow Siq gorge with its ancient water channels, to the Treasury's bullet-scarred urn.

Along the way you'll learn how the Nabataeans built a thriving desert capital using hydro-engineering techniques the West wouldn't discover for millennia, and why a Roman governor admired the city so much he asked to be buried there. Start anytime, pause when you want to explore the tombs along the Street of Facades, and pick up right where you left off — no group schedule, no rushing past details.

If you'd rather understand Petra than simply photograph it, this walking tour of Petra fits. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's no risk in trying.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (17–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Djinn Blocks

Passing by

Learn about the Nabateans and a brief history of Petra. Find out what the Djinn blocks potentially represented.
Obelisk Tomb

Passing by

At the first of many tombs, the Obelisk tomb sets the tone for what to expect. Spot Egyptian, Roman, and even Indian influences carved into a single Nabataean tomb facade.
Siq

30 min

Walk a narrow gorge with 200-meter walls and trace the water channels that kept a desert city alive.
The Treasury

Passing by

Marvel at the most stunning piece of architecture in Petra, learn how it got its name and why it was built. Look up at the bullet-scarred urn where treasure hunters fired shots.
The Royal Tombs

30 min

Discover four of the most famous Royal tombs (the Urn tomb, the silk tomb, the Corinthian tomb and the Palace tomb)the story behind their names and search for traces of ancient paint.
The Colonnaded Street

20 min

Walk down the ancient market street and pause by the ruins of the great temple. Learn about the trade in ancient Petra and picture this site as the commercial and social hub of ancient Nabateans. End at Qasr-Al-Bint and hear about its fascinating history.
Monastery (Al Dayr)

one hour

Make an optional trek to the Monastery (Al Dayr) to admire its architecture, take in the views and hear what it was used for in the ancient days.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

You can end the tour at the Basin or continue to climb to the Monastery.

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

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

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The total tour duration includes the time required to walk through all the stops. The hike to the Monastery can take upto an hour and it is optional based on fitness levels .