Private Amman City Sightseeing with Optional Arabic Mezze Lunch and Turkish Bath
23 Ratings
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- Pickup Service
- Private Tour
- E-Ticket
- 4 hr
See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private 4-hour city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informative private driver. Discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale Abdali Boulevard and other malls of the modern city to admire the chic houses and malls of the “Abdoun” and “Swefieh” areas. See top Amman attractions including the stunning King Abdullah Mosque, visit the ruins and Archaeological Museum of the hilltop Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater with the Museum of Popular Traditions, and the Rainbow Street at Jabal Amman Quarter. You may add Jordan Museum and the Royal Automobile Museum or pamper yourself with a Turkish bath experience. Upgrade to finish the tour trying Jordan’s local authentic cousin with a delicious “Arabic Mezze”, (small dishes) lunch.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Zaid Tours and Travel
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Amman
Begin your private tour with a morning pick up from your central Amman hotel. Meet your informative private driver who doubles as your guide, and start out on your explorations of the Jordanian capital’s highlights. As you travel, hear about the history of this fascinating city, whose past stretches back to 3500 B.C. or before. Hear about the city’s days under the Roman Empire, and how it was occupied by the Nabataeans and Byzantines.
Stop At: King Abdullah Mosque
View one of Amman’s star attractions, the King Abdullah Mosque, famous for its blue mosaic dome, the nearby Parliament Building and Orthodox Church.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Citadel
Next, make your way to Amman Citadel, the hilltop collection of antiquities that looms over the city with a private local guide. Explore the timeworn Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic relics, and pay a visit to the Citadel’s Temple of Hercules and the Archaeological Museum to inspect its collections of ancient artifacts discovered at sites from across Jordan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roman Amphitheater
Then, continue to the Roman Amphitheater with its Hashemite Plaza, a magnificent hillside structure believed to have been built in the 2nd century. Admire the symmetry and scale of the theater as your guide explains how it was built as part of the Roman city of Philadelphia, and could accommodate up to 6,000 spectators. Continue to visit the Museum of Popular Traditions to see the exhibition of traditional dress and jewelry. Pass the “Raghadan Palace”, the burial place of the late King Hussein, and ride around the downtown area for free time at its vibrant markets, traditional mosques like the Grand Husseini Mosque, and churches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Street
Then, stroll along Rainbow Street, Amman’s colorful arts and shopping hotspot, passing the Jordan River Foundation and residence of King Talal. Delve into the upscale neighborhoods of “Abdoun” and “Swefieh”, where luxury shopping malls and swanky private villas line the streets. Your 4-hour tour ends back at your hotel. Alternatively, ask for a drop off at one of the malls on your tour like Galleria or Taj Mall or at Abdali Boulevard, a stylish new enclave of designer shops regarded as Amman’s up-and-coming downtown area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Automobile Museum
Option Tour with Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum: After your classic city tour include the visit of the Jordan Museum marking Jordan’s history. Then proceed to visit the vintage, Hashemite Royalty private collection cars at the Royal Automobile Museum, located in the leafy gardens of King Hussein Park, home of the Late King Hussein beautiful grand elegant Mosque. The museum showcases a rare collection of Jordan's vehicles ranging from King Hussein bin Ali's cars that came to Amman in 1916 to modern sports cars. Please note that Tuesdays both museums are closed. •If you are interested in taking a drive in one of the Royal Automobile classic vehicles, please consult us.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amman
Option Tour with Arabic Lunch: Upgrade to a 6-hour tour and after your city tour, savor a mouth-watering lunch of “Arabic Mezze”, (small cold and hot dishes) at a local restaurant. Enjoy an assortment of small plates, such as barbecued chicken and beef, hummus, salads and bread; after your meal, relax with a hotel or shopping mall drop off - your choice!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amman Governorate
Option Tour with Turkish Bath and Arabic Lunch: Upgrade to a 8-hour tour and wallow in a luxurious Turkish bath experience, including an invigorating steam room session, soapy scrub, and muscle-melting massage. Following a succulent lunch of tasty “Arabic Mezze”, (small cold and hot dishes) at a local restaurant. Then, duly refreshed and revitalized, relax with your choice of either a hotel or shopping mall drop off - your choice!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Amman
Begin your private tour with a morning pick up from your central Amman hotel. Meet your informative private driver who doubles as your guide, and start out on your explorations of the Jordanian capital’s highlights. As you travel, hear about the history of this fascinating city, whose past stretches back to 3500 B.C. or before. Hear about the city’s days under the Roman Empire, and how it was occupied by the Nabataeans and Byzantines.
Stop At: King Abdullah Mosque
View one of Amman’s star attractions, the King Abdullah Mosque, famous for its blue mosaic dome, the nearby Parliament Building and Orthodox Church.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Citadel
Next, make your way to Amman Citadel, the hilltop collection of antiquities that looms over the city with a private local guide. Explore the timeworn Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic relics, and pay a visit to the Citadel’s Temple of Hercules and the Archaeological Museum to inspect its collections of ancient artifacts discovered at sites from across Jordan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roman Amphitheater
Then, continue to the Roman Amphitheater with its Hashemite Plaza, a magnificent hillside structure believed to have been built in the 2nd century. Admire the symmetry and scale of the theater as your guide explains how it was built as part of the Roman city of Philadelphia, and could accommodate up to 6,000 spectators. Continue to visit the Museum of Popular Traditions to see the exhibition of traditional dress and jewelry. Pass the “Raghadan Palace”, the burial place of the late King Hussein, and ride around the downtown area for free time at its vibrant markets, traditional mosques like the Grand Husseini Mosque, and churches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Street
Then, stroll along Rainbow Street, Amman’s colorful arts and shopping hotspot, passing the Jordan River Foundation and residence of King Talal. Delve into the upscale neighborhoods of “Abdoun” and “Swefieh”, where luxury shopping malls and swanky private villas line the streets. Your 4-hour tour ends back at your hotel. Alternatively, ask for a drop off at one of the malls on your tour like Galleria or Taj Mall or at Abdali Boulevard, a stylish new enclave of designer shops regarded as Amman’s up-and-coming downtown area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Automobile Museum
Option Tour with Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum: After your classic city tour include the visit of the Jordan Museum marking Jordan’s history. Then proceed to visit the vintage, Hashemite Royalty private collection cars at the Royal Automobile Museum, located in the leafy gardens of King Hussein Park, home of the Late King Hussein beautiful grand elegant Mosque. The museum showcases a rare collection of Jordan's vehicles ranging from King Hussein bin Ali's cars that came to Amman in 1916 to modern sports cars. Please note that Tuesdays both museums are closed. •If you are interested in taking a drive in one of the Royal Automobile classic vehicles, please consult us.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amman
Option Tour with Arabic Lunch: Upgrade to a 6-hour tour and after your city tour, savor a mouth-watering lunch of “Arabic Mezze”, (small cold and hot dishes) at a local restaurant. Enjoy an assortment of small plates, such as barbecued chicken and beef, hummus, salads and bread; after your meal, relax with a hotel or shopping mall drop off - your choice!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amman Governorate
Option Tour with Turkish Bath and Arabic Lunch: Upgrade to a 8-hour tour and wallow in a luxurious Turkish bath experience, including an invigorating steam room session, soapy scrub, and muscle-melting massage. Following a succulent lunch of tasty “Arabic Mezze”, (small cold and hot dishes) at a local restaurant. Then, duly refreshed and revitalized, relax with your choice of either a hotel or shopping mall drop off - your choice!
Duration: 30 minutes
