Petra Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Petra tours and things to do at Jordan’s rose-red wonder of the world: walk the narrow Siq to the towering Treasury, hike to the mighty Monastery, experience the magic of Petra by Night, explore neighbouring Little Petra and venture into the red sands of Wadi Rum. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Petra by interest
Whatever brings you to Petra — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Petra
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
The Treasury
The iconic façade.
The Monastery
The great climb.
Petra by Night
Candlelit magic.
Little Petra
Quiet cousin.
Wadi Rum
Red-sand desert.
Dead Sea
Float on salt.
Amman
The capital.
Petra
Rose-red city.
Petra by Night
- 1Walk the candlelit Siq after dark
- 21,500 candles at the Treasury
- 3Bedouin music under the stars
- 4Runs Mon, Wed & Thu evenings
Petra trails & the Monastery
- 1800+ steps to the Monastery (Al-Deir)
- 2High Place of Sacrifice ridge trail
- 3Back trail in from Little Petra
- 4Local Bedouin trail guide
Petra awayThe Treasury
The iconic façade.
Petra awayThe Monastery
The great climb.
Petra awayPetra by Night
Candlelit magic.
10 km awayLittle Petra
Quiet cousin.
2 hrs awayWadi Rum
Red-sand desert.
2–3 hrs awayDead Sea
Float on salt.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Petra visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild and pleasant — ideal for walking.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm days and cool evenings.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Very hot — start early and carry water.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool, quiet and sometimes rainy.
For the Monastery
Spring and autumn for the long climb.
Best overall
Spring and autumn for mild weather.
One day
The Siq, Treasury and main city.
Two days
Add the Monastery and Petra by Night.
Three+ days
Add Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea.
For the icons
The Treasury and the Monastery.
For the desert
A Wadi Rum overnight trip.
For a day trip
The Dead Sea or Amman.
On foot
The site is walked from the Siq inward.
By horse or cart
Rides are offered along the Siq.
Tours
Tours run to Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Amman.
By 4x4
Jeeps explore the Wadi Rum desert.
Where to stay
Stay in Wadi Musa, the town by the gate.
Jordanian dinar
Jordan uses the dinar; carry some cash.
Jordan Pass
The Jordan Pass covers Petra and the visa.
The Treasury
Go early to beat the crowds and heat.
The Monastery
Save energy for the 800-step climb.
Petra by Night
Book ahead — it runs only some evenings.
Water & sun
Carry water and sun cover on the trails.
Combos
Some tours pair Petra with Wadi Rum.
Petra by Night
Runs only some evenings — book ahead.
Wadi Rum camps
Desert camps fill up — reserve early.
Guided tours
Top guides book up — reserve early.
Dead Sea trips
Day trips fill up — book ahead.
Amman trips
Capital tours fill up — reserve early.
Peak season
Spring and autumn are busiest — book far ahead.
Guided tour
Around €49–80 for a guided Petra tour.
Petra by Night
About €30–50 for a Petra by Night ticket.
Wadi Rum trip
Roughly €159–250 for a Wadi Rum trip.
Dead Sea trip
Around €78–130 for a Dead Sea day trip.
Little Petra
About €40–70 for a Little Petra tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Petra through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild walking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Early starts.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot.
- Best for
- Warm days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Quiet & cool.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rain.