Can you see Petra without a tour?

Do I Need A Guide Or A Tour? You can totally visit Petra by yourself—we did! If you're visiting several areas in Jordan, a tour guide and driver may simplify things, but it's certainly not a requirement. You can consider hiring a guide at the entrance to Petra, which I would have considered if we'd had more time.



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Entry into the site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor Center and can be purchased on arrival.

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The local people all agree--to properly and fully explore you need five days minimum. While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park.

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Camel Ride in Wadi Rum & Petra is optional for 15 JD / $ 21 USD per camel per hour. You don't need to book it in advance and can be arranged upon arrival to Petra or Wadi Rum.

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Petra as described earlier is a city, of course you can get inside archaeological lost city (You will pay 70$ for a ticket to get inside ). But if you mean to get inside “Al khazneh” the Treasury of Petra, then; unfortunately, you can't!

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Whether you are in the city of Amman, exploring Petra, or trekking the desert valley of Wadi Rum, men should refrain from wearing shorts as it is seen as disrespectful.

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However, because Petra is a ruin site, make sure you're wearing something practical as there is a lot of walking.
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sturdy sneakers.
  • Lightweight and breathable clothing, such as shorts or lightweight pants.
  • T-shirts or collared shirts.
  • Hat or cap to protect from the sun.
  • Sunglasses.


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While most travellers rent a car or take an organised tour to see the country, getting around Jordan without a car is possible. The main cities and several tourist sites are easily reached by public transport, but preparation is crucial for an enjoyable trip.

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The trail for the Little Petra to Petra Walk starts at the left of the car park, behind the souvenir shops (it really isn't obvious!). From here the track goes out into the desert following jeep tracks, and you pass by Bedouin tents, goats, camels and the occasional stray dog that loved menacingly barking at us.

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Yes, Petra is definitely worth a trip! It's an incredible archaeological site with stunning architecture that's been carved out of the rocks. You'll be able to visit Petra in comfort with a tour and guide from Amman.

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It is fine to travel in Jordan in jeans most of the time, and you can, of course, wear them in Petra as well, in case this is the piece you never leave your home without, but as the visit of Petra requires quite a lot of walking, we think hiking trousers are a much better choice.

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Toilets. If you're squeamish about squat toilets, you'll be relieved to hear that nearly all hotels and restaurants (even those of a lesser quality) have Western-style toilets. Regardless of the type of loo you come across, you're unlikely to find toilet paper.

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Wearing shorts can also be seen as disrespectful, so opt for long pants instead. Dress codes are generally stricter for women than men, and many female travellers choose to wear a headscarf like the local women.

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Choose an appropriate insect repellant: PROTECTION AGAINST MULTIPLE BUGS (MOSQUITOS, TICKS, FLIES, ETC.): The CDC recommends a repellent which contains at least 20% DEET. Always use repellents as directed.

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With daily guaranteed departures, our 1 day Petra tour from Tel Aviv is truly the ideal way to get acquainted with this enchanting site and understand Petra history. With centralized pick up from Tel Aviv, our 1 day Petra tour heads south towards Eilat, crossing the border in Jordan.

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Many people know of Petra's famous Treasury from the Hollywood film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” with Harrison Ford. It's inside that Ford finds the Holy Grail.

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