Jordan · Archaeology

4-Hour Petra History Tour with Nabatean Monuments

4 Hours Round trip from tourist street Visitors center Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Delve into the fascinating history of the Nabateans in Petra
02 Enter the ancient city through the Siq, Petra's dramatic main gateway
03 Explore the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs
04 Admire the intricate architecture of the Treasury and Nabatean temples
05 See the ancient Petra Theatre carved from solid rock

Delve into the fascinating past of the Nabateans on a 4-hour tour of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Enter the ancient city through the Siq, pass along the Street of Facades, and explore the Royal Tombs while uncovering the stories behind Petra's remarkable monuments. Admire the intricate architecture of the Treasury and other Nabatean temples, and see the ancient Petra Theatre carved into solid rock.

The Siq - a narrow gorge that served as the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Petra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nabatean History Tour of Petra

Meet your tour guide at the visitor center and visit Petra's remarkable Nabatean landmarks.

The Siq - a narrow gorge that served as the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city. Ask your guide why the entrance was kept narrow.
The Treasury - this temple is considered one of the most intricate and detailed monuments in Petra.
Street of Facades - a narrow street lined with more than 40 tombs and houses.
Petra Theatre - a theatre carved out of solid rock, with a capacity of around 8,500 people.
Royal Tombs - a collection of mausoleums belonging to significant Nabatean royal personalities.
Qasr El Bint - one of the most important temples of the Nabatean era.