Petra, Petra - Wadi Musa: Hours, Address, Petra Reviews: 5/5
Petra
5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra (ancient capital city of the Nabataean people) recently proclaimed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
81 within 5 kms
The Basin Restaurant
711
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Grill
Alrobian Fish & More Restaurant
3
0.4 mArabic
The Cave Bar
2,352
2.2 km$$ - $$$ • Dining bars • Beer restaurants • Vegetarian Friendly
Aloe Vera Restaurant
111
2.3 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Middle Eastern • Dining bars
My Mom's Recipe Restaurant
2,043
2.5 km$$ - $$$ • Lebanese • Mediterranean • Barbecue
Petra Night Restaurant
189
2.6 km$ • International • Mediterranean • Barbecue
The Petra Kitchen
308
2.6 km$$ - $$$ • Middle Eastern • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Oriental Restaurant
507
2.5 km$$ - $$$ • Grill • Middle Eastern • Vegetarian Friendly
Palm Court Restaurant & Cafe
455
2.8 km$$ - $$$ • International • European • Middle Eastern
Red Cave
1,105
2.5 km$$ - $$$ • Grill • Middle Eastern • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
21 within 10 kms
The Great Temple
234
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Byzantine Church
323
0.2 kmAncient Ruins
The Royal Tombs
602
0.5 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Temple of Dushares
84
0.4 kmAncient Ruins
High Place of Sacrifice
1,046
0.7 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Street of Facades
454
0.7 kmAncient Ruins
Al-Khazneh
4,140
1 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
The Urn Tomb
13
0.5 kmHistoric Sites
The Theatre
21
0.5 kmTheatres
Siq
2,144
1.3 kmHistoric Walking Areas • Hiking Trails
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Christopher S
Fort Collins, CO68 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
The area itself is very cool. Transport back in time and also get a sense of feeling like Indiana Jones!! The treasury structure doesn't disappoint and the walk down the Siq trail is truely awesome. Bring tons of water and be prepared to fight off all the local peoples trying to sell you stuff all the time.
Written 2 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Stefania C
Milan, Italy10 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Ali is a very good driver and a very nice person
If you want travel safe and comfort call him!!!
Ali 00962796979274
If you want travel safe and comfort call him!!!
Ali 00962796979274
Written 2 July 2022
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Kelsey K
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Jun 2022
Petra itself, the site, is absolutely stunning. I would recommend that if you have the chance, every one should see this once in their life. Definitely a bucket list item.
That being said, there are hundreds of donkeys, camels, and horses on site for tourists to pay to ride them. These animals are severely abused and not properly cared for. I witnessed dozens of them being beaten with chains and forced to carry tourists (sometimes 2) that are much too heavy for them. Throughout the entire site, I did not see one single vessel of water or any food for them to eat. They are outside all day in extreme heat, being overworked and are severely dehydrated.
Absolutely, go visit Petra! Please do not support the animal abuse.
That being said, there are hundreds of donkeys, camels, and horses on site for tourists to pay to ride them. These animals are severely abused and not properly cared for. I witnessed dozens of them being beaten with chains and forced to carry tourists (sometimes 2) that are much too heavy for them. Throughout the entire site, I did not see one single vessel of water or any food for them to eat. They are outside all day in extreme heat, being overworked and are severely dehydrated.
Absolutely, go visit Petra! Please do not support the animal abuse.
Written 30 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Gloria C
Sydney, Australia106 contributions
Jun 2022
A magnificent historic site from previous civilisations which explains their culture religion and history.
Written 28 June 2022
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Mohamed Hafez Gad
Cairo, Egypt2 contributions
Best experience with best drive company. Walid “Abo Hassan” he made us feel like home and he is very friendly. He is very professional and he gave us information about Patra to know what to do there.
He took us from Nishan Hotel which is very good hotel.
Just call him and you will not regret it.
Walid “Abo Hassan”: +962 7 9995 2938
أهل الكرم ❤️
He took us from Nishan Hotel which is very good hotel.
Just call him and you will not regret it.
Walid “Abo Hassan”: +962 7 9995 2938
أهل الكرم ❤️
Written 28 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Haroon N
Hello, Thank you for comment on page transportation from Amman Airport to Petra..
Best Regards
Haroon Nawafleh
WhatsApp 00962777650482
Written 29 June 2022
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Simone Mazzei
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
We travelled with the best driver in Amman. He was very friendly and professional and at the end of the trip he gave us a present.
The number is: +962 7 9995 2938
The number is: +962 7 9995 2938
Written 26 June 2022
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Haroon N
Hello, Thank you for comment on page transportation from Amman Airport to Petra, and thank you so moch for book with us..
See you again in jordan.
Best Regards
Haroon Nawafleh
WhatsApp 00962777650482
Written 29 June 2022
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ketchuprequired
Calgary, Canada294 contributions
Jun 2022
Petra is really an amazing site to see and a place that all travelers should try to go. The Treasury and Monastery are amazing (how did they carve those by hand!!) but there are so many other things to see as well, and the setting is beautiful. We were just amazed at the colours of the rock in the area.
We had two days (three nights) to stay here and that was good. I suppose you could fit most into one day but it would be exhausting. It was June and it was very hot, so we started at 6 am and ended by 1:00. The afternoon heat was intense. It was cooler in the morning and much less crowded - so many more people arrived around 10 am. The Treasury, of course, is beautiful and at 6:30 am you can have it to yourself. The Monastery is also amazing and the hike up the stairs is not hard as long as you are in reasonable shape. We wanted to do the “back-door” hike but that was closed this summer.
We also did the Al-Khubtha hike to the viewpoint over the Treasury (signs point the way) and the hike to the High Place of Sacrifice (which was the hardest, steepest one) as well as explored the main trail. We walked about 17 km each day. The walk back to the visitor centre is the worst – uphill and in the hot sun. There were many exhausted looking people coming back. (An inexpensive shuttle from the top of the siq to the visitor centre would be a very welcome addition, I’m sure.) Just be sure that if you are doing a lot of the hikes in the site that you save energy for that last walk. There are electric e-buggies available from the visitor centre to the Treasury and back for an additional cost. I had a broken bone in my heel and so the second day I used this to come back up to the top which saved a lot of walking – I think it was about 35JD for both directions and tickets could be bought at the ticket office or at the actual golf carts in cash if you only want to go one way.
We did not use a guide but read about Petra before we went and after. The signs that are on site are faded by the sun – it would be really nice if they could be replaced. The museum is new looking and had a lot of information which was interesting and helpful and so it is worth going to.
Practical stuff: Water and snacks (ice dream, chips, chocolate bars) are available on site. We did not try the restaurants. Washrooms were scattered around as well - the ones by the tombs/theatre were the cleanest. We wore sport sandals, and this was fine – hiking shoes are not necessary, just make sure you can walk a ton in whatever you wear. The heat was crazy and most tourists (male and female) were wearing shorts.
Just a note: although we loved Petra, we were dismayed at the number of Bedouin children in the area with no supervision or trying to sell things instead of being in school. We saw lots of boys seriously fighting (one tourist even tried to help a little guy who was being pummelled) and even throwing rocks at each other’s heads. The salespeople were relatively friendly and generally easily took no for an answer but, also, going early in the morning meant most of the booths were still closed and so we avoided the constant sales pressure (another great reason to go early).
We had two days (three nights) to stay here and that was good. I suppose you could fit most into one day but it would be exhausting. It was June and it was very hot, so we started at 6 am and ended by 1:00. The afternoon heat was intense. It was cooler in the morning and much less crowded - so many more people arrived around 10 am. The Treasury, of course, is beautiful and at 6:30 am you can have it to yourself. The Monastery is also amazing and the hike up the stairs is not hard as long as you are in reasonable shape. We wanted to do the “back-door” hike but that was closed this summer.
We also did the Al-Khubtha hike to the viewpoint over the Treasury (signs point the way) and the hike to the High Place of Sacrifice (which was the hardest, steepest one) as well as explored the main trail. We walked about 17 km each day. The walk back to the visitor centre is the worst – uphill and in the hot sun. There were many exhausted looking people coming back. (An inexpensive shuttle from the top of the siq to the visitor centre would be a very welcome addition, I’m sure.) Just be sure that if you are doing a lot of the hikes in the site that you save energy for that last walk. There are electric e-buggies available from the visitor centre to the Treasury and back for an additional cost. I had a broken bone in my heel and so the second day I used this to come back up to the top which saved a lot of walking – I think it was about 35JD for both directions and tickets could be bought at the ticket office or at the actual golf carts in cash if you only want to go one way.
We did not use a guide but read about Petra before we went and after. The signs that are on site are faded by the sun – it would be really nice if they could be replaced. The museum is new looking and had a lot of information which was interesting and helpful and so it is worth going to.
Practical stuff: Water and snacks (ice dream, chips, chocolate bars) are available on site. We did not try the restaurants. Washrooms were scattered around as well - the ones by the tombs/theatre were the cleanest. We wore sport sandals, and this was fine – hiking shoes are not necessary, just make sure you can walk a ton in whatever you wear. The heat was crazy and most tourists (male and female) were wearing shorts.
Just a note: although we loved Petra, we were dismayed at the number of Bedouin children in the area with no supervision or trying to sell things instead of being in school. We saw lots of boys seriously fighting (one tourist even tried to help a little guy who was being pummelled) and even throwing rocks at each other’s heads. The salespeople were relatively friendly and generally easily took no for an answer but, also, going early in the morning meant most of the booths were still closed and so we avoided the constant sales pressure (another great reason to go early).
Written 23 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
TravelingFool88005
Las Cruces, NM1,182 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We were here for 3 full days. Day 1: monastery and trails off of the main path and petra at night. Day 2: rest legs day: castle, little petra and museum. Day 3: high sacrifice trail-up main way, down the back way. If you have the time, I recommend having a rest day in between. Going at least twice is a must-go early each day. It would be overwhelming to be there for only 1 full day.
Written 23 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mhn
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Reaching the speechless peak of a mountain and finding a local playing a traditional Jordan theme it's something rare to find, I got pleased traveling Solo and meeting local driver Waleed and 3 others people's that I didn't know before at the beginning that had give us the best experience driving from Amman to Petra and having a night in Wadirum to become like a family, Waleed provides us with all the need to make this trip as pleasure as it could be and the best part he give us "hi five" from time to time which I stared to call it "give me energy". Thank you Waleed and all your connections to make it an amazing trip 🙏
Waleed
Phone Number: +962 7 9995 2938
Waleed
Phone Number: +962 7 9995 2938
Written 22 June 2022
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Haroon N
Thank you so moch for booking the transportation with us,
Best Regards
Haroon Nawafleh
WhatsApp 00962777650482
Written 22 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ranadwe
Nazareth, Israel1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
I had a very nice experience with a driver bashar naser he is reliable and was also kind enough to stop at dead sea for a couple of hours on the way to Amman and i am so happy I was able to swim in dead sea , bashar car is very comfortable and hi has internet and water in the car , which was amazing ,he also drove me friend and if i ever go to Jordan again ,i know who to call .
Here is his number , his know s English ,so the communication is not issue
00962787766438
Enjoy your Jordan experience
Here is his number , his know s English ,so the communication is not issue
00962787766438
Enjoy your Jordan experience
Written 21 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Stefania F
Milan, Italy
Buongiorno ho sbagliato ad inserire i nomi nel Jordan pass sapete se possibile effettuare una rettifica ? Grazie
Stefania F
Milan, Italy
Buongiorno ho sbagliato ad inserire i nomi nel Jordan pass sapete se possibile effettuare una rettifica ? Grazie
rafraf80
Milan, Italy793 contributions
Che io sappia, no.
Poppy
Bath, UK5 contributions
Hi we are walking from Dana to Petra. What specific shoes do you recommend for April?
Alessia Ze
3 contributions
Hello! the weather at the moment is very mild! but comfortable and simple sneakers or mid-season hiking boots will do just fine!
KazS
Kuwait City, Kuwait24 contributions
Hello! We will be traveling to Petra with our children (9 & 11) and I wanted to know if it is possible to visit Petra and then stay on for the night show? Or would it be better to arrive early, and then have a break at the hotel before returning for the night show? Also - How many hours should we expect to be there during the day (without exhausting the children too much!) Many thanks!
Belfasttravelguy
Belfast, UK1,643 contributions
You could stay on but we had a few hours break back the the hotel for dinner as it was a very long and tiring day with a lot of walking! The only irritating thing about coming back again in the evening was having to do the long walk back in again and in the dark. It was nice to do both though. The night time event doesn’t last very long. You’ll be sitting on the ground too so don’t wear something that you don’t mind getting dusty.
TommyF
5 contributions
Stiamo cercando una guida in lingua italiana per una visita a Petra inizio aprile. Vogliamo anche girare un video di questa vista da mettere sul un sito culturale in Italia. Così potrebbe essere anche un opportunità per un po’ di pubblicità per la guida e per Petra. Chi ci potrebbe aiutare? Grazie dei suggerimenti! Tommy.
Christine R
St. George, UT19 contributions
Can you ask again in English por favor?
schfc6
Stockport, UK114 contributions
We are looking at visiting Petra early next year. We will have our 2 year old and 3 year old with us.
Is it possible/advisable to see the main sights?
Cheers.
Simon Willgoss
Dubai, United Arab Emirates114 contributions
Aloha. Petra is awesome; there's a lot of walking.
You can hire a donkey, but with kids that little, I imagine you'll be carrying them on your shoulders/back. It is 30 min walk in, and a 30 min walk out, from the car park/main entrance to the first and closest (old, iconic, what you went to see) part of Petra aka 'the Treasury'. From the Treasury, there is 4-5 mroe hours of walking if you are keen!
We went in the sneaky back trail (starting at Monastery), with kids aged 8y and 11y, and we walked for 6 hours ending at the main entrance (one-way, no back-tracking). This was including a substantial amount of time for the ladies (Mrs and Daughters) on donkeys. They were knackered at the end, but it made it do-able and everyone loved Petra. It was worth it.
With kids that little, it is possible to take a pram to the closest feature of Petra (the Treasury) to the main entrance, and if you parked your pram at the Treasurey, you could walk with kids on your shoulders/back for a period of time around Petra, depending on how long you want to stay. You could hire a donkey or two instead if you think the kids will sit up and enjoy the ride.
Either way, you'll have to go slow and you could see a few of the main sights this way, including the Treasury; it would be an all-day activity and your little ones might get a bit over it, so you need to be aware of their limits.
Regards,
Simon
fbrirui
Zaragoza, Spain6 contributions
Hola!!!
Me gustaría conocer opiniones de viajeros que hayan visitado Jordania recientemente, o sea en agosto o principio de septiembre. Querría saber si han tenido restricciones por el coronavirus.
Un saludo.
Tatiana Fedotova
Podolsk, Russia7 contributions
Прилетаем 22 марта. Жить будем в Акабе. Интересует индивидуальный гид. Хотим посетить Петру. Я уже была, вот везу сына. И пустыню. В разные дни. Заранее спасибо за рекомендации.
Queen of Everything
Düsseldorf, Germany3,877 contributions
+962 7 7906 1818, Таир. Очень крутой гид, бедуин, великолепно говорящий по русски. Надеюсь, после Короны вы сможете насладится Петрой
violinistgal
38 contributions
Hi, do the cafes at the site take cards? If not, what is the best currency to come with (we're only there for the day). Thanks!
Steve H
Boynton Beach, FL119 contributions
Yes. No problem with plastic.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petra
- Petra is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Petra tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 391 Petra tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Petra:
- Private Petra Round-Trip from Amman (From HK$1,059.70)
- 2-Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman (From HK$1,954.57)
- Private 3 Hours Inside Petra Tour: Treasury from the Top Off the Beaten Track (From HK$684.33)
- 3-Day Petra Wadi Rum and Jordan Tour from Jerusalem (From HK$4,984.54)
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat (From HK$1,562.08)
- Hotels near Petra:
- (0.00 km) Petra Guests Hotel
- (2.70 km) B&B Petra Fig Tree Villa
- (3.43 km) Town Season Hotel
- (3.28 km) Petra Plaza Hotel
- (3.59 km) Moses Residence
- Restaurants near Petra:
- (0.00 km) Alrobian Fish & More Restaurant
- (0.00 km) Alrobian Fish & More Restaurant
- (0.52 km) The Basin Restaurant
- (2.24 km) Aloe Vera Restaurant
- (2.23 km) The Cave Bar