City Tour Of Amman Half Day With Local Lunch
Overview
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Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a unique city where the old meets the new. It presents an intriguing mixture of contrasts. The heart of the town is the downtown core, which encompasses a range of antique and traditional cafes, restaurants, shops, and historical attractions. This core smoothly blends in with ultra-modern buildings and other advancements.
Explore the historic downtown area of Amman, where you can visit the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheatre, ancient mosques, the Museum of Popular Traditions, and the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a traditional lunch at Hashem Restaurant, one of Jordan's most renowned and oldest eateries.
Continue to traditional food-produce markets and bustling bazaars. Have the chance to eat local food while mingling with the locals. Explore the city further as you take a stroll on Rainbow Street, a colorful street brimming with art and antiques.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Al Balad – Downtown Amman
Begin the tour with a morning pick-up from any hotel in Amman. Get into a climate-controlled vehicle with a private English-speaking driver and Wi-Fi services. The driver will mention places of interest; however, he will not act as a guide. Explore the heart of Amman,” the downtown core “, Al-Balad, which encompasses a myriad of traditional and ancient markets, cafes, restaurants, shops, and buildings. Al-Balad’s long history leaves several historical, heritage, and archeological sites such as the Amman Citadel, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman Nymphaeum, the Umayyad Monumental Gateway, and the Temple of Hercules. All of which you will get the chance to visit and explore during the tour.
Al Balad – Downtown Amman
Have lunch at a traditional Jordanian restaurant at Hashem Restaurant. Established in 1952, it is one of the most well-known restaurants serving local food. It is most famous for the local atmosphere there, as you mingle with locals in this busy and hectic restaurant.
Options
With Lunch
Admission Fees: Entry Fees are not part of the tour package. Local Guide: Local guides are not included, but you can hire them at each site. Private tour: Private tour with door-to-door pickup & drop-off Duration: 5 hours Lunch : Enjoy a traditional local lunch in the heart of downtown Amman. Vehicle Range: We offer options ranging from economy sedans to larger vans, catering to a variety of needs. Jordan Pass: Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions. (Recommend) Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel Pick-up and drop off
Traditional lunch at Hashem Restaurant
WiFi on board
English speaking driver
Gratuities
Entry Fees
Personal Expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Amman Tour
Robert C,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Adnan was a great driver. Safe good English and explained everything clearly and took me to a couple extra places as we had extra time. Great way to start first day in Jordan.
Great tour
solocationer,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shadi was my driver and I had a great tour with him. We stopped at several places and he provided information along the way about places we passed by. He even found a place that was open and selling food during the day during Ramadan. I would recommend booking this tour and asking for Shadi!
Private Driver for Best Tour of Amman
hdins3,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Moe provides a wonderful experience of sightseeing in comfort. His delightful personality and willingness to accommodate our interests and MANY questions made the trip an amazing educational experience. We love learning about new cultures, foods, faiths and beliefs, and styles of living. Our time together was full of learnings because of Moe’s openness, respect, and broad understanding of the country of Jordan. Super experience!!
Good city tour
karinafabiolac2026,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adnan was very kind, he contact us a day before the tour to confirm the location and was very punctual. He offered water and wifi in the van. All tour guides are for separate in all places.
He is a very nice man,...
Gary L,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00He is a very nice man, willing to accomodate our every request. Respectful. We didn't have cash initially, and he was very generous in paying for our entrance tickets.
Great Amman half day tour that hit all the highlights
759kristyj,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khaled was a great, he allowed us to pace the half day tour to our interests. Great insights into local culture and history. We really enjoyed our lunch destination, food and atmosphere.
Great tour with Moe
jagodam470,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great time with Moe. He was very informative, kind and spoke perfect English which allowed us to ask many questions! This was the best introduction to the city on our first day and I am very glad we choose the trip.
Fantastic day exploring Amman
Judy C,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day exploring Amman. Wael is an expert guide and great driver as we navigated the streets of Amman from one place to the next. I visited a Mosque, The Citadel, Roman theatre, Souq, Amman downtown, had lunch and dessert. He is very kind and his vehicle is clean and air conditioned. It was a packed day, but well worth the price!! Thank you Wael for a fabulous day!
Great intro to Amman.
235hiteshm,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent introduction to the culture and sights of Amman. Zaid was exemplary. He was polite and professional and looked after us well.
Very nice
tiahH3093JH,Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was very helpful and was very kind to everyone, the lunch was amazing so was the tour , the car was very comfortable and clean perfect for a group of friends , definitely recommend
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