Private Tour
Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience the majesty of Petra like never before with a private guided tour through the lesser-known back entrance. This unique approach allows you to discover the ancient city's hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes.
Meet your guide and begin your tour of Petra. Explore the scenic rear entrance, avoiding the crowds and experiencing a more serene atmosphere. Enjoy stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape and ancient structures.
With fewer tourists, you'll have a more personalized and immersive experience. Capture unique and breathtaking photos from unconventional angles. Enjoy a more flexible pace, allowing for spontaneity and exploration.
"This tour covers key attractions: Monastery, Qaser Al-Bint, The Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street, Theater view, Street of Facades, and the Treasury.
The tour ends at the Treasury, offering free time for self-exploration or a 40-minute walk back to the Visitor Centre through the canyon on your own.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Hotel drop off ( 5-10 JOD per car )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monastery (Al Dayr)
After picking you up from the hotel we will first have a quick stop at the visitor's center to collect the entry tickets and ride the free shuttle provided be Petra Authority region to little Petra , once we arrive to little Petra will explore the highlights of the site in 15 minutes and get the 4×4 shuttle to the bottom of the monastery stairs where we start climbing up the mountain to the Monastery.
The Colonnaded Street
We will walk downhill 850 steps from the monastery to the ancient Market place of petra (the colonnaded Street).
What‘s Included
English speaking Guide.
Hotel Pick up.
4×4 ride to the bottom of the Monastery stairs.
Gratitude
Petra entry ticket .
Hotel drop off.
Pickup points
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Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .
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Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful way to explore world's wonder
Rasa B,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this experience. Basil was not only telling the history of Petra but also showing his best spots to see it. Although climbing to the monastery even backstage involves quite significant climb, it was worth it. Highly recommend.
Incredible Experience!
Heather H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day touring Petra! The site is absolutely incredible. Bassil was a great guide and would highly recommend the tour.
Bassil was an amazing...
Zachary N,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bassil was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable about Petra. He knew all the great spots that you wouldn’t see if you went alone. I had a tight schedule, as I had to make a flight after, and Bassil was really accommodating and made sure I had the best experience in the time I had. Petra is arguably the best visit I’ve ever had.
Go with Bassil!
appyg2023,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend using Bassil as a guide when visiting Petra! Very knowledgeable, engaging and super nice guy! Enjoy! Tim and Norman ~ Illinois, USA
Memorable Experience in Petra
cynthiajasso,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bassil contacted me the day before the excursion to confirm which was appreciated. He is very knowledgeable and took time to explain what we were walking past and viewing. He took some amazing photos of me in Petra. It can be very hot and the back entrance is about 7 miles to the front gate so I would recommend hiking boots. I wore flats which was my own fault but I managed to make it through. The boots will give you more grip while climbing the rocks.
Great tour
H3326XLpabloa,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Bassil, everything went as expected. We spent around 7 hours in Petra having time to see everything without any rush.
A wonderful time in Petra
Jacqueline J,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were 4 - all of us loved out trip to Petra. Taking a guide is a great idea as we learnt more and he was patient answering our many questions. A fantastic experience and certainly a safe one, as at no point did we feel our safety was at risk. We would encourage you to visit Petra.
Best way to get introduced to Petra
Manasree,,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn’t have had a better guide than Basil for getting oriented and introduced to Petra. Bassil makes sure to take into account not only his customers interests but also what works best for them and offers excellent choices. I hadn’t been in Wadi Musa for more than 12 hrs before the tour and was still battling the 8 hr time difference. Bassil suggested an alternative for the route I had chosen and I still got in my hike while not starting the day going uphill. I had a wonderful day, and lots of beautiful moments captured by Bassil to remember by.
Exploring Petra
Chris S,,Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jordan was safe and our tour of Petra was fantastic. Our guide Basil was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He recommended many helpful tips to make our trip memorable.
No Regrets and Highly Recommend
Patrick L,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Do not hesitate to reserve! This tour is with an experienced guide named Bassil who has 18+ years giving tours at Petra. After booking on Viator, I reached out on the platform to Bassil for their WhatsApp contact to continue conversation and make special requests. I wanted to see the Monastery at Sunrise (7:30am) which requires very careful planning and logistics including reserving mules and checking with the gate guards one day early. Bassil fully delivered and not only did we arrive early at the Monastery at 6:57am, we were the first ones in the whole park! It was completely empty and we enjoyed a serene moment watching the sunrise and pink sky in the horizon. I will try to post a picture in this review. After 90 minutes alone in the Monastery, other tourists began showing up. We left at about 10am to explore the rest of Petra. Bassil took us to the Marketplace, Theater, Royal Tombs, and more caves, before finishing up at the Treasury (iconic spot). Bassil gave a history lecture at each site. There were a few stops along the way for restrooms, beverages, sitting down, etc. Petra is actually very well developed while it balances an authentic archaeological experience. I found plenty of broken pottery and marble pieces on the ground along the paths, it is really an excavation that is still alive! I am also a coin collector and Bassil helped me find a Bedouin seller of nice looking replica coins nearby the Marketplace. Bassil also recommended more things to do and places to eat in Petra. Bassil went WAY above and beyond by helping us buy new Bedouin winter coats "Farwa" (they were giving Star Wars Jawa vibes), brought them to our hotel to try on later that night with no obligation to purchase. Wow!!! (And yes we did buy them, and yes they look awesome with jeans and white tennis shoes.) Tourism has dropped in Jordan in general and Petra specifically, but it is still very safe and everyone we have met are extremely welcoming, hospitable, and helpful. I recommend you visit Petra and book a guided experience with Bassil!
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