Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets)

3.0(2)5 hFree cancellationBy Tourific

About this activity

Only 15% of Petra has been excavated — which means this self-guided audio tour through the Rose City walks you past mysteries archaeologists are still unraveling.

Using the app, you'll follow the main trail at your own pace, from the towering Djinn blocks (said to house guardian spirits) through the narrow Siq gorge with its ancient water channels, to the Treasury's bullet-scarred urn.

Along the way you'll learn how the Nabataeans built a thriving desert capital using hydro-engineering techniques the West wouldn't discover for millennia, and why a Roman governor admired the city so much he asked to be buried there. Start anytime, pause when you want to explore the tombs along the Street of Facades, and pick up right where you left off — no group schedule, no rushing past details.

If you'd rather understand Petra than simply photograph it, this walking tour of Petra fits. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's no risk in trying.

What's included

✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
✓Audio and written guide included
✓Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
✓Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
✓1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
✓Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

✕Any physical devices or headphones
✕Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The total tour duration includes the time required to walk through all the stops. The hike to the Monastery can take upto an hour and it is optional based on fitness levels .

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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