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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Our tour gives you a chance to see the historical sites in Downtown Amman and taste some of the popular dishes. You are directed through the hustle and bustle of Al Balad, enjoy the atmosphere, indulge in the food culture and mingle with the locals. It is easy to join as we pick you from any location in Amman.
What's included
Food: Falafel, Hummus, Ful, Shawarmah, Kunafa, Nut or Dates.
Private transportation
A passionate and experienced local who speaks English.
Drinks: Tea with fresh mint, cane juice, coffee, water.
Entrance fee Citadel and Roman Theatre Amman.
Travel insurance.
Gratuities.
What to expect
Amman
5m
08:30 or 12:00 noon pickup hotel lobby or residence in Amman. The tour is available every weekday, except during Ramadan. Our English speaking driver will take you to Downtown, locally known as Al Balad.
1h · Admission ticket included
With a local guide start with a visit to the Citadel, the hilltop site witnessing several civilizations like the Assyrians, Romans and Umayyads. Major landmarks are the remains of the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, the Umayyad Palace and the small Archaeological Museum.
45m · Admission ticket included
The Roman Theatre is next on our list. You reach it after a 20 minutes independent downhill walk or the driver will transfer you there, like you prefer. The theatre was built in the 2nd century and offers 6,000 seats. If you are interested in costumes and jewellery time to make a brief visit to the Folklore Museum located on the ground.
Al Balad – Downtown Amman
45m
From the Roman Theatre we enter the hustle and bustle, the sounds and smells of the Souqs. Walk along tiny shops, street vendors offering food, traditional clothes, household goods, fabrics and gold. On our way to the spice shops enjoy a freshly squeezed cane juice, some nuts and dates. In the spice and herb shops we will point out the most important ones used in the Middle East like the red Sumak and Za’tar.
30m
After touring and walking reach hungry the Hashem Restaurant. This legendary place offers crispy Falafel, which will go with Hummus, Ful, Fatet Hummus and tea with fresh mince.
30m
After some photo stops short walk to Habibah Sweets, the place in town to try Kanafeh, a popular cheese layered dessert with nuts. Like a local eat around the patio area. Then to a neighbouring traditional café, where you sip a cardamom flavoured coffee on the balcony watching the doings in the Souq.
Rainbow Street
1h
From here the driver will take you by car to Jabal Amman nearby. Experience a change of atmosphere. In and around Rainbow Street a relaxed ambience with small shops, cafes and cobblestone streets awaits you. In some of the old villas you find nowadays businesses. If you want to have closer look at the buildings, you are free to peek inside the Soap House or the Jordan River Foundation. Depending on season and your liking try a popular local cold or hot refreshment while walking the Rainbow Street.
15m
Short transfer to Reem at the second circle to enjoy a delicious shawarma sandwich. Reem is the oldest shawarma vendor in Jordan, and the family secret of the marinade recipe is making the difference.
Amman
Pass by
From the second circle here we take you back to your hotel with a full belly of local flavours.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick you from any location in Amman City.
08:30 or 12:00 noon.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
