Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour

Embark on a private guided tour of Petra’s back entrance, exploring its historic wonders and experiencing the Monastery, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and more. Discover the rich Nabatean, Roman, and Bedouin past on this 4-6 hour walking tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Petra - Wadi Musa - I will meet you at your hotel and we will drive to the back entrance to Petra for the start of your 4-6 hour Private Tour.
    From the drop off point walk 1km to the entrance of the site where you will climb the back way up to the Monastery - with great views over the mountains.
    Then climb down (900 steps) from the Monastery to…
What's Included
  • Private guide fees included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • All food and drink
  • Pickup Transport Cost
Additional Information

Travel back in time more than 2,000 years on a private guided tour of Petra via the back entrance - entering the site via the Monastery before walking down into the main city.
Experience one of the world’s New Seven Wonders.
See the Monastery, Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, the Theatre, the Treasury and out through the Siq and more.
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Location
Petra - Wadi Musa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Richard_c
Jan 3, 2026
Outstanding Guide and Unforgettable Petra Experience - We had an incredible experience touring Petra with Sami. With over 30 years of experience, his knowledge of Petra and its history is exceptional. Every question we asked was answered with real depth and insight, which made the entire visit far more meaningful. We started in Little Petra and finished at the Treasury, and along the way Sami knew all the best routes, viewpoints, and places for photos. He also has a real hidden talent for photography, so it genuinely felt like having a photo shoot alongside the tour. I honestly cannot see why anyone would visit Petra without a guide after this experience. Booking a tour with Sami was one of the best decisions we made on the trip.
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Amy_w
Jun 15, 2023
Best Tour Guide In Petra!!! - Our group had a LOVELY LOVELY time with Sami in Petra! Sami was so friendly, kind and patient with us even though we were a bit late and stopped a lot for pictures. He even helped us take some amazing photos and videos at some great viewpoints. Sami was also very insightful and gave us a ton of information about the history and geology of Petra. We very much enjoyed his humor as well! Everyone in Petra also seemed to love Sami too - he's a bit of a celebrity here! After the tour he kept in touch with us and was helpful with some dining recommendations in Wadi Musa. We loved Sami so much that the next day when we came back, we were so HAPPY HAPPY to run into him that we had to take another selfie with him! I would highly recommend Sami's tour to anyone visiting Petra! Thanks so much Sami - it was such a pleasure meeting you! Stay in touch :)
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Jose_g
Jun 4, 2023
Small Petra to Petra tour - Amazing place. Our Guide Sami made the whole experience 200% better. Balanced mix of explanation and walking. He knows everyone there and all little beautiful corners. He is more of an “ambassador” to Petra rather than a guide. Helped everyone!
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Sirenaom
May 13, 2023
The best guide in Petra - We couldn’t asked for a better guide. Sami delivered unforgettable experience. He was very knowledgeable, attentive to our needs & questions, and very kind and polite to us and all other people walking the same pass. Sami pointed the best spots to take pics and took many photos of us as well, which we really appreciated. We extended our tour to view the Treasury from above, and Sami walked tirelessly with us the whole day, still remembering to point interesting details and explaining the history. A short climb off the main pass to the top was a special mini adventure. We are very happy with our guide. Thank you, Sami!
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Khourychristian
Jul 2, 2021
Absolute must! - Sami was our guide for a private back door Petra tour and I cannot tell you how glad we were to have him. We had honestly debated whether it was worth having a guide, and the amount Sami was able to show and teach us really elevated our experience of Petra. Sami has been giving tours for a few decades and knew absolutely everyone on the route, from the men working on creating the new inroads, to the rest stop owners and even the archeologists that were on sight digging. Everyone told us how lucky we were to have Sami and we could not agree more. He showed us vantage points we never would have found ourselves and also talked us through the history of the area - not only of Petra but the surrounding areas geography. Sami was also very understanding of our pace, when we wanted to rest, or when we passed on climbing higher at points because the sun and heat was so intense. We cannot recommended Sami enough and hope you will decide to use him for an amazing tour of Petra.
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From $225 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).