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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.
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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.
You can end the tour at the Basin or continue to climb to the Monastery.
Itinerary
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Djinn Blocks (Pass by)
Learn about the Nabateans and a brief history of Petra. Find out what the Djinn blocks potentially represented.
Admission ticket free -
Obelisk Tomb (Pass by)
At the first of many tombs, the Obelisk tomb sets the tone for what to expect. Spot Egyptian, Roman, and even Indian influences carved into a single Nabataean tomb facade.
Admission ticket free -
1Siq
Walk a narrow gorge with 200-meter walls and trace the water channels that kept a desert city alive.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Treasury (Pass by)
Marvel at the most stunning piece of architecture in Petra, learn how it got its name and why it was built. Look up at the bullet-scarred urn where treasure hunters fired shots.
Admission ticket free -
2The Royal Tombs
Discover four of the most famous Royal tombs (the Urn tomb, the silk tomb, the Corinthian tomb and the Palace tomb)the story behind their names and search for traces of ancient paint.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Colonnaded Street
Walk down the ancient market street and pause by the ruins of the great temple. Learn about the trade in ancient Petra and picture this site as the commercial and social hub of ancient Nabateans. End at Qasr-Al-Bint and hear about its fascinating history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Monastery (Al Dayr)
Make an optional trek to the Monastery (Al Dayr) to admire its architecture, take in the views and hear what it was used for in the ancient days.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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 .
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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