Petra Visitor Center

I recently visited the Petra Visitor Center and was thoroughly impressed. The facility is modern, well-organized, and provides a smooth entry into the ancient city. The staff members are incredibly helpful and speak excellent English, making the ticketing process quick and easy. I highly recommend visiting the Petra Museum located right at the center before you enter; it provides great historical context. There are also clean restrooms, a gift shop, and clear maps available. Make sure to arrive early to beat the crowds and enjoy the full experience of this world wonder

This was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised ..everything was organized and up to standard. It is definitely a must for anyone interested in historical sites of archaeological significance.. the guides and the service people are also great. I took the buggy to come back, but there were horses and camels which I didn’t take.

Many don’t know, but the most complete route is to start from Little Petra (you get there by a taxi) and walk toward the main entrance of Petra. It takes about 5 hours, but this way you get to climb some steps that not everyone sees. Truly a wonder of the world-an unforgettable journey through history and breathtaking scenery.

Petra is not just a destination — it’s a journey through time. This magical city, carved into rose-red cliffs, never fails to amaze me, even as a local tour guide who explores it almost every day. Every path, every rock, and every hidden corner tells a story that goes back thousands of years. Many visitors think Petra is only about the Treasury, but that’s just the beginning! There are more than 3,200 archaeological sites spread across this vast area — temples, tombs, ancient stairways, and breathtaking viewpoints waiting to be discovered. To truly experience Petra, plan to spend at least two full days exploring. Here are a few tips from a local guide: Start early in the morning to enjoy the soft light and peaceful atmosphere before the crowds arrive. Don’t miss the Monastery (Ad Deir) — it’s one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, and the hike is absolutely worth it. Take time to visit the High Place of Sacrifice for one of the best panoramic views. Explore the Royal Tombs, the Great Temple, and the Colonnaded Street to see the real depth of Nabatean culture. If you can, stay overnight and join the Petra by Night experience — walking through the candle-lit Siq to the Treasury is unforgettable. Petra is a wonder that cannot be seen in a few hours — it deserves your time and curiosity. As a local tour guide, I can assure you that every visit reveals something new. Come with an open heart, good walking shoes, and a camera — Petra will stay with you forever.

Well well well, everyone is rushing to see the main site with the truly wonderful history but the museum is often overlooked! It's well worth a visit either before or after you've seen the ancient ruins. The museum is well laid out and has plenty of artifacts mentioned during the site visit. Want to see the elephant or lion capitals - they are on display in the museum. The interactive displays add a lot of depth and information about ancient Petra. Make sure you don't skip the museum! It's free!

Amazing place! We had a chance to visit off season in November and no crowds and we really enjoyed it! Use Jordan Pass to exchange for entry tickets in Ticket Place. You can walk through to monuments or take buggy trip. All places are worth to spend time and contemplate a bit! We walked until monastery (sport shoes are enough) and had great time!!

The whole Petra ‘park’ is stunning, with so many hiking routes to many beautifull spots besides the Monastery. I went there in December 23rd, with around 15-16 degrees Celsius. Even though the sun was out, it was quite chilly in between the canyons, so definitely bring a zip up sweater or a jacket for the walk. Tip: don’t get on the horses at the entrance. The horse ride is indeed included in your ticket, but the operators expect a tip (pretty hefty one for the duration of the horse ride, around 10JOD per person for a 10-15 minute ride). Nonetheless, very nice experience and beautiful sight seeing here in Wadi Musa/ Petra region.

I opted with walking into petra and uses buggy to go back to the meet point. It was worth it. Every steps u take into petra its like a whole new dimensions. Diffarent colours of rocks/sands and finally to see the hidden city is just masyaa Allah. Beautiful & mesmerising. Tips for people who is going to come here. Please opt with walking in and use buggy on the way out.