Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide

Embark on a private Petra Back Door Tour and experience the breathtaking beauty of the ancient city. Avoid the crowds, hike the scenic back trail, and marvel at the stunning mountain views. Don’t miss this unparalleled adventure!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monastery (Al Dayr) - The journey begins with a hotel pick-up, followed by a brief stop at the visitor’s center to obtain entry tickets. Guests will then take the complimentary shuttle provided by the Petra Authority to Little Petra. Upon arrival, there will be a 15-minute exploration of the site’s highlights before boarding a 4×4 shuttle to the…
What's Included
  • 4×4 ride to the bottom of the Monastery stairs
  • English speaking Guide
  • Hotel Pick up
What's Not Included
  • Gratitude
  • Petra entry ticket .
  • Hotel drop off.
Additional Information

Discover the splendor of Petra in a whole new way with a private guided tour via the lesser-known back entrance. This distinctive route unveils the ancient city’s hidden treasures and stunning landscapes.
Meet your guide to embark on your Petra adventure. Navigate the picturesque rear entrance, steering clear of the crowds for a more tranquil experience….

Location
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At Petra Visitor's center gate near to the ATMs .
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rasa_b
Jan 4, 2026
Wonderful way to explore world's wonder - We really enjoyed this experience. Basil was not only telling the history of Petra but also showing his best spots to see it. Although climbing to the monastery even backstage involves quite significant climb, it was worth it. Highly recommend.
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Heather_h
Dec 31, 2025
Incredible Experience! - We had an amazing day touring Petra! The site is absolutely incredible. Bassil was a great guide and would highly recommend the tour.
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Zachary_n
Dec 8, 2025
Bassil was an amazing... - Bassil was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable about Petra. He knew all the great spots that you wouldn’t see if you went alone. I had a tight schedule, as I had to make a flight after, and Bassil was really accommodating and made sure I had the best experience in the time I had. Petra is arguably the best visit I’ve ever had.
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Appyg2023
Nov 30, 2025
Go with Bassil! - I highly recommend using Bassil as a guide when visiting Petra! Very knowledgeable, engaging and super nice guy! Enjoy! Tim and Norman ~ Illinois, USA
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Cynthiajasso
May 8, 2025
Memorable Experience in Petra - Bassil contacted me the day before the excursion to confirm which was appreciated. He is very knowledgeable and took time to explain what we were walking past and viewing. He took some amazing photos of me in Petra. It can be very hot and the back entrance is about 7 miles to the front gate so I would recommend hiking boots. I wore flats which was my own fault but I managed to make it through. The boots will give you more grip while climbing the rocks.
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H3326xlpabloa
Mar 24, 2025
Great tour - We had a wonderful time with Bassil, everything went as expected. We spent around 7 hours in Petra having time to see everything without any rush.
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Jacqueline_j
Feb 15, 2025
A wonderful time in Petra - We were 4 - all of us loved out trip to Petra. Taking a guide is a great idea as we learnt more and he was patient answering our many questions. A fantastic experience and certainly a safe one, as at no point did we feel our safety was at risk. We would encourage you to visit Petra.
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Manasree
Jan 22, 2025
Best way to get introduced to Petra - Couldn’t have had a better guide than Basil for getting oriented and introduced to Petra. Bassil makes sure to take into account not only his customers interests but also what works best for them and offers excellent choices. I hadn’t been in Wadi Musa for more than 12 hrs before the tour and was still battling the 8 hr time difference. Bassil suggested an alternative for the route I had chosen and I still got in my hike while not starting the day going uphill. I had a wonderful day, and lots of beautiful moments captured by Bassil to remember by.
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Chris_s
Jan 8, 2025
Exploring Petra - Jordan was safe and our tour of Petra was fantastic. Our guide Basil was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He recommended many helpful tips to make our trip memorable.
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Patrick_l
Dec 28, 2024
No Regrets and Highly Recommend - Do not hesitate to reserve! This tour is with an experienced guide named Bassil who has 18+ years giving tours at Petra. After booking on Viator, I reached out on the platform to Bassil for their WhatsApp contact to continue conversation and make special requests. I wanted to see the Monastery at Sunrise (7:30am) which requires very careful planning and logistics including reserving mules and checking with the gate guards one day early. Bassil fully delivered and not only did we arrive early at the Monastery at 6:57am, we were the first ones in the whole park! It was completely empty and we enjoyed a serene moment watching the sunrise and pink sky in the horizon. I will try to post a picture in this review. After 90 minutes alone in the Monastery, other tourists began showing up. We left at about 10am to explore the rest of Petra. Bassil took us to the Marketplace, Theater, Royal Tombs, and more caves, before finishing up at the Treasury (iconic spot). Bassil gave a history lecture at each site. There were a few stops along the way for restrooms, beverages, sitting down, etc. Petra is actually very well developed while it balances an authentic archaeological experience. I found plenty of broken pottery and marble pieces on the ground along the paths, it is really an excavation that is still alive! I am also a coin collector and Bassil helped me find a Bedouin seller of nice looking replica coins nearby the Marketplace. Bassil also recommended more things to do and places to eat in Petra. Bassil went WAY above and beyond by helping us buy new Bedouin winter coats "Farwa" (they were giving Star Wars Jawa vibes), brought them to our hotel to try on later that night with no obligation to purchase. Wow!!! (And yes we did buy them, and yes they look awesome with jeans and white tennis shoes.) Tourism has dropped in Jordan in general and Petra specifically, but it is still very safe and everyone we have met are extremely welcoming, hospitable, and helpful. I recommend you visit Petra and book a guided experience with Bassil!
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From $42
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).