Amman & Petra with Kids — Key Facts

• Current kid-friendly recommendations: 108
• Great for ages 0–5: 57 spots
• Great for ages 6–10: 94 spots
• Great for ages 11–14: 100 spots
• Things to skip flagged: 28
• Typical visit per stop: ≈2.2h
• Average "wow" score: 3.6/5
• Strongest categories: Food, Landmark, Nature

Amman & Petra with Kids — Common Questions

Is Amman & Petra good for toddlers and preschoolers?

Kidworthy lists 57 current recommendations in Amman & Petra suited to ages 0–5, including Petra Archaeological Park - The Treasury and Street of Facades (Petra). It also flags 28 things to skip with young kids.

What age kids is Amman & Petra best for?

Amman & Petra works across ages: 57 current spots suit ages 0–5, 94 suit ages 6–10, and 100 suit ages 11–14.

What should you skip in Amman & Petra with kids?

Petra High Place of Sacrifice Trail — This is a grueling ascent involving over 800 steep, uneven rock-cut stairs with no safety railings and significant drop-offs. In total Kidworthy flags 28 things to skip in Amman & Petra.

Is Amman & Petra easy to visit with kids?

Across 108 current recommendations, Amman & Petra averages an effort score of 1.9/4 (1 = just show up, 4 = heavy planning), with typical visits of ≈2.2h per stop.

Top Things to Do in Amman & Petra with Kids

• Petra Archaeological Park - The Treasury (landmark) — The show-stopping finale of the Siq walk, this rose-red facade is the iconic image of Jordan. While you can't enter the
• Street of Facades (Petra) (landmark) — A dramatic row of ancient Nabatean tombs carved directly into the cliffside, located just past the famous Treasury. It i
• Petra Siq (The Canyon Walk) (landmark) — A breathtaking 1.2km walk through a narrow, towering sandstone canyon that serves as the dramatic entrance to the ancien
• Feynan Ecolodge (other) — A candlelit, solar-powered retreat on the edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve where the lack of electricity after dark cr
• Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) (landmark) — The iconic 'Indiana Jones' moment of Petra, this massive 1st-century facade is carved directly into the rose-red sandsto
• Royal Tank Museum (museum) — A world-class, massive indoor collection of over 140 tanks and armored vehicles ranging from WWI to the modern era. It’s
• Ad-Deir (The Monastery) Trail in Petra (landmark) — A massive, rock-cut Nabataean monument that rivals the Treasury in scale but requires a serious 850-step climb to reach.
• Wadi Rum Jeep Tour (2-hour family tour) (tour) — A high-adrenaline, open-back Jeep ride through the Martian landscapes of Wadi Rum, stopping at ancient canyons, massive
• Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp (other) — A remote desert camp featuring transparent 'bubble' tents that allow families to sleep under the stars without leaving t
• Wadi Mujib Siq Trail (Mujib Biosphere Reserve) (nature) — A high-adrenaline 'wet hike' through a stunning sandstone canyon where you'll wade, swim, and climb against the current
• Camel Rides at Wadi Rum (tour) — A quintessential desert experience where kids can traverse the dramatic red sands of Wadi Rum on the back of a camel. It
• VR Station Amman (theme park) — A high-tech escape from Amman's ancient ruins, this VR arcade offers immersive multiplayer games and high-quality equipm
• The Theatre (Petra) (landmark) — An awe-inspiring 8,000-seat amphitheater carved directly into the rose-red sandstone mountainside rather than built from
• Tawaheen Al-Hawa (food) — A massive, high-energy traditional Jordanian restaurant that feels like a festive village square with stone walls and bu
• The Basin Restaurant (Petra) (food) — The only full-service, air-conditioned restaurant located deep within the Petra Archaeological Park, offering a massive
• RACE (Roman Army and Chariot Experience) at Jerash (theater) — A high-octane, 45-minute live reenactment held inside the original 2,000-year-old Jerash Hippodrome. Your kids will watc
• The Petra Kitchen (food) — A high-energy, hands-on cooking school where families work alongside local chefs to prepare a multi-course Jordanian fea
• Kerak Castle (Al-Karak) (castle) — A massive 12th-century Crusader stronghold that feels like a giant, real-life dungeon for kids to explore. It's famous f
• High Place of Sacrifice (Petra) (landmark) — A challenging but rewarding trek to an ancient Nabatean altar perched high above the Rose City. While the climb is steep
• The Jordan Museum (museum) — A world-class, modern museum that tells Jordan's story through high-tech displays, ancient treasures like the Dead Sea S

What to Skip in Amman & Petra with Kids

• Petra High Place of Sacrifice Trail
• Cantaloupe Gastro Pub
• Amman National Park
• Wadi Musa Town (Petra Visitor Centre Area Shops)
• Qasr al-Kharanah (Desert Castle)
• Al-Balad (Downtown Amman) on Friday Midday
• Petra Donkey and Horse Rides (Entrance to Siq)
• Amman Panorama Art Gallery
• Al-Husseini Mosque
• Nymphaeum (Amman)

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