Amman Walking Tours: Roman Theatre, Downtown and Street Food
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For a first day in Amman, book the Amman walking tour: hidden gems, culture and street food. Of the two walking tours compared here it has the most reviews, and it passes the Roman Theatre. If food is your main reason to join, choose the second tour.
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amman walking tour: hidden gems, culture and street food | 3–4 hours | €72.75 | 5.0 from 307 reviews | Sights, art and markets |
| Amman city walking tour: culture, history and Jordanian food | 3 hours | €45.08 | 5.0 from 212 reviews | Food tastings in downtown |
Tour one: the city’s main sights
The meeting point is Gate 1 of Abdali Mall. The page lists King Abdullah I Mosque, the national mosque, then the Jebel Al-Weibdeh area for the art scene, the downtown markets and the Roman Theatre. A note says that on the 8:00 PM departure the mosque is closed and is not visited. Choose a daytime start if the mosque matters to you. Bottled water and coffee are listed. The page also names hotel pickup (if the option is selected) and entry tickets without saying which side of the price they fall on, so confirm both on the booking page.
Check dates and prices for the Amman walking tour
Tour two: the food route
This tour starts at Flour & Fire on Rainbow Street and ends downtown. The description names the largest market in the city, old passageways, vintage shops and craft workshops, and tastings of falafel, fruit, spices, nuts, olives and kunafa. The page lists local food, sweets and drinks as included. Whether entry tickets are part of the price is something to confirm on the booking page. Pickup and drop-off are available on request. A tip for the guide is suggested but not part of the price.
See dates and prices for the food-focused walking tour
What neither tour lists
The Citadel, the hilltop archaeological site above downtown, is not named in either itinerary; the first tour lists one stop only as a “secret stop”. If you want to see it, plan it separately, and check current opening hours with the Jordan Tourism Board; they change with the season. The Roman Theatre is named only on the first tour.
Who should choose what
- First tour: first-time visitors who want the Roman Theatre and the mosque.
- Second tour: you want to taste your way through downtown.
The first tour’s page lists groups it is not suited for, including people with mobility impairments and pregnant women. Read that section and wear comfortable shoes, as the page advises. More options: Amman city and food tours and things to do in Amman.
Our recommendation: the Amman walking tour with the Roman Theatre; the food route for a second day.
