Old Amman
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Amman Citadel | Amman's highest hill, with the Roman Temple of Hercules, an Umayyad palace and a view over the whole city. | About 3 JOD; included in the Jordan Pass |
| The Roman Theatre | A 2nd-century theatre for thousands of spectators, cut into the hillside. | Downtown |
| King Abdullah I Mosque | A mosque with a blue mosaic dome, one of modern Amman's landmarks. | Abdali |
| Downtown and the gold souq | Old markets of gold, spices and traditional sweets. | Downtown Amman |
Museums and family
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Jordan Museum | Jordan's history from ancient times, including Dead Sea Scrolls. | Ras Al-Ain |
| The Royal Automobile Museum | The cars of Jordan's kings across a century. | Al-Hussein Gardens |
| The Abdali Boulevard | A modern pedestrian street of shops, restaurants and cafés. | Abdali |
Day trips from Amman
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Jerash | One of the most complete Roman cities in the world: colonnaded streets, theatres and arches. | About 10 JOD; about 50 minutes from Amman |
| Ajloun Castle and cable car | An Islamic castle on a mountaintop, and a cable car of about 2.5 kilometres over the Ajloun forests. | About an hour and a quarter from Amman |
| As-Salt | A town of old yellow houses on the hills, on the World Heritage list since 2021. | About 40 minutes |
| Madaba and its mosaic map | The city of mosaics, with the oldest mosaic map of the Holy Land. | About 40 minutes |
| Mount Nebo | A summit overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley. | Near Madaba |
Tips before you go
- The Jordan Pass covers Petra, Jerash, the Citadel and more than 40 sites, so compare it with your plans.
- Amman is mild in summer and cold in winter, with the odd snowy day.
- Riyadh to Amman is about a two-hour flight.
Hotels in Amman
Flights to Amman
More places nearby
- Things to do in Jordan
- Things to do in Petra and Wadi Rum
- Things to do in Aqaba
- Things to do in the Dead Sea
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Amman?
The Citadel, the Roman Theatre, downtown, King Abdullah I Mosque, the Jordan Museum, and day trips to Jerash, Ajloun, As-Salt and Madaba.
How far is Jerash from Amman?
About 50 minutes by car.
Do Saudis need a visa for Jordan?
No, GCC citizens enter Jordan visa-free.
Planning your trip to Jordan? Read Travel to Jordan from Saudi Arabia.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.