Tours & experiences

Private Half Day Islamic Tour: King Abdullah Mosque & Jordan Valley Sahaba

About this experience

Tour the most prominent Islamic locations in Amman with your private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide on this comprehensive tour. Visit the city center, downtown souk, and the Blue Mosque of King Abdullah, which can hold up to 3000 visitors. Head towards the Jordan Valley to visit the Sahaba Shrines. This tour provides an abundance of history and insight into the city’s past Muslim religion for those pilgrimages out there!

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Tour only
Private Half Day Islamic Tour of King Abdullah Mosque and the Jordan Valley Sahaba Shrines from Amman
Pickup included
Tour with Lunch
Private Half Day Islamic Tour of King Abdullah Mosque and the Jordan Valley Sahaba Shrines from Amman with lunch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Dress code at the Mosques: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers.

What is included

  • Entrance Fees
  • English-Speaking Driver
  • On board WI-FI
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • All type of beverages
  • All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Women’s special wear for Mosque entry
  • Any other service not mentioned

Itinerary and highlights

You will be picked up from your hotel in Amman with your private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide to start your private tour with a panoramic visit of the city of Amman downtown market and city center with its traditional markets “souks” as well as the Roman Theater.

You will have a beautiful view point of the city from the Citadel and continue to visit King Abdullah Mosque; it is one of the most famous and most recognizable structures in Amman. It was built as a memorial for the late King Abdullah I. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known is an elite example of Islamic architecture. It can house up to 3000 worshippers. The cavernous, octagonal prayer hall is capped by a magnificent blue dome 35 meters in diameter, decorated with “Qur’anic” inscriptions. This is the only mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Free time to pray then proceed with your pilgrimage tour.

To complete your Islamic tour, visit the “Sahaba Shrines” meaning (Maqamat) in Arabic, this visit is a must. “Sahaba” is the Arabic word for the companions of the Prophet Mohammad. The “Sahaba Shrines” sits on the hills of the Jordan Valley and belongs to five of the companions. Start by visiting the “Shrine of Abu Ubaydah Amir ibn Al Jarrah”, and then proceed to visit the “Shrines of Muadh ibn Jabal, Shurhabil ibn Hasana, Amr ibn Abi Waqqas, and Dhiraar bin Al-Azwar”. After completing your tour, you will return to your hotel in Amman. This is an exceptional tour to complete your Islamic Pilgrimage!

Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure Point: Hotel in Amman Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zaid Tours and Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
  • Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Visits are not allowed during prayer times.
  • Dress code at the Mosques: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Departure Point: Hotel in Amman
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews and photos

Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.

More context for a considered visit.

Occasional guides to Petra, Wadi Musa and the details worth noticing.