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Private Tours in the Middle East, All 15 Compared on Price

122 tours  ·  from $20

The 15 private tours below are the ones worth a slot in a short week, each with its price, its running time and who it actually suits. The order is deliberate, so start at the top.

Abu Dhabi Private City Tour - Emirates Palace: polished Arabian design and a short visit
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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

1.Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews Our pick

This private Abu Dhabi day trip takes up to six people from Dubai in an air-conditioned 4WD. You’ll see the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Corniche, dates market and more, with optional paid entry to Qasr Al Watan and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Drivers such as Naik, Alyas, Rahman and Muhammad are praised for flexibility and local insight.

“I had a wonderful day full of tours, history, good food and so much more. My guide had so much information about the city and country so I learned a lot. Loved seeing the buildings, mosques and enjoying the food for the day. Great tour and I highly recommend it.”

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Dubai: Old to New Dubai Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah
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Dubai: Old to New Dubai Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

2.Old to New Dubai Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 5 hours · from $130

Cover Dubai’s big contrasts in five hours with a private car, English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup. Visit Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, Zabeel Palace, Al Fahidi, the Gold Souk, and Spice Souk. Guides such as Adnan, Malik, Mohammad, and Usma are praised for adapting the route and taking excellent photos.

“Malik was very knowledgeable, experienced and a true professional. Also an amazing photographer! We had a wonderful 5 hour tour with him. Highly recommend this tour with Malik.”

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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea - Day two: give Petra the time it deserves
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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

3.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349

Travel privately from Amman through Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. An English-speaking driver handles the long road days, while selected options add two nights of accommodation and a Bedouin Jeep tour. Ask about current driver assignments, site guides, and winter changes.

“Mohammed was a wonderful tour guide. We enjoyed the pace and itinerary of the tour. We love the ability to flexibly adapt the tour to our needs. Mohammed was knowledgeable and all his recommendations were excellent. Super friendly and highly recommended. Will book again!”

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Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman - The early departure and the road south
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Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

4.Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 392 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

Leave Amman before dawn for Petra with a private English-speaking driver, onboard WiFi, water, and hotel pickup. You get about five hours at the site, with time for the Siq, Treasury, tombs, and Street of Facades. Add entry tickets, lunch, and a local or full-day guide to suit your plans.

“Everything was fantastic. The driver was very friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. The car was comfortable and we felt safe and in good hands the whole journey. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with lots of information and good advice. A thoroughly enjoyable day in all ways. Would definitely recommend.”

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From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour - Jerash, the day’s essential stop
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From Amman: Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

5.Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 360 reviews · from $59Best value

Choose Jerash alone, pair it with Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais, or visit all three in one long day from Amman. Your private driver, often someone such as Shadi, Anas, or Mohammad, handles the road, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. Local guides and entrance fees can be added.

“I had an great day with Shadi, he was an excellent driver! The tour of the 3 sites was very interesting, especially the mighty Jerash! Shadi also advised me on the most suitable tour for Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea and he arranged the booking for me. I am very glad I booked this tour, I highly recommend it!”

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Petra & Wadi Rum: Full Day Private Tour with Hotel Pickup - The early drive from Amman
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Petra & Wadi Rum: Full Day Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

6.Petra & Wadi Rum: Full Day Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 14 hours · from $133

Spend a very full day visiting Petra’s Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, and ancient streets, then ride a 4x4 through Wadi Rum. The private tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, water, Wi-Fi, and charging. Petra entry, a local guide, lunch, and the desert ride depend on the add-ons you select. Drivers such as Bardaghawi, Ibrahim, and Mahmoud Awad are frequently assigned.

“We had a brilliant day out! Our driver Shadi was very friendly and made stops along the way to Petra, such as the pink lake next to the Dead Sea. Our time at Petra was spent with our guide Sam who gave us lots of information and also took the best photos for us too! At Wadi Rum we enjoyed the jeep tour across the desert. Shadi then made sure we were both comfortable for the long journey back to our hotel. We would definitley recommend using Shadi as a driver for this trip!”

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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour From Dubai - Qasr Al Watan and Emirates Palace
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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour From Dubai

7.Abu Dhabi Private City Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. You’ll see Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, the Corniche, Date Market, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Ferrari World. Driver quality can vary, so confirm English commentary before booking. Optional entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“The tour was advertised to be with an English speaking tour guide. The driver that picked us up barely spoke fluent English, less so was able to be a tour guide. He was accommodating and very well intentioned. Driving from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (and back)was flawless. The disappointment comes from not getting what was advertised.”

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Desert Safari and Inland Sea(Private Tour) - Dune bashing across southern Qatar
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Desert Safari and Inland Sea(Private Tour)

8.Desert Safari and Inland Sea(Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $105

This four-hour private tour takes you from Doha to Mesaieed and Khor Al Udaid in an air-conditioned 4x4. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, Arabic tea, and the Inland Sea. Guides such as Iqtidar and Sajid Khan are praised for safe driving and helpful photography, though you should confirm the Inland Sea stop before departure.

“Our guide was excellent. A really nice guy. The dune bashing was quite the thing and a lot more fun than I expected. Our driver has clearly done it before. 😂 Tho he drives better in the sand than on the road! I don't understand why all tour drivRead more”

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Full-Day Private Trip To Petra, Wadi Rum - The long ride south from Amman
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Full-Day Private Trip To Petra, Wadi Rum

9.Full-Day Private Trip To Petra, Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $95

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Anas, Mohamed, or Yousef. Walk through Petra’s Siq, see the Treasury, then add a two-hour 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum. Entry fees, local guides, and dinner cost extra.

“The place was magical, the atmosphere was amazing and beautiful. We learned a lot about the history behind Petra. The driver was also very pleasant”

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Dubai: VIP Private City Tour with Burj Khalifa Entry Tickets - Gold Souk and Spice Souk: short walks, strong atmosphere
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Dubai: VIP Private City Tour with Burj Khalifa Entry Tickets

10.VIP Private City Tour with Burj Khalifa Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · 1 day · from $150

See Dubai’s old and new sides in a private car with guide Oussama or another multilingual guide. Visit the Gold and Spice Souks, cross the Creek by abra, stop at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab, the Blue Mosque, Dubai Mall, and the Burj Khalifa viewing decks. Professional-camera photos, hotel pickup, water, and drop-off are included.

“Oussama is an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very happy.”

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Doha Private Half-Day Guided Desert Safari Tour - Dune driving across the golden sand
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Doha Private Half-Day Guided Desert Safari Tour

11.Doha Private Half-Day Guided Desert Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $60

Leave Doha in a private Toyota 4x4 with a guide such as Naqash, Yousuf, Amir, or Zafar. Ride the dunes, stop at Sealine Beach for camel photos and tea, then continue to Khor Al Udaid, Qatar’s Inland Sea. The four to five hour outing includes pickup, sandboarding, and time for a short swim.

“The safari was excellent with adrenaline rush and excitement. This experience was worth it. Our guide Mr. Yousuf took as to wonderful tracks and sand dunes. I would really recommend anyone to try it.”

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Muscat : 4 hours private Tour of Muscat City with Pick-up - Seeing modern Oman at the Royal Opera House
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Muscat : 4 hours private Tour of Muscat City with Pick-up

12.4 hours private Tour of Muscat City with Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 4 hours

Visit Muscat’s Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah Souq, forts, National Museum, and Al Alam Palace with a private English or Arabic-speaking guide. Ahmed, Saud, Hamiz, and other guides are praised for clear local insight and flexible timing. Pickup, water, Wi-Fi, and mosque entry are included.

“Ahmed was a wonderful guide. He expertly guided me through Muscat while artfully explaining the history and culture along the way. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Ahmed!!”

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Amman: Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site - Mount Nebo, where the view matters as much as the ruins
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Amman: Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

13.Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Your English-speaking driver, often praised for safe driving and useful local stories, handles the route while you explore mosaics, Byzantine art, biblical sites, and the Jordan Valley. Wi-Fi, water, charging, and hotel pickup are included.

“I went on this tour yesterday with Bardaghawi as a Guide it was amazing. Bardaghawi is a really friendly and welcoming guide and the sites were really interesting. I would recommend!”

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Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi - Emirates Palace and the city’s grand scale
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Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi

14.Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Sadiq, Shafi, Shijar, or Noushad. Visit the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, markets, Corniche, and major landmarks. The flexible format lets you adjust the pace and swap photo stops for places you care about most.

“Very detailed tour it covers too many attractions in the city. A must do. The guide was excellent and very helpful”

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Private Half-Day Dubai City Tour - Jumeirah Mosque and the white-sand coast
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Private Half-Day Dubai City Tour

15.Private Half-Day Dubai City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $153

See Dubai’s old quarter, mosques, beaches, Palm Islands, and Deira Gold Souk in about four hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off are included. Guides named Anees, Dev, and Vishal have been praised for clear explanations, though one guest found the pace rushed and the commentary thin.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour around Dubai with our guide Vishal. He was articulate and knowledgeable and took us to all of the sites we had planned on seeing. A bonus was his positive attitude and his depth of knowledge about the city. I highly recommend the tour.”

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