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Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide
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Madaba
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Madaba is one of the Middle East's most remarkable living museums and this intimate 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide brings its extraordinary story to life. Walk through 2,000 years of history as you visit St. George's Church — home to the world-famous 6th century Byzantine Mosaic Map of the Holy Land — the Madaba Archaeological Park, the Archaeological Museum and the magnificent Shrine of St. John the Baptist. Climb the bell tower for rare panoramic views over the ancient rooftops of Madaba that most visitors never get to see. Along the way your local guide will take you off the beaten path — through bustling bazaars, past hidden gem...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Food samples
Bottled Water
Private Local Guide
Customizable Itinerary
Entrance fees to churches in the city
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Peace Square, Madaba
Your guide will meet you in the Peace square opposite St George's Greek Orthodox Church. The guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour to confirm the exact meeting time and location details. Please provide a valid WhatsApp number.
Return
Itinerary
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St. George's Church
Your first stop is the world-famous St. George’s Church, home to the Madaba Mosaic Map, the oldest surviving map of the Holy Land, dating back to the 6th century. Your guide will explain the map's significance in Christian history and its detailed depictions of Jerusalem and other biblical sites.
20 minutes
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Madaba Archaeological Park
Continue to the Madaba Archaeological Park, where you’ll encounter ancient mosaics from different periods, including the remains of churches, houses, and streets from the Byzantine era. Key highlights include mosaics from the Church of the Virgin Mary and the Hippolytus Hall.
20 minutes
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Madaba Archaeological Museum
Visit the Madaba Museum to dive deeper into the city’s history. Here, you’ll see a collection of artifacts from the Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods, providing a broader understanding of the cultural evolution of Madaba.
20 minutes
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St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
End your tour with a visit to the Shrine of St. John the Baptist, an impressive 19th-century Catholic church. Ascend the bell tower for panoramic views of the city and explore the underground crypt believed to house relics related to St. John the Baptist.
Madaba is one of the Middle East's most remarkable living museums and this intimate 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide brings its extraordinary story to life. Walk through 2,000 years of history as you visit St. George's Church — home to the world-famous 6th century Byzantine Mosaic Map of the Holy Land — the Madaba Archaeological Park, the Archaeological Museum and the magnificent Shrine of St. John the Baptist. Climb the bell tower for rare panoramic views over the ancient rooftops of Madaba that most visitors never get to see. Along the way your local guide will take you off the beaten path — through bustling bazaars, past hidden gem...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Food samples
Bottled Water
Private Local Guide
Customizable Itinerary
Entrance fees to churches in the city
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Peace Square, Madaba
Your guide will meet you in the Peace square opposite St George's Greek Orthodox Church. The guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour to confirm the exact meeting time and location details. Please provide a valid WhatsApp number.
