Monument · Petra

Little Petra

Little Petra
Photo: Michael Gunther, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It consists of tombs, facades and a narrow canyon known as Siq al-Barid. The site includes a biclinium with traces of painted plaster on the ceiling. Walk through the carved passages and examine the water channels cut into the rock.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Visiting Little Petra: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
One hour
Best time
Late afternoon, when it's quieter
Getting there
About 8 km north of Petra's visitor centre by taxi

Petra itineraries with Little Petra

Day 3 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Little Petra to Wadi Rum

How Little Petra fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Little PetraSiq al-Barid
  2. 14:00Wadi RumWadi Rum
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Little Petra FAQs

How far is Little Petra from Petra?

It lies about 8 km north of the main Petra entrance.

Do you need a separate ticket for Little Petra?

Yes. It is not included with the standard Petra ticket.

Is Little Petra crowded?

It receives far fewer visitors than the main site.

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