Al-Maghtas · Jordan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2015Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) tickets: 12 JOD
Main adult ticket: Entrance, other nationalities. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas).
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- Entrance, other nationalitiesIncludes a local guide and the shuttle bus around the site12 JOD
- Entrance, holders of Arab League passports3 JOD
- Entrance, Jordanians1 JOD
Main ticket 12 JOD (about US$17 · £13, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 12 go free.
Opening hours
Every day from 8am. Last entry 4pm from November to March, 5pm from April to October, and 3pm during Ramadan.
Booking
Cash and major credit cards are accepted. A shorter 45-minute Express Visit is available on request.
World Heritage site
Part of Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas), on UNESCO's list since 2015. Listed as rare evidence of a culture.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Entry prices we've checked
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan)?
The main adult ticket (Entrance, other nationalities) costs 12 JOD, about US$17 · £13. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) for free?
Children under 12 go free.
When is the Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) open?
Every day from 8am. Last entry 4pm from November to March, 5pm from April to October, and 3pm during Ramadan.
Do you need to book Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) tickets in advance?
Cash and major credit cards are accepted. A shorter 45-minute Express Visit is available on request.
Is the Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas), on UNESCO's list since 2015, listed as rare evidence of a culture.