Petra horse ride scam in Jordan

How it works:

• After entering Petra, touts will offer you a free horse ride, claiming it is included in your ticket.
• It is indeed, but once you get off, you will be hounded for a “compulsory” tip of 20 to 50 JD!

Places to beware:

• Petra

What to do:

• Walking can actually be more interesting, as you get to see sites in more details. Further, the horses are mistreated and you can tell that they are exhausted.
• If you do take the horse ride, be prepared to pay a tip, or negotiate it in advance.