The ruins of Umm Qais (Gadara) overlooking Irbid Governorate

Smart tourist guide — Irbid Governorate

Discover Irbid like never before

From Gadara to the heart of the city… a journey to live, not just read

A smart travel guide that brings together the landmarks, experiences, food and stays of Irbid Governorate, and plans your day with Mimi — your smart assistant — in minutes.

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Mimi — your smart travel assistant

Don't plan alone… Mimi arranges your trip

Ask Mimi anything in Arabic or English: “Where can I go for half a day near Umm Qais?” or “Mansaf restaurants in Irbid”, and she guides you to real places and pages inside the directory, sorted by your location only after your permission.

  • Understands you and replies instantly
  • Sorts by your location, only with your permission
  • Takes you straight to each place's page
  • Real places from the directory

Mimi — smart assistant

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Hi Mimi, I'd like a half-day out in Irbid 🌿
Welcome! A half day between Umm Qais and a scenic coffee break sounds lovely 🌸 let me arrange it…
Suggested plan:Morning: the ruins and views of Umm Qais.
Noon: a local lunch downtown.
Afternoon: a quiet cafe before heading back.

A static illustrative preview — open Mimi for a real experience with results from the directory.

Layers of history just minutes away

Before Irbid was a modern city it was Arbela… and around it the Decapolis cities are scattered, with their black basalt stone and theaters that still echo civilizations.

The ruins of Umm Qais (Gadara) and its Roman theater overlooking the Yarmouk Valley and Lake Tiberias
Decapolis

Umm Qais — Gadara

The city of philosophers and poets, perched on a hill overlooking Lake Tiberias and the Yarmouk Valley, with two Roman theaters, a colonnaded street and an Ottoman village. Named by the UN World Tourism Organization among the Best Tourism Villages 2022.

The ancient Roman theater and antiquities in Beit Ras (Capitolias)
Capitolias

Beit Ras — Capitolias

A Roman city of the Decapolis league north of Irbid; in 2016 it revealed a painted tomb with rare frescoes, 64 unique inscriptions, and a majestic ancient theater.

The historic Ottoman Dar As-Saraya Museum set on the ancient Tell Irbid
Ottoman heritage

Dar As-Saraya Museum

Built in 1886 atop the ancient Tell Irbid, and opened as a museum in 2007, telling the region's story from the Stone Age to the Ottoman era.

The main street and campus of Yarmouk University in Irbid
Beacon of learning

Yarmouk University

Founded in 1976, it became the heart of intellectual and cultural life in Irbid and a vibrant student destination.

A general view of downtown Irbid and the surrounding hills and buildings
The city's pulse

Downtown Irbid

Old markets and cafes and lively streets, where daily life meets the spirit of the northern city.

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Ready-made, editable routes

Pick your travel mood… and we'll sketch the start

Eight suggested routes that save you the hassle; each is a flexible starting point — swap, add, and shorten as you like.

The ruins of Umm Qais (Gadara) and its distinctive view over the Yarmouk Valley
Half day

Gadara & the view

3–4 hoursEasyBudget: Economy
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Historic downtown Irbid and the old markets
Full day

The city & history

8–10 hoursModerateBudget: Mid-range
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Weekend

Irbid at ease

Two daysRelaxedBudget: Depends on stay
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Family

Parks & atmosphere

5–6 hoursEasyBudget: Economy
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Natural farms and chalets in the beautiful Irbid countryside
Nature

Farms & chalets

One dayEasy–moderateBudget: Mid-range
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Food

Mansaf, kunafa & coffee

4–5 hoursEasyBudget: Flexible
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Nature and mountain viewpoints around Irbid
Adventure

Hiking & viewpoints

One dayModerate–hardBudget: Depends on activity
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History

In the Decapolis' footsteps

One dayModerateBudget: Economy
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Durations and budgets are indicative for planning only and vary by your choices and the season; they are not official prices from businesses. Confirm hours and prices directly.

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Live categories linked directly to the Irbid Now database — the numbers are real, growing every day, with no fake names.

A glimpse of the top rated in Irbid

Verified places Irbid's visitors start from

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Visitors search daily for tours, stays and experiences in Irbid Governorate; showcase your services in a trusted local guide and be the first choice at the moment of decision.

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The difference you'll feel

From random planning to a confidently arranged trip — and for businesses: from limited visibility to a trusted storefront.

Without Irbid Now

  • Scattered search across dozens of pages
  • Outdated or unconfirmed information
  • You don't know what's closest to you
  • No guide who understands you
  • For businesses: limited, unverified visibility
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With Irbid Now

  • One guide that brings everything together
  • Real businesses and up-to-date data
  • Sorted by your location after your permission
  • Mimi guides you in your language instantly
  • For businesses: a trusted page, QR code and higher visibility

Real numbers, no exaggeration

Why tourists start from Irbid Now

We only show what we can prove from our database; whatever we don't have a number for yet, we honestly leave until it grows.

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Languages: Arabic and English

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Questions every visitor asks

Is Irbid easy to visit?

Irbid is a lively, practical northern city with nearby services and available transport, located about 70 km north of Amman.

How many days do I need for Irbid?

One day is enough for the main landmarks, while two days let you enjoy Umm Qais, the city and nature at ease.

What are Irbid's top attractions?

Umm Qais/Gadara of the Decapolis, Beit Ras/Capitolias with its Roman theater and painted tomb discovered in 2016, and the Ottoman Dar As-Saraya Museum built in 1886.

How do I get to Umm Qais?

It's in the northwest of the governorate; plan your transport and return before sunset, and confirm opening hours directly.

Are all the places in the guide real?

Yes, we show only real, non-demo businesses from our database, with no fake names.

Are the prices and times confirmed?

Budgets and durations are indicative for planning; confirm prices and opening hours directly with the business, and we show availability only when it's available.

How does Mimi help me plan?

Type your question in your language and she arranges real places from the directory with contact and map, sorted by your location only after your permission.

I'm a travel agency or tour company — how do I join?

Register your business and choose a plan from free to featured, and you'll appear on a trusted page with a QR code after review.

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