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Small-Group Beirut Historical Tour: Exploring Past and Present Landmarks

Beirut

Experience Beirut’s past and present on this half-day guided tour. Discover the best of Beirut and visit its key landmarks such as the Downtown, the waterfront, the National museum and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide, and enjoy the remains of all the civilizations that Beirut passed through.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

National Museum of Beirut - The National Museum of Beirut is the principal museum of archaeology in Lebanon, which houses a large collection of priceless artefacts from across the country that offers a great overview of Lebanon’s history and of the civilization that impacted this cultural crossroads.
With significant excavations spanning the length and breadth of the country, Lebanon’s archaeological richness is one of its major tourist attractions.
Place de l’Etoile - Nejme Square, or Place de l’Étoile, is the central square in the Downtown area. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Most notable for it’s 1930 four four-faced Rolex clock and for its architecture, the square has become a recognizable icon of Beirut City worldwide.
Martyr’s Square - Martyrs’ Square is a square in the heart of downtown Beirut historically known as “Al Burj” or “Place des Cannons”. It is named after the 6 May 1916 executions by the Ottomans of some Lebanese nationalists ordered by Jamal Pasha during World War I.
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque - The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is is the biggest mosque in Lebanon located in downtown Beirut.
This huge amber colored mosque near Martyrs square was opened in 2008 and has four minarets standing 65m high.
The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque contains multiple domes. All of the domes of the mosque are made from light blue tiles. The mosque also has multiple arches, which are couple stories high.
Al-Omari Mosque - The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was built in the age of Omar Bin El Khattab in 635 AD and then converted to Church of Saint John by the crusaders in the 12th century, it was retransformed into the city’s Grand Mosque by the Mamluks in 1291. Damaged during the Civil War, the mosque’s refurbishment was completed in 2004.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George - The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and its dependencies. It is the oldest church in the city of Beirut and one of the oldest in the region and It is located in the heart of Beirut’s city center.
The first Christian temple ever built in the very location goes back to the mid sixth century AD and it’s closely associated with Beirut’s famous Law School.
Pigeon Rocks in Raouche - The pigeon rock is a stunning set of rocks and a Popular tourist destination known for its iconic rock formations in picturesque seaside surrounds, welcome you to the city of Beirut. Pigeons’ Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouché) is located at Beirut’s western-most tip, the two huge rock formations stand like gigantic sentinels to the city.
Corniche El Manara, Ain El Mraiseh, Beirut - Stretching from the Ramlet al Bayda area to the Saint George marina, Al Manara Corniche is the most renowned seaside promenade in Beirut. Lined with palm trees, it offers a great view of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as some of the country’s best assets, namely the famous Pigeon Rock, and the summits of Mount Lebanon on the eastern side.
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