Beirut Small Group Historical Tour: Explore Lebanon's Capital with an Expert Guide
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Baalbeck
Embark on a 3-hour historical tour of Beirut, Lebanon's capital, with an expert guide. Explore iconic landmarks, bustling squares, and discover the rich history of the city.
Duration: 9 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.
  • Roman Baths - the Roman Berytus baths are The largest outdoor sight located in downtown Beirut. They were discovered in 1968-1969 and underwent a major renovation in the mid 1990.
    Roman Berytus had four major bath complexes and the first was created in the early first century under Augustus.
    The terrible Berytus earthquake that happed in 551 AD destroyed all the baths.
    Today, the Roman Berytus Baths reflects the ancient traditions of the site. One of the Baths is used as an artistic performance and concert space.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Beirut Souks - Beirut Souks is a commercial district in Beirut City Center. With over 200 shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, an entertainment center, and a cinema complex.
    Beirut Souks is the largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area in Beirut.
  • Corniche 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.
  • 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.
  • Zaitunay Bay - “Beirut’s finest leisure destination” as described in its official website, Zaitunay Bay is a new waterfront promenade with shops and restaurants.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Admission to all attractions
  • Expert guidance by a professional
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Tour the Lebanon’s capital in style on this 3-hour tour of Beirut city. Explore the touristic sites with an expert guide .Spin through bustling squares like Martyrs’ square and Nejmeh square. Along the way, pass by famous landmarks including Pigeon Rocks, the Holiday inn and much more. Discover the civilizations that Lebanon passed through from their remains in the National Museum.

Location
Baalbek Temple
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carlos_b
Apr 30, 2023
Great short tour! - The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We recommend it to everyone that is looking for a short morning tour.
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Martin_d
Apr 15, 2023
Excellent tour - It was an excellent tour covering many aspects and locations of the wonderfully interesting city of Beirut. The guide was knowledge and looked after us very well
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Martingmgd
Feb 17, 2023
An excellent and insightful tour - The 3-4 tour was a 1-to-1 for me, with Georgette, who was excellent conpany and highly knowledgeable. The first part of the tour was a walk around the principal sites of Achrafieh, ending up at the lovely Zaitunay Bay. Our driver then took us past Pigeon Rocks (with a brief stop) and onto the National Museum, where we spent about an hour. And then I was driven back to my hotel. The tour was highly informative and really helped me get a grip on the city's geography. It was great value for money, and Georgette was excellent. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone new to Beirut.
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Katjar996
Aug 31, 2021
Highly recommended tour-Beirut is worth the visit in 2021 - Took this tour through Beirut in the midst of the economic crisis. It was a great tour and I felt very safe. The mosque and pigeon rocks are beautiful, the National museum is very interesting and you get to know the Beirut neighbourhoods from a historical and local standpoint. My guide was Georgette Rouhana, and as I was the only one in her "group tour" she adjusted the sightseeing to me and my interests (helping me understand the historic backgrounds for a volunteering program I had before me). Georgette is very sympathetic, funny and knowledgable and apart from historical aspects she can bring you the local culture/point of views closer. She taught me some arabic, gave me many tips on how to get around in Lebanon, where to exchange/obtain money to the best exchange rate and what other attractions I should visit. She even offered to stay in contact and message her whenever I needed any advice during the rest of my stay in Lebanon. The drivers accompanying us were kind, punctual and very reliant as well (despite the lebanese gas shortages). I recommend this tour to anyone staying and consindering coming to Beirut. Its an interesting city and even in difficult times definitely worth the visit. With this travel agency you can be sure to be in the best of hands.
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Anouk_f
Apr 8, 2019
Great tour en lovely tourguide - Hi, we can really recommend this tour. our guide Ali was very sweet, helpful and gave a lot of information. Baalbek is amazing. Go visit en book this tour :)
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Gary_r
Nov 28, 2018
Great day trip & would do it again! - Our guide, Salah, was excellent and made our trip even better with all his helpful tips. I loved the Roman ruins of Baalbek and the peaceful cedars. The wine tasting was a perfect way to end our day. I knew I'd enjoy this trip, but it exceeded my expectations.
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Lydia_s
Jun 28, 2018
Amazing trip! - This was an amazing trip! My family and I really enjoyed it! The car picked us right up from where we were staying and dropped us off. The whole trip was from 9am-7pm. The car is clean and comfortable with water. Hussein is a great guide and is great at answering questions about Lebanon. The tour in Baalbek was excellent with a very knowledgeable guide. The winery was beautiful and a nice refreshing treat. The restaurant for lunch is affordable and delicious. The cedars were our absolute favorite (hard to choose a favorite)! So beautiful and relaxing. You get to see a lot of Lebanon in one day. I would definitely recommend this!
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