Half-Day Walking Tour of Beirut

5.0 (1 reviews) Beirut, Lebanon
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesArabic, English, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Delve into the history of Beirut, Paris of the Middle East, on a leisurely 3 hours walking tour with an expert guide. Along with famous spots of the city, you’ll see historic buildings, Mosques and Churches. Weave through old hidden alleyways, lanes and courtyards where the past comes alive as you hear fascinating stories of Beirut from your guide.

What's included

  • Professional guide

What to expect

  1. 15m
    The tour starts from this famous spot and it will continue to show you famous hotels and others high rising towers.
  2. Martyr's Square
    15m
    Our next stop will be at the Martyrs' square, a famous monument that still stands today, that serves as a permanent reminder of the executions in the Ottoman era.
  3. Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
    15m
    Next, we will stop at the city's major landmark, a huge, striking amber-colored blue-domed mosque near Martyrs Square.
  4. Al-Omari Mosque
    Pass by
    Then we will visit one of the most ancient buildings of the city, Al Omari mosque, that was built on the ruins and remains of a Byzantine church.
  5. 15m
    Situated at the Place de L'Etoile, we will visit Saint Georges Cathedral. With its splendid iconostasis and other treasures, it is considered as the greatest and most glorious Church in Lebanon.
  6. Place de l'Etoile
    15m
    We will also pass by the Place de l'Etoile, also known as Nejme square. The jewel of the square is a 1930s clock-tower with its four-faced Rolex clock
  7. Roman Baths
    15m
    We will also stop to visit a garden and a set of uncovered ruins of ancient Roman baths.
  8. Beirut Souks
    15m
    Passing by the residential area the tour will reach Beirut Souks where the building of famous architect Zaha Hadid and the old building of l'Orient le jour stands together.
  9. St Nicholas Stairs
    15m
    The tour will reach Sursok Street and going down the longest stairway in the Middle East
  10. Saifi Village
    15m
    Going out through bourj area, the tour continues to saifi village, a residential upscale neighbourhood in Beirut located at the southeastern periphery of Centre Ville
  11. 15m
    Then it continues to reach again the Bourj area but this time from Alnahar building passing by Samir Qassir garden
  12. 30m
    The tour will finish at the Municipality of Beirut​

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point will be at Zaitouna Bay near St. George's yacht club,

End point

The tour will finish at ​the Municipality of Beirut​

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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