The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Beirut, Lebanon

Tripoli is the second largest city in Lebanon. The Beautiful city combines the ancient and the modern. Our objective is the old souks in the heart of the city. Small shops of all kind. Craftsmen, traditional pastries, fishermen, dressmakers, carpenters, painters and a number of artificial artistes gathering in a 500 years old open air market trying to sell their products. Uptown is the Crusades fortress . All civilizations and armies seized this strategic spot to control the city and its surroundings. The sweets palace dates back to 1881 when a family of talented Chefs decided to start a big sweet factory in the city. It is not only Baklava but a wide variety of tastes and pastry arts displayed in front of you for your savor and your personal palate… the Chef is there and happy to explain about every single flavor. An average ride to this small lovely Phoenician city of Batroun; the tourist’s street is such a lovely place as well as the old Phoenician wall defenses and port.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Afternoon tea, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

Discover Lebanon's most important sights on a full day tour from Beirut. Visit Baalbeck, known as Heliopolis, and home to the temple complex which includes two of the largest Roman temple and one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture. Continue after to Ksara winery and taste different types of local Lebanese wine and enjoy after mountain views and a short hike of the mountain-top Maaser Chouf Cedars Reserve. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience all the highlights in one trip.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local guide in Baalbek, Hike in the Chouf Cedars Forest, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Escape to Lebanon countryside on this full-day tour from Beirut . Don’t worry about the logistics of organizing a countryside tour. Just sit back and enjoy round-trip transit in a private car or minivan to the sights and travel between each place with ease and relax knowing the entire day is planned out in advance. explore first Jeita grotto, the longest cave complex in the Middle East and the Lebanese landmark that was one of the top 14 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. Head after to Baalbeck, Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure And the Phoenician city that was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period and one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its apogee. Finally, Visit Ksara, a local wineries and taste different type of local wine.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local guide in Baalbek, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

See the highlights of Tyre with a guide, and gain a depth of understanding of The city that has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome and it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Also known as Saida, you will visit the city of Sidon that has been inhabited since very early in prehistory and was the most powerful city-state of ancient Phoenicia. A final stop in Our Lady of Awaiting also known as Our Lady of Mantara, a Marian shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus when visiting Sidon. This tour includes admission ticket and lunch as well pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Bottled water, Entrance fees, English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

This full-day tour of Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with convenient hotel pickup is a popular choice for visitors with limited time in Lebanon. Explore all the highlights without the stress of navigating and hear important context about landmarks along the route.

Inclusions: Private Car, English Speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to the sites

Explore temples of Baalbeck, which makes up the largest and best preserved corpus of roman architecture left around. The acropolis occupies the top of an artificial hill built up of different layers of habitation. Discover Anjar's city that was built in the early 8th century A.D. Inside the city’s strong fortifications are the remains of streets, three palaces, souks, two hammams and a Mosque. Visit Ksara, the refuge of the well known Ksara wine where thousands of the old wine bottles are preserved. A tasting of the best wines is done during the visits.

Inclusions: English / Arabic Speaking Driver, Parking Fees, Pickup From Hotel & Return, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fee, Guide

Discover Baatara Gorge Waterfall droping 255 metres (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole.Afterwards visit Mseilha Fort built on a long, narrow limestone rock.Last Visit Batroun old souk and port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port is the Maronite Saint – Stephan Note: There's little or no water at Baatara waterfall (JUNE-OCTOBER)

Inclusions: Transportation, Hotel pick up and drop off, Guide, Entrance fees to all sites, Hike down to Baatara

Exclusions: lunch

Be enchanted by the capital of modern Lebanon, the country’s cultural and commercial center. On this guided tour of Beirut, see the city’s top attractions while discovering how Beirut was built on a rocky headland, and has risen and fallen over the centuries

Inclusions: Entrance Fee, Guide, Pickup From Your Hotel & Return, Air-conditioned vehicle, Boat Ride at Rouche, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratitude, Personal Expenses

Explore ancient history, and the beauty of nature on an combination tour that features some of the must sees of Lebanon in a single day. Stroll through the the stalactites and stalagmites limestone caves in Jeita Grotto, visit Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa where you can experience the gondolla lift, and visit Byblos, to discover the crusader castle, the sea port and have a free time in the old souks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to all sites, Lunch

You will see Beirut the way we see it: clustered, multi-layered, amazingly rich and seriously crazy! We will go from East to West, passing by the main landmarks but also adding some less visited neighborhoods like Zokak El Blat and Bashoura. And be ready for some yummy street food and some beers!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guiding, One Lahmadjun from the mythic Ishkhanian Bakery or falafel sandwiches, Coffee, beer.

Exclusions: Private transportation, Extras and personal expenses