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The 10 Best Walking Tours in Beirut, Lebanon
Often called "Paris of the Middle East", Beirut is a thriving hotspot for shopping, socializing and sightseeing, despite many wars and unrest. The city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French buildings. Bustling streets such as Hamra and Ashrafieh provide hopping nightlife while the National Museum and the Gibran Museum give visitors a taste of the city's history. The Corniche is the place for activities like jogging and biking.
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1. Small-Group Adventure Tour to Sidon Tyre Maghdouche - Day Trip from Beirut
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Explore in a full day with the best saving price for this tour ticket, the archaeological site of Sidon, Maghdoucheh & Tyre you will avoid the rush & eliminates the awkwardness of sharing a Big tour bus which give you more time to sight see. Moreover, you are free to create a customized itinerary keeping in mind the tour schedule. You will explore the highlights like the Crusaders sea castle, Sidon old souk, Soap Museum, the great Al-Omari Mosque, Our Lady of Awaiting, Cave, Roman Hippodrome and more.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Refreshments. (Bottled water) on the beginning of the Tour., Hotel Pick up and Drop off within Beirut., Brief visit about each site., Experienced Local Driver.
Exclusions: Entrances, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By mlinuw
Travelled solo. Harake was great and showed me around Baalbek and Anjar. He was professional and overall very helpful. Explained a lot about Lebanon. He wore a mask at all time and the car was clean. Felt safe the entire trip.
2. Private Beirut City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By nuzzomo123
I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking classes I had with Robin. They were a lockdown birthday present from my Husband. Fantastic gift idea! Robin was very kind, pleasant, and extremely flexible! I am pregnant and cannot stay on my feet for very long. Robin was kind enough to split the cooking class in two separate lessons. The food was excellent and my husband and I had a lot of fun learning about Lebanon and the country's culinary delights! I highly recommend this experience!
3. Afqa Waterfall Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Day exploring nature of Lebanon visit Afqa waterfall, enjoy swimming and sunbathing...................
Inclusions: Transportation , Hotel pick up and drop off, Guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratitude, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By nuzzomo123
I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking classes I had with Robin. They were a lockdown birthday present from my Husband. Fantastic gift idea! Robin was very kind, pleasant, and extremely flexible! I am pregnant and cannot stay on my feet for very long. Robin was kind enough to split the cooking class in two separate lessons. The food was excellent and my husband and I had a lot of fun learning about Lebanon and the country's culinary delights! I highly recommend this experience!
4. Beirut Full Day Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
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
Reviewed By Tourist621013
A friend invited us over to celebrate his birthday in Beirut. We did, but, importantly, he also organised a tour of Lebanon’s historic sites including many quarters of Beirut. George made this all possible. He is an excellant guide, the best we ever had. He knows everything, about history, archeology, today’s political situation, etc. Very difficult to ask a question he doesn’t know the answer to. He explains everything in so much detail and passion for his country, and, not only occasionally, humour. He also took us to wonderful places to eat on the way, getting us in touch with local flavours. We also did the “Sunday walk”. Strongly recommended ! Many thanks again, George. C+C
5. Private Tour: Tyre, Sidon and Maghdouche Day Trip from Beirut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy a full-day trip from Beirut to the fascinating Lebanese cities of Tyre (a UNESCO World Heritage), Sidon and Maghdouche. With your local expert guide, you’ll visit three of the most beautifully preserved towns in Lebanon and discover many cultural influences. Admire wonderful buildings such as the Crusader Cathedral of Tyre, the Sidon Sea Castle and the Al-Saydeh Ancient Church in Maghdouche. Immerse yourself in a world of colorful history and spirituality on this full-day trip from Beirut. In addition, we have a Spanish, German and French speaking guide (The guide is subject to availability)
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected at time of booking), Transport by air-conditioned Private Vehicle, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities (Tips), Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler
Booked 3 different day tours with Nakhal including tours to Baalbek, Byblos, etc. All tours were excellent and well organised including the hotel pick and drop off. Booking via email was also smooth with prompt responses. Prices were reasonable too. Recommended.
6. Full-Day Private Trip to Qadisha, Hiking in Cedars and Baalbek
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Combine some of the country's most popular highlights on this private full-day tour from Beirut. Explore the holy valley of Qadisha, pass by Bcharre village, admire a short hike at Cedars of God forest, visit monastery of saint Qozhaya and head into Baalbek Roman ruins to discover the temples of Bacchus and Jupiter.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, All entrance fees , Local guide in Baalbek, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By alister20
I recently visited Baalbek, Qadisha Valley, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Byblos, Batroun, Tripoli and enjoyed the tours organized by Lebanon Tours and Travels. The day tours are well designed to include essential sites, lunch with local flavors, and some with local guides. My driver/guide Albert is professional and friendly who has made the trip a memorable experience. The tour company is also helpful on many requests including taking you to a PCR test if needed. Lebanon is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture, and this tour company is highly recommended if you get to visit.
7. One Hour Self-guided Audio Tour of the Green Line by VoiceMap
This tour follows an itinerary that for 15 years, while the civil war raged in Lebanon, was impossible to do. For 15 years, Beirut was a divided city. One half was Christian and the other was Muslim. There were few crossings between the two sides and many were under the control of snipers. This walk resurrects the story of the war and the areas most affected by it in Beirut. Beirut is over 5000 years old so anywhere you dig, you will find something historically significant. Along this route you will get an idea of what the city was like a hundred years ago while seeing the damage caused by the civil war. You will also get to know some historical and not so historical landmarks, such as Martyr's Square, the Egg, Beit Beirut and Falafel Sahyoun. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Inclusions: Lifetime access to Walk the Green Line tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
8. Tripoli City Tour
Day at Tripoli the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second – largest city in the country. Situated 85 kilometers (53 miles) north of the capital Beirut. Even though the history of Tripoli dates back at least to the 14th century BCE, the city is famous for having the largest Crusader fortress in Lebanon (the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles), and it has the second largest amount of Mamluk architectural heritage on earth (behind Cairo). Explore Mseilha Fort a fortification situated north of the city of Batroun in Lebanon. The current fort was built by Emir Fakhreddine II in the 17th century to guard the route from Tripoli to Beirut. The fort is built on a long, narrow limestone rock near the Nahr el-Jawz River. Its walls are constructed with small sandstone blocks quarried from the nearby coast and built onto the edge of the limestone rock
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees, Guide, Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Personal Expenses, Gratitude
Reviewed By nuzzomo123
I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking classes I had with Robin. They were a lockdown birthday present from my Husband. Fantastic gift idea! Robin was very kind, pleasant, and extremely flexible! I am pregnant and cannot stay on my feet for very long. Robin was kind enough to split the cooking class in two separate lessons. The food was excellent and my husband and I had a lot of fun learning about Lebanon and the country's culinary delights! I highly recommend this experience!
9. Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot
Maximize your time in Beirut and see the highlights of the city on a private tour that cover all the must-see Beirut’s landmarks including Mosques, Churches, the Martyr's Square, The Roman Baths, Place de l’etoile and much more. You’ll have commentary on each sight you visit from your professional guide.
Inclusions: Professional Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By alister20
I recently visited Baalbek, Qadisha Valley, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Byblos, Batroun, Tripoli and enjoyed the tours organized by Lebanon Tours and Travels. The day tours are well designed to include essential sites, lunch with local flavors, and some with local guides. My driver/guide Albert is professional and friendly who has made the trip a memorable experience. The tour company is also helpful on many requests including taking you to a PCR test if needed. Lebanon is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture, and this tour company is highly recommended if you get to visit.
10. Deluxe Tour Package.
Lebanon Expedition is pleased to get you to experience our 4nights/5days deluxe tour for Lebanon. This is a private or small group tour that reflects unique travel interests. Just fly into Beirut Rafic Al Hariri International Airport with your Visa, Travel Insurance and we assure you a perfect holiday experience, designed to amaze, inspire and revitalize you.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Accommodation in a 4 Star hotel ( twin share) + breakfast, Airport transfers, All access fees to touristic sites as per the itinerary, Bottled mineral water during tour
Exclusions: Visa fees, Air Ticket, Food and Drinks other to what is specified in the inclusion
Reviewed By Aalofimran
We just finished our week-long tour with Lebanon Expedition - so far it has been the best tour company I have ever travelled with. From the beginning, they were willing to hear all of our requests and accomodate, especially since we were travelling with our 8-month-old daughter and were a little worried about that. We had an amazing tour guide Mark, who picked and dropped us from the airport and hotel (even though during arrival our flight was an hour delayed, but he didn't appear fussed about it whatsoever - unlike my experiences with some previous tour guides and companies who get agitated over matters not in the hands of people). Mark would pick us up from our hotel every morning and be well aware of our schedule and plan for the day and as per our own request we would be back at the hotel by late afternoon. He was a very safe driver and the car itself was very comfortable, and it was always fun to talk with him and also hear out his explanations of all the places and sites we would visit. All entrance fees were covered in our price, and the only additional expense we really had to cover was our lunch/dinner. Although Lebanon Expedition were even kind enough to offer us a complementary lunch at one of the villages where a Lebaneese family makes home-cooked fresh bread called manoush. We visisted many places over the week: Balbak, Anjar, Cedars, Ehden, Qadisha Valley, Norieh, Tannourine, Akoura, Jbeil, Jounieh and of course Beirut. If you are planning on visiting Lebanon and need a tour guide with you, this is definetly the company to go with and you can customize your tour as you wish and seek their advise on it as well.
