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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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will be waiting for you at the statue of the Martyrs
Itinerary
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1Martyr's Square
The statue, the remains of "Le Petit Serail", Ciné Opéra
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Intro about the civil war and the post 2005 assassinations
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Place de l'Etoile
Introducing Lebanese political system, Ottoman and French urban planning, Al Abed Clock tower, the parliament
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
The church
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The archaeological site, we also see Mhammad Al Amine Mosque and the Maronite Saint Georges Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Roman Baths
The bath, see "Le Grand Serail" and the Ottoman military hospital
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Beirut Souks
L'Orient building and Zaha Hadid building
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The Yacht Club of Beirut
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We will talk about the Saint Georges/SOLIDERE real estate battle
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
The old Holiday Inn building, we will talk about the civil war at the Qantari front, the battle of the hotels in 1975
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
We will enter the Zokak El Blat district, talk about the 19th century Beirut and grab some Lahmadjun (dough with minced meat, vegetarian option available)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
walk via the area of the Antique Shops (they will be closed) to Khadak El Ghamik street
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
we will pass by the BDD to reach the Green line, the separation line between Christians and Muslims during the civil war
Admission ticket free -
13
The former Metropol Cinema that was transformed into a bunker during the civil war. We won't go in, but we will stop and talk about the phases of the civil war
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Visiting the largest mosque of Beirut and talk about the assassination of former prime minister Rafic Hariri
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Saifi Village
passing by this SOLIDERE project and talking about architectural styles in Beirut
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
we will just talk about the old statue of the Martyrs and the Sursock Family
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Gemmayzeh Street
we will walk along Gouraud street back to Martyrs Square
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- No street food option for gluten-intolerant travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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