Half-Day Guided Walking Tour of Beirut

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

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​

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour starts from this famous spot and it will continue to show you famous hotels and others high rising towers.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Martyr's Square

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

    Next, we will stop at the city's major landmark, a huge, striking amber-colored blue-domed mosque near Martyrs Square.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Place de l'Etoile

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Roman Baths

    We will also stop to visit a garden and a set of uncovered ruins of ancient Roman baths.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Beirut Souks

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    St Nicholas Stairs

    The tour will reach Sursok Street and going down the longest stairway in the Middle East

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Saifi Village

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Then it continues to reach again the Bourj area but this time from Alnahar building passing by Samir Qassir garden

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    The tour will finish at the Municipality of Beirut​

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walking Beirut

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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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