Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Zaitunay Bay

  “Beirut's finest leisure destination” as described in its official website, Zaitunay Bay is a new waterfront promenade with shops and restaurants.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Martyr's Square

  Martyrs' Square is a square in the heart of downtown Beirut historically known as "Al Burj" or "Place des Cannons". It is named after the 6 May 1916 executions by the Ottomans of some Lebanese nationalists ordered by Jamal Pasha during World War I.

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

  The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is is the biggest mosque in Lebanon located in downtown Beirut. This huge amber colored mosque near Martyrs square was opened in 2008 and has four minarets standing 65m high. The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque contains multiple domes. All of the domes of the mosque are made from light blue tiles. The mosque also has multiple arches, which are couple stories high.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Al-Omari Mosque (Pass by)

  The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was built in the age of Omar Bin El Khattab in 635 AD and then converted to Church of Saint John by the crusaders in the 12th century, it was retransformed into the city's Grand Mosque by the Mamluks in 1291. Damaged during the Civil War, the mosque's refurbishment was completed in 2004.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George

  The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and its dependencies. It is the oldest church in the city of Beirut and one of the oldest in the region and It is located in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The first Christian temple ever built in the very location goes back to the mid sixth century AD and it’s closely associated with Beirut’s famous Law School.

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

  Nejme Square, or Place de l'Étoile, is the central square in the Downtown area. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Most notable for it’s 1930 four four-faced Rolex clock and for its architecture, the square has become a recognizable icon of Beirut City worldwide.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Roman Baths

  The Roman Berytus baths are The largest outdoor sight located in downtown Beirut. They were discovered in 1968-1969 and underwent a major renovation in the mid 1990. Roman Berytus had four major bath complexes and the first was created in the early first century under Augustus. The terrible Berytus earthquake that happed in 551 AD destroyed all the baths. Today, the Roman Berytus Baths reflects the ancient traditions of the site. One of the Baths is used as an artistic performance and concert space.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Beirut Souks

  Beirut Souks is a commercial district in Beirut City Center. With over 200 shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, an entertainment center, and a cinema complex. Beirut Souks is the largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area in Beirut.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  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 neighborhood in Beirut located at the southeastern periphery of Centre Ville

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  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 end at the Municipality of Beirut.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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