Beirut Half-Day Private Panoramic Tour
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EUR 67.00

5 hours


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Overview

Book this tour that takes you on a comprehensive tour of Beirut, which you can tailor to suit the interests of your private party. You don’t need to stick to a fixed itinerary. Instead, choose between the city’s highlights, like Martyr’s Square, Place d’etoile, and several mosques, churches, and more. Let your guide and driver take care of all the logistics.

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Beirut as a special destination

Michael s, May 2024

Beirut is a recommended travel destination Fantastic promenade, next to the rubble of the explosion Great cuisine. Old culture The streets full of German luxury cars High mountain surroundings Enchanted cedar forests I then took a taxi to Damascus

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A great way to sample Beirut if short on time

James_M, May 2023

My driver and guide Albert was professional, engaging and flexible throughout. He made sure I saw all the main sites of Beirut plus tailored to my requirements of seeing other things that I really wanted to visit.

Highly recommend

Katherine Eliza... M, Jan 2023

Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining, enthusiastic, and such a please to spend the day with. I highly recommend this tour of Beirut to learn about the history of this beautiful country

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Excellent Service

jeffjames559, Aug 2022

Very Professional and accommodating service provided by Hussein. Definitely in good hands with this company. They picked us up from the airport and showed as around Beirut in the same day!

Itinerary

  • Pigeon Rocks in Raouche

    The pigeon rock is a stunning set of rocks and a Popular tourist destination known for its iconic rock formations in picturesque seaside surrounds, welcome you to the city of Beirut. Pigeons’ Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouché) is located at Beirut’s western-most tip, the two huge rock formations stand like gigantic sentinels to the city.

    15 minutes
  • Corniche Beirut

    Stretching from the Ramlet al Bayda area to the Saint George marina, Al Manara Corniche is the most renowned seaside promenade in Beirut. Lined with palm trees, it offers a great view of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as some of the country's best assets, namely the famous Pigeon Rock, and the summits of Mount Lebanon on the eastern side.

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

    15 minutes
  • This abandoned Holiday Inn Hotel is one of Beirut’s war landmarks. It was basically built Between 1971 and 1974 when Beirut’s economy was booming and when Beirut was one of the most visited touristic city of the Middle East.

    The Holiday Inn was functioning until the Lebanese civil war begun in 1975. The hotel soon became considered a “war zone” in a lengthy time of conflict known as “the Battle of the Hotels” where more than 25,000 combatants were fighting for control over different luxury hotels, including the Holiday Inn as well as the famous Phoenicia hotel.

    This hotel remains untouched, abandoned, empty, decades after the war, and remains a reminder to the Lebanese population about the horrors of war.

  • 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.

    10 minutes
  • 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
  • Al-Omari Mosque

    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.

    15 minutes
  • 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
  • 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.

    10 minutes
  • 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.

    10 minutes
  • 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
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Location

Address

Beirut Marina, Bayrut, Lebanon

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Experience

Highlights

  • Round-trip transfers from your Beirut hotel are provided
  • Customize this tour as you like
  • Let your tour leader take care of all the logistics
  • Tour for a half day, then the rest of the day is yours
  • Inclusions

    • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
    • Local, authentic experiences
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Professional, knowledgeable guides
    • Comfortable Private Transportation

    Exclusions

    • Lunch
    • Gratuities

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    EUR 67.00