The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Beirut, Lebanon

January 15, 2022 Carley Gatson

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. Tripoli - Batroun (Full day)

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Tripoli is the second largest city in Lebanon. The Beautiful city combines the ancient and the modern. Our objective is the old souks in the heart of the city. Small shops of all kind. Craftsmen, traditional pastries, fishermen, dressmakers, carpenters, painters and a number of artificial artistes gathering in a 500 years old open air market trying to sell their products. Uptown is the Crusades fortress . All civilizations and armies seized this strategic spot to control the city and its surroundings. The sweets palace dates back to 1881 when a family of talented Chefs decided to start a big sweet factory in the city. It is not only Baklava but a wide variety of tastes and pastry arts displayed in front of you for your savor and your personal palate… the Chef is there and happy to explain about every single flavor. An average ride to this small lovely Phoenician city of Batroun; the tourist’s street is such a lovely place as well as the old Phoenician wall defenses and port.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Afternoon tea, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By maria_hobeika

It was an excellent experience and a very fun time with the knowledgeable driver. He knew the places and roads as we all know the ABCs. The vehicle was extra clean and comfortable, and the tours extremely smooth. We highly recommend this chauffeur service.

2. Full-Day Private Trip to Cedars, Baalbek and Ksara from Beirut

Lebanon Tours and Travels - Day Tours
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Discover Lebanon's most important sights on a full day tour from Beirut. Visit Baalbeck, known as Heliopolis, and home to the temple complex which includes two of the largest Roman temple and one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture. Continue after to Ksara winery and taste different types of local Lebanese wine and enjoy after mountain views and a short hike of the mountain-top Maaser Chouf Cedars Reserve. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience all the highlights in one trip.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local guide in Baalbek, Hike in the Chouf Cedars Forest, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

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.

3. Full-Day Private Trip to Jeita, Baalbek and Ksara

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Escape to Lebanon countryside on this full-day tour from Beirut . Don’t worry about the logistics of organizing a countryside tour. Just sit back and enjoy round-trip transit in a private car or minivan to the sights and travel between each place with ease and relax knowing the entire day is planned out in advance. explore first Jeita grotto, the longest cave complex in the Middle East and the Lebanese landmark that was one of the top 14 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. Head after to Baalbeck, Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure And the Phoenician city that was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period and one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its apogee. Finally, Visit Ksara, a local wineries and taste different type of local wine.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local guide in Baalbek, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

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.

4. Small-Group Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche with Lunch Included

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See the highlights of Tyre with a guide, and gain a depth of understanding of The city that has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome and it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Also known as Saida, you will visit the city of Sidon that has been inhabited since very early in prehistory and was the most powerful city-state of ancient Phoenicia. A final stop in Our Lady of Awaiting also known as Our Lady of Mantara, a Marian shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus when visiting Sidon. This tour includes admission ticket and lunch as well pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Bottled water, Entrance fees, English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: 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.

5. Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos

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This full-day tour of Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with convenient hotel pickup is a popular choice for visitors with limited time in Lebanon. Explore all the highlights without the stress of navigating and hear important context about landmarks along the route.

Inclusions: Private Car, English Speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By jasemq

The company was great to use their service. Driver with good English and keeping time. I recommend them highly.

6. Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara Trip

Beirut, Lebanon Zingy Ride
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Explore temples of Baalbeck, which makes up the largest and best preserved corpus of roman architecture left around. The acropolis occupies the top of an artificial hill built up of different layers of habitation. Discover Anjar's city that was built in the early 8th century A.D. Inside the city’s strong fortifications are the remains of streets, three palaces, souks, two hammams and a Mosque. Visit Ksara, the refuge of the well known Ksara wine where thousands of the old wine bottles are preserved. A tasting of the best wines is done during the visits.

Inclusions: English / Arabic Speaking Driver, Parking Fees, Pickup From Hotel & Return, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fee, Guide

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!

7. Aaqoura Lakes - Baatara Waterfall - Batroun

Beirut, Lebanon Zingy Ride
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Discover Baatara Gorge Waterfall droping 255 metres (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole.Afterwards visit Mseilha Fort built on a long, narrow limestone rock.Last Visit Batroun old souk and port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port is the Maronite Saint – Stephan Note: There's little or no water at Baatara waterfall (JUNE-OCTOBER)

Inclusions: Transportation, Hotel pick up and drop off, Guide, Entrance fees to all sites, Hike down to Baatara

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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!

8. Private Beirut City Tour

Beirut, Lebanon Zingy Ride
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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!

9. Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos from Beirut

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Explore ancient history, and the beauty of nature on an combination tour that features some of the must sees of Lebanon in a single day. Stroll through the the stalactites and stalagmites limestone caves in Jeita Grotto, visit Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa where you can experience the gondolla lift, and visit Byblos, to discover the crusader castle, the sea port and have a free time in the old souks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to all sites, Lunch

Reviewed By lanasP4533CG

Can't recommend this tour highly enough. The tasting was well organised and hosted by very knowledgeable staff and our guide was very friendly. Ksara was the best and I loved the other wineries.

10. Beirut Full Day Walking Tour

Martyrs' Square, Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon By Locals
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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!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guiding, One Lahmadjun from the mythic Ishkhanian Bakery or falafel sandwiches, Coffee, beer.

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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

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