Things to do in Beirut, Lebanon: The Best Private Tours

September 24, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

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. 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.

2. 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.

3. Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour

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Treat your taste buds to the flavors of Lebanon famous wine region on a full day tour through Lebanon countryside from Beirut. Visit three or four local wineries and vineyards and learn about traditional production methods, and taste different type of local wine.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting fees

Exclusions: Lunch

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. 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

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to the sites

Reviewed By jasemq

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

5. PRIVATE Minivan & Driver (up to 9 passengers)

Dave Lebanon D.M.C
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(Up to 9 Passengers) Ride with our fully licensed and insured professional knowledgeable and friendly chauffeurs for the first and last miles of your journey in modern, clean and sanitized vehicles. There are no hidden surprises. Your affordable, all-inclusive rate covers all taxes, tolls, fuel and parking fees.. Vehicle type: Hyundai H1 or similar.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: All food and beverages, Tour guide

Reviewed By paulkath2015

If your in need of a very professional and knowledgeable tour guide or just a driver then look no further than Dave Lebanon. Dave is punctual, courteous and above all good company from collecting you at the airport to a days tour around historical site of Lebanon

6. 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!

7. Beirut Arrival Airport Pickup

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Ensure a stress-free start of your visit in Beirut with a pre-arranged arrival transfer For Airport pick up, the driver will be there exact time of your plane arrival,you will meet and greet at the arrivals (HE WILL BE HOLDING THE SIGN OF YOUR NAME) and then a smooth ride to your address in Beirut i.e Hotel, Apartment etc.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Airport pick up, Free Waiting time 1 hour after flight arrival, Drop off anywhere in Beirut , Your Name on Sign, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Extra waiting time, Additional cost for location outside Beirut

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. Jeita Grotto - Byblos - Jounieh

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Our friendly local guides speak English French Spanish and Arabic Safe driving through epic sceneries from different roads not just the regular highway We offer all support needed on the road + general guiding, but not inside sights. We stop at the most known street food places or we can recommend restaurants. Our tours cover at least 250km of road travel and require at least 8 hours from departure time.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Sights entrance fees + meals fees

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

Lebanon Tours Online
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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. Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut

Lebanon Tours Online
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Discover the beauty of the mother nature at Jeita Grotto (Also Known As The Pearl of Nature) that was nominated as one of the seven wonders of the world. Explore the upper grotto by foot, and take a small boat to discover the lower grotto. Then head to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine at Harissa, located 600 meters above sea level, and experience the cable car ride to enjoy the magical view of Jounieh Bay. Then continue to visit Saint Charbel in Annaya, a place of pilgrimage and a national shrine for all people of all faiths to visit, reach out and be blessed.

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

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees to all sites

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.

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