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Private Beirut City Tour | Half Day · 10 Landmarks from Hotel
Beirut
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Welcome to Beirut — one of the most fascinating and most surprising cities in the Middle East. This private half-day tour is the perfect way to discover the city's highlights comfortably and at your own pace, with a knowledgeable local driver who will take you to the right places, share the stories behind what you see, and make sure your first experience of Beirut is a memorable one. In just four hours you will visit ten of the city's most iconic landmarks — from the famous Pigeon Rocks on the Mediterranean seafront to the ancient Roman baths in the heart of downtown. Along the way you will see a grand mosque and an ancient cathedral standing peacefully side by side, a vibrant waterfront mar...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Knowledgeable local driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
1
Beirut
9:00 AM — Pickup from your Beirut hotel
Your friendly local driver meets you at your hotel lobby and the tour begins right away — Pigeon Rocks is just a few minutes from most Beirut hotels.
2
Pigeon Rocks in Raouche
Pigeon Rocks — Beirut's most iconic natural landmark
Start your Beirut experience at the city's most recognisable natural landmark — two dramatic limestone formations rising from the Mediterranean off the Raouche coast. The perfect first photo stop in Beirut and a wonderful introduction to a city where nature and urban life exist side by side. Your driver shares the local stories behind these famous rocks as you take in the view.
~15 min
20 minutes
3
Corniche El Manara, Ain El Mraiseh, Beirut
Corniche el Manara — Beirut's beloved seafront promenade
A pleasant drive along the famous Corniche — Beirut's Mediterranean promenade where everyone comes to walk, jog, and enjoy the sea air regardless of background or religion. Your driver points out the Manara lighthouse and explains why this seafront has been the democratic heart of Beirut's public life for generations.
10 minutes
4
Zaitunay Bay
Zaitunay Bay — Beirut's beautiful waterfront marina
Stop at Zaitunay Bay — Beirut's modern marina where elegant yachts, waterfront restaurants, and contemporary architecture showcase the city's cosmopolitan energy. A lovely spot for photographs and a great way to see the vibrant, forward-looking side of Beirut that many visitors do not expect to find.
15 minutes
5
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque — the Blue Mosque of Beirut
Visit one of Beirut's most beautiful and most recognisable buildings — the grand Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque, with its impressive Ottoman-inspired domes and four elegant minarets dominating the downtown skyline. Your driver explains the mosque's significance to Beirut's Muslim heritage and its role in the city's religious and cultural identity.
15 minutes
6
Al-Omari Mosque
Al-Omari Mosque — centuries of history in one building
Visit the historic Al-Omari Mosque — one of Beirut's oldest and most layered places of worship, originally a Byzantine church, later converted to a Crusader chapel, then transformed into a mosque under the Ayyubids and expanded by the Mamluks. Each era left its mark on the building, making it a living timeline of Beirut's extraordinary history that your driver brings to life with ease.
15 minutes
7
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral — neighbours in peace
Just steps from the Blue Mosque stands Saint George Cathedral — one of Beirut's oldest and most cherished churches. The image of a grand mosque and an ancient cathedral sharing the same square is one of the most powerful symbols of Lebanese coexistence — and your driver explains why this matters so deeply to the Lebanese people and to Beirut's identity as a city.
15 minutes
8
Martyr's Square
Martyrs' Square — the heart of modern Lebanon
Stand in Beirut's most historically significant public square — the site of the 1916 Ottoman executions that gave it its name, the 2005 Cedar Revolution, and the 2019 nationwide uprising. Your driver shares the square's remarkable story in a clear and engaging way that helps you understand the Lebanon you are visiting today.
15 minutes
9
Place de l'Etoile
Place de l'Étoile — elegant French Mandate downtown
Stroll through the charming star-shaped square at the heart of Beirut's restored downtown — centred on the iconic clock tower and lined with beautifully renovated sandstone buildings including the Lebanese Parliament. A seamless blend of French, Ottoman, and Levantine architecture that is a pleasure to walk through and photograph.
15 minutes
10
Beirut Souks
Beirut Souks — shopping above ancient ruins
Visit the modern Beirut Souks — a fascinating example of how the city rebuilt after the Civil War by incorporating its ancient past into the new. Glass floors reveal Phoenician, Hellenistic, and Roman archaeological remains beneath your feet as you walk through the shopping district — a thoughtful and impressive way to honour thousands of years of history while building a modern city above it.
15 minutes
11
Roman Baths
Roman Baths — 1,800 years old and still standing
End your Beirut tour at one of the city's most surprising discoveries — a well-preserved Roman bath complex dating to the 3rd century AD, sitting in the open air of downtown Beirut. A wonderful reminder that this city has been continuously lived in for over 5,000 years — and that no matter how modern Beirut looks, its ancient foundations are never far from the surface.
15 minutes
12
Holiday Inn Hotel
Drive past the Holiday Inn Hotel — its battle-scarred facade from the Lebanese Civil War, deliberately preserved as a historical reminder of the conflict that shaped modern Beirut.
5 minutes
13
Beirut
Return to hotel — approx. 1:00 PM
Your driver brings you back to your hotel — completing a wonderful half-day introduction to Beirut with the whole afternoon ahead of you to explore further, relax, or enjoy the city at your own pace.
Private Beirut City Tour | Half Day · 10 Landmarks from Hotel
Beirut
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Welcome to Beirut — one of the most fascinating and most surprising cities in the Middle East. This private half-day tour is the perfect way to discover the city's highlights comfortably and at your own pace, with a knowledgeable local driver who will take you to the right places, share the stories behind what you see, and make sure your first experience of Beirut is a memorable one. In just four hours you will visit ten of the city's most iconic landmarks — from the famous Pigeon Rocks on the Mediterranean seafront to the ancient Roman baths in the heart of downtown. Along the way you will see a grand mosque and an ancient cathedral standing peacefully side by side, a vibrant waterfront mar...