Half-Day Walking Tour of Beirut

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About this activity

Delve into the history of Beirut, Paris of the Middle East, on a leisurely 3 hours walking tour with an expert guide. Along with famous spots of the city, you’ll see historic buildings, Mosques and Churches. Weave through old hidden alleyways, lanes and courtyards where the past comes alive as you hear fascinating stories of Beirut from your guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Arabic, English, French
Operated by: Walking Beirut

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

The tour starts from this famous spot and it will continue to show you famous hotels and others high rising towers.
Martyr's Square

15 min

Our next stop will be at the Martyrs' square, a famous monument that still stands today, that serves as a permanent reminder of the executions in the Ottoman era.
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

15 min

Next, we will stop at the city's major landmark, a huge, striking amber-colored blue-domed mosque near Martyrs Square.
Al-Omari Mosque

Passing by

Then we will visit one of the most ancient buildings of the city, Al Omari mosque, that was built on the ruins and remains of a Byzantine church.
Stop 5

15 min

Situated at the Place de L'Etoile, we will visit Saint Georges Cathedral. With its splendid iconostasis and other treasures, it is considered as the greatest and most glorious Church in Lebanon.
Place de l'Etoile

15 min

We will also pass by the Place de l'Etoile, also known as Nejme square. The jewel of the square is a 1930s clock-tower with its four-faced Rolex clock
Roman Baths

15 min

We will also stop to visit a garden and a set of uncovered ruins of ancient Roman baths.
Beirut Souks

15 min

Passing by the residential area the tour will reach Beirut Souks where the building of famous architect Zaha Hadid and the old building of l'Orient le jour stands together.
St Nicholas Stairs

15 min

The tour will reach Sursok Street and going down the longest stairway in the Middle East
Saifi Village

15 min

Going out through bourj area, the tour continues to saifi village, a residential upscale neighbourhood in Beirut located at the southeastern periphery of Centre Ville
Stop 11

15 min

Then it continues to reach again the Bourj area but this time from Alnahar building passing by Samir Qassir garden
Stop 12

30 min

The tour will finish at the Municipality of Beirut