Top Beirut Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Beirut is one of the world’s most vibrant capitals, but the city can be challenging for travelers to explore on their own. Ideal for anyone short on time, this half-day, private city tour ticks off Beirut’s highlights in just a handful of hours. From Martyr’s Square, the Beirut souks, mosques and an orthodox church—you’ll see it all by comfortable, private transportation, with the rest of the day to spare.

This Byblos, Jeita Grotto, and Harissa day trip from Beirut showcases the best of Lebanon’s most fascinating cities. A must-do guided tour, this trip is ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, and travelers interested in learning more about the ancient cities of the world. Learn how some 24 successive civilizations in Harissa have made it one of the top archeological sites in the country and get an up close look at the stunning caverns of Jeita Grotto. This tour also includes a stop in Byblos—widely recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world—and a traditional Lebanese lunch.

Don’t leave your departure from Beirut to the whims of unpredictable apps. Prebook your private transfer online, in advance, for a time that works for your flight. Your professional driver knows the city’s traffic patterns and will whisk you direct from your Beirut hotel to the airport—no cash or haggling required.

Enjoy a 360-Degree Off-road Rush of Sight, Sound, and Smell, and ride the country’s best off-road trails with our well trained guides Polaris Half Day tours gives you the opportunity to cover a full adventurous offroad experience to carefully chosen trails and spectacular destinations. For half day trips, we usually depart around 10 am or 2 pm after a quick briefing Tours are 3 hours and perfect for groups, couples, families, beginners, and experienced riders Our most popular Half Day destinations are Chabrouh Dam, Sannin, and Houwit el Badwiyye Depending on the season, final destinations can be reached by different trails while passing through a variety of attractions, viewpoints, small rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and Bedouins. Note: The pricing is per vehicle so you can ride comfortably alone or get an extra passenger with you at no extra cost Polaris ATV has 2 Seats, it fits 1 driver and 1 passenger Experience the off-road thrill as you venture through Lebanon’s most stunning scenery

Discover Lebanon’s gorgeous mountain vistas without the risks of self-drive on this private guided hike to beautiful Chouane Lake (Lake Chouwen), complete with hotel transfers. Hike the Lake Trail to the jade green waters, then swim and take photos to your heart’s content, before you trek to the summit. After a local lunch (own expense), head back to Beirut.

Lebanon's capital and its most magnificent mountain palace — together in one full day, with all tickets and lunch included and nothing extra to think about. This small-group tour begins with a panoramic morning in Beirut — the seafront, the historic downtown, the mosques and cathedrals that define the city's layered identity — before heading into the Chouf Mountains for Beiteddine Palace and the perfectly preserved Ottoman village of Deir el Qamar. It is the ideal single-day introduction to Lebanon for first-time visitors — covering the country's most iconic urban landmarks in the morning and its most beautiful mountain destinations in the afternoon, guided throughout by a professional expert who brings every stop to life.

Discover the Lebanon of old on this full-day trip from Beirut. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with an expert guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Holy (Qadisha) Valley, famous for its early Christian monasteries and churches. Take a guided walking tour around Bsharri, the birthplace of poet Kahlil Gibran, and explore the Gibran Museum and religious sites before an included lunch stop. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Anthony in Kozhaya and admire the magnificent Cedars of Lebanon, where towering cedar trees—once part of the country’s prized ancient forests—still flourish.

Escape into the deep blue sea of Lebanon. 1 Hour Riding around the coast Watch the beautiful Water & Rocks on the glistening Lebanese waters from the deck of a wondrous boat.

Two of Lebanon's most iconic coastal towns — one ancient, one buzzing — in a single private day from Beirut. Byblos is one of the oldest cities ever built, with 7,000 years of history packed into a single walk through a Crusader castle, a stone-paved souk, and an ancient fishing port that is still very much alive. Batroun is 3,000 years old and feels like it discovered craft beer and good vibes somewhere along the way — the perfect place to end the day with fresh seafood, a cold drink, and zero agenda. History in the morning, coastal hangout in the afternoon. Entirely private. Entirely your pace.

Visit some of Beirut’s most celebrated natural attractions during this full-day full-day, small-group tour, which includes a tasty Lebanese lunch in a local restaurant. Learn about the artist Khalil Jubran and writer Kahlil Gibran in their picturesque hometown of Bcharre. Explore the protected forests known as the Cedars of God. And enjoy sweeping views from the monastery of Saint Anthony the Great.

This full-day tour of Beirut, Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar takes you through some of the most popular towns and sites in Lebanon. Immerse yourself in the cultures, traditions and landscapes of this diverse land as you make your way through traditional villages and landmarks like the Martyrs’ Statue, Mosque of Emir Fakhr Eddine and the stunning Beiteddine Palace with your friendly and informative local guide.

Get a chance to explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites during this full-day, small-group excursion to Baalbek and Anjar, which includes a wine tasting at the exclusive Lebanese winery Chateau Ksara. Explore Roman and Umayyad-era ruins with a personal group guide. Relax with round-trip, door-to-door vehicle transfers with an English-speaking driver. A tasty sit-down lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Day at Tripoli the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second – largest city in the country. Situated 85 kilometers (53 miles) north of the capital Beirut. Even though the history of Tripoli dates back at least to the 14th century BCE, the city is famous for having the largest Crusader fortress in Lebanon (the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles), and it has the second largest amount of Mamluk architectural heritage on earth (behind Cairo).

With over 5,000 years of history, Beirut boasts some spectacular museums. But you don’t have to brave Lebanese traffic or complicated taxis to discover them. This small-group guided door-to-door tour takes in history and archaeology at the National Museum of Beirut, ancient and modern currencies at the Banque du Liban Museum, a world-class mineral collection at the Mim Mineral Museum, and the Nicolas Sursock Museum, an art-filled mansion.

Insure an easy arrival with this private arrival transfer from Beirut International Airport to Hotel. This convenient and professional service, which includes private vehicle and friendly, professional driver is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, guaranteeing a hassle-free arrival at your Beirut hotel.

Explore the ancient ruins and winemaking heritage of Lebanon on this full-day trip from Beirut, including lunch. With an expert guide, visit the age-old ruins at Baalbek, a stunning complex of Roman temples and buildings that made up the Roman city of Heliopolis. After a tour of the 8th-century Ummayad ruins at Anjar, finish at the Ksara Caves, a series of ancient caverns used as wine cellars by Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara. Tour the winery and cave cellars before your return to Beirut.

Exploring Southern Lebanon's historical sites can be tricky, as transportation options are limited. Visit the Mleeta Military Museum and the 12th-century crusader ruins of Beaufort Castle on this private tour from Beirut, and relax knowing all of the logistics are covered for you. Accompanied by a tour leader, discover both of these locations and learn more about Lebanon's history as you go.

Experience the Biblical cities of Tyre and Sidon without braving Lebanese traffic on this private door-to-door day tour. In Sidon, tour the Crusaders Sea Castle, the Khan al-Franj resthouse, and the Soap Museum; in Tyre, admire the majestic Roman ruins that have earned the city UNESCO World Heritage status. Stop at the Our Lady of Mantara shrine in Maghdoucheh on your way home. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

This private full-day out is packed with adventure, culture, and beauty where you and your guide explore several sites not far from Beirut. Explore the caves at Jeita Grotto, ride the gondola up to the shrine at Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, and learn about Byblos’ rich history and explore the castle. Your guide takes care of logistics so you can enjoy your hassle-free tour.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's captivating landscapes with our Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Saint Charbel from Beirut. Delve into the depths of the mesmerizing Jeita Grotto, a natural wonder adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Then, ascend to the hilltop sanctuary of Harissa, where the iconic Virgin Mary statue overlooks the panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the vibrant city below. Finally, immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of Saint Charbel's Monastery, paying homage to Lebanon's revered saint. With personalized attention and expert guidance throughout the day, this exclusive tour promises an enriching exploration of Lebanon's cultural and natural treasures.

Beirut is unlike any other city in the Middle East — a place where a Roman bath sits beside a French Mandate clock tower, where a grand mosque and an Orthodox cathedral stand metres apart, and where a bullet-scarred Civil War hotel overlooks a gleaming Mediterranean marina. This private half-day tour captures it all. Designed entirely for your group, this tour moves at your pace, stops when you want, and can start in the morning or afternoon to fit your schedule. Your expert local guide brings the city's layered history — Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, French, and modern — to life at every stop, from the iconic Pigeon Rocks of Raouche to the ancient Roman Baths buried in the heart of downtown.

Visit four of Lebanon’s most captivating sights—and a mix of natural and cultural attractions—on this full-day chauffeured tour from Beirut. Explore the winding, history-filled streets of Deir al-Qamar, tour the art collections of century-old Beiteddine Palace, get a peek at hilltop Moussa castle, built by a single craftsman, and head underground for a visit to a limestone cavern.

Take your taste buds on a journey around some of the Lebanon’s best drinking haunts on this private wine tour from Beirut. Visit iconic wineries of the Beqaa valley, where the fertility of the soil explains the variety of vine yards and the high quality of the wine produced.

Some places deserve a whole day to themselves. Baalbek is one of them. This focused private day trip from Beirut takes you straight to the greatest Roman temple complex ever built — no extra stops, no filler, just Baalbek done properly — and gets you back to Beirut in six hours. The Temple of Bacchus alone is larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact after two thousand years. The Temple of Jupiter stands on stones heavier than anything a modern crane can lift. Before you even reach the temples, the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block weighing 1,000 tonnes still lying in its ancient quarry — sets the scale of what you are about to see. This is one of those places where the photos do not prepare you. Nothing does. You just have to go.