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Private Beirut Historical Tour: Journey through Iconic Highlights and Must-see Sites
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Beirut
Embark on a private historical tour of Beirut's iconic highlights and must-see sites. Explore the city's rich history, visit landmarks, and learn about its past with an informative guide.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- National Museum of Beirut - The National Museum of Beirut is Lebanon’s foremost archaeological museum, showcasing an extensive collection of invaluable artifacts from across the nation, providing a comprehensive glimpse into Lebanon’s history and the civilizations that influenced this cultural hub. With extensive excavations throughout the country, Lebanon’s archaeological wealth is a major draw for tourists.
- Pigeon Rocks in Raouche - The Pigeon Rocks are a breathtaking set of rock formations and a popular tourist spot, known for their iconic shapes in a scenic seaside setting, welcoming visitors to Beirut. Located at the westernmost tip of Beirut, these two massive rock formations stand as monumental sentinels to the city.
- Corniche Beirut - Extending from Ramlet al Bayda to the Saint George marina, Al Manara Corniche is Beirut’s most famous seaside promenade. Adorned with palm trees, it offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, including the renowned Pigeon Rock and the peaks of Mount Lebanon to the east.
- Zaitunay Bay - Described as “Beirut’s premier leisure destination” on its official website, Zaitunay Bay is a modern waterfront promenade featuring shops and restaurants.
- Old Holiday Inn - This abandoned Holiday Inn Hotel is a notable war landmark in Beirut. Constructed between 1971 and 1974 during Beirut’s economic boom, it was a top tourist destination in the Middle East. The hotel operated until the Lebanese civil war began in 1975, after which it became a “war zone” during the “Battle of the Hotels,” where over 25,000 fighters vied for control of luxury hotels, including the Holiday Inn and the famous Phoenicia hotel. The hotel remains untouched, abandoned, and empty decades after the war, serving as a stark reminder of the horrors of conflict for the Lebanese people.
- Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque - The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is the largest mosque in Lebanon, situated in downtown Beirut. This grand amber-colored mosque near Martyrs’ Square was inaugurated in 2008 and features four minarets standing 65 meters high. The mosque has multiple domes made of light blue tiles and several arches that are a couple of stories high.
- Al-Omari Mosque - The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was originally built during the era of Omar Bin El Khattab in 635 AD and later converted into the Church of Saint John by the Crusaders in the 12th century. It was transformed back into the city’s Grand Mosque by the Mamluks in 1291. Damaged during the Civil War, the mosque was refurbished and completed in 2004.
- Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George - The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and its dependencies. It is the oldest church in Beirut and one of the oldest in the region, located in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The first Christian temple on this site dates back to the mid-sixth century AD and is closely linked to Beirut’s renowned Law School.
- Martyr’s Square - Martyrs’ Square is a central square in downtown Beirut, historically known as “Al Burj” or “Place des Cannons.” It is named after the execution of Lebanese nationalists by the Ottomans on May 6, 1916, during World War I, ordered by Jamal Pasha.
- Place de l’Etoile - Nejme Square, or Place de l’Étoile, is the central square in Downtown Beirut. It houses the Lebanese Parliament and its associated buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Notable for its 1930 four-faced Rolex clock and its architecture, the square has become an iconic symbol of Beirut worldwide.
- Beirut Souks - Beirut Souks is a commercial district in the heart of Beirut. With over 200 shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, an entertainment center, and a cinema complex, Beirut Souks is the largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area in the city.
- Roman Baths - The Roman Berytus baths are the largest outdoor site in downtown Beirut. Discovered in 1968-1969 and extensively renovated in the mid-1990s, Roman Berytus had four major bath complexes, the first of which was built in the early first century under Augustus. The devastating Berytus earthquake of 551 AD destroyed all the baths. Today, the Roman Berytus Baths reflect the ancient traditions of the site, with one of the baths serving as a venue for artistic performances and concerts.
What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Comfortable Private Transportation
- In-vehicle Air Conditioning
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Tour Leader
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
Additional Information
View Beirut’s iconic highlights on this 5 hour tour with an informative guide. Travel around the sites in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Stop to visit the must-sees sites including the martyr square, place L’etoile, the corniche, The roman baths, Mosques, Churches, the pigeon rock, The National Museum and much more, as your guide recounts the events of the city’s recent and old history. this tour is perfect for first-time visitors.
Location
National Museum of Beirut
Corner of useum Street, Damascus Street and Abdallah El Yafi Avenue.,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Stefanfrombavaria71
Jul 15, 2023
Simply Overwhelming!!! - It was all brilliant! My day tour through Beirut was a delight. I had a wonderful guide (Susan) and a wonderful driver (Nasser), they brought me around a city which has a lot to discover. It was funny with them. A city which is worth to visit. The sad traces of the civil war and the blast of 2020 were visible everywhere, but the people are smiling. The tour was not overpriced! My spontaneous wishes were fulfilled! Thank you so much. An excellent travel company!!! I will book with you again! Many greetings to Susan and Nasser!
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Chokichok
Jan 16, 2020
Informative and well organised - Pierre, our guide show us beirut with complete professionalism. The national museum of Beirut was the best part of the tour as we did not have access to the center of the city because of the tight security and because of the protesters but the overall was great.
Thanks to pierre and thanks to Sara from Beirut daily tour.
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659cristelc
Jan 12, 2020
The Best of Beirut - We booked a City tour of Beirut with Beirut Daily Tours and Pierre was our guide. It was the best experience as Pierre share a lot of information and he was the best guide ever and he was very informative. The tour last over 5 hours and the best part was at the National museum.
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