TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Bayrock
- Beirut Down Town
- Saifi Village
- Beirut Souks
- Gemmayze Street
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Lunch
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Souvenirs
- Snacks and other personal items
LANGUAGE
- This experience can be hosted in Arabic, English, French
TOUR DETAILS
We will explore Beirut known as “The Paris of the Middle East” thanks to its French influences and vibrant cultural and intellectual life. We will discover the most beautiful streets and sightseeing the city has to offer. We will enjoy a guided tour from the Bayrock (Rawche) to Down Town, Saifi Village, Blue Mosque, The Egg Cinema, The Roman Baths, The Big Sarai, Parliament square, Beirut Souks, Zaitouna Bay, Gemmayze street, St. Nicolas stairs, Sursock Museum, Mar Mikhael street.
At the end of the tour, we will enjoy Lebanese food for lunch.
TOUR AVAILIBITY
- Operating all year round
TIMING
From 9:00am to 1:00pm
STARTING PRICE
- 125 USD – 1 person
- 180 USD – 2 people
- 210 USD – 3 people
BAYROCK (RAWCHE ROCKS)
Located at Beirut’s westernmost tip, the two huge rock formations, which stand like gigantic sentinels, are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Raouché also is claimed to be the remains of a sea monster the Greek hero Perseus killed to save Andromeda. The stone is rock as Perseus used Medusa’s head on the monster to turn it into stone. Some historians believe that the word “raouché” derives from the Aramaic word rosh or Arabic word Ras, both meaning head. Other historians argue that it is a French word roche (rocher), meaning rock.
BEIRUT DOWN TOWN
The Beirut Central District or Centre Ville is the name given to Beirut’s historical and geographical core, the “vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub of the country.
SAIFI VILLAGE
Saifi Village is an example of a New Urbanist-style neighbourhood with cobblestone streets, apartment buildings, town houses, and shops.
BEIRUT SOUKS
A major commercial district in Beirut Central District. Beirut’s largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area. Beirut Souks also features piazzas and public space.
The souks have historically been at the commercial heart of Beirut. They sustained severe damage during the Lebanese Civil War and were rebuilt by Solidere according to the ancient Greek street grid, maintaining the historic landmarks and pre-war street names.
GEMMAYZE STREET One of Beirut’s bohemian quarters, the district is full of narrow streets and historic buildings from the French era. The neighborhood is well known today for its trendy bars and pubs, cafes, restaurants and lounges, most of which are directly located on Rue Gouraud.
Rue Gouraud is known especially for its culinary scene that is popular with Beirut’s fashionistas