Lebanon · BEIRUT TOURS

The 15 Best Tours from Beirut

143 tours  ·  from $10

Almost every tour in the country starts here and comes back the same evening. These 15 sort the north loop, the run over the pass into the Bekaa and the coast road south by what they cost and how early the minibus leaves.

Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch - Anjar, the Umayyad city with a Roman look
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

1.Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $65Our pick

Spend about nine hours traveling from Beirut into the Bekaa Valley, with stops at Baalbek’s Roman temples, the Umayyad ruins at Anjar, and Chateau Ksara winery. Expect hotel pickup, a Lebanese lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a group capped at 15. Guides may include Albert, Hassan, Alfred, or Mariana.

“It was so much fun. Hassan is a great guide. Baalbek is a must see for all travelers coming to Beirut.”

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Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch - Harissa and the statue above Jounieh Bay
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

2.Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $60

Spend about eight hours visiting Jeita Grotto, the shrine at Harissa, and Byblos with a small group of up to 15 people. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, guided site visits, Lebanese lunch, and a Teleferique ride with a separate ticket.

“we were just two so it was a great individual experience when visiting the sights, great food offered, very friendly guide”

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Paragliding Trip Over Lebanon - Jounieh Bay - The View From Harissa to the Coast
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Paragliding Trip Over Lebanon – Jounieh Bay

3.Paragliding Trip Over Lebanon – Jounieh Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $100

Fly from Harissa above Jounieh Bay with the certified Paragliding LESA team. Expect sea, mountain, and city views, a flight of roughly 45 minutes to one hour, and supportive pilots such as Bassem El Hajj and Amer. Meet at Portaluna Hotel or ask about pickup from your Beirut-area hotel.

“It is the most amazing experience you may ever do in Lebanon!! The view is breathtaking and the ride is magical. It is not scary at all, surprisingly comfortable and very exciting!!”

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Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut - Leaving Beirut at 8:30 a.m.
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Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

4.Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $75

Leave Beirut at 8:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver such as Harake, Ali, or Ziad. Visit the Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, ride the cable car if operating, then walk Byblos port, castle, and souk. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Jeita grotto is out of this world. It’s a must see place. Byblos old city have lots of history and the souk is fun to walk there and buy souvenirs.”

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First Paragliding Club in Lebanon - Since 1992 - The Launch: A Short Burst of Adrenaline
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First Paragliding Club in Lebanon – Since 1992

5.First Paragliding Club in Lebanon – Since 1992

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $90

Fly tandem from Ghosta, Lebanon’s highest paragliding launch point at 750 meters, with a certified pilot from Paragliding Club Thermique. You’ll pass Harissa and Our Lady of Lebanon before landing near central Jounieh Bay. The full outing lasts about an hour, with the flight length set by weather.

“Such a lovely experience and what a smooth ride it was! You lock away your bags at their base station and are then taken up the mountain to the launch site. Depending on the weather the flight can be ard 20mins. What’s great - the video leave-behind 😀”

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Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Day Trip - With Lunch (4G on Board) - Timing and comfort tips for the nine-hour day
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Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Day Trip – With Lunch (4G on Board)

6.Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Day Trip – With Lunch (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $95

Travel from Beirut into the Bekaa Valley with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Baalbek’s Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus, Anjar’s Umayyad ruins, and Chateau Ksara’s wine cellars. Lunch, entry fees, bottled water, WiFi, and Beirut hotel pickup are included.

“Excellent day trip with a good guide the timing was perfect and Lunch delicious highly reccommende if you are short of time”

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Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip - Byblos: three hours among old streets and ruins
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Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Trip

7.Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $37

Travel from Beirut in a small group of up to 15 people with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and air-conditioned transport. See Jeita Grotto, ride the Telefrique to Harissa, and explore Byblos. Drivers such as Ali, Hamza, Robin, and Wassim have been praised for friendly service.

“I totally loved this tour. Very affordable, the driver was really nice, and at the end of the day I had a great appreciation of the rich history of Lebanon. I'd totally recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the highlights of Lebanon in a day.”

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Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board) - Byblos Castle and the old souks
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Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board)

8.Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · from $98

Start in central Beirut at 8:30 a.m. for a guided day through Jeita Grotto, Byblos, and Harissa. You’ll ride a cave boat, explore ancient ruins, take one Telepherique cable-car ride, and eat Lebanese mezze. Hotel pickup in Beirut, entrances, bottled water, WiFi, and lunch are included.

“It was a great day of touring...from the hotel pickup and drop-off, to all the sites and friendly service. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable...the sites were what I wanted...and the lunch was out of this world. Will use your services again in the future. Thanks for a great tour!”

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Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel - Finding your driver after customs
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Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel

9.Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $10Best value

Meet your English-speaking driver inside Beirut International Airport, usually by a sign with your name, then ride privately to your Beirut hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Mike, Kamel, Anwar, and Naser have assisted with late flights, luggage, currency stops, and local tips.

“We had to book last minute and the deiver was very efficient. Driver met us on the arrivals gate, holding a sign with my name on it. Very polite and easy going staff. Friendly and drove us right away to our hotel. Recommended!”

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City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Mosaic, museums, and Achrafieh
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City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

10.City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $23

See Beirut’s central sights from an open-top double-decker bus, using a 24- or 48-hour ticket. The route includes Martyrs’ Square, the National Museum area, Roman baths, Zaytouna Bay, and Raouche. Guides such as Simon help with photo stops, while multilingual commentary adds context.

“Got to know more about history of Beirut and its main landmarks. And Simon made sure that we got time to get off and take photos at best places.”

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Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara Trip From Beirut - Anjar at 9:30 a.m., an Umayyad city in the Bekaa Valley
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Baalbek – Anjar – Ksara Trip From Beirut

11.Anjar – Ksara Trip From Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $34

Travel from Beirut into Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley on a roughly nine-hour small-group outing. You’ll see Anjar’s Umayyad ruins, Baalbek’s vast Roman temples, and Chateau Ksara’s caves and wine cellar. Drivers such as Ali, Wassin, and Robin have received praise, but guiding can vary, so confirm what is included.

“All were fine. Car was comfy and Robin is extra professional driver and knowing guide. As I have tour in period of semi-suspense of tourism I was alone and can change destinations and make additions for the tour on my needs. And I can order another tours not listed in Viator. I highly recommend Zingyride operator for all who want tours in Lebanon.”

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Private Anjar and Baalbek Tour from Beirut with Departure Ticket - Anjar’s orderly Umayyad city
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Private Anjar and Baalbek Tour from Beirut with Departure Ticket

12.Private Anjar and Baalbek Tour from Beirut with Departure Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $75

Travel from Beirut by private air-conditioned car to Anjar and Baalbek, with time to explore at your own pace. Your driver, such as Ali or Harake, shares local context and handles the route. Admission fees are separate, lunch is extra, and a one-way airport transfer voucher is included.

“We booked the night before and everything was very smooth, Harake is a great driver and guide, he shared a lot of very interesting information and tips to get around the country. By far the best tour we've had in Lebanon, not only the archeological sites are amazing but even the lunch was memorable”

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Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut - Working through five Lebanese dishes
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Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania’s Family in Beirut

13.Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania’s Family in Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $100

Meet Tania, an agronomist and food safety specialist, at her family home in Forn El Chebbak. Cook five Lebanese dishes with her mother, a lifelong home chef, and father, a retired butcher and gardener, then share the meal with soft drinks and arak.

“I had the dinner experience and let me tell you, if you’re considering booking a place… do not hesitate! I had the best time. Tania was super welcoming and nice. She talked about her expertise in the food industry, her business and all her other ventures. It was so insightfuRead more”

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Guided Private Full Day Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Chateau Ksara - Baalbek and the Heliopolis sanctuary
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Guided Private Full Day Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Chateau Ksara

14.Guided Private Full Day Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Chateau Ksara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $100

Leave Beirut in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Baalbek’s Roman temples, Anjar’s Umayyad ruins, and Chateau Ksara’s cave winery. A professional guide such as Albert or Georgette leads the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entry fees, wine tasting, and lunch cost extra.

“We had a great day exploring Anjar, Baalbek and Chateau Ksara. Our guide and driver Albert was very knowledgeable and flexible throughout the day. I would certainly recommend this trip.”

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Aaqoura Lakes - Baatara Waterfall - Batroun - A short climb above Aaqoura Lakes
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Aaqoura Lakes – Baatara Waterfall – Batroun

15.Aaqoura Lakes – Baatara Waterfall – Batroun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $60

Leave Beirut at 8:30 a.m. for Aaqoura Lakes and a short hill hike, then visit Baatara Gorge, where seasonal water drops 255 meters into a limestone pothole. End in Batroun for lunch, the old souk, harbor, and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Guides may include Ali, Mahdy, Hamza, or Robin.

“All were fine. Car was comfy and Robin is extra professional driver and knowing guide. As I have tour in period of semi-suspense of tourism I was alone and can change destinations and make additions for the tour on my needs. And I can order another tours not listed in Viator. I highly recommend Zingyride operator for all who want tours in Lebanon.”

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