Lebanon · GUIDED

Top 15 Guided Tours in Lebanon

33 tours  ·  from $53

Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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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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

3.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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Private Guided Tour to Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos - The Harissa cable car adds a little fun
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Private Guided Tour to Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos

4.Private Guided Tour to Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $75

Leave Beirut in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Jeita Grotto, ride the Harissa cable car above Jounieh Bay, and explore Byblos Castle, souks, and port. A guide such as Hassane, Ahmad, Albert, or Hussein may lead the day, but names vary. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“I went to Jeida grotto, Byblos and Bartroun with Hassan. He picked me up at 12.30 and we got back at 7pm, including an ice-cream stop at the best spot! At $160 it was expensive but saw part of Lebabon outside Beirut which i would not have Read more”

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New Guided Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos - Harissa and the view over Jounieh Bay
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New Guided Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

5.New Guided Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $55

From Beirut, this guided day trip combines Jeita Grotto’s caves, Harissa’s mountain views and cable car, and Byblos’ port, Crusader castle, and old souk. Guides such as Ali and Harake provide site explanations and local help. Hotel pickup, transport, and optional lunch make the day simple, though entrance fees may cost extra.

“This was a very well planned excursion to visit a couple of most interesting sites in Lebanon. But what made it the best was the guide Mr Harake. We was very knowledgeable, had complete control of time, great attitude to answer any kind of questions and good driver. Totally recommend”

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Guided Small-Group Tour to Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche with Lunch - The Sea Castle and Sidon’s changing fortunes
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche with Lunch

6.Guided Small-Group Tour to Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $65

Travel south from Beirut with a small group of up to 20, visiting Sidon’s Crusader castle, khan, soap museum, and souks, then Maghdouche’s Marian shrine and Tyre’s Roman ruins. Lunch, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, a guide, and hotel pickup are included.

“On my trip to Beirut I took many tours and the ones with Lebanon Tours & Travels were the best. It seems that the owner works 24x7 to ensure that tourists know what to expect. He accurately communicated pickup times and even helped me Read more”

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Guided Small-Group Tour to Qadisha, Bcharee & Cedars with Lunch - Bcharre, a mountain town with 37 churches
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Qadisha, Bcharee & Cedars with Lunch

7.Guided Small-Group Tour to Qadisha, Bcharee & Cedars with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $65

Join a small group of up to 15 people for a 9-hour trip from Beirut into northern Lebanon. Visit Qadisha Valley, Bcharre, the Gibran Museum, Cedars of God, and Deir Qozhaya with an informed guide such as Mike or Georgette, plus lunch and hotel transfers.

“The tour admiring the Cedars of God, Bcharri and the Qadisha Valley was extraordinary, I loved it! Tour guide Mike was excellent and informative, and the views everywhere we went were breathtaking. Highly recommend!”

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Lebanon tour Baalbek ruins & Ksara w/pick-up, lunch,guide+entries - Chateau Ksara finishes the day with cellars and wine
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Lebanon tour Baalbek ruins & Ksara w/pick-up, lunch,guide+entries

8.Lebanon tour Baalbek ruins & Ksara w/pick-up, lunch,guide+entries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $130

Travel from Beirut to Baalbek, Zahle, and Chateau Ksara with pickup, entries, lunch, water, snacks, wine tasting, and a multilingual guide. Expect about 90 minutes at the Roman temples, a Lebanese brunch with sfiha baalbakiyeh, and a cellar visit at Lebanon’s oldest winery.

“The historic site of Baalbeck is one of the greatest one in size and preservation! This is a must go tour when coming to Lebanon! The tour guide and bus driver were excellent! The sight seeing and food were great! There was a lot of smoking inside the restaurant but that is the way here. Anjar was a nice surprise! Great local tour guide there! Excellent over all!”

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Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up,guide, entries+lunch - Baalbek and the Roman temples
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Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up,guide, entries+lunch

9.Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up,guide, entries+lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 1 day · from $140

Travel privately from Beirut to Baalbek and Zahlé with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, site entries, Lebanese brunch, and a Chateau Ksara cave tour with wine tasting. Guides such as Jean, Ameen, John, and Fahmi are praised for friendly, flexible explanations and local insight.

“You will see and learn a lot for this trip. Food and wine were awesome too. I suggest anyone who consider to see Baalbek”

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Beirut: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos group tour & Guide - Jeita Grotto: Lebanon’s natural showstopper
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Beirut: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos group tour & Guide

10.Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos group tour & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 hours · from $120

From Beirut, visit Jeita Grotto’s limestone chambers and underground river, ride the cable car to Harissa, then explore Byblos harbor, castle, souks, and crafts market with a multilingual guide. The $120 price includes pickup, drop-off, water, and a snack, but not entrance fees or lunch.

“WOW WOW WOW! Amazing tour. Thank you so so much Michael and Carla for showing us around and explaining everything so well. Highly recommend this tour”

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Lebanon Tour Jeita-Harissa & Byblos w/pickup,lunch,entries +guide - Entering the cool chambers of Jeita Grotto
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Lebanon Tour Jeita-Harissa & Byblos w/pickup,lunch,entries +guide

11.Lebanon Tour Jeita-Harissa & Byblos w/pickup,lunch,entries +guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $95

Spend about seven hours beyond Beirut with a private guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and admission included. Walk through Jeita Grotto, take its lower-cave boat ride, ride the Harissa cable car to Our Lady of Lebanon, then explore Byblos Castle, souks, and ancient ruins.

“I would definately recommend city sights seeing Lebanon, friendly staff amazing driver Amine and great service throughout all our tours in Lebanon and beautiful lunches on the way with the packages on tour.A very big thank you to Vivian for being so punctual and efficient on all our pick ups and drop offs from the Phenoicia Hotel Keep up the excellent service .”

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Guided Small-Group Tour to Tripoli and Batroun with Lunch - Two mosques, two layers of the city
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Guided Small-Group Tour to Tripoli and Batroun with Lunch

12.Guided Small-Group Tour to Tripoli and Batroun with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $65

Join a group of up to 15 from Beirut for an eight-hour guided trip to Tripoli and Batroun. Expect Tripoli’s old souks, mosques, hammams, soap-making traditions, the Citadel, and a Lebanese lunch, followed by Batroun’s Phoenician sea wall. Albert is one guide associated with the operator.

“This was my second tour with Lebanon Tours & Travels with Albert as the guide and it was wonderful. Another tour company failed to tell me Jeita Grotto was closed and they substituted Batroun so I visited the city of Batroun twice. The fRead more”

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Byblos Half-Day & st.Charbel great guide/all-in+breakfast - Walking through Byblos old souks
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Byblos Half-Day & st.Charbel great guide/all-in+breakfast

13.Byblos Half-Day & st.Charbel great guide/all-in+breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $70

Spend 5 to 6 hours with Hayfa and Ali visiting Byblos souks, Byblos Castle, and St. Maron Annaya. This private Beirut tour includes pickup, admission to the castle and monastery, local stories, flexible timing, and breakfast.

“Hayfa and her husband are excellent hosts, very informative about Beirut, Lebanon and Byblos. I strongly recommend them escepicially for solo female travelers”

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Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up & multilingual guide - Zahle brings food and wine into the day
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Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up & multilingual guide

14.Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up & multilingual guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $115

Leave Beirut for Baalbek’s Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus, then visit Château Ksara near Zahle. Expect hotel pickup, luxury transport, a multilingual guide, a Lebanese brunch stop, historic wine caves, and an optional tasting. Guides such as Ameen, Fahmi, and John have earned special praise.

“The tour was great, the driver and tour guides amicable and helpful. The lunch was excellent and the places we visited amazing.”

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Cedars Shouf & Beiteddine w/pick-up, guide, entries+lunch - Deir el Qamar and the shape of a mountain village
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Cedars Shouf & Beiteddine w/pick-up, guide, entries+lunch

15.Cedars Shouf & Beiteddine w/pick-up, guide, entries+lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Leave Beirut for a seven-hour small-group trip through Mount Lebanon. Walk an easy 30 to 40 minutes among Shouf’s famous cedars, explore Deir el Qamar, eat mezze and grills, and tour Beiteddine Palace with a multilingual guide. John and Dana have led especially memorable departures.

“John made the trip exceptional from start to finish. His professionalism, local knowledge, and friendly attitude turned a good itinerary into a memorable experience.”

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