The 7 Best Half-Day Tours in Lebanon

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $70Our pick

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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2.Half-Day Private Trip to Jeita Grotto and Harissa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $83

Travel from Beirut in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a tour leader, explore Jeita Grotto’s limestone chambers and underground river, then ride the Telepherique to Harissa for sweeping Jounieh Bay views. Guide Salah is available by request, subject to availability.

“The journey was very enjoyable. Our driver was super nice and friendly and showed us the top sights along the way. We really enjoyed it.”

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3.All-in Half-Day Jounieh Teleferique JeitaGrotto guide + breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $80

Travel from Beirut with Hayfa or another locally based female guide to Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon, and Jounieh Teleferique. This private five-hour outing includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, breakfast, and admission tickets, making it a practical choice when public transport is difficult.

“Hayfa is a wonderful person and guide, I had a lovely day, learned a lot about Lebanon since she answered all my billion questions! Everything was on time and according to the add, perfect and totally recommend...if I had more time in Lebanon would have done more tours with her!”

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4.Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek & Chateau Ksara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $50Best value

Leave Beirut at 9:00 a.m. for a private, seven-hour outing to Baalbek and Chateau Ksara. With hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and a private vehicle, you’ll see Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus temples, the massive Stone of the Pregnant Woman, and sample Lebanese wine. Guide Faidi may be available.

“Both the guide and the driver were friendly and helpful. I learned a lot about Lebanon and Baalbek. It was a wonderful half-day!”

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5.Half-Day Private Panoramic Tour of Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $75

Explore Beirut with a private guide and driver, from Pigeon Rocks and Zaytouna Bay to Martyrs’ Square, mosques, churches, souks, and Roman baths. The route can be adjusted to your interests, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and time left for your own plans.

“My driver and guide Albert was professional, engaging and flexible throughout. He made sure I saw all the main sites of Beirut plus tailored to my requirements of seeing other things that I really wanted to visit.”

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6.Guided Half-Day Private Beirut Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $75

Explore Beirut by private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your guide connects Lebanon’s ancient past, religious landmarks, waterfront, souks, and Civil War history, including the National Museum, Pigeon Rocks, and abandoned Holiday Inn.

“Had a wonderful time doing this trip in Beirut. It gives great insight into the history of Beirut, and you also see lots of parts of the city (great for giving you some ideas for areas that you may want to explore further in your trip). It's a great way to sRead more”

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7.Journey Through Time: Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50

Leave Beirut in an air-conditioned private car with an English-speaking chauffeur and reach Baalbek in about half a day. Explore the Roman temples, visit Sayyeda Khawla Mosque, and see the enormous Stone of the Pregnant Woman. Team members have included Ahmad, Ghufran, and Hassane.

“Great experience, the tour was very well organized. A big thanks to both the driver and tourguide, Ahmad and Ghufran, who were very kind. Baalbek is definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend this tour!”

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