The 10 Best Historical Tours in Lebanon

1.PRIVATE Beirut Historical Walking Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $93Our pick

This private 3 to 4-hour Beirut tour pairs the National Museum with a guided walk through Solidere, Martyrs’ Square, the Roman baths, Beirut Souks, and major religious landmarks. Guide Dave or David adds personal insight into Lebanon’s turbulent past, with hotel pickup, a drive to Raouche, and Pigeon Rocks included.

“It was really an amazing experience. Me and my husband had a feeling that we visited old friend in Beirut, spending very pleasant afternoon enjoying Beirut downtown. David is a great guide. He is very professional, has a wide range of knowleRead more”

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2.Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day – (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $50Best value

Spend three hours with a licensed English- or French-speaking guide exploring Martyr’s Square, Nejmeh Square, Roman baths, downtown Beirut, and the National Museum. Hotel pickup is available from eligible Beirut hotels, with bottled water, WiFi, transport, and entrance fees included.

“We found this very interesting. We were lucky enough to get into the Parliament area. It was beautiful. We wished we had been able to continue with the group for lunch and the afternoon tour but had not been made aware of this option soon enough.”

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3.Temple of Eshmun – Mleeta Landmark – Beaufort Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $74

Travel south from Beirut with a guide and round-trip transport to three striking sites: the Temple of Eshmun, Mleeta Landmark, and Beaufort Castle. Expect ancient Phoenician worship, modern conflict history, a shooting simulator, local lunch at your own cost, and a group of no more than 15 people.

“The temple of eshmin needs work but beaufort castle is amazing you could spend hours there. The views from it are amazing. Mleeta is a incredible tour with so much history”

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4.Sidon & Tyre Unesco Heritage w/pick-up, guide, entries+lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Travel from Beirut to Sidon and Tyre with a private guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, or Arabic. See Crusader’s Castle, the Audi Soap Museum, Tyre’s Roman hippodrome, and Our Lady of Mantara, with entries, snacks, water, lunch, and hotel transport included.

“Carla was een hele leuke gids veel kennis en super lief! En chauffeur weer Amin waar ik specifiek om heb gevraagd echt een topper! Niks is te gek voor hem en wat een geduld en super gezellig!”

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5.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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6.PRIVATE tour to Beirut history museum, Beiteddine & Deir elQamar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $113

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Beirut’s National Museum, Moussa Castle, and Beiteddine Palace. David is the guide named in guest feedback, and the tour includes transport, admission fees, live commentary, and hotel transfers.

“Dave was really fantastic! The whole trip was super smooth and because we were a small group, we could get a lot of information we were interested in. Dave went to a lot of trouble to make the day interesting for our children which we reallRead more”

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7.Baalbek, Anjar & Wine: A Journey Through Lebanon’s Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $55

Travel from Beirut to Baalbek, the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, Anjar, and Chateau Ksara in an air-conditioned vehicle. A tour leader handles the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Bring money for entry fees and lunch, and expect a small group of up to 15 people.

“Backhoes Temple in Baalbek and the wine 🍷 test in Ksara! Excellent service and great guide tours! Congratulations!!!”

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8.PRIVATE city tour of Old Sidon & Historic Tyre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $113

Travel south from Beirut with guide Dave on a private, full-day visit to Sidon and Tyre. Walk through Sidon’s sea castle, souks, and traditional soap factory, then see Tyre’s Roman hippodrome, waterfront ruins, and fishermen’s port. Hotel pickup and entry fees are included; lunch is extra.

“What a great company and adventure with none other than Dave himself. The tour was amazing!”

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9.Exploring Beirut’s Past: A Private Guided Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Explore Beirut by private vehicle with a guide, visiting the National Museum, Pigeon Rocks, the Corniche, downtown mosques, Roman baths, Beirut Souks, and the abandoned Holiday Inn. Guides may include Pierre or Susan, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“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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10.Chouf Charm: Private Journey Through Lebanon’s Historic Heartland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $75

Travel from Beirut by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Beiteddine Palace, Deir el Qamar, and the Al-Shouf Cedar Reserve. Your chauffeur and tour leader handle the route, while you set the pace at each stop. Palace and reserve entry fees, plus lunch, are extra.

“Guide was very helpful punctual and gave us a good idea of Lebanese history. Also a general idea of the history of the places we visited .”

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