Things to do in Beirut
Sort
Bekaa Valley tour from Beirut: Anjar, Baalbek & KsaraA guided small-group tour of the Bekaa Valley from Beirut covering Anjar, Baalbek and Chateau Ksara, with hotel pickup, lunch at a local restaurant, and entry to the archaeological sites — the guide connects the Umayyad city, the Roman temples and the ancient wine caves into one coherent story instead of three separate stops. You choose at checkout whether to add lunch and tickets or book the guided tour alone; gratuities are optional.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the Bekaa Valley explained rather than simply seen — the guide transforms three separate archaeological sites into one coherent story, which is what separates a morning of impressive stops from an afternoon that actually makes sense. Choose the "Guided Tour + Lunch + Tickets" option if you want everything arranged; pick "Guided Tour + Lunch" or "Guided Tour Without Lunch" if you prefer to add entry tickets separately or skip the included meal.
Beirut Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & City Drop-offYou get picked up at arrivals with a name sign, driven directly to your Beirut hotel or residence in a private air-conditioned car, and have an hour of free waiting time if you need it. No other passengers, no extra stops, no negotiation at the curb — just a smooth start to your trip.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Beirut and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation — the driver waiting with your name sign and the fixed price agreed beforehand are what turn an airport arrival from stressful into straightforward.
Jeita Grotto, Byblos & Harissa Day Trip from BeirutYou’ll get to see Lebanon’s wild side inside Jeita Grotto, ride a cable car over Jounieh Bay, climb up to Harissa’s famous shrine, and wander ancient Byblos—all in one day with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story.
Beirut: Lebanese Home Cooking Class & Family Meal with TaniaYou cook traditional Lebanese dishes in a local home near Beirut with your host Tania and her family, using mostly organic produce from their garden. The experience includes both lunch and dinner, local wine, Lebanese coffee, homemade desserts and fresh fruit. It's a private meal, so it's just you and the family, and dietary needs are accommodated if you mention them when you book.Is it for me?This is for travelers who want to eat and cook the way a Lebanese family actually does, not in a restaurant or a staged class — the private setting and the fact that Tania's family is genuinely there (or her mother and brothers if she's away) is what makes that possible.
Beirut Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup & Drop-offYou get picked up from your hotel at a set time, driven directly to Beirut airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and helped with your luggage at the curb — no shared stops, no waiting for other passengers, no negotiating a fare. The driver knows the route and the timing, so you arrive with the three-hour buffer airlines ask for, without the stress of arranging transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and arrive at the airport on time without arranging transport yourself — the fixed pickup and direct route are what make the difference between a rushed morning and a calm one.
Beirut: Dog River, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Half-Day Private TourYou start at a limestone cliff carved with 3,000 years of military history, descend into an underground river cave system, then ride a cable car 650 metres above the Mediterranean to a mountaintop shrine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all entry fees and the cable car. The tour runs six hours, entirely private, with optional lunch in Jounieh at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three of Lebanon's most significant attractions — ancient inscriptions, a world-class cave system, and a mountaintop shrine — without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing between stops. The private format means you move at your own rhythm and skip the group waits.
Beirut Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou're picked up at Beirut International Airport with a nameplate, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle by an English-speaking driver, and dropped at your hotel — no negotiating fares, no waiting for shared transport, no uncertainty about the route. The service is available any time, day or night, and the price is locked in before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a fare or worrying about directions — the driver is waiting with your name, the price is fixed, and you're in the car within minutes of clearing customs.
Beirut Hotel to Airport Transfer: Private & 24/7You book online with your flight and hotel details, receive a voucher, and a professional driver picks you up from your Beirut hotel at your chosen time — any hour, any day. The fixed price and English-speaking driver mean no negotiation at departure, and you arrive at Rafic Hariri Airport ready to check in instead of stressed about how you got there.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to skip the taxi stand and the price negotiation — the fixed rate and scheduled pickup mean you leave your hotel on time and arrive at Rafic Hariri Airport ready to check in, without the stress of arranging transport at the last minute.
Tyre & Sidon ruins tour from Beirut: UNESCO sites with guideA full-day tour from Beirut to Tyre (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Sidon visits the Crusader Cathedral of Tyre, the Sidon Sea Castle, the old souk and soap museum, with a multilingual guide and private transportation. You choose whether to add lunch and entrance fees at checkout, or arrange them separately on the day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both Tyre's UNESCO ruins and Sidon's medieval castle in one day with someone who can explain what you are looking at — the guide's knowledge is what turns separate stones into a story. If you prefer to move at your own pace or skip certain sites, the self-guided option with just transport and pickup might suit you better, though this tour's strength is the guide's access to the narrow streets and the history layered into them.
Old Sidon & Historic Tyre Tour: Crusades Castle & RuinsA private tour of Saida and Tyre in southern Lebanon takes you to two ancient seaside cities in one day, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned minivan. You start at the Crusades sea castle in Saida, walk the old souks and visit a traditional soap factory, then drive south to Tyre to explore the Roman-era hippodrome, sea ruins and fishermen's port. The guide speaks English, French or Arabic, and the tour runs 7 to 8 hours.Is it for me?The 7 to 8 hour commitment means you see two full ancient cities in one day instead of splitting them across separate trips, but it also leaves little room for a long lunch or a second destination—book this one when you want depth in the south and nothing else that day.
Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche tour from Beirut: 3,000 years in a dayA small-group guided tour from Beirut through Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche covers three millennia of South Lebanese history in eight hours, with a local expert guide and hotel pickup. The itinerary moves from Sidon's Sea Castle and traditional souk through the Soap Museum and Khan el Franj, then to Tyre's UNESCO-listed Roman Hippodrome before lunch at the coast, ending at the hilltop sanctuary of Maghdouche. Lunch and site entry are optional at checkout; the guide speaks English and Arabic.Is it for me?Choose the option with lunch and tickets if you want to move through the sites without stopping to buy entry or find a meal—the day holds together with everything arranged. If you prefer to keep costs down or want flexibility on where you eat, the guided tour alone gives you the route, the guide and the stories without the add-ons.
Lebanon tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Castle with guideA guided tour of Lebanon visiting Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon and Byblos Castle, with pickup, a multilingual guide, and a choice to add lunch. You boat through the grotto's lower cavern, ride the cable car to the hilltop statue for views over Jounieh Bay, and explore the medieval castle and old souk in the ancient city. The tour runs seven hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age five are welcome.Is it for me?Your first few days in Lebanon: skip the logistics and hit three essential sites—Jeita Grotto's underground boat ride, the panoramic cable car at Our Lady of Lebanon, and ancient Byblos—with a guide handling everything.
Beirut Airport to Hotel: Private Arrival Transfer 24/7You arrive at Beirut International, meet your driver at the gate, and ride directly to your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare. The transfer is available any hour, holds up to six passengers, and the price is locked in before you land. Bring your voucher and your hotel address, and the rest is handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your Beirut hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and fixed route are what make the first hour of your trip predictable instead of stressful.
Beirut Airport Transfer: Private Limousine to City HotelsYou're met at arrivals with your name on a sign, luggage loaded, and driven directly to your Beirut hotel in a private limousine with a professional driver. No shared passengers, no parking fees, no surprises on the bill. The fixed price and guaranteed pickup mean you step out of the airport and into the city without arranging anything else.Is it for me?Choose this if you land in Beirut with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a cab, negotiating a fare, or waiting in a taxi queue — the fixed price and guaranteed pickup remove those decisions entirely.
