Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot





Description
Maximize your time in Beirut and see the highlights of the city that cover all the must-see Beirut’s landmarks including Mosques, Churches, the Martyr's Square, The Roman Baths, Place de l’etoile and much more. You’ll have commentary on each sight you visit from your professional guide.
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“Beirut's finest leisure destination” as described in its official website, Zaitunay Bay is a new waterfront promenade with shops and restaurants.
Martyrs' Square is a square in the heart of downtown Beirut historically known as "Al Burj" or "Place des Cannons". It is named after the 6 May 1916 executions by the Ottomans of some Lebanese nationalists ordered by Jamal Pasha during World War I.
The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is is the biggest mosque in Lebanon located in downtown Beirut. This huge amber colored mosque near Martyrs square was opened in 2008 and has four minarets standing 65m high. The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque contains multiple domes. All of the domes of the mosque are made from light blue tiles. The mosque also has multiple arches, which are couple stories high.
The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was built in the age of Omar Bin El Khattab in 635 AD and then converted to Church of Saint John by the crusaders in the 12th century, it was retransformed into the city's Grand Mosque by the Mamluks in 1291. Damaged during the Civil War, the mosque's refurbishment was completed in 2004.
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and its dependencies. It is the oldest church in the city of Beirut and one of the oldest in the region and It is located in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The first Christian temple ever built in the very location goes back to the mid sixth century AD and it’s closely associated with Beirut’s famous Law School.
Nejme Square, or Place de l'Étoile, is the central square in the Downtown area. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Most notable for it’s 1930 four four-faced Rolex clock and for its architecture, the square has become a recognizable icon of Beirut City worldwide.
The Roman Berytus baths are The largest outdoor sight located in downtown Beirut. They were discovered in 1968-1969 and underwent a major renovation in the mid 1990. Roman Berytus had four major bath complexes and the first was created in the early first century under Augustus. The terrible Berytus earthquake that happed in 551 AD destroyed all the baths. Today, the Roman Berytus Baths reflects the ancient traditions of the site. One of the Baths is used as an artistic performance and concert space.
Beirut Souks is a commercial district in Beirut City Center. With over 200 shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, an entertainment center, and a cinema complex. Beirut Souks is the largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area in Beirut.
The longest stairway in the Middle East.
Going out through bourj area, the tour continues to saifi village, a residential upscale neighborhood in Beirut located at the southeastern periphery of Centre Ville
Reach again the Bourj area but this time from Alnahar building passing by Samir Qassir garden .
The tour will end at the Municipality of Beirut.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Friendly and knowledgeable guide! Pleasant experience. Beirut is beautiful. Recommended, thank you very much
I had a very informative tour in Beirut with a very kind guide. We strolled through several districts, including Ashrafieh, Souks, and Gemmayzeh. Georgette gives us a thorough overview of each venue. I would have missed those monuments, buildings, and street graffiti if I had not participated in this activity. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful walking tour through Beirut with an excellent guide, Georgette. We walked from Zaytouna Bay, to the corniche, to Achrafieh, Gemmayzeh and Beirut Souks and passed many interesting sites and buildings and streets. Georgette told us a lot about Beirut and took us to places and streets that we would never have visited without a guide. So I would recommend her and Lebanon Tours and Travels to everyone!



