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Beirut, Lebanon

Things to Do in Beirut

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

Most booked tours and tickets in Beirut

Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch

5.0599 reviews9h
Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

5.0420 reviews8h
Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

4.8225 reviews8h
First Paragliding Club in Lebanon - Since 1992

First Paragliding Club in Lebanon - Since 1992

5.0195 reviews1h
Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup

Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup

4.9179 reviews8h
Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut

Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut

4.9106 reviews8h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Beirut's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Beirut

  1. 1National Museum of Beirut
  2. 2Pigeon Rocks at Raouché
  3. 3Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
  4. 4Gemmayzeh & Mar Mikhael
  5. 5Byblos (day trip)
  6. 6Corniche Beirut
  • A Culinary Epicenter: Experience the legendary Lebanese mezze, from smoky baba ghanoush at traditional spots like Em Sherif to innovative takes on manousheh at Barbar. The food is a social event, a history lesson, and an art form all on one table.
  • Architectural Time Capsule: Witness 5,000 years of history layered in stone. Explore Roman Baths in the Downtown district, admire Ottoman-era mansions in Zokak el-Blat, stroll past French Mandate-era buildings on Rue Gouraud, and see the stark modernist ruins of the civil war.
  • Unmatched Nightlife & Culture: From glamorous beach clubs like Orchid in Dbayeh to underground bars playing vinyl in Mar Mikhael's hidden courtyards, Beirut's nightlife is legendary. The city also pulses with art galleries, live Arabic music at Metro Al Madina, and annual festivals like Beirut International Film Festival.

Tickets and passes in Beirut

PRIVATE city Tour of authentic Tripoli and vibrant Batroun

PRIVATE city Tour of authentic Tripoli and vibrant Batroun

5.051 reviews6h
Lebanon tour Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves Winery, pick-up+Guide

Lebanon tour Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves Winery, pick-up+Guide

5.035 reviews8h
PRIVATE Beirut Historical Walking Half Day Tour

PRIVATE Beirut Historical Walking Half Day Tour

5.028 reviews3h
Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+Guide

Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+Guide

5.027 reviews7h

Food and drink experiences in Beirut

Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut

Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut

5.064 reviews3h
Private Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Winery Day Trip from Beirut

Private Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Winery Day Trip from Beirut

5.061 reviews8h
Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included)

Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included)

4.627 reviews8h
Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers

Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers

5.021 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Beirut

Hidden gems in Beirut

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

AUB Archaeological Museum

A small but exquisite museum on the American University of Beirut campus, housing one of the region's most important collections of Levantine artifacts.

Bourj Hammoud Flea Market

A sprawling, chaotic market district across the river from Achrafieh, known as Beirut's 'Little Armenia'.

Sanayeh Garden

A historic public park in the heart of the city, dating back to the Ottoman era.

The Egg (Al Bourj)

The haunting, unfinished concrete shell of a 1960s cinema and entertainment complex, left ruined since the civil war.

Mim Museum (Mineral Museum)

A stunning private museum located beneath the campus of the Saint Joseph University, dedicated to minerals and fossils.

Day trips from Beirut

Byblos (Jbeil)

40 min by car/taxi north

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Byblos is a UNESCO site where Phoenician, Roman, Crusader, and Ottoman ruins sit beside a picturesque fishing harbor and souk.

Baalbek

1.5-2 hours by car/taxi east

Home to the most impressive Roman ruins in the Middle East, the colossal temples of Jupiter and Bacchus at Baalbek are a breathtaking testament to imperial Roman engineering and ambition.

Jeita Grotto & Harissa

30 min by car/taxi north

A natural and spiritual wonder in one trip. Explore the stunning underground limestone caves of Jeita Grotto, then take the cable car up to Harissa to see the towering statue of Our Lady of Lebanon.

Plan your Beirut trip

Things to do in Beirut: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Beirut?+

Top sights include National Museum of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks at Raouché, Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and Gemmayzeh & Mar Mikhael. Away from the crowds, try AUB Archaeological Museum and Bourj Hammoud Flea Market.

What are the most popular tours in Beirut?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch (5.0 stars, 599 reviews); Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch (5.0 stars, 420 reviews); Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut (4.8 stars, 225 reviews).

How much do tours in Beirut cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €23 and €129 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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