Beirut Downtown & Old Town Free Walking Tour
Free walking tour
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Culture & History
City Tour
Departure point
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Destination
Martyrs' Square, Beirut, Lebanon
Downtown & Gemmayzeh, Beirut, Lebanon
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, French, Spanish, Russian (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Discover the resilient 'Paris of the Middle East' on this free walking tour of central Beirut. With a local guide you'll start at symbolic Martyrs' Square, see the blue-domed Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque beside the St. George Cathedral, and the excavated Roman Baths. Wander the rebuilt downtown and Nejmeh Square, then head into the buzzing bar-and-café streets of Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael, full of French-Ottoman architecture and street art. Hear a moving story of ancient Phoenicians, civil war and rebirth, and pick up insider tips on manoushe, mezze and Beirut's famous nightlife. Free to join — simply tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth at the end.
Meeting point:
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Martyrs' Square, Downtown Beirut
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Meet at symbolic Martyrs' Square.
Stop 2 – The blue-domed Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque beside St. George Cathedral.
Stop 3 – The excavated Roman Baths.
Stop 4 – Nejmeh Square and the rebuilt downtown.
Stop 5 – The restored souks.
Stop 6 – The lively Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael streets with street art.
Final stop – End with tips on manoushe, mezze and Beirut's famous nightlife.
Stop 2 – The blue-domed Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque beside St. George Cathedral.
Stop 3 – The excavated Roman Baths.
Stop 4 – Nejmeh Square and the rebuilt downtown.
Stop 5 – The restored souks.
Stop 6 – The lively Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael streets with street art.
Final stop – End with tips on manoushe, mezze and Beirut's famous nightlife.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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