City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon
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Overview
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Lebanon's capital Beirut was once known as "Paris of the Middle East" and is once again a vibrant city full of culture and history. Explore Beirut onboard the comfortable open-top red buses that will take you around this fascinating city.A well-recommended stop on your route is the St Nicolas Stairs located in the Gemmayzeh neighborhood, where you'll find numerous bars and restaurants for a restoring pause. St Nicolas Stairs are a living exhibition space where exhibitions and cultural events are held regularly.
If you fancy some shopping, make sure to hop off at the Beirut Souks, which historically has been the commercial heart of the city. Severely damaged in the war, it has undergone major reconstruction. Today, one of the city's architectural gems is the Zaha Hadid-designed North Souks department store.St George Maronite Cathedral is an impressive building that stands next to a beautiful mosque and a Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Here you can really experience Beirut's long-standing religious plurality. The Greek Orthodox Cathedral also has an excellent little museum in its crypt. Along the route, you'll find, among others, the Roman Baths, Nejmeh Square, AUB Archaeological Museum and the impressive Pigeon Rocks. Create your own itinerary of Beirut with these 14 stops, which all offer something to discover more in-depth. All stops on the route:
1 Martyrs' Square
2 Cathedral of St. Elian & St. Gregory
3 St. Nicholas Stairs
4 Sursock Museum & Villa Audi Mosaic Museum
5 ABC Achrafieh Mall
6 Beit Beirut Museum
7 MIM Mineral Museum
8 National Museum
9 ABC Verdun Mall
10 Raouche Rock
11 AUB Archaeological Museum
12 Zaitounay Bay
13 St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral & Beirut Souks
14 Roman Baths & St. Louis Capuchin Cathedral 15 The Garden of Forgiveness

What to remember

Important info

  • Due to the current political and financial situation, the city tour is operational every day with one bus. To avoid waiting times, you'll need to contact the local supplier before hopping on. All information will be provided on the voucher after booking
  • Please note that changes to operating times, frequencies and inclusions can happen at any time and without notice
  • Buses run at a frequency of 60-90 minutes
  • You can purchase the tickets for the Beirut downtown walking tour on site. Please reserve the tour 24 hours prior to the tour date. The walking tour is available in English and French
  • For further information on the available stops across the city, please refer to this map
  • Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
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What's included
included-item
Admission to the MIM Mineral Museum. Multilingual audio commentary. Panoramic bus tour
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Highlights

See the best of Beirut along the 15 different bus stops. Get to know Lebanon's capital at your own pace. Hop off to explore something more in-depth. Learn about Beirut's culture and history with the audio guide

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Look for any City Sightseeing stop along the route. Mobile and printed vouchers are accepted at all stops.