What You Will Do
You will see Beirut the way we see it: clustered, multi-layered, amazingly rich and seriously crazy! We will go from East to West, passing by the main landmarks but also adding some less visited neighborhoods like Zokak El Blat and Bashoura. And be ready for some yummy street food and some beers!
Cancellation Policy
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will be waiting for you at the statue of the Martyrs
1
Martyr's Square
15 minutes
The statue, the remains of "Le Petit Serail", Ciné Opéra
2
Samir Kassir square and statue
15 minutes
Intro about the civil war and the post 2005 assassinations
3
Place de l'Etoile
15 minutes
Introducing Lebanese political system, Ottoman and French urban planning, Al Abed Clock tower, the parliament
4
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
5 minutes
The church
5
Garden of Forgiveness Archaeological Area
5 minutes
The archaeological site, we also see Mhammad Al Amine Mosque and the Maronite Saint Georges Cathedral
6
Roman Baths
10 minutes
The bath, see "Le Grand Serail" and the Ottoman military hospital
7
Beirut Souks
10 minutes
L'Orient building and Zaha Hadid building
8
Zaitunay Bay
10 minutes
The Yacht Club of Beirut
9
Saint George Maronite Cathedral
10 minutes
We will talk about the Saint Georges/SOLIDERE real estate battle
10
Old Holiday Inn
15 minutes
The old Holiday Inn building, we will talk about the civil war at the Qantari front, the battle of the hotels in 1975
11
Zekak Al Blat Public School
30 minutes
We will enter the Zokak El Blat district, talk about the 19th century Beirut and grab some Lahmadjun (dough with minced meat, vegetarian option available)
12
Beirut Antique District
30 minutes
walk via the area of the Antique Shops (they will be closed) to Khadak El Ghamik street
13
Beirut Digital District
we will pass by the BDD to reach the Green line, the separation line between Christians and Muslims during the civil war
14
The Egg (Metropole Cinema)
20 minutes
The former Metropol Cinema that was transformed into a bunker during the civil war. We won't go in, but we will stop and talk about the phases of the civil war
15
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
15 minutes
Visiting the largest mosque of Beirut and talk about the assassination of former prime minister Rafic Hariri
16
Saifi Village
15 minutes
passing by this SOLIDERE project and talking about architectural styles in Beirut
17
Nicolas Sursock Museum
5 minutes
we will just talk about the old statue of the Martyrs and the Sursock Family
18
Gemmayzeh Street
20 minutes
we will walk along Gouraud street back to Martyrs Square
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