Private Tour
Private Guided Tour to Tripoli from Beirut | Full Day
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Most visitors to Lebanon never make it to Tripoli. That is their loss — and your opportunity. Lebanon's second city is one of the most authentically preserved medieval cities in the Arab world, and on this private full-day tour from Beirut, you will experience a side of Lebanon that package tours simply do not reach.
A 12th-century Crusader citadel. Two of the finest Mamluk mosques in the Levant — one built on the foundations of a Crusader cathedral, its original Gothic portal still visible in the stonework. A living medieval souk unchanged for centuries. An unfinished Oscar Niemeyer masterpiece — one of the most architecturally significant modernist buildings in the Middle East. And Hallab 1881 — the legendary Tripoli pastry institution that has been making Lebanese sweets since the Ottoman era, where a tasting stop is not optional but essential. The day ends at El Mina, Tripoli's ancient fishing port, where the pace of life slows to something entirely unhurried.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beirut
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your private guide and driver collect you from your Beirut hotel and head north along the Mediterranean coastal highway toward Tripoli — Lebanon's second city and one of the most underrated destinations in the entire Middle East.
Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal'at Sinjil)
Begin at the commanding Crusader citadel that has dominated Tripoli since the 12th century — originally built by Raymond de Saint-Gilles, Count of Toulouse, during the First Crusade and later expanded by the Mamluks who conquered it. From its ramparts, the entire city spreads below you — the old city's minarets and rooftops, the port of El Mina beyond, and the Lebanese mountains rising steeply behind. Your guide traces the full story of Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans who all left their mark on these walls — and explains why Tripoli was one of the most fought-over cities in medieval history.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Expert private guide
Sweet tasting & lunch at Hallab 1881 (at own expense)
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
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Options
PRIVATE TOUR
Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Duration: 8 hours Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!
Sunshine726436,May 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time going to Tripoli with Rita! She actually ended up being our guide on three separate excursions (Tripoli, Beirut half-day and Baalbek), and was an absolute delight!
My favorite tour
mariamB9980WQ,Jul 13, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my third tour with Lebanon tours and travels. All the tours were perfectly managed and led by excellent guide. On this tour, Pierre was a fantastic tour guide. I was worried that the long day maybe too exhausting but it worked out fine. It was nice to be in a private tour for the tripoli tour. It was my favorite and the most memorable excursion so far. I can highly recommend.
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