From Beirut - Tripoli Citadel & Souks Private Day Tour

Highlights

• Explore Tripoli’s imposing citadel and admire views across the historic city
• Wander through traditional souks, tailors’ khans, and soap-making workshops
• Discover Mamluk mosques and historic hammams in Tripoli’s atmospheric old town
• Enjoy coastal scenery, Mseilha Fort, and the fishing harbor district of El Mina
• Travel privately with a driver-guide and a flexible pace tailored to your group

Description

Discover the history, craftsmanship, and coastal charm of North Lebanon on a private full-day tour from Beirut. Travel in a comfortable SUV with your driver-guide, combining Tripoli’s historic landmarks with time to experience its markets, food, and everyday life.

Begin with a stop at Mseilha Fort, dramatically perched on a rocky outcrop above the Al-Jaouz River valley. Continue north along the Chekka coastline, enjoying Mediterranean views on your way to Tripoli.

Visit Taynal Mosque, a remarkable example of the city’s Mamluk heritage, before exploring the Raymond de Saint-Gilles Citadel. Walk through its fortified spaces and admire panoramic views over Tripoli’s historic center.

Continue on foot into the old souks, where traditional trades remain part of daily life. Depending on access and your interests, discover the tailors’ khan, copper market, and Khan Al-Saboun, associated with Tripoli’s soap-making tradition. Explore the historic hammam quarter, with possible visits to Izzeddin Hammam, Hammam Al-Abed, and Al-Mansouri Great Mosque, subject to opening and access.

Pause for lunch at a place that suits your taste and budget. Choose traditional Lebanese food in the old city or seafood in El Mina. Guests with a sweet tooth can also stop to purchase Tripoli’s celebrated pastries. Lunch and tastings are at your own expense.

If accessible, visit the Rachid Karami International Fairground, designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Its sweeping modernist forms offer a striking contrast to the architecture of the old city.

Finish in El Mina, Tripoli’s seaside district. Enjoy harbor views, colorful fishing boats, waterfront cafés, and a more relaxed coastal atmosphere before returning to Beirut.

As a private experience, the day can be adjusted to your interests and walking pace. Additional stops, such as the Deir El Nouriyeh viewpoint, may be arranged if time allows. Site visits depend on opening hours and local access conditions.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Private transportation in an air-conditioned SUV
• Driver-guide
• Entrance fees
• Bottled water
• Wi-Fi on board
• Flexible itinerary within the tour duration

Excludes

• Lunch
• Optional activities and add-ons
• Personal purchases
• Tips

Important Information

• This private tour involves walking on uneven streets and climbing stairs at historic sites. The pace can be adjusted, but some areas require walking access For mosque visits, wear clothing covering shoulders and knees. Women should bring a scarf to cover their hair where required. Shoes must be removed where requested Entrance fees, lunch, sweets tastings, and optional activities are not included. Bring cash for these expenses Visits to mosques, historic hammams, and the Rachid Karami International Fairground depend on opening hours, prayer times, and local access. Hammam visits focus on heritage; bathing treatments are not included The tour lasts approximately 10 hours. Stop order and time at each location may vary with traffic, access, and your preferred pace. Optional additions depend on available time and may involve extra costs

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund