Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Guided Tour

Begin at the remains of the historic Mar Mikhael railway station.

Follow the former railway line and discover its role in Beirut’s urban growth.

Explore the heritage houses and architectural character of Mar Mikhael and Gemmayzeh.

Climb the neighborhood staircases that have shaped local movement, daily life, and collective memory.

Visit a religious monument connected to the memories of local residents from the mid-20th century.

Examine the transformations, restorations, and urban changes that followed the Beirut Port explosion.

Discover archaeological remains incorporated into traditional heritage houses.

Learn about the origins of the name “Gemmayzeh” and the tree associated with it.

Hear stories drawn from Beirut’s local traditions and collective memory.

Visit the remains of a Roman bath integrated into the modern neighborhood.

See traces of Beirut’s ancient Hellenistic city fortifications.

Experience a neighborhood where archaeology, architecture, art, and everyday life intersect.

Walk through stories of heritage, survival, reconstruction, and continuous change.

Guided tour with a licensed tour guide

Guided Tour to unpublished re-integrated archeological sites

Coordination & Cooperation

Coffee break

Personal expenses

Transportation to/ from the meeting/ ending point

Insurance

Tips/gratuities (optional)

Starting Point: Bachir Glace, Armenia Street, Mar Mikhael

Ending Point: Paul, Gemmayze

Duration 9:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M.

This is a walking tour on mostly flat terrain with occasional staircases

Wear comfortable walking shoes

Bring water, especially in warm months

Suitable for ages 12+ (or younger if they enjoy walking + history)

Not recommended for guests with serious mobility limitations (uneven steps/staircases/ paths may occur)

Photography is welcome; inside some sites photo rules may vary

Language: English/ Arabic

Full Price: $22 per person

To confirm your spot, full payment must be paid within 24 hours of booking via Whish to Ghyda Helou/ @jarakonline +96170538855

The payment is non-refundable, but if you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour, it can be moved one time only to another available date. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour and no-shows are non-refundable. If the tour is canceled by the organizer, a full refund or date change will be offered.

The tour will operate with a minimum of 10 participants; if this number is not reached, the tour will not run and all down payments will be fully refunded.