Sanayeh to Zoukak el Blatt

Explore Beirut’s architectural heritage, cultural landmarks, and untold stories on a walking tour from Sanayeh to historic Zoukak el-Blat, a neighborhood at the heart of the Arab Renaissance.

    • Explore Sanayeh Park (René Moawad Garden) and its Ottoman-era history.

    • Discover the Lebanese National Library and its cultural significance, with the current exhibition “Between the Lines of the Constitution” — بين سطور الدستور

    • Explore 19th- and early 20th-century heritage mansions and traditional Beiruti architecture.

    • Admire the historic façades of Hneineh Palace, Ziade Palace, and Bechara el-Khoury Mansion.

    • Trace the Arab Nahda (Arab Renaissance) through Boutros al-Boustani’s National School.

    • Discover Beirut’s printing and publishing heritage at Librairie du Liban and the former American Mission Press.

    • Explore the Orient-Institut Beirut, previously Farjallah mansion.

    • Discover Beit el-Makassed and its educational and social heritage, with their manuscripts exhibition

    • See the façade of Fairouz’s childhood home and uncover its stories.

    • Visit Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation Church and discover the neighborhood’s religious diversity.

    • Enjoy a traditional Armenian food stop at Ichkhanian Bakery.

    • Discover Abdul Rahman el-Hout Garden and the neighborhood’s public/ open spaces.

    • Uncover the stories of Beirut’s intellectuals, educators, writers, and influential families.

    • Discuss the transformation of Zoukak el-Blat and the challenges of preserving its architectural heritage.

    • Guided tour with a licensed tour guide

    • special guided tour to: National Lebanese Library and the current exhibition by the Lebanese Ministry of Culture, Orient-Institut Beirut, and Beit el Makassed

    • access to 19th-century historical mansions

    • Coordination & Cooperation

    • Transportation to/from the meeting/ ending point

    • The Armenian bakery stop

    • Any additional food/snacks during the tour

    • Tips/gratuities (optional)

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • A hat and water

    Know before you go

    • Language: English

    • This tour includes long walks with many stops, so please come prepared for a full day on foot.

    • Food stop includes gluten, Ichkhanian Bakery

    • This experience is open to persons aged 15 and above only.

    • Full price: $35 per person

    • To confirm your spot, full payment must be paid within 24 hours of booking via Whish or OMT Pay or Western Union to Samira Ezzo +96176730732

    • The down 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.

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