• Explore Tripoli with a licensed tour guide

• Explore the Ottoman Mawlawi Takkiya, its Sufi heritage museum, river views, and a live whirling dervish performance

• Explore the Citadel of Tripoli (Saint-Gilles) and discover layers of Medieval , Mamluk, and Ottoman history

• Discover 5 historic souks that have shaped Tripoli’s commercial life for centuries

• Explore 2 public squares at the heart of the city’s social and urban history

• Enjoy 3 authentic food & beverage experiences, from traditional sweets to local street flavors and refreshing breaks

• Visit 3 spiritual and religious landmarks reflecting Tripoli’s rich Islamic and Christian heritage

• Explore 2 historic khans that once welcomed merchants and travelers from across the region

• Discover 2 traditional hammams, including one of the oldest functioning Mamluk bathhouses in Tripoli

• Walk through 1 historic stairway connecting the old city’s hidden corners and markets

• Visit 6 historic madrasas dating back to the Mamluk period

• Experience the Ottoman Mawlawi Takkiya, including scenic views over the Qadisha/Abou Ali River, a museum dedicated to the Mawlawi Sufi order, and a live Mevlevi Sema ceremony

• Al Mina free time

• Travel comfortably from Beirut in an air-conditioned pullman

• Support the local community through cultural tourism

• Round-trip transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned pullman

• Guided tour with a licensed tour guide

• Entrance fees to Mawlawi Takkiya‍, Tripoli Citadel, & Hammam el Abed

• The tour includes two stops for iconic Tripolitan dessert, which may contain fine semolina (ناعم سميد), orange blossom water (زهر ماء), cheese (جبنة), and clotted cream (قشطة). Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Support for the local community through responsible cultural tourism

• Breakfast during the 30-minute stop before arriving in Tripoli

• Additional drinks or personal purchases during the tour

• Exclusive Al Mina homemade buffet experience ($28 per person) set inside a beautifully restored 19th-century house tucked within the alleyways of Old Mina, featuring 3 main dishes, 8 appetizers, dessert, and beverages, including vegetarian and vegan options, all prepared by Tripolitan women as part of a community initiative that supports and empowers local residents through food, hospitality, and cultural exchange.

• Insurance

Mohamad Amin Mosque, Martyr’s Square, Beirut

Please arrive a little before departure time so the group can leave promptly at 8:00 A.M.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

• A hat and water

• Your own headscarf, if you prefer to wear one during visits to religious monuments and conservative areas of the city
  (Headscarves are available there, but guests are welcome to bring their own.)

Know before you go

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

• As we visit religious monuments and a conservative part of the city, modest dress is recommended.

• Food tastings may include gluten, sugar, and cheese. This tour may not be suitable for guests with related allergies or intolerances.

• This experience is open to adults aged 18 and above only.

• Return to Beirut is expected at around 7:00 P.M., depending on traffic and group timing.

• Language: Arabic (private tours can operate with English language)

• Full price: $40 per person

• To confirm your spot, full payment must be paid within 24 hours of booking via Whish to +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.