ABOUT
Alternative Tour Beirut (ATB) stands as a creative agency that places itself at the cross-roads of tourism, education, sustainability, and social change.
ATB was established in the summer of 2015 to provide a holistic, local and complex perspective on Beirut. Our mission is to disseminate knowledge about the city’s complex dimensions using experiences such as walking, learning, team building, networking, branding experiences, incentive programs amongst others. We present Beirut and other cities from an alternative lens and our experiences adapt to the continuous changes of the city.
We aim to support social change by promoting sustainable modes of transport, presenting green ways of living, giving a space and voice to those in the city that are often silenced, and promote local business by exposing less-known neighborhoods.
ALTERNATIVE WALKING TOUR
The 4-hour walking tour is a fascinating journey from East to West Beirut, unlayering 4 different neighborhoods. It recounts stories of various themes from the civil war, gentrification, political-socio-economic developments, economic crisis, graffiti, among others. In doing so, the tour explores the depth of both Beirut’s past and present. The tour stops at various alternative and authentic spots for refreshments and snacks.
When: Every Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Every Saturday at 10:30 am (please double check the timings on our Facebook page)
Meeting point: Starting from the top of the St. Nicolas Staircase (NOT the St. Nicolas Church) in Gemmayzeh.
Google pin: LINK
Ending point: Bab Idriss, next to the old Holiday Inn Hotel.
Price: $20/person
Registration: Please fill the following google form LINK
Green-Line Tour
The Green Line has stories of several historical and controversial locations that every local should know more about to understand our current present.
Join us for a walking tour along the Green Line and around Monot area to discuss many stories behind the secrets that it beholds. From monuments and architecture to local shops and hidden gems, this tour will be an eye-opening one that will make you appreciate the surrounding of Beirut's past and present. The tour includes local snack and refreshment stops.
When: Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
Meeting Point: National Museum of Beirut
Price: $20 / Person
Google Pin: LINK
Ending Point: Lebanese Prehistoric Museum
Registration: Please fill out the following google form. LINK
You need: Bottle of water, comfy shoes, and your curious spirit!
Alternative Tour Tripoli
Alternative Tour Beirut and Tourleb have joined forces to bring to you Tripoli City Tours.
Wander in the beautiful streets of Tripoli. From the Revolution Square to the Al Tall Square, uncover the many layers of the History and the stories of the 2nd largest city of the country' and one of the most authentic. Meet locals, buy local produce, taste street food, visit family owned businesses, fix your shoes if you need to, taste sweets after sweets after sweets, learn, and exchange!
When: Every Thursday, leave Beirut at 9:00 AM and leave Tripoli at 5PM. And in between, simply enjoy this bustling city with our amazing local guide.
Meeting point: In front of Mohammad Al Amin Mosque - Downtown Beirut / google pin
Price: 25$/person.
Registration: Please fill the following google form / Link
ARABIC LANGUAGE COURSES
Alternative Tour Beirut is excited to announce the launch of its first Arabic Lessons!
Group Arabic Lessons (Wared)
The courses are divided into three levels: Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. All levels will include grammar structures to help with reading and writing.
When: Staring July 18 and ending on August 12. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Beginners: 9:00-10:30 am / Intermediate 11:30 am - 1:00 pm / Advanced 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Mansion / google pin
Price: $150 for 12 sessions
Group Sizes: 5-10 persons
Registration: Please fill the following google form / link
One-on-One Arabic Lessons (Gardenia)
This One-on-One course offers you an individual journey for learning Arabic with immense attention from the language teacher and customized lessons that meet your personal needs.
When: Starting July 18, Weekdays, Afternoons, One and half hour sessions, 3 times a week, 12 sessions. You will set the exact dates and times with your professor according to your own schedule
Price: $400
You can reach us anytime on +96178982327 or hello@alternative-beirut.com for further information!
Event Management
CONTACT Don’t hesitate to contact us for private tours, enquiries or feedback
via email (hello@alternative-beirut.com)
or on our facebook page , instagram
or via Phone/WhatsApp: +96178982327
REVIEWS You can find reviews of our tours on facebook and tripadvisor.
PRESS Press reviews can be found here: Lonely Planet / L’Orient-Le Jour / The Daily Star / In your Pocket / NPR / Algemeen Dagblad / Al Jadeed / Al Iktissad / Wild Junket / Libanon Reiseinformationen. If you have feedback for us we are happy to hear from you!
