Experience Sidon: Where History Meets the Mediterranean

Step back in time and explore the timeless charm of Sidon (Saida), one of Lebanon's most historic coastal gems. From the legendary Crusaders Sea Castle to the aromatic halls of the traditional Soap Museum, Sidon offers an immersive cultural journey through UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient ruins. Whether you are booking a guided historical tour, a private sightseeing adventure, or a vibrant cultural walk, you will experience the breathtaking coastal beauty and rich Mediterranean heritage that makes this city unique. Discover authentic Lebanese traditions, explore sun-drenched streets, and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting seaside destination.

4.97/5 avg ratingTours from $4515 unique experiences93% free cancellation

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$45–$128 typical

Full range spans $45 to $432

Rating

Rating

4.97/5 stars

Based on 147 pooled reviews with ~96% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

7.4–9 hours typical

Median duration is 8 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Sightseeing & Culture

100% of options are sightseeing, cultural, and historical tours

Flexibility

Flexibility

93% free cancellation

13 of 14 tours offer flexible booking

Inclusions

Inclusions

Guide included

100% of tours feature a guide

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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
$45
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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
Summary

South Lebanon holds some of the most extraordinary historical and spiritual landscapes in the entire Middle East — and this small-group tour brings the best of them together in a single day from Beirut, with lunch included and nothing extra to organise. Begin in Sidon — one of the oldest cities in t...

Inclusions
  • Comfortable transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Small group sizes
  • Professional, knowledgeable guides
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
  • Tyre
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
$45
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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
Summary

South Lebanon is the part of the country most visitors skip — and it is the part that consistently surprises them most when they actually go. This guided small-group day trip from Beirut covers three destinations that together span 5,000 years of Phoenician, Crusader, Roman, and sacred history — wit...

Inclusions
  • Soap Museum — world's only olive oil soap museum
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
  • Lunch in Tyre — included
  • Sidon Old Souks guided walk
  • Professional expert guide
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
  • Tyre
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Small-Group Adventure Tour to Sidon Tyre & Maghdouche-Day Trip
$65
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Small-Group Adventure Tour to Sidon Tyre & Maghdouche-Day Trip
Summary

Explore in a full day with the best saving price for this tour ticket, the archaeological site of Sidon, Maghdoucheh & Tyre you will avoid the rush & eliminates the awkwardness of sharing a Big tour bus which give you more time to sight see. Moreover, you are free to create a customized itinerary ke...

Inclusions
  • Brief Explanation about each Site.
  • Experienced English Speaker Local Group Leader
  • Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Musee du Savon
  • The Great al-Omari Mosque
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Our Lady of Mantara
  • Tyre
  • Roman Hippodrome
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut
$45
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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut
Summary

This is the no-frills version of the Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche day trip — same three destinations, same small group of maximum 12, but without a professional guide and without included tickets or lunch. The most affordable way to cover south Lebanon's 5,000 years of history in a single day from Beiru...

Inclusions
  • Tour Leader
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Brief explanation about each site
Exclusions
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
  • Tyre
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Lebanon tour Sidon & Tyre ruins with pick-up & multilingual guide
$115
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Lebanon tour Sidon & Tyre ruins with pick-up & multilingual guide
Summary

Enjoy a full-day trip from Beirut to the fascinating Lebanese cities of Tyre (a UNESCO World Heritage) and Sidon. With your local expert guide, you’ll visit three of the most beautifully preserved towns in Lebanon and discover many cultural influences. Admire wonderful buildings such as the Crusader...

Inclusions
  • Multilingual guide
Itinerary
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Tyre
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, All hygiene measures should be respected: Wearing masks is mandatory, sanitizing hands frequently and physical distancing.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Sidon & Tyre Unesco Heritage w/pick-up, guide, entries+lunch
Summary

Discover one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world on a day trip from Beirut. See Tyre's Roman relics and hippodrome and marvel at Sidon's Crusaders' Castle and the soap museum.

Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
$45
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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
Summary

South Lebanon is home to some of the most rewarding historical and spiritual destinations in the Middle East — and this small-group guided tour from Beirut brings the very best of them together in one comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable day, with a professional guide and lunch fully included. In Si...

Inclusions
  • Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Small group sizes
  • Professional, knowledgeable guides
Exclusions
  • Tickets / Admission to Historical Sites
  • Food or drinks unless specified
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
  • Tyre
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Tour | Local Tyre Guide Included
$150
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Private Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Tour | Local Tyre Guide Included
Summary

South Lebanon is the part of the country most first-time visitors skip — and the part that most experienced Lebanon travelers say they wish they had gone to sooner. This private day trip covers three destinations that together span 5,000 years of Phoenician, Crusader, Roman. At your own pace, with a...

Inclusions
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group
  • Soap Museum — world's only olive oil soap museum
  • Sidon Sea Castle visit
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
  • Expert local guide at Tyre Al-Bass archaeological complex
  • 30-minute walk through Sidon Old Souks
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Lunch in Tyre (optional — at own expense)
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
  • Tyre
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
$45
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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
Summary

South Lebanon holds three of the country's most historically compelling destinations — and this guided small-group tour covers all of them in a single well-paced day from Beirut. Sidon: one of the oldest cities in the world, with a Crusader sea castle, a living medieval souk, the world's only olive ...

Inclusions
  • Entry/Admission to Tyre Hippodrome ( if option selected )
  • Entry/Admission to Sidon Castle (if option selected)
  • Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Entry/Admission to Sidon Soap Museum ( if option selected )
  • Professional Guide
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food or drinks unless specified
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Al-Bass Archaeological Site
  • Tyre
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Tour of Phoenician Sidon Tyre and Maghdouche
$175
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Private Tour of Phoenician Sidon Tyre and Maghdouche
Summary

Experience two of the most famous Phoenician cities in Lebanon on this full-day guided tour from Beirut. Explore the second largest city "Sidon", the Queen of the Seas "Tyre", as well as Our Lady of Mantara in Maghdouche village. Make the most of your time traveling in an A/C modern vehicle with the...

Inclusions
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Professional Guide
Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Beirut
  • Crusaders Sea Castle
  • Sidon Souks
  • Khan al-Franj
  • Tyre Hippodrome
  • Beirut
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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