Uncover Beirut's Divided Past: In-App Audio Tour

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ID: GYG676950-1115165
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Country: Lebanon

Duration: 01:00 hours


Description

Travel by your own rules using the self-guided audio tour and explore Samir Kassir Square
This immersive audio tour is designed for history enthusiasts and urban explorers intrigued by the scars and tales of a once divided city. It follows a poignant trail through Beirut, a vibrant metropolis that bears the marks of its turbulent history. Participants will travel along the invisible 'Green Line', a boundary that for 15 years cleaved Beirut into East and West during the Lebanese civil war, and venture through neighborhoods where the echoes of the past meet the pulse of present-day life.

The journey begins at the contemplative Samir Kassir Square and ends at the iconic National Museum, covering significant landmarks like the Cinema Rivoli site and Martyrs' Square. Along the route, travelers can witness the stark contrasts between war-marked edifices and modern reconstruction, offering a narrative of resilience and renewal.

Travelers will immerse themselves in the city's transformation, from sites commemorating the voices silenced by war to modern hubs of innovation like the Berytech Building. Culminating at the storied National Museum, this tour promises a profound connection with Beirut's soul, one that's carved from both its strife-ridden past and its ambitious strides toward the future.

HOW IS THE TOUR GOING
— Stay flexible: join the tour whenever you want and explore the sights as long as you like.
— Enjoy the tour even offline: all audio tours are tested for high quality and easy navigation.

Highlights

  • Discover Beirut's resilient spirit with the In-App Audio Tour
  • Admire the bold architecture of the Berytech Building
  • Feel history at the bullet-scarred buildings along the Green Line
  • Explore the legacy of journalist Samir Kassir at his commemorative square
  • See Charles Corm's influence at the Art Deco-inspired Corm House

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The audio tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. You will get a link to download it by email and SMS
After downloading the tour on the WeGoTrip app, it will route you to the start point of the tour.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.