Things to do in Lebanon
Where to go in Lebanon, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Lebanon
- Things to do in Beirut city, food, culture
Best time to visit Lebanon
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Beirut
- Flying to Beirut in January through March or in November sees fares roughly 30-40% lower than the July-August peak summer travel season. Mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) consistently offer the best deals regardless of season.
Is Lebanon expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Beirut
- About $32 a day on a shoestring, about $188 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Lebanon
- Corniche Beirut Walk A sweeping seaside promenade where locals jog, fish, and gather at sunset, pure city atmosphere at zero cost.
- Sursock Museum Gardens Wander the ornate grounds of this Ottoman-era palace-turned-museum even on non-entry days.
- Sanayeh Public Garden Beirut's beloved central park, perfect for a picnic and people-watching with locals.
- Bourj Hammoud Street Market Beirut's lively Armenian quarter offers chaotic, colorful street markets with cheap jewelry, vintage finds, and street food.
- Downtown Beirut & Place de l'Étoile Stroll the reconstructed Ottoman and French Mandate architecture around the old city center, a living history lesson.
Cheap eats in Lebanon
- Barbar, Shawarma and fresh-squeezed juice combo Plates $2-5
- Falafel Sahyoun, Falafel wrap stuffed with pickles and hot sauce Plates $1-3
- Em Sherif Cafe (lunch menu), Mezze spread with hummus, kibbeh, and flatbread Plates $5-10