The 13 Best Beirut Cave Tours

1.Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $60Our pick

From Beirut, you’ll visit Jeita Grotto, ride the Teleferique to Our Lady of Lebanon, and explore Byblos Castle, port, ruins, and souks. Guides such as Hassan, Albert, and Pierre add local stories, while a Lebanese lunch and hotel transfers keep the day simple.

“Amazing day trip from Beirut! Jeitta and Byblos are beautiful. Very knowledgable guides. Great lunch in Byblos with magnificent view of the port”

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2.Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $75

Leave Beirut at 8:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver such as Harake, Ali, or Ziad. Visit Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, ride the cable car if open, then explore Byblos, its castle, port, souk, and a Lebanese lunch before returning to Beirut.

“We had a wonderful time exploring some of Lebanon's most famous gems. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and provided a fantastic service.”

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3.Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $37

Travel from Beirut to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. You will see cave chambers by cable car and boat, ride the Telefrique to Our Lady of Lebanon, and explore Byblos with help from an English-speaking driver such as Ali, Hamza, Wassim, or Robin.

“I totally loved this tour. Very affordable, the driver was really nice, and at the end of the day I had a great appreciation of the rich history of Lebanon. I'd totally recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the highlights of Lebanon in a day.”

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4.Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · from $98

Leave Beirut for Jeita Grotto’s lower and upper caves, explore Byblos Castle and its old souks, then ride the Telepherique to Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. Your day includes Lebanese mezze, site admissions, bottled water, WiFi, and hotel pickup within Beirut.

“First and foremost the bus was late 45 minutes. The company didn't bother to give a heads up regarding the same which used to happen with other tours previously booked through Viator. The guide did not bother to apologise for the delay whRead more”

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5.Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $55

This eight-hour small-group trip takes you from Beirut to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos in an air-conditioned minivan. You’ll see cave formations, ride the Téléferique, visit Our Lady of Lebanon, explore a Crusader castle, and enjoy lunch. Guides such as Albert, Fadi, and Hassan have been praised for friendly, lively explanations.

“The tour was very good the Jeita Grotto is so pretty the Virgen Mary statue more than pretty and Byblos awesome, the driver of the tour was an excellent driver super nice told us a lot of things and helped us with everything we needed 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼”

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6.Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $10Best value

Leave Beirut at 8:30 am for Jeita Grotto, Harissa’s hilltop shrine and cable car, then Byblos’ castle, souk, and port. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel transfers, and a tour leader. Albert and Hassan have both led this route, though the guiding style may be brief.

“The tour itself is just the driving from point to point and back. Not really guided. But I still appreciate to explore by myself. I must further say that my driver was very very helpful with some personal difficulty I had that day. And I am really thankful to him. Good service if you want to visit sights outside Beirut on a day tour.”

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7.Private Guided Tour to Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $75

Leave Beirut in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos. Expect cave formations, a boat ride, the Our Lady of Lebanon statue, cable-car views over Jounieh Bay, Crusader ruins, old souks, and the ancient port. Guides may include Hassane, Ahmad, Albert, Hussein, or Khassim.

“We’re delighted to have chosen Lebanon Tours & Travels as our introducer to this beautiful country! Booking was easy and very flexible.”

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8.New Guided Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $55

Travel from Beirut to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Expect cave rides, mountain views, the Harissa cable car, a Crusader castle, and Byblos souks. Guides such as Ali and Harake are praised for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Amazing tour. Harake, the driver, was very accommodating, professional and super nice! I would def recommend it.”

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9.Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves w/pick-up,guide, entries+lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 1 day · from $140

Leave Beirut with a private guide and visit Baalbek’s Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus, then stop in Zahlé for Lebanese brunch before touring Chateau Ksara’s old caves and tasting local wine. Guides including John, Ameen, Amin, and Fahmi have earned praise for friendly service and strong local knowledge.

“We had an absolutely amazing day trip with Jean! From the pickup until the end of the day, he was always flexible with our plans, showed great hospitality and help us understand better the history and the wonderful culture of Lebanon. Baalbek Roman temple & the stone of the pregnant woman were impressive. We then made our way to Ksara winery where we could visit the caves and taste some local wine. The complimentary lunch was also delicious! Would 100% recommend this day trip to anyone visiting Lebanon!”

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10.Lebanon Tour Jeita-Harissa & Byblos w/pickup,lunch,entries +guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $95

Leave Beirut at 9:30 for Jeita Grotto’s caves and boat ride, Harissa’s cable car and coastal views, then Byblos Castle and old souks. Your price includes pickup, transport, guide, admissions, and Lebanese lunch. Guides such as Carla, Jean, and Jon have been praised for their care and local insight.

“I would very highly recommend Citysightseeing Lebanon as a tour company, and this specific trip - as probably their most popular and definitely my favorite of ones I experienced. It's a must for seeing the beauty of Lebanon beyond the urban grit of Beirut. The guides we hRead more”

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11.Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Tour (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $85

Travel from Beirut to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos in one air-conditioned day. Ride a cable car and cave train, take a boat beneath Jeita, see Our Lady of Lebanon, then explore Byblos with a guide such as Hamza. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with groups capped at 15.

“The grotto was absolutely beautiful. The cable car cutting through (above) busy highways was an experience”

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12.Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $100

Join Rouba of Lebanonaholic for an eight-hour private trip from Beirut to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos. Expect round-trip hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, cave scenery, a gondola ride, Phoenician and Crusader sites, and room to adjust the pace.

“Hands down the best tour of Lebanon we could’ve taken. The views were incredible and our tour guide was so knowledgeable about all the sites. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Lebanon. Thank you again Rouba for the wonderful experience!”

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13.Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $50

Travel from Beirut in a private, air-conditioned car to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos. You’ll see Lebanon’s great cave system, ride the Telepherique above Jounieh Bay, visit a Crusader castle, and walk the old port with a private guide.

“We had a fab day with our guide. He is very helpful, giving stuggestions and telling us all about his beautiful country. The tour was great. Stunning views, and the itinerary and times were perfect for us. Definitely recommend this!”

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