Things to do & places to visit in North Governorate, Lebanon

North Governorate #4 destination in Lebanon 2023. The average rating score is 4.27 based on 1.897 traveler reviews, of 104 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Beirut, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 23:09.

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Top things to do (45)

• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Forests
• Boat Tours
• Architectural Buildings
• Walking Tours
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Bike Tours
• Eco Tours
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Archaeology Tours
• Piers & Boardwalks
• Beaches
• Hammams & Turkish Baths
• Photography Tours
• Day Trips
• Convention Centers
• Valleys
• Water Parks
• Castles
• Flea & Street Markets
• Lookouts
• Marinas
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Climbing Tours
• History Museums
• Historic Sites
• Shooting Ranges
• Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
• Caverns & Caves
• Geologic Formations
• Scuba & Snorkelling
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Bodies of Water
• Speciality Museums
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Waterfalls
• Art Museums
• Private Tours
• Dance Clubs & Discos
• Religious Sites
• Bars & Clubs
• Neighborhoods
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Breweries

Top destinations in North Governorate 31

• Barghoun
• Kfar Hata
• Ouadi Qannoubine
• Halba
• Deir Mar Youssef
• Hadath El Jebbeh
• Hraiche
• Jran
• Aassoun
• Qbaiyat
• Hamat
• Tripoli
• Fiaa
• Aafsdiq
• Chekka
• Amioun
• Zgharta
• Ehden
• Enfeh
• Hasroun
• Tannourine
• Jebrayel
• El Heri
• Kousba
• Douma
• Aarjess
• Kobayat
• Thoum
• Mina
• Bcharre
• Batroun

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 5.0 Deir Qannoubin (21 reviews)
   - A world heritage site of unique natural and historical beauty
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Whether you are a believer of not, you will be inspired by the location of this valley and its long history with the Maronite Church. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Minus Pub (8 reviews)
   - Great and cozy
   Bars & Clubs
   
   
   Love love love! Amaaaaazing cozy place! Amazing drinks for very affordable prices. Best prices and best location in town See more..
   
3. 5.0 St. George Church (8 reviews)
   - A church by the sea
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Lovely church by the sea; extremely simple and welcoming. Its exceptional position in front of the Mediterranean sea and the simplicity of its architecture make it a place where one can find calm, peace, stillness! Beautiful by its simplicity and location! See more..
   
4. 5.0 Routes (6 reviews)
   - Great bike tours
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Bike Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
   
   
   Great service, English speaking staff, personal approach, easy to reach, central location - they kayak tours as well. See more..
   
5. 5.0 SWAT Shooting Club (4 reviews)
   - One of a kind shooting club... a true experience!
   Thursday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Shooting Ranges
   
   
   Indoor Shooting Range See more..
   
6. 5.0 Deep Sea Diving Center (4 reviews)
   - The most wonderful experience ever!
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours
   
   
   The location is amazing! The team is very friendly, helpful and professional, especially the instructor Maroun. Highly recommended! See more..
   
7. 5.0 Chocolate Republic Boutique (3 reviews)
   - Great Experience for buying chocolates and gifts!
   Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Chocolate Republic is located on the main road to a major city. There was plenty of places to park (this is important to me). The actual shop is wonderfully decorated with beautiful items and the shop owner was gracious in offering coffee and chocolate whilst I looked around. The store has a great selection for the house especially mugs, trays and cake plates, that were beautifully displayed. The chocolate was excellent in terms of texture and taste See more..
   
8. 5.0 Bchaaleh Trails (3 reviews)
   - Amazing experience
   Historical & Heritage Tours • Walking Tours • Climbing Tours • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Photography Tours • Archaeology Tours • Day Trips
   
   
   If u love nature than u will definitely fall in love with bchaaleh trails... beautiful village, amazing trails and breathtaking views. It is a must try experience! The family hikes are perfect for kids of all ages and are very motivational. Highly recommended! See more..
   
9. 5.0 Rachid Karami International Fair (3 reviews)
   - Unexpected modernist delight
   Spent 1-2 hours Convention Centers
   
   
   The International Fair is astounding. One does not expect to encounter a modernist dream, designed by Oscar Niemeyer (of Brasilia fame) in a Middle Eastern city. Hopefully, the site will be preserved. There is a great danger that it will be lost to development. Never finished, it is a place of unusual significance and interest, See more..
   
10. 4.5 The Cedars of God (235 reviews)
    - Beautiful cedars forest
    Historic Sites • Forests
    
    
    An ancient grove of cedars, the oldest in Lebanon, makes a beautiful site. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Qadisha Valley (148 reviews)
    - Take the walk
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Valleys
    
    
    This holy gorge is filled with ancient monasteries and hermitages carved into its cliffs. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Gibran Museum (128 reviews)
    - Must see museum in a beautiful location
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Around 1.5 hour drive from Lebanon this is a beautiful location for the gallery and resting place of the famous Lebanese Philosopher, painter and Writer Gibran. This is an old converted monastery set up as a gallery for the works of Gibran and his final home village resting place. Very tastefully presented this gives a great insight to the man’s life and works set in this beautiful mountain location. To be respectful of no photographs within the museum. Well worth a visit. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Pierre and Friends (125 reviews)
    - Wonderful experience
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    We spend a wonderful night by the sea in Batroun. The staff was welcoming and helpful with the menu. The food was very nice and I definitely recommend to try the raw fish. The DJ was playing good music and we had fun. Don’t forget to put down a reservation & there is a minimum charge per person at certain night. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Phoenician Wall (78 reviews)
    - A beautiful place
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    You can reach this place either by moving through the rocky shore facing st estphan cathedral or simply through the old roads of batroun. You can enjoy the waves breaking at the wall or you can enjoy a beautiful sunset from there. When you are in Batroun, this place is a must visit. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Baatara Pothole (58 reviews)
    - Fascinating Geology
    Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations
    
    
    Although the waterfall is mostly dry at certain times of the year, it's worthwhile to come here at any time. The geology is fascinating. When the waterfall is in full force, it's nothing short of spectacular. There is a new chairlift to help you halfway back up to the road level. It's a bit scary but so much fun. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve (50 reviews)
    - unspoiled land of what many mountains used to be
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    the diversity of trees, animal life... makes this reserve a heaven for nature tourists, the fact that it's unspoiled makes it perfect. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Khan Al-Khayyatin (50 reviews)
    - great experience in the old market
    Neighborhoods
    
    
    It is very crowed and it is better to take care your things but to us nothing happened. The people are different than the south but you can go around with little attention. The style of the market and of its people is a great experience See more..
    
18. 4.5 Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve (49 reviews)
    - Good to visit
    Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
    
    
    A good place to visit. The Tannourine Cedar forest is the biggest in Lebanon. I enjoyed my visit and recommend it for those who love nature. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Deir Qozhaya (49 reviews)
    - Spectacular, Striking and Tranquil!
    Religious Sites
    
    
    Set in a deep valley this monastery is more or less carved into the rock face. There is a functional church which is partly a cave and there is also a museum with an old printing press once used for printing Syriac or Aramaic A nice lady by the name of Natalie will greet you in reception. Once the formalities are over you take a lift to the accommodation. (They do have a lift!) The rooms are nice as are the bathrooms. Being January, the rooms were well heated. Downstairs was the restaurant which served very good meals plus you could buy your own wine from the shop. If you are religious you can attend the services in the church. If not, the monks won't bother you. When I got up in the morning and walked out for a smoke, the staff served me a Lebanese coffee! The views are stunning and it is all very quiet! Great place! . See more..
    
20. 4.5 The Great Mosque (39 reviews)
    - Beautiful Ancient Mosque
    Religious Sites
    
    
    Grand doors greet you when you first enter this mosque, the mosque has a peaceful presence and lots of history. We were lucky enough to be able to see most of the rooms as we came outside of Prayer times. The souks are nearby so worth Quick side trip to come and visit. See more..
    
21. 4.5 St. Stephan's Cathedral (38 reviews)
    - Wonderful
    Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    This church is beautiful inside and out and is worth a stop while in Batroun. We just got back from a visit over Christmas. The area around the church was busy with visitors to Batroun as its right near the old Souk. The has been greatly improved since the last time I visited and is a really nice are for a drink or Dinner. See more..
    
22. 4.5 The Clock Tower (31 reviews)
    - Alive
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Do you want to se the life in Tripoli? Well head to the area near the Clock Tower... it's so alive that you'll be surprised! See more..
    
23. 4.5 Mussaylha Fort (29 reviews)
    - Strategic Prominence
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This fort is strategically located at an obvious access point. Often times, an antique fort seems to loose it's sense of place and purpose. Not so with this fort. It's obvious how important it was. Standing atop a lone rocky outcrop, it's worthwhile to climb to the top for great views. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Taynal Mosque (28 reviews)
    - Calm Ambience
    Religious Sites
    
    
    One of the few mosques open to non-Muslims is worth visiting in the ancient city of Tripoli. The 700 year old mosque sits in quiet gardens, a relatively plain exterior, topped by its green domes. Though small you will enjoy the unique architecture and calm ambience. The Immam will explain the mosque’s history, and point out important features of the mosque. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Deir Mar Elisha (27 reviews)
    - Tranquil haven of natural beauty and history
    Religious Sites
    
    
    Around 1.5 hour drive from Beirut this is a must see location for any Lebanon trip in terms of natural beauty and history. Intriguing history of the monastery site origin and its Saint(s). An early printing press museum also worth a visit as is the founding saints grotto and a beautiful church built into the rock face. There is also a cafe on site. Tranquil haven of natural beauty. Must see. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Dive The Med Club (18 reviews)
    - Dive The Med
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
    
    
    i started diving with Kamal Greige in this club since 2002 ,a very long experience from open water certificate to advanced decompression procedures diving certificate by SSI scuba school. Safety first is the title of the club so dont worry about renting equipments or diving with an expert technical diver like Kamal.lot of beautiful sites to see in batroun shipwrecks caves canions and fishing sites . the club organises one or more diving trip a year to help new divers explore significant sites all over the world . as per technical diving i highly recommend this club . See more..
    
27. 4.5 Ezzeddine Hammam (18 reviews)
    - Hidden gem of the city
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Hammams & Turkish Baths
    
    
    It is well preserved Hammam. It does not work anymore, but you can visit it free of charge. It seems like it could work again without any difficulty, it is all preserved in a very good condition. Look at the ceilings and domes - they are fascinating! See more..
    
28. 4.5 Saydet el Hosn Lady of the Fortress (17 reviews)
    - Above clouds experience
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    If you have never been above clouds so here is your chance to experience and it will blow your mind. This is one of the most astonishing places in all Lebanon and across the region. At altitude of 1650 meters above sea level a historical Church is there called Lady of Fortress. No words can describe what your eyes will see and your mind will experience. Try to catch this place by sunset and i am sure you will be happy. Recommended to visit by Sumner as it would be little cloudy. See more..
    
29. 4.5 Nabu Museum (15 reviews)
    - A must visit
    Spent < 1 hour Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Situated on the coast of the Mediterranean, in the North of Lebanon stands the Nabu Museum. Named after the Mesopotamian patron god of literacy, the museum offers an exceptional permanent collection of Bronze and Iron Age artifacts representing Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Phoenician and Mesopotamian, and contemporary Lebanese cultures in addition to rare manuscripts and ethnographic material. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Hadchit (11 reviews)
    - Amazing Place
    Historic Sites
    
    
    Great historic place in northern lebanon . Old historic churches , friendly people. Take stairs at the end of the village past graveyard, this leads you down to a nice walk down to a valley. River, restuarants there ( which would be a great place to eat in the summer months ) Worth a stop. See more..