Old Souk
Old Souk
4.5
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Schhel
Kigali, Rwanda193 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
Nicely renovated and clean area with bars, restaurants leading to the harbour. Nice for a stroll and a drink. It is geared towards tourists tonight, so don’t expect the Best buys and food.good for a few drinks in the evening I would say (at inflated price).
Written 6 July 2023
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Fadi S
Amman, Jordan197 contributions
Sept 2019
The place is full of nice shops and places to buy very nice souvenirs. it has one of the most beautiful collections. one of the best places to buy i have ever seen
Written 27 September 2019
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Sabah
London, UK603 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Very beautiful place and touristy very old, beautiful items... Don't buy There or bargain the price down as they overpriced everything, it's insane... Lots of fake items as well, be aware
Written 8 January 2019
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Z..
Dubai, United Arab Emirates154 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Just walk the soul on a spring afternoon and spend the rest of the evening in a pub.
The authentic look and feel of the town and the soul in specific makes the journey like a back to the future.
Scenery and fun guaranteed.
The authentic look and feel of the town and the soul in specific makes the journey like a back to the future.
Scenery and fun guaranteed.
Written 2 November 2015
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Samer ABI KHALIL
Angers, France209 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This place must be the ending of Byblos tourism, at a time the music begins... Someone can walk and make shopping to buy gifts and souvenirs, and then have a seat to drink or eat something and enjoy the night life of Byblos and Lebanon.
Written 15 September 2019
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Raieda I
4 contributions
July 2018 • Solo
I loved walking around the old souk- talking to people and eating the best food in the world. I bought some priceless Lebanese artifacts. The people of Byblos touched my heart.
Written 10 August 2018
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Alexios
Athens, Greece30 contributions
July 2017 • Friends
It was Saturday morning when we left Beirut with a private tour guide we had booked through our hotel, to visit Byblos..well, I must admit that I am a very patient person but I never imagined what was in store for me...the traffic out of the city was simply atrocious, appalling, it took us almost two hours for a 45 minutes drive..After this traffic - car odyssey we finally arrived at Byblos totally worn'd out without much energy to walk around the city, not mentioning the 75% humidity. We finally settled at a restaurant for a quick bite with frequent power cuts , going afterwards for a stroll at the souks..nice shops, very kind people, but too tourist oriented for my liking..Future travelers take heed before you go there of the horrific traffic and be prepared for a long long drive..
Written 1 July 2017
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Hameed H
London, UK120 contributions
July 2015 • Family
The vendors in the old souk are the most children unfriendly souk attendants we have encountered across worlds top bazaars and souks that my family and I have visited. The merchandise is obsolete and reflects cheap manufacturing that appeals to young tourists coming from other Lebanese areas. The shops should be attended by tourist friendly non racial staff and owners, should learn how to communicate with children who are not natured with violence and away from aggression and also offer more variety of cultural artefacts and souvenirs and local craftsmanship to appeal to those who cross thousands of miles to experience a civilisation 1000s of yrs old. Looking fwd to go back and see the needed change
Written 1 August 2015
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cutelady Baluch
Muscat Governorate, Oman3,662 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
a very cool day in a historical Souq and village of more than 7000 years
Worth a visit due to its related history ...
We visited Jbeil or Byblos with family and friends who enjoyed alot .
Worth a visit due to its related history ...
We visited Jbeil or Byblos with family and friends who enjoyed alot .
Written 9 May 2020
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Rachel S
Beirut, Lebanon122 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
That’s one of my favorite places ..I like to see the old buildings,walk in the streets and watch people all around sitting chatting playing music..you can buy lot of souvenirs and clothes....very nice
Written 5 November 2019
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Hi where can you buy fossils in Lebanon please
Written 4 October 2019
Hi! You can buy fossils in Byblos, the shop / small museum is called Memoire du Temps and is on Tripadvisor itself :)
Written 17 October 2019
Does the old souk and restaurants there open in 1st of January?
Written 19 December 2018
I will ask. Usually the shops close on the 1st. But i will get back to you by friday.
Written 19 December 2018
next time you need to go in the High season to enjoy Lebanon heat and night life :)
Written 30 April 2016
I may well but April was already very warm...
Written 1 May 2016
Hi
the old souk is a part of Byblos village,there are many restaurants there(on this road) which each one might have their own program. So you have just to follow them on newspapers they used to write about their activities.And it is certainly advisable to call and do reservation otherwise you could not find any chance to share. hopefully i helped you??
Written 23 December 2014
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