SYRIA PRIVATE TOURS

Flexible, Fully Customisable Journeys with Expert Local Guides

Why Choose Our Private Tours

Discover Syria at your own pace with our Private Tours. Whether you are a couple, family, solo explorer, photographer, or journalist, our private tours offer full flexibility, comfort, and insider access. Travel with your own dedicated guide and driver, customise your itinerary to suit your interests, and uncover the hidden stories of this ancient land in safety and confidence.

Fully Customisable Itineraries

Design your own journey based on your interests, pace, and preferred dates.

Flexible Dates & Daily Plans

Choose your travel dates freely with full control over daily timings.

Seamless Security Clearance

We handle all permits and clearance for your peace of mind.

Private Vehicle & Dedicated Guide

Travel in comfort with your personal driver-guide for seamless experiences.

Access to Local Experiences

Enjoy authentic interactions, hidden gems, and lesser-known sites beyond standard itineraries.

24/7 Local Support

From planning to departure, our team is always available to assist.

Our Private Tour Options

Damascus One Day Tour

Duration: 1 Day

Explore the timeless streets, mosques, and markets of Damascus with your private guide.

Walks of Damascus

Duration: 2 Days

Immerse yourself in Old Damascus’ hidden gems, cultural treasures, and vibrant neighbourhoods.

Road to Palmyra

Duration: 3 Days

Travel from Damascus to Palmyra, discovering desert landscapes and Palmyrean history.

The Crusader's Castle Tour

Duration: 3 Days

Visit Syria’s legendary fortresses, including Krak des Chevaliers, in an exclusive private experience.

Glimpses of Aleppo

Duration: 4 Days

Experience the revival of Aleppo’s old city, souks, and citadel in a curated private visit.

Walks of Aleppo

Duration: 5 Days

Spend five days exploring Aleppo and Damascus with deep cultural immersion.

Syria Ancient Walks

Duration: 6 Days

Discover Syria’s ancient cities, temples, and archaeological wonders with complete flexibility.

Syria Ancient Wonders

Duration: 7 Days

A week-long private journey through Syria’s top historical sites and local experiences.

Syria Classic Heritage Tour

Duration: 8 Days

An eight-day private adventure uncovering Syria’s diverse landscapes and rich heritage.

All UNESCO Sites & The Coast

Duration: 9 Days

Explore all UNESCO World Heritage sites plus Syria’s scenic coastal regions in depth.

Syria Panoramic Tour

Duration: 10 Days

A comprehensive 10-day journey covering Syria’s historic, cultural, and natural highlights.

Syria Mark Wiens Food Tour

Duration: 8 Days

Experience Syrian cuisine and culture on this special food-focused private tour.

How Our Private Tours Work

Step 1: Enquire & Share Preferences

Tell us your interests, preferred dates, and any specific requests.

Step 2: Receive Your Customised Itinerary

We design a detailed, flexible plan tailored to your goals.

Step 3: Confirm & Arrange Permits

We finalise bookings and arrange your security clearance seamlessly.

Step 4: Enjoy Your Journey

Travel safely with your personal guide and driver while exploring Syria confidently.

Step 5: Depart with Full Assistance

We handle all departure formalities and remain available for post-trip follow-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Syria?

Yes, it is safe to travel to Syria, particularly to cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and other principal sights. These areas are considered safe and are popular among tourists. To ensure your safety, our private guide in Syria will accompany you throughout your journey. You can enjoy our Syria tours knowing that your well-being is our top priority. For more information, read our Safety and Security in Syria page.

How can I obtain a visa for Syria?

Most travelers will need a visa to enter Syria—but don’t worry, the process is easier than you might think. Citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Malaysia, and Mauritania can enter visa-free. All other nationalities, though, do need a visa, usually arranged through a local tour operator like us.

Flying directly to Syria?
If you’re flying into Damascus or Aleppo, you need prior security approval before boarding your flight. Once that approval is issued, you’ll get the actual visa upon arrival at the airport.

Coming by land through Lebanon or Jordan?
The process is much more relaxed:

You’ll get a visa on arrival directly at the border.
No embassy visits, no pre-application.
Your passport gets stamped at the Syrian border (in and out).
And the best part? Visa fees are waived when entering overland—your visa is free!

All you’ll do is fill out a quick form at the border. If you’re traveling with us, your guide will help you through the entire process smoothly.

Our Syria travel guide can help you with this visa process and Syria visa requirements.

How long does it take to get a visa to Syria?

If you’re flying directly to Damascus, you’ll need an initial visa approval before boarding, and we at Syrian Guides can handle that for you. This approval process usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Once approved, the actual visa is stamped on arrival at the airport. For more about visa, visit our Syria Visa Requirements page.

What is the currency exchange rate in Syria?

The current exchange rate in Syria is around 10,000 SYP to 1 USD, but keep in mind that rates can fluctuate frequently. It’s always a good idea to check the latest rate online just before your trip. You can also refer to our Money in Syria page for the most up-to-date info during your city tours.

Any dress code for women in mosques and churches?

In Syria, mosques and churches often provide special attire for visitors, particularly women, to ensure respect for local customs. During our Syria cultural tours, we will guide you on the appropriate dress code to follow.

What are the best places to buy souvenirs in Syria?

Souvenirs can be found in local markets and bazaars such as Souq Al-Hamidiyah in Damascus and Souq Al-Madina in Aleppo. For a more curated shopping experience, consider a Syria private tour or a Syria city tour that includes visits to these markets.

What vaccinations do I need to travel to Syria?

No specific vaccinations are required to travel to Syria. However, it’s always a good idea to consult with a travel clinic for the latest health recommendations. For a safe travel experience, Syria tour packages often include travel insurance.

Can I use credit cards in Syria?

Credit cards are not functional in Syria due to US sanctions. It is best to carry cash in the local currency. For information on managing payments, read our Syria travel guide or Money in Syria page.

Any vegetarian or vegan options available in Syrian restaurants?

Although Syrian cuisine often includes meat and dairy, there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes such as falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and stuffed grape leaves (Warak Enab) are popular choices that cater to vegetarian and vegan diets.

In which cases can’t I visit Syria?

You cannot visit Syria if you have Israel stamp in your passport. Our Syria travel guide can offer more detailed information.

What people say about us?

      
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   wfhartnett 
 
 
 
 Verified An Adventure in Damascus After my family finished a cruise in Istanbul, my middle son and I flew to Beirut. Syrian Guides picked us up at the airport, took us over the gorgeous Mt. Lebanon, smoothed our way through the border checkpoints, and whisked us to our Damascus hotel on the ancient Straight Street (mentioned in Acts 9:11), where we met our super articulate guide, Ayham. We spent 3 days touring Damascus and 1 in Palmyra. Four big takeaways: Damascus is super safe, inexpensive, friendly, and historic. The only problem is that the Syrian credit card system is still being restored and thus cash is required for everything. Ayham happily answered our barrage of questions and seemed to know everyone. One surprising thing was the large number of active and visible Christian churches in this overwhelmingly Muslim country. Syria is a great adventure. You should go now, while tourism in Syria is getting back on its feet.
  
 
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   Georgia C 
 
 
 
 Verified An amazing experience! I did a 10-day tour of Syria with the Syrian Guides! It was an amazing and unforgettable experience! I definitely recommend Syria Guides. They are very professional, helpful, and made this trip feel extremely safe and fun! I recommend it 100%.
  
 
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   Alica H 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing We had a wonderful tailored tour with some added extras and our time in Syria was truly unforgettable. Ola is superfriendly and attentive. I wish everyone could experience Syria in all of its aspects in such a good atmosphere. Places we stayed at had a special vibe and Syrian people were the cherry on top. I highly recommend this company. Thanks a lot!
  
 
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   Margherita B 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended and professional tour This was a wonderful experience with an extremely knowledgeable and experienced guide, Fida. Our tour was tailored to our needs and we really discovered a lot of hidden gems in Damascus that we would never know without them Looking forward to coming back and seeing more with the help of Syrian guides!
  
 
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   Shamon B 
 
 
 
 Verified Visit syria cities driving one of Shomox car Visiting Syria is great nowadays syria is became strong and i got a cool tour picking up car from Shomox which is top 1 car renting and tours in Syria i enjoyed it so much
  
 
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   QuickWhitTravel 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing tour We had the most amazing tour with Touleen and Khalid! Sarea was such a great touring assistant to help with my toddler, too. I learned so much about Syria and the sites we visited, and I am already planning another trip back!
  
 
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   Allan 
 
 
 
 Verified We saw so much. Damascus a delight with superb accommodation, Aleppo magnificent, Latakia & the beach wonderful. Each location Our group tour in Syria left us feeling extremely satisfied with all of its elements and that we had made an important voyage of discovery. The recent history of the country has been tragic and we saw evidence with our own eyes that attested to this fact. However, we also were able to appreciate Syria's long glorious historic past in all its complex diversity. Ola, our guide was able to inform us on each and every aspect along the way. We grew very attached to Ola and could not have asked for a more expert and attentive guide. She shepherded us expertly, always looking after our interests and informing us fully at every step. All in all this was an unforgettable experience, an excellent tour, well thought out and, if anyone reading this wonders, perfectly safe. Syria is not dangerous to visit. Come and see for yourself. You will feel safe and well looked after at all times. Thoroughly recommended!
  
 
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   Andrew B 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend My solo trip experience with Bashar and his team at Syrian Guides was unforgettable. My first time in Syria and we did a 5-day journey through the country starting from Damascus to Aleppo and back. Truly amazing experience. Bashar, a polyglot, is a very knowledgeable guide and made the whole trip smooth and seamless. They will personalize your trip and cater to your preferences. I will definitely be choosing Syrian Guides with Bashar on my next visit.
  
 
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   christopher p 
 
 
 
 Verified Welcome to Syria, really. Where to begin - I was wary that Syrian Guides was not legitimate so they arranged a call with an American travel influencer who vouched for the company. I have begun a life changing set of journeys to North Africa and the Levant (apparently there’s a new, hipper term for Levant one might use). These journies enable me to peek behind the veil of American propaganda to see the beauty that is the people who follow Islam, secular and religious. Needless to say, regular trips to Italy will be supplemented with regular trips to Syria and Jordan. If one is wary of flying to Beirut for entry into Syria, Jordan’s Queen Alia Airport is a marvel of modernity and efficiency. Fear not. The United States to my mind is a violent place. In Syria, the shopkeepers in the tourist trade are desperate for business, and literally not one tried to manipulate prices. The honesty of Syrians is one of their many great traits. Go to Syria and you will find a new love for life. Help Syria
  
 
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   Curiosity01891922812 
 
 
 
 Verified Life-changing To travel in Syria with Rami and his team is to understand a country and a society on ways that will be impossible if you go by yoruself. Beside the experience of seeing Damascus and Maaloula what really stays is the conversations about people, food, culture and life. This has been a fundamental trip for me and I am already planning on going back. Thank you!

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