Tunis · Carthage · Sidi Bou Saïd

Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd and the Tunis Medina

  • 7 h
  • From Hammamet · 1 h 15 drive
  • Private vehicle
  • French-speaking driver
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At a glance

Three thousand years of history in a single day: the bustling souks of the Tunis medina, the ruins of Carthage overlooking the sea, then the blue-and-white lanes of Sidi Bou Saïd. Your driver drops you as close as possible to each site and waits for you during your visits.

Highlights

  • The Antonine Baths by the sea
  • Views over the gulf from Byrsa Hill
  • The covered souks of the Tunis medina
  • Pine-nut tea at the café des Délices in Sidi Bou Saïd

Itinerary

Times are approximate and can be adjusted on the day

  1. Pickup from your hotel

    Your driver meets you at your hotel reception or your address.

  2. Tunis medina

    The perfume and chechia souks, the Zitouna Mosque and the lanes of the old town.

  3. Carthage

    Byrsa Hill, the Antonine Baths by the sea and the Punic ports.

  4. Lunch break

    At your own pace, in Carthage or La Marsa. Your driver can recommend somewhere.

  5. Sidi Bou Saïd

    The blue-and-white village, the café des Délices and views over the Gulf of Tunis.

  6. Return journey

    About 1 h 15 back to Hammamet.

  7. Back at your hotel

    Drop-off at your pickup address.

About this excursion

Founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC, Carthage was Rome's great rival before being razed and later rebuilt by the Romans. Today its remains are scattered across a leafy suburb on the Gulf of Tunis: Byrsa Hill and its museum, the Antonine Baths – among the largest in the Roman world – and the Punic ports. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The day begins in the medina of Tunis, also UNESCO-listed, with its covered souks, the Zitouna Mosque and palaces hidden behind studded doors. It ends in Sidi Bou Saïd, a hilltop village of white houses and blue doors, where you can sip mint tea with pine nuts overlooking the sea.

On a private tour you skip the long waits of group trips and choose the order of your visits. It's our most complete Carthage tour from Hammamet and the ideal introduction to Tunisia.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • French-speaking driver all day
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Pickup and drop-off at your address

Not included

  • Site entrance tickets
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Official on-site guide (optional)

Good to know

  • Wear comfortable shoes: Carthage is visited on foot, in the open air.
  • Covered shoulders and knees are recommended in the medina.
  • Bring some cash in dinars for entrance fees and coffee.

Frequently asked questions

Is the price per person?

No. The price covers the whole vehicle: driver, fuel and tolls. The more of you there are, the lower the price per person.

Can we change the order of the visits?

Yes. Mention it in your request or tell your driver directly: the itinerary adapts to suit you.

Do I have to pay online or leave a deposit?

No advance payment at all. You pay the driver directly on the day of the excursion, in euros or dinars.

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