Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd and the Tunis Medina
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.
The 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.
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
- Pickup from your hotel
Your driver meets you at your hotel reception or your address.
- Tunis medina
The perfume and chechia souks, the Zitouna Mosque and the lanes of the old town.
- Carthage
Byrsa Hill, the Antonine Baths by the sea and the Punic ports.
- Lunch break
At your own pace, in Carthage or La Marsa. Your driver can recommend somewhere.
- Sidi Bou Saïd
The blue-and-white village, the café des Délices and views over the Gulf of Tunis.
- Return journey
About 1 h 15 back to Hammamet.
- Back at your hotel
Drop-off at your pickup address.
Approximate times for a 08:00 departure. Your driver adapts to your pace.
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.
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.
Where and when will you pick us up?
At your hotel reception, your Airbnb or any address you choose: Hammamet, Yasmine, Nabeul, Sousse, Port El Kantaoui, Monastir, Tunis or La Marsa. Departure at 8 am or 9 am, as you prefer.
When is my booking confirmed?
Within two hours, by email and WhatsApp, with your driver's exact pickup time.
Can I cancel or change the date?
[YOUR CANCELLATION AND CHANGE POLICY]
How many people per booking?
Up to 16 people: sedan for up to 4, van for up to 8, minibus for larger groups.
