8-Hour Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said Tour with Medina Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the impressive ruins of Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians in 800 BC
• 02 Discover the Medina of Tunis, the historical and cultural heart of the city
• 03 Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the clifftop village of Sidi Bou Said
• 04 Stroll through Sidi Bou Said's cobbled streets or relax with refreshing mint tea

Explore the Medina of Tunis, the historical and cultural heart of the city, with your expert tour guide. Continue to the impressive ruins of Carthage, where, according to legend, the Phoenicians founded the city in 800 BC and Hannibal began his journey. Then enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Sidi Bou Said, a charming clifftop village overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, where you can stroll through its cobbled streets or relax in a local tea house with mint tea.

Its maze of cobbled streets with old stone steps makes it a delightful place to stroll or relax in one of the local tea houses with some refreshing mint tea before returning to the hotel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Medina of Tunis, Carthage Ruins and Sidi Bou Said

• Enjoy a guided visit to the Medina. Built during the 7th century, the Medina is the historical and cultural heart of modern Tunis and a great place to get a feel for life in the city.
• After that, continue to the impressive ruins of Carthage, where, according to legend, the city was founded in 800 BC by the Phoenicians, and it was from here that Hannibal began his journey.
• Then, enjoy the drive along the coast to the scenic village of Sidi Bou Said, set high on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Tunis. Its maze of cobbled streets with old stone steps makes it a delightful place to stroll or relax in one of the local tea houses with some refreshing mint tea before returning to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Tourist guide
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Lunch

What to bring

• Lightweight, comfortable clothing
• Flat, closed-toe walking shoes

Know before you go

• This tour involves moderate walking on unpaved or uneven surfaces and some steps at various locations.
• This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests who use a wheelchair.
• Lightweight, comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended.
• In Tunisia, it is forbidden to take pictures of government and police buildings.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Customer location in Tunis, Tunisia

Tour start

Tunis, Tunisia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.