Cap Bon Day Tour from Tunis: Ruins, Quarries & Ain El Atrous Springs

Eight hours across Cap Bon: ancient ruins, carved stone, thermal water and artist studios

A guided day tour from Tunis through Cap Bon's archaeological and cultural sites, departing from your hotel and returning there after eight hours. The route covers Kerkouane's Punic ruins, the Roman Quarries at Haouaria, the natural hot spring Ain El Atrous in Korbus, pottery workshops in Nabeul, and Hammamet's medina and beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and air-conditioned transport are included. A guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of six other languages.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Tunis hotel and heads northeast to Kerkouane, Tunisia's only purely Punic archaeological site. From there the route continues to Haouaria at the peninsula's tip, where you'll see the Roman Quarries, Les Grottes, carved directly into the stone. These aren't caves formed by nature but extraction sites where Romans cut blocks for construction, and the scale of the work is visible in the stone faces themselves.

After the quarries, the tour moves to Korbus to visit Ain El Atrous, a hot spring that runs into the sea. You can wade into the thermal water where it meets the coast. The next stop is Nabeul, 40 miles from Tunis, where the town's reputation for pottery is immediate: workshops line the streets and you'll see potters at work. From there it's a short drive to Hammamet, originally named for its hammams (public bathhouses) and now a major coastal resort. The medina is small and intact, the beach is wide and sandy, and the town has drawn artists for decades: Paul Klee, André Gide and Frank Lloyd Wright all lived and worked here, and modern artists continue to build studios in the area. Lunch is included before the return drive to Tunis.

A guide travels with the group throughout, speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of six additional languages. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, and the full day, eight hours door to door, is structured to fit multiple sites without rushing between them.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Tunis accommodation.
• air-conditioned minivan transport throughout the day.
• a guide fluent in your choice of language.
• lunch in Hammamet.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Batouta Voyages

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace across multiple sites over eight hours, with walking at the ruins and quarries and a wade into the hot spring at Korbus. It suits travelers comfortable with a full day of travel and moderate activity, not a leisurely exploration of one place.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the Kerkouane site?

Kerkouane is Tunisia's only purely Punic archaeological site, meaning it preserves the culture and settlement of the Phoenicians who lived there before Roman conquest. The ruins are the first stop on the tour, visited early in the day.

Can I swim or bathe in the hot spring at Ain El Atrous?

Ain El Atrous is a natural hot spring in Korbus that flows into the sea. You can wade in and wash your feet in the thermal water where it meets the coast, though full swimming depends on the tide and your comfort level in the shallow entry.

How much time do we spend in Hammamet?

The itinerary includes time to walk Hammamet's medina, visit the beach and explore the town's shops and studios before lunch is served and the return journey to Tunis begins. The exact duration depends on the group's pace, but it is built into the eight-hour day.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is included and served in Hammamet before the return to Tunis.