Cap Bon Peninsula tour: Hot springs, ruins, fortress highlights

Hot springs at Korbous, Punic ruins at Kerkouane, a fortress climb at Kélibia, and the Hammamet medina in one morning

A private tour of the Cap Bon Peninsula starting from Hammamet takes five hours and covers four stops: the hot springs at Korbous flowing into the Mediterranean; the UNESCO-listed Punic city of Kerkouane; Kélibia Fort, a 16th-century citadel perched 150 meters above the coast; and the medina of Hammamet. A certified guide in your choice of language, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cap Bon Peninsula highlights

• Travel to Korbous hot springs
• Wash feet in hot springs
• Visit Punic city of Kerkouane ruins
• Drive to Kélibia
• Climb Kélibia fortress
• Continue to Hammamet
• Visit Hammamet medina

The experience

The tour opens at Korbous, where hot springs have drawn visitors since Roman times. You'll wash your feet in water flowing directly from the mountain into the sea, with views across the water and the hills behind. From there the drive takes you to Kerkouane, the ruins of a Punic city at the tip of the peninsula that UNESCO recognized as a world heritage site in 1986. The combination of archaeological remains and sea views frames the stop.

Kélibia Fort comes next: a 16th-century fortress built on a rocky promontory 150 meters high, overlooking both the Mediterranean and the town below. You climb to the top for the view. The final stop is Hammamet's medina, the old quarter that runs down to the water's edge and has drawn travelers since the late 19th century. A certified professional guide travels with you throughout, speaking English, Italian, French or Arabic depending on your choice at booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• certified professional guide in your choice of language.
• entrance to Kélibia Fort.
• entrance to the Kerkouane archaeological site.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Infant (under 11)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Didon tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're staying in or near Hammamet and want a driver-guided loop hitting hot springs, a Punic ruin, a clifftop fortress, and the medina in one morning rather than navigating and deciding stops yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the hot springs at Korbous actually like?

Korbous has been a spa resort since Roman times because natural hot springs flow from the mountain directly into the Mediterranean. You wade in to wash your feet in the warm water while standing on the shore, with mountain views behind you and the sea in front.

Can I walk around Kerkouane, or is it just ruins to look at from a distance?

Kerkouane is an archaeological site where you walk among the Punic ruins themselves. The site sits at the tip of the Cap Bon peninsula and combines the remains with views of the sea.

How steep is the climb up Kélibia Fort?

Kélibia Fort sits on a rocky promontory 150 meters high overlooking the coast. The climb to the top is part of the stop, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the height and the stairs are factors to consider.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. The tour covers five hours of travel and sightseeing, and you'll have time to eat in Hammamet at the end if you wish.

Does the tour start in Hammamet?

Yes, pickup is included from Hammamet. The tour travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with your private guide for the full five hours.