Carthage Ancient Sites & Sidi Bou Said: Guided Tour with Lunch

Roman ruins, a clifftop village, and the history behind both

A guided tour of Carthage's ancient Roman sites near Hammamet, Tunisia, where you explore the Baths of Antoninus and the Tophet sacrificial site with a guide who provides historical context, then travel to the whitewashed village of Sidi Bou Said for lunch and a walk through its art galleries. Transport, lunch and all admission fees are included. The tour runs 4 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

• Explore ancient Carthage ruins
• See Baths of Antoninus and Tophet
• Have traditional Tunisian lunch
• Visit blue-and-white village Sidi Bou Said
• Explore Sidi Bou Said art galleries

The experience

The Baths of Antoninus anchor this tour: the largest thermal baths the Roman Empire ever built, now a sprawl of stone and column across the Carthage site. Your guide walks you through what these ruins meant: how Carthage itself rose as Rome's greatest rival, how the two civilizations clashed, and what the city looked like when it stood. You'll also see the amphitheatre and the Tophet, the sacrificial site where Carthage's history took its darkest turns. A guide who knows the place gives you the local reading of these stones, not just the dates.

After exploring the ruins, you break for a traditional Tunisian lunch. Then the tour shifts to Sidi Bou Said, a clifftop village built on cobbled alleys and painted entirely in white and sky blue: the color scheme echoes the Greek islands but sits on the Tunisian coast overlooking the sea. You walk through the town's galleries and learn why artists have settled there over decades. The village is small enough to cover on foot, and the contrast between the Roman rubble and this orderly, artistic place is the real shape of the day.

Transport from your hotel, all admission to the sites, and lunch are built into the booking. Your guide speaks English, French or German depending on your choice at checkout. Infants travel on an adult's lap. No special fitness is required.

What’s included

• Transport from your hotel.
• guided access to the Carthage ruins including the Baths of Antoninus and the Tophet.
• entry fees to all sites.
• a traditional Tunisian lunch.
• a walk through Sidi Bou Said with a guide who explains the village's art history and why it has drawn artists.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TUI Tunisia S.A.

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide to contextualize Carthage's ruins and Sidi Bou Said's architecture in one outing: the guided pace and built-in lunch break mean you're not navigating between sites yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly are the Baths of Antoninus, and why do they matter?

The Baths of Antoninus were the largest thermal complex in the Roman Empire, built in Carthage as a monument to imperial power. Today the ruins show the scale of Roman engineering and sit at the heart of what Carthage was before Rome destroyed it.

How much walking is involved in exploring Carthage?

The tour covers the main ruins on foot (the Baths, the amphitheatre and the Tophet) across the Carthage archaeological site. Your guide sets the pace and the route is manageable for all fitness levels, though the site itself is spread across open ground.

What is Sidi Bou Said like, and what do you do there?

Sidi Bou Said is a clifftop village of narrow, whitewashed streets lined with sky-blue doors and shutters, overlooking the sea. You walk through the alleys, visit art galleries, and see why the place has drawn artists for generations. It's a visual contrast to the ancient ruins and a chance to see how the region looks today.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included and it's a traditional Tunisian meal. The break happens between the Carthage ruins and Sidi Bou Said, giving you a rest before the second half of the tour.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour, or is pickup included?

Pickup is included in the tour price. Transport to and from Carthage and Sidi Bou Said is arranged for you. You'll be collected from your hotel.