Private day tour: Sidi Bou Said, Carthage, Hammamet from Sousse

Four cities and a UNESCO site fit into a single day when you travel as a private group.

A private day tour from Sousse takes you through four Tunisian cities (Sidi Bou Said, Carthage, Tunis and Hammamet) in seven to eight hours, including the ruins of ancient Carthage and the Medina of Tunis. Round-trip transportation from Sousse, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a live guide in English, Italian, French or Arabic are included. Entrance fees to the sites are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sidi Bou Said, Carthage, Tunis, Hammamet

• Visit Sidi Bou Said lighthouse
• Explore Archaeological Site of Carthage
• See Ruins of Carthage
• Tour Medina of Tunis
• Visit Yasmin Hammamet

The experience

The Sidi Bou Said lighthouse sits at the edge of white-washed buildings and blue shutters overlooking the Mediterranean, and it's the first stop on a route that covers ground most travelers need several days to see. From Sousse, your private vehicle collects your group and heads north to the archaeological site of Carthage, where you walk among the ruins of one of the ancient world's greatest powers: a UNESCO World Heritage site that anchors the day. The pace moves through four distinct places: the ruins themselves, then the medina of Tunis with its narrow passages and market stalls, then Sidi Bou Said's clifftop streets, and finally Hammamet's coastal town before the return to Sousse.

Because the tour is private, your group sets the rhythm at each stop without waiting for others to catch up or move on. A live guide fluent in English, Italian, French or Arabic narrates the history and context: Carthage's role in the ancient Mediterranean, the medina's layout and trade, what Sidi Bou Said's architecture reveals about 18th-century life. The air-conditioned vehicle handles the driving between cities, so the seven to eight hours includes both the stops and the transit time.

Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing small children. The itinerary suits all fitness levels, though Sidi Bou Said's streets are steep and narrow in places. Public transportation options exist nearby if you want to explore on your own after the tour ends, though the private vehicle and guide are included for the full route.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• round-trip transportation from Sousse.
• live guide in your choice of English, Italian, French or Arabic.
• access to the archaeological site of Carthage, the Medina of Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, and Hammamet.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 4.08

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lynda Travel

Is this one for you?The tour covers substantial ground in a single day, so it moves between stops without long pauses: ideal if you want to see four distinct places without splitting the trip across multiple days, though it means less time lingering at any one site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Arabic.

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 exactly is there to see at the ruins of Carthage?

Carthage's archaeological site preserves the remains of temples, theaters, and residential quarters from the ancient city that rivaled Rome. The ruins span centuries of occupation and are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. A guide walks you through the layout and explains what each section represents in Carthage's history.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

Walking varies by stop. Sidi Bou Said's clifftop streets are steep and involve climbing, while the Medina of Tunis requires navigating narrow passages on foot. Carthage's archaeological site and Hammamet's town center involve moderate walking. The vehicle handles all transit between cities.

Does the price include entry to all the sites?

Entrance fees to Carthage, the medina, Sidi Bou Said, and Hammamet are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at each site. Transportation, the vehicle, and the guide are covered.

What time does the tour leave Sousse, and when do I get back?

The tour departs from Sousse and returns there after seven to eight hours. Exact pickup time is confirmed when you book. The route covers four cities and multiple stops within that window.