Carthage Bardo Medina Tour: UNESCO Ruins & Mosaics

Walk through four centuries of history in a single day, from Roman ruins to a living medieval city.

This full-day tour from Hammamet covers four of Tunisia's most significant heritage sites: the UNESCO-listed archaeological ruins of Carthage, the Bardo Museum's world-class Roman mosaic collection, the coastal village of Sidi Bou Said, and the Medina of Tunis with its traditional markets and Zitouna Mosque. A guide in your choice of language, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and entrance fees to Carthage and the Bardo are included in the full-day options. The car-and-driver option lets you explore independently. The Bardo closes Mondays, and vegetarian meals are available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Bardo, Medina

• Visit Carthage archaeological site
• See Antonine Baths and Punic Ports
• Discover Sidi Bou Said village
• Explore Bardo Museum mosaics
• Walk through Tunis Medina
• Visit Zitouna Mosque
• Explore Medina markets and alleys

The experience

The day starts at Carthage, where excavations have revealed the scale of the ancient city that once stretched 21 miles across Byrsa Hill before its destruction by Rome in 146 BC. You walk among the remains of five-story homes, sewage systems, and city walls that survived two millennia underground. The Antonine Baths and Punic Ports stand as the most recognizable landmarks on the site, with sweeping views across the coastline framing what was once the Mediterranean's dominant power.

From there, the route moves to Sidi Bou Said, a village built on a hillside overlooking the sea, where the architecture is almost entirely blue and white: doors, shutters, railings, even the trim on the walls. The narrow streets and the Mediterranean light make it a sharp contrast to the archaeological weight of Carthage, and it is the kind of place where an hour can slip away. Next comes the Bardo Museum, home to one of the world's largest collections of Roman mosaics, along with sculptures, coins, and everyday objects that piece together how people actually lived. The museum represents the premier destination for understanding Tunisia's history across multiple periods, not just the Roman era.

The final stop is the Medina of Tunis, the UNESCO-listed old city at the heart of the capital. Your guide leads you through the narrow streets to the Zitouna Mosque, a traditional cap-makers market, and the perfume market: a sensory shift from the museum's quiet galleries. The Medina's famous doors and the layered alleyways give shape to how the city functioned for centuries. The full day runs eight hours total, with transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and pickup from your Hammamet or Tunis hotel included.

What’s included

• Transportation in an air-conditioned, insured vehicle.
• a licensed guide in your choice of language (if the guide option is selected).
• entrance fees to Carthage and the Bardo Museum (if the full-day tour option is selected).
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Hammamet or Tunis.
• lunch on the full-day tour with lunch option, with vegetarian meals available on request.

Options for this experience

3 options

Car and driver onlyGuide in 8 languages · Available from 1 Jan 2027‼️This option does not include the guide, lunch, or entrance fees (Carthage 12 TND = 3.8 US dollars, Bardo Museum 13 TND = 4 US dollars). Pickup is included.

Full-day tour without lunchGuide in 8 languages · Available from 1 Jan 2027This option includes a private car and driver, a professional licensed guide, and entrance fees to Carthage and the Bardo Museum. Pickup is included.

Full-day tour including lunchGuide in 8 languages · Available from 1 Jan 2027This option includes a private car and driver, a professional licensed guide, lunch, and entrance fees to Carthage and the Bardo Museum. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SAHARANSKY

Is this one for you?Choose the full-day tour with a guide if you want the history and context woven together as you move through each site. The driver-only option works if you prefer to explore at your own pace and skip the Bardo or other stops. If you're arriving by cruise ship, pickup from the port is available for an extra fee.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 left to see at Carthage after the Romans destroyed it?

Carthage's archaeological site preserves the remains of five-story residential buildings, sewage systems, and city walls that once stretched 21 miles across Byrsa Hill. The Antonine Baths and Punic Ports are the most recognizable structures, and excavations have revealed enough detail to show how the city was organized before its destruction in 146 BC.

Is the Bardo Museum really the best place to see Roman mosaics?

The Bardo holds one of the world's largest collections of Roman mosaics, along with sculptures, coins, and artifacts spanning multiple periods of Tunisian history. It is widely recognized as the premier destination for understanding the material culture of the Roman era in North Africa.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Hammamet?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from either Hammamet or Tunis accommodations. The tour departs from your location and returns you there at the end of the day.

What's the difference between the full-day tour options?

The Full-Day Tour with lunch includes a meal during the day. The Full-Day Tour without lunch does not. Both include the guide, vehicle, entrance fees to Carthage and the Bardo, and hotel pickup. The Car and Driver option provides transportation only, without a guide or entrance fees.

Is the Bardo Museum open every day?

The Bardo Museum is closed on Mondays, so the tour cannot be booked for a Monday departure if the Bardo is part of your itinerary.