Tunis, Carthage & Sidi Bou Said tour from Hammamet: Self-guided

Medina, mosaics, Roman ruins and a clifftop artist village in one day

A self-guided day trip from Hammamet to Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said with private transportation, toll fees and water included. You visit the Medina of Tunis and its souks, the National Bardo Museum (home to the world's largest collection of mosaics), the Roman archaeological site of Carthage with its cathedral and museum, and end in Sidi Bou Said for free time to explore and drink mint tea. Lunch is at a location of your choice. The tour runs from early morning through late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. National Bardo Museum2h
2. Medina of Tunis2h

Explore Tunis, Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said

• Visit the National Museum of Bardo
• Arrive downtown Tunis, visit Medina and souks
• Lunch at La Goulette or Sidi Bou Saïd
• Visit Roman archaeological site of Carthage and monuments
• Visit museum and Saint Louis cathedral in Carthage
• Visit Sidi Bou Said, enjoy mint tea and explore

The experience

The Medina of Tunis, built in the 7th century, opens the day at 11:30 a.m. after a morning visit to the National Bardo Museum. The museum holds the world's largest collection of mosaics and antique artifacts. The scale of what is on display there shapes how much time you'll want to spend. The Medina itself is a warren of souks where you move at your own speed. There's no group pace dictating how long you linger.

Carthage comes next, a sprawl of Roman remains across several sites: the Tophet, the Punic port, an amphitheater, a Roman villa, the Antonine baths, a theater, and the American cemetery. The museum and Saint-Louis cathedral are also on the grounds. Because you're not following a guide's script, you can spend more time at what catches your eye and move faster through the rest. Lunch happens at 1 p.m. at a restaurant in La Goulette or Sidi Bou Said. You choose based on what appeals to you that day.

Sidi Bou Said, the final stop at 4:45 p.m., is a hilltop village known for its painters and artists. The free time there is genuinely free: sit at Café des Délices with mint tea, walk the blue-and-white streets, or find a quiet corner. Private transportation and toll fees are included throughout. Each passenger gets a free bottle of water.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the day.
• toll fees.
• all taxes.
• one free bottle of water per passenger.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group of 1 to 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included in the sedan

Group of 1 to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · 08:00Minivan, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by taximami

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to move through Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said without a guide's schedule. The private car is yours, so you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you. It suits travelers who prefer to read a site on their own terms rather than listen to a commentary.

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Top questions

What is the National Bardo Museum and why does it matter?

The National Bardo Museum houses the world's largest collection of mosaics and antique artifacts. It's the first stop of the day and sets the tone for understanding the Roman history you'll see later at Carthage.

Can I choose where to eat lunch?

Yes. Lunch is at 1 p.m. at either La Goulette or Sidi Bou Said, depending on what you prefer that day.

What does the Carthage stop actually include?

Carthage covers multiple Roman sites: the Tophet, Punic port, amphitheater, Roman villa, Antonine baths, theater, American cemetery, museum and the Saint-Louis cathedral. You move through them at your own pace.

How much free time do I get in Sidi Bou Said?

The tour arrives at Sidi Bou Said at 4:45 p.m. and the afternoon is yours to explore the village, sit at a café, or walk the streets at whatever speed suits you.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, all toll fees, taxes, and a free bottle of water per passenger are included. Museum entry fees, lunch and any personal expenses are separate.