Tunis private tour: Medina, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said with lunch

Four sites in one day without arranging transport or timing yourself

A private full-day tour of Tunis with hotel pickup, certified guide, lunch and entry to Carthage ruins included. You visit the UNESCO-listed Medina with its covered souks and artisan alleys; La Goulette's waterfront cafes; the scattered archaeological site of Carthage; and Sidi Bou Said, a blue-and-white Ottoman village on a cliff above the Mediterranean. The guide speaks English, French, Italian or Arabic, and the route and timing are fixed so the four stops fit into a single afternoon without you building the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tunis and nearby sites

• Visit Medina of Tunis
• Explore La Goulette district
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Visit archaeological site of Carthage
• Tour Sidi Bou Said village

The Experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven into the Medina of Tunis, a sprawling medieval labyrinth classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets narrow into covered souks selling everything from leather shoes to shisha pipes, with cafes and artisans' workshops tucked into the alleys. Historic palaces, hammams, mosques and Quranic schools are scattered through it, many decorated with tiles, carved stucco and marble columns. The guide walks you through the layout so you understand what you're standing in instead of getting lost in the maze.

After the Medina, you break for lunch at a local restaurant, then head to La Goulette, a suburban district on the water where the terraces of cafes and restaurants line the seafront. From there the route continues to Carthage, an archaeological site scattered across the modern city and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The ancient monuments here offer views of the coast, and entry is included. The final stop is Sidi Bou Said, a cliff-top village with distinctive blue-and-white architecture—a mix of Ottoman and Andalusian styles that took shape after Spanish Muslims arrived in the 16th century. The cobbled streets and the view of the Mediterranean from above are what make it one of Tunisia's most photographed places.

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided, and the guide is a certified professional who speaks your language. All fees, taxes and Carthage entry are covered; only meals beyond lunch are on you.

What’s included

• Certified professional guide in your choice of English, French, Italian or Arabic.
• hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• entry to the Carthage archaeological site.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Didon tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Tunis for the first time and want to see the main sites without spending hours planning transport or timing—the four stops, the guide and the lunch are all arranged, so you step out of the hotel and the day unfolds on schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Medina of Tunis and why is it worth a full stop on this tour?

The Medina of Tunis is a medieval walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to covered souks, artisan workshops, historic mosques, palaces and hammams connected by a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys. It's one of the most impressive medieval medinas in North Africa and the heart of old Tunis, so the guide walks you through it to show you how the neighborhoods and markets connect instead of leaving you to navigate alone.

Do I need to arrange my own transport between the four sites, or is that included?

Transport between all four sites is included—the tour provides an air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the full day, with pickup from your hotel and return at the end. You don't arrange anything; the route and timing are set so all four stops fit into one afternoon.

What is Sidi Bou Said and what will I see there?

Sidi Bou Said is a cliff-top village overlooking the Mediterranean, known for its distinctive blue-and-white architecture that blends Ottoman and Andalusian styles. The cobbled streets and the sea views from above are what draw visitors, and it's the final stop on the tour after Carthage.

Is lunch included, and where do you eat?

Yes, lunch is included at a local restaurant in La Goulette, the waterfront district you visit after the Medina. The restaurant is chosen by the operator, and the meal is part of the tour price.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is a certified professional who speaks English, French, Italian or Arabic. You choose your language when you book.

What is Carthage and why is entry included in this tour?

Carthage is an ancient archaeological site scattered across the modern city of Tunis, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The ruins include ancient monuments with views of the surrounding coast, and entry is included so you don't pay separately at the gate.