Tunis Medina, Carthage & Sidi Bou Said private tour with pickup

The Antonine Baths still stand after two thousand years of Mediterranean history.

A private tour of three UNESCO sites near Tunis: the Medina's narrow souks and Zitouna Mosque, the Carthaginian and Roman ruins overlooking the sea, and Sidi Bou Said's white buildings and blue doors. Hotel pickup is included. A live guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tunis Medina, Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said

• Visit Tunis Medina and souks
• See Zitouna Mosque
• Walk Tunis Old Town streets
• Explore Carthage archaeological site
• Visit Antonine Baths of Carthage
• See Carthage Roman Theatre
• Visit Tophet of Carthage
• Walk Sidi Bou Said village streets
• Admire blue-and-white architecture
• Enjoy Mediterranean Sea panoramic views

The experience

The Medina of Tunis opens with narrow winding streets lined with traditional souks where artisans sell spices, perfumes, textiles and leather goods. You wander past the historic Zitouna Mosque, discover hidden courtyards and old palaces, and move through the everyday life of one of the Islamic world's best-preserved historic cities. A live guide walks you through the area's history and local traditions while you take in the colorful doors and authentic atmosphere of the old city.

Carthage comes next, the ancient Mediterranean power that rose under the Phoenicians and Queen Dido, fought Rome through Hannibal and the Punic Wars, and left behind two thousand years of ruins. You explore the Antonine Baths, walk among archaeological remains from the Punic and Roman periods, and stand on sites that shaped the region's history. The Mediterranean stretches out below the ruins, and the scale of what once stood here becomes visible in what remains.

The final stop is Sidi Bou Said, a coastal village built around white-washed buildings and bright blue doors and windows that have become iconic to Tunisia. You walk its charming streets at your own pace, browse local shops, take photographs, and absorb the village's unique character. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and WiFi on board.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
• a live guide in English, French, German or Arabic.

Options for this experience

3 options

Bus and minibusGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeTour bus, pickup is included

Pickup from Monastir and SousseUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeLasts 8 hours in private cars, includes pickup

Pickup from Hammamet, all guestsUp to 4 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · No fixed timeLasts 8 hours in a private car, 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 timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Maja travel & tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit three different areas (medina souks, Carthage's ancient ruins, and a coastal village) as a guided group rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Arabic.

What is the Medina of Tunis actually like to walk through?

The Medina is a maze of narrow, winding streets lined with traditional souks where local artisans sell spices, perfumes, textiles, leather goods and handicrafts. You pass the historic Zitouna Mosque, discover hidden courtyards and old palaces, and move through the everyday life of the old city while a guide explains its history and traditions.

Can I see actual ruins at Carthage, or is it mostly empty ground?

Carthage has impressive archaeological remains from both the Punic and Roman periods, including the Antonine Baths, the Roman Theatre, and the Tophet. You walk among structures that reveal more than two thousand years of history, with views over the Mediterranean Sea from the archaeological sites.

What makes Sidi Bou Said different from other coastal villages?

Sidi Bou Said is famous for its iconic white buildings with bright blue doors and windows, a distinctive architecture that has become symbolic of Tunisia. The village sits on the coast with Mediterranean views, and its charming streets are designed for a relaxing walk and browsing local shops.

How does the pickup work, and where does it start?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour. You can choose pickup from Monastir and Sousse, or from Hammamet, depending on which option you select at checkout. The vehicle is air-conditioned and a professional driver handles the route.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, covering the Medina, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said in a single day. The pace suits all fitness levels.