Tunis Medina, Carthage & Sidi Bou Said tour with guide

Walk the Medina's souks, Roman ruins and coastal villages without rushing

A guided tour of Tunis covering the UNESCO-listed Medina, the Roman ruins and temples of Carthage, and the white-and-blue village of Sidi Bou Said, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and a guide in English, French, German or Arabic. The pace is yours to set: your guide shares history and points out photo spots while you explore the narrow streets, mosques and viewpoints at your own speed. Lunch is not included. Pickup is available from Tunis, Hammamat, Sousse, Monastir or Mahdia, or you can meet the guide at a central point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

• Visit Medina of Tunis
• See Zitouna Mosque
• Explore ancient Carthage ruins
• Wander Sidi Bou Said village

The experience

How do you see three very different sides of Tunisia (ancient Mediterranean power, Islamic heritage and coastal charm) without feeling rushed between them? This tour threads them together in a single day, starting from your hotel or a meeting point you choose. The guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic and travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle, so the stops themselves set the pace rather than a fixed schedule.

Carthage comes first: Roman ruins spread across a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with thermal baths, temples, theaters and viewpoints over the sea. Your guide walks you through the layers (Phoenician, Hannibal's era, Roman conquest), and points out details most visitors miss. From there, Sidi Bou Said sits on the coast with its signature white walls and blue shutters, narrow lanes climbing the hillside, local cafés and a marina view below. Time here is yours: wander, photograph, browse the artisan shops, or sit with a coffee while the guide shares the village's artistic history.

The Medina of Tunis is the heart of the day. Narrow streets open onto souks selling spices, perfumes, carpets and jewelry. Your guide navigates the layout and explains what you're seeing: the daily rhythms, the crafts, the history woven into the walls. The Zitouna Mosque, one of North Africa's most important Islamic monuments, anchors the old city with its marble columns, courtyards and minarets. You'll have time to photograph, explore side streets and stop if something catches your eye.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup from Tunis, Hammamat, Sousse, Monastir or Mahdia (or meeting point option).
• guide in English, French, German or Arabic.
• entry to Carthage ruins, Zitouna Mosque and Sidi Bou Said.

Options for this experience

4 options

No pickupGuide in 5 languages · Available from 30 May 2027Includes pickup

Pickup from Tunis/HammamatGuide in 5 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 6 hours, includes pickup

Pickup from Sousse/MonastirGuide in 5 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, pickup is included

Pickup from MahdiaGuide in 5 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Includes pickup

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 dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German, 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ash Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to explore three distinct parts of Tunisia (ancient history, Islamic heritage and coastal village life) without a rigid schedule dictating how long you spend at each one. The guide's knowledge anchors the stops, but you decide the rhythm.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic and Russian.

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's the difference between the pickup options for this tour?

Pickup is available from hotels in Tunis, Hammamat, Sousse or Monastir, or from Mahdia if that's where you're staying. If none of those work, you can meet the guide at a central meeting point in Tunis instead.

How much time do you actually spend at each stop?

The tour runs six to nine hours total depending on how much time you spend exploring. Your guide sets no fixed duration at each site, so you control the pace: linger in the Medina's souks, spend extra time at Carthage's viewpoints, or move through more quickly if you prefer.

What is the Zitouna Mosque and why is it important?

The Zitouna Mosque is the spiritual center of Tunis and one of North Africa's most significant Islamic monuments, with centuries of religious and educational history. Your guide explains its architecture, marble columns, elegant minarets and cultural role as you explore the courtyards and take photographs.

Can you shop or eat during the tour?

The Medina has local cafés and artisan boutiques throughout, and your guide points out photo spots and hidden gems as you walk. Lunch is not included in the tour, so you can eat when and where you choose during the day.

Is this tour suitable if you're not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour works for all fitness levels. The Medina involves walking through narrow streets with some uneven surfaces, and Sidi Bou Said has hills and stairs in places, but you set the pace and can rest whenever you need to. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.