Tunis Medina, Carthage & Sidi Bousaid: Private day tour

Three centuries in one day: from the Medina's bazaars to Carthage's ancient stones to a clifftop village overlooking the gulf

A private day tour of Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bousaid covering eight hours with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German. The itinerary moves through the Medina of Tunis (its souks, artisans and bazaars), then to Carthage's Antoninus baths and the history of Rome's conflict there, then to Sidi Bousaid's narrow streets and gulf views. Lunch is included at La Goulette in the northern suburbs. Hotel pickup and return are included. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tunis, Carthage, and Sidi Bousaid

• Discover Medina of Tunis and souks
• Enjoy mint tea in old café
• Visit Antoninus baths in Carthage
• Explore village of Sidi Bousaid
• Have lunch at La Goulette
• Return to hotel

The experience

Eight hours takes you through the Medina of Tunis first, where you walk the artisan quarters and bazaars alongside Tunisians, stop for mint tea in a traditional café, and see how the old town sits just meters from the modern city. The guide answers questions as you move through the souks: the real texture of daily commerce, not a curated museum version.

Carthage comes next. You spend time at the Antoninus baths and hear the history of the conflict between Carthage and Rome, the guide filling in what the ruins themselves cannot say. Then the route climbs to Sidi Bousaid, a village built on a clifftop in blue and white, its narrow streets and painted doors opening onto views of the Gulf of Tunis. Lunch happens at La Goulette, in the northern suburbs where the city meets the water.

The tour is private, which means the pace holds to your questions and interests, not a group schedule. Hotel pickup and return are included, and the guide speaks your language: English, Spanish, Italian, French or German. Wheelchair access runs through all areas and surfaces, and children from age 2 travel along.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• lunch at La Goulette.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
• access to the Medina of Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bousaid.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.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 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 accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Caravane du sahara

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private guide to pace three stops (medina, archaeological site, and clifftop village) without syncing to other travelers, and you'd like lunch included at a local table.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

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 is the Medina of Tunis like when you walk through it?

The Medina is the old quarter where artisans work in the bazaars and souks. You move through the streets with your guide, watch the commerce happen, and stop for mint tea in a traditional café: a real experience among Tunisians, not a tourist overlay.

What do you see and do at Carthage?

Carthage holds the Antoninus baths, the largest Roman bath complex in North Africa. Your guide explains the history of the Carthage-Rome conflict and answers your questions about what the ruins show.

Why is Sidi Bousaid worth the trip?

Sidi Bousaid sits on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, built entirely in blue and white with narrow streets and painted doors. The village is known for that color scheme and the view it commands: a sharp contrast to the urban Medina and the archaeological weight of Carthage.

Is lunch included, and where do you eat?

Lunch is included at La Goulette, in the northern suburbs of Tunis where the city meets the coast. The meal is part of the day's rhythm, not an add-on.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation?

No. Hotel pickup and return are included in the tour price. Your guide meets you at your hotel and brings you back at the end of the day.