Tunis Private Tour: Medina, Carthage & Sidi Bou Said Highlights

Three UNESCO and heritage sites in a single morning from the port

A private tour departing from La Goulette port takes you through the Medina of Tunis, the Roman ruins of Carthage, and the white-and-blue village of Sidi Bou Said, with an expert guide, Tunisian lunch and all entrance fees. The itinerary fits inside six to seven hours, timed so you return before your ship departs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tunis, Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said

• Visit Tunis Medina UNESCO site
• Tour ancient Carthage ruins
• Enjoy lunch in La Goulette
• Explore charming Sidi Bou Said village

The experience

The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built on narrow streets, bustling markets and historic monuments: mosques, medersas, palaces and traditional souks woven together. Your guide navigates the maze with you, pointing out the architecture and the layers of Tunisian history layered into the walls and the layout. From there, the tour moves to Carthage, an ancient Phoenician city and another UNESCO site, where you walk among the ruins of the Antonine Baths, the theatre and the remains of villas that once overlooked the Mediterranean. The scale of what survives (and what the guide explains about what stood there) makes the distance between then and now concrete.

Lunch happens in the Goulette, a break built into the day rather than rushed through. Afterward, Sidi Bou Said sits on the coast with white houses and blue shutters, the kind of place where the light and the geometry of the streets matter as much as the history. The tour ends there, leaving time to walk before the return to the port. Private transportation is included throughout, along with parking fees and entrance to Carthage. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese depending on your group.

The schedule is locked to your ship's departure time, so the return is guaranteed. Families with infants can bring a pram or stroller, and the sites are navigable for most fitness levels, though the Medina's streets are uneven and narrow in places.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the port.
• expert guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese.
• entrance fee to Carthage.
• Tunisian lunch.
• parking fees throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Didon tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if your ship's schedule is tight: your guide returns you by a set time, and the private format lets you linger at whichever of the three sites interests you most without waiting for a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

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

The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of narrow streets, bustling markets and historic monuments: mosques, medersas, palaces and traditional souks. Your guide leads you through the maze, explaining the architecture and the layers of Tunisian history built into the layout.

How much time do I spend at Carthage?

Carthage is one of three main stops on the tour. You walk among the ruins of the Antonine Baths, the theatre and ancient villas, with your guide explaining what stood there and why it matters to Mediterranean history.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included and takes place in the Goulette, built into the tour schedule as a proper break rather than a rushed stop.

Will I have time to explore Sidi Bou Said, or is it just a quick photo stop?

Sidi Bou Said is the final stop, and the tour leaves time for you to walk through the village with its white houses and blue shutters before returning to the port.

What happens if my ship leaves early or the tour runs late?

The return to the port is guaranteed in time for boarding. The six- to seven-hour itinerary is scheduled to get you back before your ship departs.