Tunis, Sidi Bou Said & Carthage Day Trip: 3 Cities in 1 Day

Three cities and a UNESCO site in one day from Sousse

A guided day trip from Sousse covers Tunis, Sidi Bou Said and Carthage in a single outing, with round-trip transport and a live guide in English or French. The tour passes through the Medina of Tunis, visits the white-and-blue houses of Sidi Bou Said (classified since 1915), and explores the archaeological remains of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Children from age 1 are welcome. Entrance fees to the sites are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Tunis

• Visit Sidi Bou Said houses
• Explore archaeological site of Carthage
• Pass through Tunis city center and medina

What’s included

• Round-trip air-conditioned transport from Sousse.
• live guide in English or French.
• parking fees.
• suitable for all fitness levels, with prams and specialized infant seats available.

Times

Next departure: 1 Jun 2027

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Before you book

Group Up to 4

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (14 and older) · Child (1 to 13 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

You leave Sousse in an air-conditioned vehicle and spend the day moving between three distinct places without managing pickups or timing yourself. The guide narrates in English or French, and the route is built to fit all three stops into a single afternoon, so you see the capital's medina, the clifftop village famous for its Arab and Andalusian architecture, and the scattered ruins of an ancient city: all without the logistics of separate bookings or multiple transport changes.

Sidi Bou Said sits above the Mediterranean with whitewashed houses and blue doors winding through narrow lanes. The village has been a tourist site since 1915 and the architecture mixes Arab and Andalusian styles in a way that feels distinct from anywhere else on the coast. Carthage spreads across the modern city as an archaeological site, with remains classified by UNESCO in 1979. The day includes a passage through Tunis itself, crossing the medina so you see the capital without needing to navigate it on your own. Parking and vehicle air-conditioning are handled. The only costs beyond the tour price are entrance fees at each site.

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and suits all fitness levels. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed. If you have a free afternoon in Sousse and want to see three different places without arranging separate transport or guides, this consolidates the day into one departure.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 13 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 Sidi Bou Said like when you get there?

Sidi Bou Said is a hilltop village overlooking the Mediterranean with whitewashed houses and bright blue doors scattered through winding lanes. The site has been classified as a tourist destination since 1915 and combines Arab and Andalusian architecture in a way that stands out from other coastal towns.

Is Carthage an actual archaeological site or mostly a museum?

Carthage is an archaeological site scattered across the modern city of Carthage, with physical remains you can walk through. It was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of seven such sites in Tunisia.

Do I pass through Tunis itself or just visit one specific place there?

The tour includes a passage through Tunis city center and crosses the medina, so you see the capital as part of the day rather than stopping at a single attraction within it.

How long does the whole trip take from Sousse?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total, including round-trip transport from Sousse and time at each of the three locations.

Are entrance fees to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to all sites are not included in the tour price and are paid separately when you arrive at each location.