Tunis, Sidi Bousaid & Carthage day trip from Hammamet

Three cities and a World Heritage site in one afternoon from your hotel

A day trip from Hammamet covering Sidi Bousaid, Carthage and Tunis's medina with a live guide in English, French or Arabic. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included. The tour spans six to seven hours and takes in one of Tunisia's seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, plus the clifftop views and artist quarter of Sidi Bousaid, the ruins and presidential palace overlook of Carthage, and the 12th-century market streets of Tunis. Children from age two are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sidi Bou Said, Carthage, and Tunis

• Explore Sidi Bou Said cliff and views
• Visit ruins and palace in Carthage
• Tour the Medina of Tunis

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Hammamet and want to see the main sites around Tunis without arranging your own transport, this tour bundles three distinct places into a single departure. The driver picks you up from your hotel and handles the driving. A guide in your choice of English, French or Arabic leads you through each stop. The route moves north to Sidi Bousaid first: a steep clifftop city where flowers and vines cover nearly every wall, overlooking the Mediterranean. From there you head to Carthage, where you walk among the ruins of the ancient city and see the panoramic view from the presidential palace grounds.

Tunis comes last, and the guide takes you through the medina, the old market quarter that grew from a small Berber settlement in the 12th century into a thriving port. The medina is where the city's traditional character survives: narrow streets, merchant stalls, the layered history of centuries. The whole day runs six to seven hours, so you're back with time before dinner. The vehicle is air-conditioned and parking is covered. You'll need to buy separate tickets to enter the historical sites themselves.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel pickup and return to Hammamet.
• parking fees at each site.
• live guide in English, French or Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (2 to 13 years)

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 4.08

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Lynda Travel

Is this one for you?Six to seven hours covers all three cities and gets you back to Hammamet by late afternoon, leaving your evening free. If you need to stay closer to your hotel or prefer a shorter outing, this tour fills the whole available window.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 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's the difference between Sidi Bousaid and Carthage on this tour?

Sidi Bousaid is a living clifftop town north of Tunis, famous for its whitewashed buildings and artist residents, with views out to the Mediterranean. Carthage is an archaeological site where you walk among the ruins of the ancient city and see the palace overlook. It's one of Tunisia's seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Does the tour include entrance fees to the sites?

No, entrance fees are separate. You'll buy tickets at each site: Carthage, Sidi Bousaid and any attractions in the Tunis medina you want to enter. The guide will tell you which ones are worth the cost and help you navigate the options.

How much walking is involved in the medina of Tunis?

The medina is a maze of narrow streets, so you'll be on foot for the Tunis portion of the day. The guide leads you through the main market areas and historical quarters. The pace is leisurely but you should be comfortable walking for an hour or more on uneven ground.