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Sousse: Sidi Bou Said, Tunis Medina & Carthage Private TourYou're picked up from your Sousse hotel and driven to three distinct Tunisian experiences: the cliffside village of Sidi Bou Said with its blue-and-white streets, either the bustling Medina of Tunis or the Bardo Museum, and the ancient ruins of Carthage overlooking the sea. Your driver-host speaks your language, adjusts stops to your pace, and provides WhatsApp support throughout. The tour is private — just your group — with flexible timing, photo help, and lunch guidance included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three very different sides of Tunisia — a postcard village, a living old city or museum, and ancient ruins — without arranging transport, timing yourself, or navigating on your own. The private format and flexible stops mean you move at your pace, not a schedule's.
El Jem, Kairouan & Sousse: Private Day Tour from SousseYou visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites — El Jem's Roman colosseum, Kairouan's Great Mosque and medina, and either Monastir's Ribat or Sousse's coast — at your own pace in a private vehicle with a local driver-host. Hotel pickup, flexible stop times, lunch help, and 24/7 WhatsApp support are included. The tour runs as a private group, so no strangers or waiting, and you adjust the rhythm to suit your day.Is it for me?Book this if you want three major UNESCO sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the private format and flexible pace mean you're not waiting for other groups or rushing between stops.
Kairouan, El Jem & Monastir: Private Day Trip from TunisYou’ll walk Kairouan’s quiet courtyards and taste its famous pastries before standing inside El Jem’s enormous Roman amphitheater. Climb Monastir’s ribat for sea views and stories of warrior monks. With hotel pickup and a local guide handling every detail, you’ll experience Tunisia’s history through sights, sounds—and maybe even a sticky-sweet bite you’ll remember later.
Tunis private tour: Medina, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said with lunchA private full-day tour of Tunis with hotel pickup, certified guide, lunch and entry to Carthage ruins included. You visit the UNESCO-listed Medina with its covered souks and artisan alleys; La Goulette's waterfront cafes; the scattered archaeological site of Carthage; and Sidi Bou Said, a blue-and-white Ottoman village on a cliff above the Mediterranean. The guide speaks English, French, Italian or Arabic, and the route and timing are fixed so the four stops fit into a single afternoon without you building the day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Tunis for the first time and want to see the main sites without spending hours planning transport or timing—the four stops, the guide and the lunch are all arranged, so you step out of the hotel and the day unfolds on schedule.
Tunis: Medina, Carthage & Sidi Bou Said Private Tour with LunchYou’ll wind through Tunis’ maze-like medina with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, then taste fresh seafood in La Goulette before exploring Carthage’s ancient ruins and ending your day among Sidi Bou Said’s blue-and-white houses above the sea—a day full of color, history, and little surprises.
Tunis Medina Walking Tour: Souks, Mosques & Kasbah SquareYou walk through the Medina of Tunis with a guide who knows the souks, mosques, and hidden corners. You see the Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul, move through Marché Central watching locals shop, rest at a café inside the old city, and end at Kasbah Square. The tour includes entry fees and a guide; you decide what to pay at the end.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Tunis through its streets and markets rather than from a bus window, and who don't mind walking at a local pace through narrow alleys—the slow rhythm is what lets you notice the details and feel the city as it actually is.
Tataouine day trip from Djerba: Berber villages in a private 4x4A private 4x4 tour from Djerba to the Tataouine region visits three ancient Berber ksars—Ksar Ouled Soltane, Chenini and Ksar Hadada—with a guide in English, Italian, French or German, plus lunch and hotel pickup. The tour runs 10 hours and includes a photo stop at Sebkhet el Melah, a salt lake famous for its shifting hues. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the vehicle is air-conditioned.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see three distinct Berber villages and understand how they were built and lived in, without arranging transport or navigating the roads yourself—the private vehicle and guide mean the day stays focused on the places, not on logistics.
Djerba: Horseback & Camel Ride Through Berber Villages & LagoonYou ride horseback or camel through inland Djerba for 2.5 hours, passing Berber villages and crossing a shallow lagoon on your mount. Helmets are provided, the pace suits all fitness levels, and small children can join in a stroller. The route avoids the tourist strip entirely, which is the whole point.Is it for me?This suits travelers who want to see the real Djerba — the inland villages and lagoon — without the resort-loop routine, and who don't mind a morning on horseback or camel to get there. The fixed 2.5-hour schedule and included helmet mean you show up, ride, and move on without arranging logistics yourself.
Sousse: Tunisian Family Cooking Class & Market TourYou’ll join a local family in Sousse for a private Tunisian cooking class — starting with shopping together at the old market (no need to pay extra for ingredients), then preparing your chosen dishes side by side before sharing lunch around their table. Finish with sweets and tea in their garden as stories linger longer than dessert.
Tunis: Testour, Dougga & Bulla Regia Private Archaeology TourYou visit three archaeological sites in one day: the Moorish village of Testour with its iconic backwards-clock minaret, the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Dougga spread across a hillside, and Bulla Regia's religious structures spanning Numidian, Roman and Christian periods. Private transport, a guide and all entrance fees are included, so you move between sites without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three significant archaeological sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the private format means you move at your own pace instead of following a group schedule, and the included guide makes the ruins legible instead of just impressive.
Hammamet: Quad Bike Adventure 35km Off-Road HillsYou ride a 35km off-road route through Nabeul's hills and olive groves, 90 minutes of actual quad time plus safety briefing and panoramic stops. Groups stay under eight riders, your guide is local, and hotel pickup is included. Mint tea and olive oil tasting wrap up the afternoon before you head back.Is it for me?Right for riders who want real off-road terrain and small-group pacing without the tourist-circuit feel. The 90-minute ride is steady but not extreme — expect dust, engine noise, and terrain that changes constantly, which is exactly what makes the three hours feel like an actual adventure instead of a loop.
Sousse or Monastir Walking Tour: Local guide, your pace, hotel pickupYou’ll wander Sousse’s lively medina or soak up Monastir’s calm coast with a local guide who meets you right at your hotel. Taste street snacks, hear real stories, set your own pace—and enjoy small details like group photos or Wi-Fi help if you need it. The city will feel personal, not just another stop.
Djerba: Ksar Ghilane 4x4 & Hot Spring with LunchYou're picked up from your Djerba hotel and driven through changing desert landscape to a natural hot spring oasis where you swim and eat lunch. After that, you visit a centuries-old fortified village with narrow streets and traditional architecture, then return in the late afternoon. The whole day is eight hours, your guide is approved by the national tourist office, and you don't arrange transport, meals or entry yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Sahara and a historic village in one day without arranging your own transport, meals, or guide — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds without logistics.
Kairouan, El Jem & Monastir: Private Day Trip with PickupYou’ll step into Kairouan’s living history, taste sweets in hidden bakeries, wander El Jem’s Roman arena with stories from your local guide-driver, and feel sea breezes atop Monastir’s fortress. Flexible pickup and a private pace mean you can linger where it feels right—this day is yours to fill with real moments.
Djerba: Tataouine & Chenini Berber Village Private Day TripYou're picked up at 8am and driven south through olive fields and past the salt lake of Sebkhet el Melah to Tataouine's market for a coffee break. Then you visit Ksar Ouled Soltane and the hilltop Berber village of Chenini, each with a guided walk through cave dwellings and traditional architecture, followed by lunch and Ksar Hadada before returning to Djerba by evening. The private guide, transportation, traditional meal and water are all included, so you only need to show up ready to walk.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the Berber villages and ksours south of Djerba without arranging transport, hiring a guide separately, or timing the stops yourself — the private setup and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sites.
Carthage Bardo Medina Tour: UNESCO Ruins & MosaicsThis full-day tour from Hammamet covers four of Tunisia's most significant heritage sites: the UNESCO-listed archaeological ruins of Carthage, the Bardo Museum's world-class Roman mosaic collection, the coastal village of Sidi Bou Said, and the Medina of Tunis with its traditional markets and Zitouna Mosque. A guide in your choice of language, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and entrance fees to Carthage and the Bardo are included in the full-day options; the car-and-driver option lets you explore independently. The Bardo closes Mondays, and vegetarian meals are available on request.Is it for me?Choose the full-day tour with a guide if you want the history and context woven together as you move through each site; the driver-only option works if you prefer to explore at your own pace and skip the Bardo or other stops. If you're arriving by cruise ship, pickup from the port is available for an extra fee.
Carthage: Guided Bike Tour of Ancient Sites & Roman BathsYou’ll cycle through Carthage with a local guide, stopping at ancient Punic sanctuaries, massive Roman baths facing the sea, and up Byrsa Hill for sweeping views. Expect easy riding (or grab an e-bike), plenty of stories from your guide, and time to soak up Mediterranean light—plus all gear included.
Tunis, Sidi Bou Said & Carthage Day Trip: 3 Cities in 1 DayA 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.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Sousse and want to see the capital, a Mediterranean hilltop village and an ancient UNESCO site without organizing separate transport or guides for each one.
Tunisia Sahara: El Jem, Star Wars & Douz Desert Private 2-Day TourYou’ll walk ancient stones at El Jem colosseum, sip mint tea inside a real Berber cave house in Matmata, watch sunset turn Douz’s Sahara dunes gold, and cool off by Chebika’s hidden waterfall oasis—all with your own local driver-guide and flexible stops. Expect small surprises (like homemade bread) and moments of real quiet under huge skies.
Tunis Carthage Airport to Hotel: Private VIP TransferYou get a private 4x4 vehicle from the airport to your Tunis hotel with flight tracking and no surge pricing if you're delayed. The driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, bottled water is included, and all parking fees are covered upfront. It's the kind of transfer that takes the first-day friction out of arriving in a new city.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Tunis Carthage Airport and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling—the driver waits with your name, the price is fixed, and flight delays don't cost you extra, which is what makes the first hour of arrival actually relaxing.
