Excursions & day trips

Ancient Carthage and Sidi Bou Said tour with lunch

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£62.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

A visit to the Bardo Museum showcases a remarkable collection of recovered Roman mosaics
The ancient ruins of Carthage, including the Baths of Antoninus and the Tophet, reveal the city's past grandeur
A stroll around the clifftop village of Sidi Bou Said offers charming views and colourful streets
You'll tuck into a tasty Tunisian lunch, packed with traditional flavours
Your expert local guide shares unrivalled knowledge of Tunisia's rich history and culture

What to expect

Under renowned military leaders such as Hannibal, Carthage was one of the greatest powers of the classical world. Exploring the site with a guide gives you the historical background and the local perspective on the story of Carthage. You'll see ruins such as the Baths of Antoninus, which were the largest thermal baths in the Roman Empire. It's a great spot to enjoy the thermal waters – right by the sea. Have a look around the amphitheatre and the Tophet sacrificial site before taking a break for lunch.

After a traditional Tunisian local lunch, you'll visit Sidi Bou Said, a clifftop village of cobbled alleys fringed by whitewashed houses with sky-blue doors and window shutters. The blue and white colour scheme has echoes of the Greek islands, and contrasts nicely with the sea beyond. You'll discover the town's history and find out why so many artists have called it home over the years. Take a moment to visit local galleries and browse for handcrafted souvenirs. It's a delightful little place, and the views over Tunis Bay are the icing on the cake.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

The itinerary for this experience is...

- 7:20am – departure from the first hotel

- 10:00am – arrival at the Carthage archaeological site

- 12:30pm – lunch

- 3:00pm – visit to the village of Sidi Bou Said

- 4:30pm – departure from Tunis to Hammamet

- 6:00pm – return to the last hotels

Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Lunch

What to remember

Pickups are available from the selected area in the following resorts.
If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pickup, please provide the details at checkout Khayam Garden Beach Resort & Spa
Nozha Beach Resort & Spa
TUI Blue Manar
Hotel BEL AZUR HAMMAMET
Le Sultan
The Sindbad
Phenicia
TUI Blue Oceana Suites
TUI MAGIC LIFE Africana
Concorde Marcopolo

Provider

TUI TUNISIA

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 100 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.4/5

Value for money

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

Staff

4.4/5

All ratings (100)

5 stars (44)

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4 stars (40)

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3 stars (16)

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J
Jeremy
Verified booking
3.8
1 February 2026
Travelled as a couple
We were left behind for the White and Blue town and missed this part of the tour. We were last off the bus and then had to wait for traffic. By the time we had got around the corner the group had gone and we were not sure which road to take. Secondly although there is a lift in the musume (we found out later) this wasn't offered to older travelers which meant my wife had to struggle up and down a long set of starirs. On the positive the guides English was very good and he was very knowledgeable
S
Smith
Verified booking
2.6
8 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Daali the tour guide told us the wrong time to meet up so we missed part of the tour. By the time we got back everyone was back on the coach. Several times i saw him glare because people werent walking up to him fast enought. Other times he was nice. The tour itself was underwhelming after being places like el gem. Sidi bou said was just a huge street market. Could not enjoy the place at all due to stalls everywhere
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tracy
Verified booking
3.8
16 September 2025
Travelled as a couple
too long in museum guide talked too much not enough time in carthage and baths
M
Midas1980
Verified booking
3
13 September 2025
Travelled as a couple
Tour went on for far too long with not much to see. Lunch wasn’t great, all of us were hustled into a restaurant with plates of inedible food put in front of you, no choice or explanation of what you were eating.
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David Williams
Verified booking
4.6
12 September 2025
Travelled with family
The information was very informative a real expert guide.
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Thomas
Verified booking
3.4
31 August 2025
Travelled with family
Long day. Says 4 to 8 hours. With our hotel pickup and drop off was 10 hours. Also the carthage element seemed very light. Only the Antonion baths when there appear to be more areas to visit. Sidi Bou Said is a lovely village but given over an hour of free time and it is mainly an Instagram phot spot and excuse to buy souvenirs it seemed too long and generally unnecessary. Guide was very knowledgeable and engaging giving plenty of updates on Tunisia as a whole as well as the tour.

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