Top Tunis Day Trips

Cover two standout historical sites in a single day during this enriching double-duty private tour to Dougga and Bulla Regia. You’ll escape the city and discover a serene, ruin-filled countryside setting, with front-door hotel pickup included. Enter millennia-old, subterranean villas and get informative guided commentary on the impressive ancient cities, dating back to Roman and Numidian times. Tours include a tasty lunch.

Dive into Tunisia’s ancient history on a full-day, private tour of Dougga, an archeological highlight and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the hilltop ruins cover a sprawling 185 acres (75 hectares), it can be hard to know where to start exploring. With a private guide to lead the way, you’ll go straight to the highlights, and get fascinating historical context on each thing you see.

Enjoy a full-day tour from Tunis visiting Kairouan and El Jem. Discover the Aghlabid Basins, the Great Okba Mosque, Sidi Sahbi, El Jem’s Roman amphitheater and museum, and Medina, where you can explore at your own pace. A local lunch is included and so is a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle. Plus, a Blue Badge guide leads the small group for a more personalized experience.

Save time and money by visiting Cap Bon’s attractions on a small-group, guided day tour from Tunis. Highlights include viewing the Roman Quaries (Les Grottes), washing your feet at the Ain El Atrous hot spring that runs into the sea, admiring Nabeul’s colorful pottery, and exploring Hammamet, home to famous artists, such as Paul Klee and Andre Gide. Lunch and air-conditioned transport are included.

Enjoy a scenic guided excursion to the Roman city of Dougga during this hassle-free day trip from Tunis. Listen to historical background from your private guide as you marvel at ancient temples, baths, and public squares. Travel between locations in an air-conditioned minivan and enjoy a tasty Tunisian lunch. Tours also include a stop at the Andalusian village of Testour for a one-of-a-kind cheese tasting.

the city of Zaghouan where you will discover the water temple. Then you will go to the Berber village of Sidi Jedidi. You will have plenty of time to hang out at the weekly bedouin souk.

Founded in 670, the city of Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the first holy city in the Maghreb. Its rich architectural heritage includes, in particular, the Great Mosque, with its columns of marble and porphyry, and the mosque of the Three Doors which dates from the 9th century., then El Djem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous of Roman Africa for the visit of its amphitheater, and end the excursion by a visit to the archeological Museum El Jem.

Combine a visit to Kairouan, a holy Islamic city, with a trip to El Jem in a full-day tour from Tunis. Discover the Aghlabides Basins, the Great Okba Mosque, and Sidi Sahbi, with time for independent exploration and shopping. Take a lunch break at a local restaurant before heading to El Jem to view the Roman amphitheater and museum. A small group and air-conditioned transportation make this tour extra convenient.

Discover Tunis’ fascinating back-stories on a full-day, private tour with a history-loving guide. Featured highlights include the ruins of Carthage, the National Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Said Lighthouse, and the Medina of Tunis. By exploring with private transport and a personal guide, you’ll get straight to the most interesting places, making the most of your limited time in the city.

Exploring ancient Carthage and other sights around Tunis without a guide may mean missing out on important detail and history. Make the most of UNESCO-listed Carthage’s relics with a guide to navigate and share their history on this private full-day tour from Tunisia's capital. Then, visit Sidi Bou Said, the Bardo National Museum, and Tunis' old medina. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off make your day complete.

First step of this excursion Kairouan, the 4th holy city of Islam and spiritual capital of Tunisia. You will visit the Great Mosque which is the oldest religious building of the Muslim West. Afterwards, you will discover the "mausoleum of the barber" and you will have free time in the medina. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Aghlabid basins, built in the 9th century, to supply the city of Kairouan with drinking water. Continuation towards the city of El Jem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous of Roman Africa, for the visit of its Amphitheater.

The trip begins with a visit to Takrouna, This Berber village is a historic site that played a decisive role in the outcome of the Second World War in Tunisia. It forms, with Jradou and Zriba, a site with typical and traditional architecture: stone houses, vaulted rooms and inner courtyards. Its beauty is matched only by its simplicity. The intimate aspect of this tour is the charm of the old Berber villages.

A circuit that allows you to discover the charm of North Africa, the circuit is easy full of beautiful landscapes to explore. If there is one place to visit when you come to Tunisia, it is the tourist town of Bizerte. You will spend a peaceful day trip and experience this day in another environment. You will fall in love with this city.

Visit the ancient city of Carthage, a seaside village, and the Tunis medina on a full-day, small-group tour from Tunis that includes lunch and round-trip transport from your hotel. This 8-hour tour takes in two of Tunisia’s 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day, and is limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience.

Cover thousands of years of history on this full-day guided tour to Zaghouan, a history-packed Andalusian city that once supplied spring water to ancient seaside Carthage. Listen to in-depth commentary and background on a host of top sights, from a millennia-old aqueduct and Roman-built temple to historic battle sites. Tours also include a tasty lunch stop.

Discover two of Tunisia’s magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day, private tour from Tunis to Kairaouan and the Archeological Museum of El Djem. Exploring with a private guide is the chance to uncover the stories behind the two fascinating sites, with the additional security and comfort of included, door-to-door transport.

Discover top sites in Tunis, from the ancient ruins of Carthage to Sidi Bou Said Lighthouse on a full-day, private tour. With a driver to whisk your group between destinations, you’ll also have plenty of time to visit the National Bardo Museum and the Medina along the way. It’s a hassle-free way to make the most of your time in Tunis.

Cap Bon stretches from Nabeul for 140 km north of the country in the middle of the Mediterranean, towards Sicily. The landscape is an alternation of plains and plateaus, villages, beaches and coves. The fertile region is covered with vines that produce the famous Kelibia Muscat, fruit trees and cereals You can discover a Tunisia a little more authentic than elsewhere, quieter and less geared towards tourism. Cap Bon is easily visited in a day by car.

First step of this excursion Kairouan, the 4th holy city of Islam and spiritual capital of Tunisia. You will visit the Great Mosque which is the oldest religious building of the Muslim West. Afterwards, you will discover the "mausoleum of the barber" and you will have free time in the medina. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Aghlabid basins, built in the 9th century, to supply the city of Kairouan with drinking water. Continuation towards the city of El Jem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous of Roman Africa, for the visit of its Amphitheater.

Departure to Bulla Regia (160 km from Tunis). This area is well worth a visit for its fascinating history. Here, the Romans built their villas with one floor above and below, to avoid heat. Seven villas have been excavated so far and named after the beautiful mosaics discovered within. Proceed to Dougga (65 km from Bulla Regia). Lunch at a local restaurant. Dougga houses some of the largest Roman ruins in North Africa. The tower starts with the theater during the Second Century and donated by the Gracchus family & it continues to the "Place of the Roses of Wind", the Market Place, dominated by Mercury, the god of commerce, the well preserved Capitoline Temple, dedicated To the three deities, the Forum, the Public licinius Baths & it ends with the House of Trifolium, the Cyclopes therms and the magnificent twelve-seat latrines.

Visit the ancient city of Carthage, a seaside village, Bardo Museum, Sidi-Bou-Said and the Tunis medina on a full-day tour from Tunis that includes lunch and round-trip transport from your Tunis centrally located hotel. This 8-hour tour takes you to two of Tunisia’s 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day. Highlights • Full-day Tunis tour • Visit the Punic city of Carthage • Have lunch in Sidi-Bou-Said • Explore the Tunis medina with a licensed guide • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Tunis centrally located hotel

Dougga is situated in the mountains inland of Tunisia (1h30 from Tunis)in an area that was densely populated by the Numidians. The city served as one of the capitals of Massinissa, a Roman ally, and one of the contenders to Carthage. It is a visit to a huge archaeological site of about 3 km², the most intact Roman city in North Africa. The beautiful theatre at Dougga dates back to 168 CE and was donated to the city by one of its wealthiest families. Its condition is so good that it used for the concerts at the Dougga Festival in summer. The Capitol of Dougga must be one of the most impressive remains from the Roman era. It is fascinating to see a brothel built so pragmatically and bluntly to service its function: An open court for courting, and rooms immediately in for the services. The Licinian Baths are quite interesting for having much of its original walls intact, as well as a long tunnel used by the slaves working at the baths. NB: Transport can be arranged upon demand

The Full-day Tunis sightseeing tour starts with a guided tour of the National Bardo Museum. Among the archaeological treasures of this ancient palace, you can see one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. Next stop at the old medina of Tunis declared a World Heritage Site, you will Experience authentic Tunisia Then we will take you to visit the second UNESCO site of Carthage to discover how this former Phoenician colony became the great capital of the Carthaginian empire. You will then take a panoramic visit through the Punic ports and the hill of Birsa, as well as the thermal Baths of Antoninus Pious. After discovering this historic enclave, you will leave to visit the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said. You will have an hour of free time and a stroll among its whitewashed buildings, which contrasts with the blue color of the doors and windows. Gorgeous!

Beat the Tunisian heat with air-conditioned private transfers direct from your door on this half-day tour of two signature Tunis attractions. First, explore the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your private guide. Next, inhale sea views and capture timeless pictures in the cliff-top village of Sidi Bou Said. Please note: Entrance fees are at your own expense.