Top Tunis Cultural Tours

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.

Travel all over Tunisia with ease on this 5-day private tour with a guide. Visit El Jem, Kairouan, Tozeur, Douz, Tataouine, Tunis, and more. Accompanied by your guide, see the original Star Wars set, go camping in the Sahara, and admire ancient Roman amphitheaters. Enjoy local meals and dinners at your hotels.

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.

Cover more ground in less time with a half-day tour of Bardo and Medina in Tunis. View the famous Roman mosaics and other important archaeological artifacts at the Bardo Museum. At Medina, a well-preserved Islamic city, discover the great Mosque Ez-Zitouna and browse the traditional cap and perfume markets (souks). A guide provides context to what you're seeing, making the tour fun and engaging.

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.

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.

Take the guesswork out of your visit to Tunisia with this four-day tour: all details will be arranged ahead of time so you can have a stress-free trip. Highlights include riding a horse-drawn carriage in Palm Groves, viewing the Ong Jemel Star Wars desert set, experiencing Sahara desert camping at Douz, and exploring the large and well-preserved Roman amphitheater at El Jem. All accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities included to maximize the fun.

Take a step back in time and experience the history of North Africa. The Carthaginian era, the Roman era, and the early Christian era are all visited. This in-depth tour will take you on a journey to relive key moments in each of those eras. Guided by a local expert, you will get to experience the culture and local cuisine. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience Tunisia!

Departure to Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC. The earliest settlements of Punic Carthage can sill be seen on Byrsa Hill, just below the renowed Carthage National Museum. Although destroyed by the Romans in 146BC and later built over by them, recent excavation has revealed the foundations of five-story Punic houses, each with its own cistern and drainage system. The most remarkable early remains are the two basins of the Punic Ports, an evidence of the Carthaginian’ mastery of the sea, which fascinated and frustrated the Romans. Another important site of pre-roman Carthage is the Tophet. Sidi Bou said: Perched high atop of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, this picturesque village is a delightful place for a leisurely stroll through winding cobbled streets. Its trademark white walls, contrasting sky blue doors and ornate window grids, make for a wonderfully inspiring setting. Wander around the boutiques for souvenirs or relax at a cliff-side Moorish café.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An essential tourist circuit intended for a clientele in love with discovery and culture. A rich, varied and adopted program for everyone, balanced stages and a pleasant rhythm for a deep approach to the Sahel region.

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

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 Sidi Bou said: Perched high atop of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, this picturesque village is a delightful place for a leisurely stroll through winding cobbled streets. Its trademark white walls, contrasting sky blue doors and ornate window grids, make for a wonderfully inspiring setting. Wander around the boutiques for souvenirs or relax at a cliff-side Moorish café. Continue to the Medina (~18km, 20 Minutes drive, the heart of historic Tunis) one of the best preserved Islamic cities in the world. Walk through the meandering streets, viewing the architecture of some residential quarter, as well as the activity and excitement of the souks. Also see the great Mosque of Djamaa-ez-Zitouna, walking through Souk Echaouchia (Traditional cap makers market) and Souk El Attarine (Perfume market).

- An excursion on a day, with not many kilometers to go but rather a lot to discover. Visit Kairouan, the city Aghlabide par excellence and Islamic and religious capital of Tunisia is well worth the visit. - Visit of the Great Mosque considered as one of the most important in the world Muslims - Visit of the Medina inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage - Visit of the Aghlabides basins - Visit of Bir Barrouta - Visit the mausoleum of the barber. - An exit far from the tourist attractions but rather in the heart of the local life

This 3 day desert tour, which includes a night under the stars at a tented encampment, is available to holidaymakers staying at any hotel in the resorts of Hammamet, Hammamet Yasmine, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse and Skanes and Mahdia.

Are you ready for a Mediterranean dream? It starts with the hill of Sidi Bou Said- the white and blue village with the Arab- Andalusian style houses. The city with artistic spirit related to the holy man SIDI BOU SAID AL BEJI. Start your day with real energy bomb- the “zrir”- sweet mixture of nuts and sesame with honey, or Bomboloni. Then you walk up the hill to visit “Dar el Annabi” house built at the end of the 18th century, it is now a local museum, featuring the atmosphere of a Tunisian family. It offers the possibility to visitors to truly dive into the Tunisian daily life, arts, and traditions. Afterward, you carry to “Kawa al alia” on the highest point of this dream place. As you take a stroll through this village, you can admire the bougainvilleas flowers until you reach the Sidi Chabaan coffee shop with a panoramic view of the bay of Tunis. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery with a cup of coffee or mint tea, sitting on straw mats with the locals and smoke a chicha.

This Phoenician city, once an important commercial port, was conquered by the Romans at the end of the Punic Wars. These destroyed and rebuilt Carthage, so we find today a lot of Roman remains in Carthage

A visit to the Medina of Tunis is a journey in one of the first and the most important historical , economical and cultural centres of Africa..We can find traces of the different civilizations of the Mediterranean , from Roman columns and marble , Muslims schools and mosques , Jewish handicrafts and traditions , Turkish taste and minarets , Spanish forts and Andalousian industries , Italian colours and arts ..Its a journey to the depths of human experience of tolerance and peace.. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 The Medina contains some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains

Visit the ancient city of Carthage, a seaside village, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea on a half-day tour from Tunis that includes round-trip transport from your Tunis centrally located hotel. This tour takes you to 1 of Tunisia’s 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day. Highlights • Visit the Punic city of Carthage including the Port, Museum and Tophet • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Tunis centrally located hotel

Making an independent day trip to El Djem and Kairouan from Tunis probably means haggling with cabs and guides. This private full-day tour eliminates the hassle: with private air-conditioned transport and a guide to ensure you cover and hear about the highlights. Marvel at El Djem, the world’s third-largest Roman amphitheater; and explore Kairouan’s Great Mosque, basins, medina, and other sights. Hotel pickup and drop-off make for a well-rounded day.