Top Tunis Historical Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

During this stunning, multi-day desert excursion, you’ll cover the top attractions of Tunisia, from troglodyte houses and ancient Roman ruins to cultural museums and spectacular natural sights. Perfect for first-time visitors, the tour includes a carriage ride around a real-life oasis. Upgrade to include a visit to a desert zoo or camel ride and enjoy free time to wander a centuries-old medina at your own pace.

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.

Leave Tunis and the beaches of the coast and experience an unknown side of Tunisia, On the menu: fresh air, green leisure activities, and the discovery of ancient ruins, and contrasting landscapes of western Tunisia, the charming little town of Kef with a tumultuous past. Natural beauty is not the only thing this region has to offer: the city has preserved countless memories of its vibrant history, including its Ottoman fortress, Jewish synagogue, and Byzantine Basilic You will enjoy lunch around the exotic dam of Mellegue experiencing the splendid views, without fail to take advantage of kayaking on the magnificent dam!

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.

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.

Explore the highlights of the city of Tunis with a professional guide.You will visit remnants of the ancient Carthage ,the bardo museum,the medina of Tunis ,the blue and white village of Sidi Bousaid .

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.

TOUR TOUR, very original, 3 days / 2 nights, to admire the beauty of southern Tunisia: Tunis - El Jem-Matmata - Douz - Tozeur - Shebika - Tamerza - Ong Jmal - Nafta -Tunis

explore the medina  of Tunis  with a professional guide.This tour is a perfect combination of the Tunis old city sightseeing tour, shopping in famous Tunisian bazaars and attending an exposition of native Berber carpets. The flair of the medina are its colorful markets and streets full of lively and peaceful people.

From ‘Star Wars Canyon’ to Mos Espa, you’ll see a long list of Tunisia’s ‘Star Wars’ film locations on this 6-day, private tour. Included accommodations, meals, and transport bundle all of your trip planning into a single booking, so you can focus on exploring gorgeous desert landscapes. From pickup in Tunis to drop-off, a personal driver/guide will help ensure your trip is smooth and enjoyable.