From Port La Goulette: Private Day Trip to Tunis

Overview

As part of a full-day excursion from Tunis that includes lunch and return transportation from the cruise terminal at Port la Goulette. You will visit four sites: Medina, La Goulette, Carthage and Sidi BouSaid. The best way to discover the city of Tunis in depth is with its old Medina classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then discover the Goulette, this suburban area is renowned for the perpetual animation that reigns in its streets. Take a break for DEJ at a local restaurant. After visiting this area, you will also have the chance to visit the ancient city of Carthage which features ancient monuments offering superb views of the surrounding coast. After visiting this UNESCO-listed archaeological site, you will continue to Sidi Bou Said, a picturesque blue and white village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Itinerary

1. Médina de Tunis

   This sprawling maze of ancient streets and alleys is one of North Africa’s most impressive medieval medinas and one of Tunisia’s great treasures. It’s home to numerous covered souks selling everything from shoes to shisha pipes, as well as bustling cafes, alleyways filled with artisans at work, and residential areas punctuated by large, brightly painted doorways. Historic palaces, hammams, mosques, and madrassas (schools for the study of the Quran) are scattered throughout, many lavishly decorated with tile, carved stucco, and marble columns.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

2. La Goulette

   Suburban district is renowned for the perpetual animation that reigns in its streets, all year round. The terraces of cafes and restaurants follow one another along the seaside

   · 1 h 30 min

3. Ruines de Carthage

   The archaeological site of Carthage is a site scattered in the current city of Carthage (Tunisia) and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

   · 1 h· Admission included

4. Sidi Bou Said

   With its distinctive blue and white colours, cobbled streets and breathtaking glimpses of azure waters, the clifftop village of Sidi Bou Said is one of the most beautiful places in Tunisia. Its distinctive architecture is a mix of Ottoman and Andalusian, the result of the influx of Spanish Muslims in the 16th century.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

Pick-up is offered. You will be picked up at the port la Goulette upon arrival of your cruise.

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• An hour and a half for the road between sites.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Activity offered by TRAVELGATE DMC via Viator.