Tunis Medina & Sidi Bou Saïd
From the labyrinth of the old medina to Tunisia's most photogenic seaside village.
Begin on Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the capital's grand tree-lined boulevard, then step into the UNESCO-listed medina — a dense maze of covered souks, the perfume market and the chéchia cap-makers' lane, threading toward the venerable Ez-Zitouna mosque, founded around 698 CE. After free time for lunch, drive up to Sidi Bou Saïd, the clifftop village of whitewashed houses and cobalt-blue doors above the Gulf of Tunis, where the cobbled lanes open onto sweeping sea views and a classic mint tea. Private guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup.
Why guests love this
- The UNESCO-listed Medina of Tunis and its covered souks
- Ez-Zitouna, the founding mosque of the capital
- The blue-and-white lanes and sea views of Sidi Bou Saïd
- Colonial-era grandeur of Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Perfume and chéchia (felt-cap) artisan markets
- Mint tea with a Gulf of Tunis panorama
Your day, hour by hour
- 109:00
Hotel pickup
Your driver meets you in the lobby.
- 209:30· 30 min
Avenue Habib Bourguiba
The city's grand boulevard — French colonial façades, cafés, the cathedral and the clock tower.
- 310:00· 75 min
Medina of Tunis
A guided walk through the UNESCO old city: covered souks, the perfume market and the chéchia-makers' lane.
- 411:15· 30 min
Ez-Zitouna Mosque
The spiritual heart of the medina, founded around 698 CE. Courtyard and colonnades viewed by visitors.
- 512:00· 90 min
Sidi Bou Saïd
Free time in the clifftop blue-and-white village cobbled lanes, craft stalls and a mint tea over the sea.
- 613:45
Return
Door-to-door drop-off at your hotel.
Price per person by group size
The bigger your group, the less each person pays. The price you see on our listings is the best rate available.
| Group size | Per adult | Per child | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 guests | €35 | €30 | 07:00 – 08:00 |
| 5–6 guests | €20 | €20 | 07:00 – 08:00 |
Children are 1–11 years old; adults are 12 and over. Children must travel with an adult.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
- English/French/Arabic-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Lunch and personal drinks
- Monument entry fees where applicable
- Gratuities (optional)
Guest reviews
5.0(2)As a woman travelling alone I felt completely comfortable. The driver was professional and the guide was informative, never rushed or pushed into shops. Sidi bou said at midday is stunning. Picked up and returned to my hotel in Hammamet
Did this from Hammamet on our second day. Driver was early, guide was good, took us through the medina souks and a little workshop where they still make the chéchia hats by hand, which we'd never have found ourselves. Sidi bou said is beautiful but busy by midday. Back at the hotel early afternoon. No complaints, would book again
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Good to know
Is this a half-day or a full day?
It's a half-day of about five hours focused on the Tunis medina, Ez-Zitouna and Sidi Bou Saïd. You can extend it to a full day by adding the Bardo Museum as an option.
Can we go inside the Zitouna Mosque?
You can visit the courtyard and colonnades; the prayer hall is reserved for worshippers. Modest dress is required.
Are there a lot of stairs in Sidi Bou Saïd?
Yes — it's a hillside village of sloping, cobbled lanes and steps, so comfortable shoes help. You'll have free time to explore at your own pace.
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