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
Meet your guide and driver for a relaxed morning in the capital and its coast.
- 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.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
- Licensed English/French/Arabic-speaking guide
- Guided medina walking tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water on board
Not included
- Lunch and personal drinks
- Monument entry fees where applicable
- Gratuities (optional)
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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