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Straight answers to the questions our guests ask before they book: when to go, whether it is safe, what excursions really cost and which day trips are worth it.

  1. Sunset on the beach at Hammamet, the sea turning gold and orange under a low sun

    Excursions from Hammamet: The Day Trips Worth Your Holiday

    The best excursions from Hammamet are Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said (about an hour north), the El Jem amphitheatre with Kairouan (under two hours south), the Cap Bon coast and the Roman city of Dougga for history fans. Families do well with Friguia Park, 35 minutes away. The Sahara is not a day trip: the dunes are 400 to 490 km away and sold as a two-day coach tour.Updated 9 October 2026, 13 min readRead the guide
  2. A quiet country road running between rows of olive trees in Tunisia

    How much are excursions in Tunisia? An open price comparison for 2026

    How much are excursions in Tunisia? As of October 2026, a shared day trip to Carthage or El Jem costs about €32 to €85 per person depending on where you book, a 2-day Sahara tour €104 to €143, and a quad ride or boat trip €24 to €46. Entrance tickets add €6 to €13. From two or three people, a private car usually works out cheaper per head.Updated 9 October 2026, 13 min readRead the guide
  3. Sunset over the Gulf of Tunis, seen from the village of Sidi Bou Said

    Best time to visit Tunisia: a month-by-month guide to the coast

    The best time to visit Tunisia for most people is late May to June or September to October. The sea off Hammamet and Sousse is around 22–26 °C in June and September, daytime highs stay in the high 20s, and inland sites like El Jem are bearable. July and August are the hottest, busiest and dearest months; November to March is mild, quiet and cheap, but too cool for most swimmers.Updated 9 October 2026, 11 min readRead the guide
  4. A busy covered souk in the Tunis medina, with shoppers walking between stalls under a vaulted ceiling

    Is Tunisia safe to visit? An honest answer for October 2026

    Yes, for the places almost every holidaymaker goes. Is Tunisia safe to visit? The UK, US, French, German and Italian governments all allow travel to Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir and Djerba, and advise against only the Algerian and Libyan border areas, a few western mountains and the military zone in the far south. The real risks on the coast are petty theft, pushy sellers, harassment and the roads.Updated 9 October 2026, 11 min readRead the guide
  5. White terraces and blue shutters of Sidi Bou Said stepping down the hill above the Gulf of Tunis

    Things to Do in Sidi Bou Said: The Practical Guide for 2026

    The best things to do in Sidi Bou Said are mint tea on the terraces of Café des Délices and Café des Nattes, Baron d’Erlanger’s palace Ennejma Ezzahra, the old house of Dar el Annabi, the seaside cemetery viewpoint and a walk down to the marina. Go early in the morning or near sunset, allow two to four hours, and add Carthage next door.Updated 9 October 2026, 12 min readRead the guide