Sidi Bou Said half day excursion with Roman Carthage
Our Sidi Bou Said half day excursion pairs Roman Carthage with the blue-and-white village in a single morning, in a private car with your own driver. Pickup is at 08:00, and you are back at your hotel around 12:45, in time for a late lunch by the pool.
- Duration
- Half day, 4 h 45 min
- Price
- from €70 per car
- Pickup
- At your hotel, from 08:00
- Stops
- Carthage, Sidi Bou Said
Why choose the Sidi Bou Said half day excursion
Sidi Bou Said needs about two hours once you arrive, and Carthage sits right on the road there. The Sidi Bou Said half day excursion links the two with one drive each way, about 4 h 45 min door to door from Hammamet. You walk the Roman ruins while it is cool, then climb the village lanes before the crowds build up. Both stops are UNESCO World Heritage sites, as Sidi Bou Said joined the list in July 2026.
- door to door from Hammamet
- 4 h 45 min
- Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said since July 2026
- 2 UNESCO sites
- back at your hotel if you leave from Hammamet
- 12:45
- per car from Hammamet or Tunis, up to four people
- €70
How the morning runs
Two stops and one drive each way, with pickup at 08:00 and back at your hotel around 12:45. If you want longer on a terrace in Sidi Bou Said, say so: the driver waits, and the price does not change.
08:00
Pickup at your hotel in Hammamet
1 h drive to Carthage
Arrival around 09:00
Carthage
Roman and Punic city, UNESCO, about 1 h 15
Start with the Roman villas and the Antonine Baths, with the sea behind the columns, then Byrsa Hill for the view over the gulf. The sites are spread out, so the driver moves the car between them and you hardly walk in the sun.
- The Antonine Baths by the sea
- The Roman villas park
- The view from Byrsa Hill
Sidi Bou Said
Blue-and-white village, UNESCO, about 1 h 30
Up the cobbled main street to the Café des Nattes, along the quieter lanes towards the lighthouse, and down to the terraces above the marina. An hour and a half is enough to see the village properly without rushing.
- The Café des Nattes
- Lanes of blue doors and window grilles
- Terraces over the marina
~12:45
Back at your hotel in Hammamet
About 4 h 45 min door to door
The route on the map
Carthage and Sidi Bou Said are neighbours on the coast north of Tunis. Choose your pickup city to see the drive, or a stop to see it up close.
Driving times on the map are Google estimates. Your driver knows the quicker roads.
Half day or full day?
Both trips start at your hotel in a private car, so the choice comes down to time and interests. These three points help you decide.
- Choose the half day if…
- you want the village and the ruins without a long day, or you are travelling with young children. It also leaves the afternoon free for the beach.
- Choose the full day if…
- you also want the medina of Tunis and its souks. The full day adds about two hours and costs a little more per car, so it works out cheaper per hour.
- Prefer the afternoon light?
- We can run the half day in the afternoon instead, with a 13:00 pickup. Sidi Bou Said is lovely in the late light, and the price stays the same.
Sidi Bou Said half day excursion prices per car
From Hammamet or Tunis the half day costs €70 for up to four people; from Sousse or Port El Kantaoui it costs €120, as the drive is longer. The price is fixed per car, with no deposit, and you pay the driver when you are back. Entrance to Carthage is paid on the spot.
| Travellers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 people | €70 | €120 | €120 | €70 |
| 4–6 people | €105 | €155 | €155 | €105 |
| 5–8 people | €110 | €160 | €160 | €110 |
| 8–12 people | €140 | €190 | €190 | €140 |
Prices are per car, in euros, for the whole day, and they do not change with the season. Tap a city to update the timetable and the booking card.
What’s included
One price per car covers the whole morning, whether there are two of you or four. There is no hotel desk markup and no hidden fee.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car, never shared
- English and French-speaking driver
- Fuel, motorway tolls and parking
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address
- Child seats on request, free of charge
Not included
- Carthage entrance ticket (around 12 dinars)
- Drinks and snacks
- Shopping in the village
Good to know
The village is small but steep, and it gets busy from late morning. These tips help you see it at its best.
The main street climbs
The cobbled street up to the Café des Nattes is steep in places. Flat, closed shoes make it much easier.
Bring cash for small things
Cafés and small shops in the village prefer dinars in cash. The driver can stop at a cash machine on the way.
Photos without the crowd
Walk straight past the first terraces. The lanes behind the main street are just as pretty and much quieter.
Sidi Bou Said half day excursion: common questions
Here are the questions people ask most about this morning out. For anything else, just send us a message.
How long is the half day?
About 4 h 45 min door to door from Hammamet, with pickup at 08:00 and back at your hotel around 12:45. From Tunis it is shorter, and from Sousse a little longer.
How much does the Sidi Bou Said half day excursion cost?
€70 per car from Hammamet or Tunis for one to four people, and €120 from Sousse or Port El Kantaoui. The price covers the car, the driver, fuel and tolls. The Carthage ticket is extra.
Is half a day enough for Sidi Bou Said?
Yes. The village is small, and an hour and a half lets you see the main street, the side lanes and the terraces without rushing. Half a day also leaves time for Carthage on the way.
What is the best time to visit Sidi Bou Said?
Early morning is quietest, before the coach groups arrive in late morning. Late afternoon has the softest light for photos. That is why we offer both a morning and an afternoon departure.
Can we skip Carthage?
Yes. Tell the driver and you will have more time in Sidi Bou Said, or a stop in La Marsa for a coffee by the sea. The price stays the same.
Can we do it in the afternoon?
Yes, with a 13:00 pickup. You see Sidi Bou Said in the late light, and the price does not change.
Is the half day good with children?
Yes, it is one of the easiest days we run: two stops, little time in the car and back for lunch. Child seats are free on request.
Do we need to book far ahead?
A day or two is usually enough. In July and August, book a few days ahead for a morning departure.
Plan your trip
Before you book, read our guides: things to do in Sidi Bou Said and day trips from Hammamet. They answer the questions most travellers ask about a day like this.
- Things to Do in Sidi Bou Said: The Practical Guide for 2026The 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…Read the guide
Excursions from Hammamet: The Day Trips Worth Your HolidayThe best excursions from Hammamet are Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said (about an hour north), the El Jem amphitheatre with Kairouan (under two hours…Read the guide
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