Excursion to Carthage and Sidi Bousaid from Tunis
Excursion to Carthage and Sidi Bousaid from Tunis
How about going on a private excursion with lunch (yes, there’s couscous!) Excursion to Carthage and Sidi Bousaid from Tunis is really worth it!
The Grand Kick-Off: Getting Lost on Purpose in the Medina
The day begins in the medina of Tunis, where history is woven tighter than your grandma’s crochet blanket. One moment you’re ducking into a perfume shop that smells like jasmine had a baby with spices, and the next you’re in a tiled courtyard trying to remember if this was the way out—or deeper in.
For those who think Google Maps can save them here—nope. But that’s the fun. A guide (read: your personal GPS with charm) walks you through the labyrinth, telling stories of sultans, saints, and why every doorway deserves its own photoshoot. The souks are buzzing, the mint tea is flowing, and your inner treasure hunter is living its best life.
Ruin Your Sense of Time: Welcome to Carthage
Next stop: Carthage. Yes, that Carthage. Once Rome’s arch-nemesis, now a surprisingly chill coastal suburb. If the ruins could talk, they’d whisper stories of Hannibal and battles—and probably complain about all the selfies.
But wow, the views. The Baths of Antoninus offer a blend of columns and coastline that scream “ancient power” but also “let’s build a summer house here.” Your guide brings the dusty stones to life, so even if you’re not a history buff, you’ll find yourself deeply invested in the Punic Wars and the brilliance of Roman plumbing.
Bonus: The seagulls here are unnervingly photogenic.
Sidi Bou Said: Where Greece and Tunisia Had a Style Baby
Just when you think the day can’t get prettier, boom—Sidi Bou Said. This hilltop village is what happens when someone leaves a Pinterest board out in the sun and it turns into a real place. Blue doors, white walls, cats that act like they own the place (they probably do), and balconies you could write poetry on.
You’ll wander cobblestone lanes that practically force you to slow down, buy handmade ceramics you absolutely didn’t plan to carry home, and sip coffee at Café des Délices like a 1960s movie star. It’s dreamy. It’s Mediterranean cool, and It’s possibly what heaven looks like if you’re into coastal charm and color coordination.
Did Someone Say Lunch?
Somewhere between “Wow, I want to live here” and “How many olives is too many olives?”, lunch happens. And not just any lunch—a private, leisurely affair that involves local flavors, warm hospitality, and at least one dish that makes you go, “Okay, I need this recipe.”
Expect couscous that defies logic, brik that crackles with joy, and dessert that involves honey and nuts in ways that should be illegal. Everything tastes better when you’re eating it after walking through history and under the Tunisian sun.
Final Thoughts: This Is Not Your Average Day Trip
This isn’t just a tour. It’s a time machine, a culture-drenched stroll, and a midday feast wrapped in warm breezes and postcard views. With a private guide doing the thinking, you’re free to wander, wonder, and pretend (just for a moment) that you belong here.
Tunis, take a bow—you’ve just nailed the perfect day.
