Visiting Tunisia

Below is a map of Carthage in Tunisia. The map is of the archaeological ruins in Carthage, and pinpoints various sightseeing highlights and important places to visit.

The map of Carthage shows the museum, which is on a hill and has great views of the sea in addition to its abundance of historical treasures. It also shows various locations around the area, including the aqueducts, baths, an amphitheater, and houses.

When in Carthage, keep in mind that distances are far. It is possible to walk between some destinations, but others require you to take the train or a taxi between them. Make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to see all that the map of Carthage has to offer when you are visiting Tunisia.

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

There are some great day trips from Tunis if you have time to explore the surrounding area while visiting Tunisia.

One of the best day trips is to visit the ancient ruins of Carthage. Located just a short train or taxi ride away from the Tunis city center, Carthage is full of great archaeological sites and historical treasures. The ruins are spread over a vast area, and deserve a full day to be explored.

To get around to the various sites in Carthage, you can take the train or a taxi. If you are in the area at lunchtime, don’t miss the chance to try the excellent cuisine on the balcony of the Philipe Strack Villa Didon, which has great views over the sea below.

Another great day trip from Tunis is Sidi Bou Said. The town is picture pretty with its iconic blue and white buildings. You can get there by train or taxi from Tunis, and climb the hill up to the town. From there you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Mediterranean.

While visiting Sidi Bou Said, make sure to visit the shops to look at the handicrafts and pick up souvenirs for family and friends back home. There are also great cafes and restaurants in Sidi Bou Said where you can enjoy a lunch or coffee break while on your day trip from Tunis.

Tunis Clocktower

Tunisia tours are one of the most popular ways to visit Tunis and other parts of Tunisia.

With features like golden deserts, the ruins of Dougga, the Star Wars filming locations, and beautiful whitewashed towns like Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia tours offer a great way to see the best Tunisian coastline and desert in one trip.

Tunisia tours vary from large bus tours to smaller private tours, and the length of time of Tunisia tours differs depending on where you would like to go and how much time you have to visit Tunisia. Most tours last from a few days to two or three weeks.

Whichever Tunisia tour itinerary you choose, you will see some of Tunisia’s most famous sites and historic towns.

Some Tunisia tours are tour packages that include flights, transportation from Tunis airport, hotels, and guided tours. Other tour packages only include some of those things, with other parts of the trip coming at an additional cost.

Whatever Tunisia tour you choose for your holiday in Tunisia, you can either book your tour through a tour operator or make a direct booking yourself. Either way, make sure to shop around for Tunisia tour deals and compare what each tour package or independent tour includes.

Throughout the year there are various deals and discounts available for Tunisia tours, so do some research before you make a tour booking.