Carthage Discovery Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Description
Visit the ancient city of Carthage, a seaside village, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea on a half-day tour that includes round-trip transport from your hotel. This tour takes you to 1 of Tunisia’s 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day. Highlights • Visit the Punic city of Carthage including the Port, Museum and Tophet • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel
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Itinerary
Start your day with pickup at your Tunis hotel. Make the 25-minute trip to Carthage in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, and spot some of Tunisia’s most exclusive villas along the way. Explore the city with your professional guide, taking in ancient landmarks with sweeping views of the surrounding coastline. Carthage was famously destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, but excavations have revealed five-story homes, sewage systems, and the remains of city walls that once stretched 21 miles (34 km) across Byrsa Hill.
Discover the Tophets at the center of one of the most contentious archaeological debates surrounding the region of northern Africa that was once part of the ancient Carthaginian Empire. The enigmatic ancient cemeteries are believed to have been used for the ritual sacrifice of children and animals.
Housed at the turn of the last century on the ground floor of a scolasticate of Catholic religious, adjacent to the Saint-Louis basilica built at the end of the XIXth century on the site of the Carthage acropolis, this museum contains the largest collection of objects from the site of Carthage and covers the Phoenician-Punic, the Roman-African and the Arab-Moslem periods.
Today, only the shape of these legendary ports, the coveted basis of Carthage’s power and prosperity, remains. A narrow channel linked the southern, oblong merchant port to the northern circular naval port. This arrangement meant that the military port was hidden from outside, but the Carthaginian navy could see out to sea. The military base had moorings for an incredible 220 vessels in dry docks and around the quay-lined edge. The 7-hectare commercial port was bordered by quays and warehouses.
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Pickup Locations & Times
we pickup from any hotel or location in Tunis or Hammamet
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(13)
Guide gave minimal information Also despite a pretty expensive tour he said he had not been paid and ask for money for him and the driver.
This tour didn’t live up to its reviews; that could be partly due to the guide who was nice but not verse in the archaeology and history of Carthage. It started late as they had a car problem but the guide told me “the tour is for Sidi Bou Said and Carthage” but since you’re staying in Sidi Bou Said we will only do Carthage. I told him that my tour was for Carthage only… it was supposed to be in depth 4-hour trip which ended up being 2 and a half; and, importantly missed the Tophat archaeological site (though it was in the schedule) and I had to return to Carthage another day - which was a blessing as at the Tophat I met with Hussam, a guide who was on site - initially I was not sure if I’d hire him but as he started explaining the various areas at the site I was so impressed and didn’t want the tour to end. Extremely knowledgeable and articulate, and up to date with the current theories of what this place was as well as the recent excavations and their outcomes and evidence supporting one theory (of no child sacrifice). My suggestion would be that at least for those travelers who’ve booked a half a day tour of Carthage you pair them with the most knowledgeable and expert guides who can bring the history and the life in ancient Carthage to life.
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Inaccurate visit (duration 2.5 hours instead of 4. To return to the hotel, since it was a different hotel from the one at the beginning, they asked us for more money.
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The tour is very well organized. Our day was amazing. Excellent guide Boubou. She was very kind and helpful with our 4 year old daughter. Loved everything in the tour. Guide gave plenty of information and all the time we needed to see everything. Highly recommend it.
Faisal and Aiman were engaged and answered all my questions. This is a great tour for understanding the differences and similarities between the Punic, Roman and Byzantine eras. Even though I was most interested in the Punic era, the context was illuminating. A bystander at one of the sites appreciated the tour so much, he asked how he could sign up. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Faisal and Aiman provided engaging and informative guidance throughout the tour. It’s great that you enjoyed exploring the Punic, Roman, and Byzantine eras, and that the context added value to your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are happy to see you in one of SAHARANSKY destinations in the near future!
We had a great tour with our Guide Houda. She was punctual, showed us the monuments and Carthaginian ruines. She also provided great explanations, and the history relates to present day Tunisia. Highly recommended Guide.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Houda made your tour engaging and informative, with punctuality and excellent explanations of the monuments and Carthaginian ruins. We’re happy to see you in one of SAHARANSKY destinations in the near future!
The guide was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and very nice. He seemed to know quite a bit about the whole history of the area. His driver was always courteous and seemed to enjoy his part in all of it (maybe because he stayed in the air conditioned car). It was incredibly hot on that day, but they made sure that we were not getting too overheated, as best as they could. Requires a good bit of walking, including up and down hill, and much of it isn't wheelchair accessible (some parts had ramps that I saw, though). I cannot recommend this guide highly enough.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our guide and driver. It’s great to know that their knowledge and attentiveness made your visit enjoyable, even in the heat. We appreciate your feedback about the walking and accessibility—it helps us to continue improving our services. Thank you for recommending us so highly!
Our tour guide, Nouraddean, was absolutely amazing. He was a wealth of history and knowledge. We had no idea about the rich history of Tunisia and its importance to the world and he made it come alive for us. He tailored the tour to our shorter time in port, showed us the most important sights, and added stops to our tour based on our questions and interests. When we spoke to other cruise passengers who booked excursions through the ship or did things on their own, our experience was above and beyond what they did. I would go back to Tunisia or anywhere else our guide was leading a tour in a heart beat.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Nour was able to bring the rich history of Tunisia to life for you. It's fantastic that he could tailor the tour to your schedule and interests, and that you felt your experience was exceptional compared to others. We’re proud of Nour’s dedication and knowledge. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour, whether in Tunisia or elsewhere. Safe travels!
Exploring Carthage, Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Said, and Hammamet's Medina was a cultural odyssey through Tunisia's rich history. From ancient ruins to vibrant markets, each stop offered unique insights into the country's heritage and charm.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your exploration of Carthage, Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Said, and Hammamet's Medina was a cultural odyssey through Tunisia's rich history. It's great to know that each stop provided unique insights into the country's heritage and charm. We hope these memories stay with you for a long time and look forward to hosting you on another journey soon! Regards, Maha
We were on a private group tour from the cruise port to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. The service was fantastic from first communication/planning to the end of the trip. Punctual, professional and courteous. A special thanks to our local guide Ali Khammassi for his excellent knowledge and skills. Experienced, professional and friendly guide.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback ! We work hard to meet high standards like yours, and we're happy to hear we did so. We appreciate seeing our guests have a pleasant experience, thanks to our excellent guides, drivers and entire team, who guarantee that our guests have the greatest possible experiences. We will be sure to let our team know that they made an impact during your tour with us. We really appreciate you being a loyal guest and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime. We hope to see you again soon with us. SAHARANSKY Team
