Sidi Bou Said and Tunis Old Medina Tour: Experience Historic Architecture and Local Markets

Immerse yourself in the historic architecture and vibrant local markets of Sidi Bou Said and Tunis Old Medina. Explore the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said with its white walls and blue doors, then venture into the heart of historic Tunis to experience the bustling souks and stunning mosques.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sidi Bou Said - Departure to Sidi Bou said: Perched high a top of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, this picturesque village is a delightful place for a leisurely stroll through winding cobbled streets. Its trademark white walls, contrasting sky blue doors and ornate window grids, make for a wonderfully inspiring setting. Wander around the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Climate-controlled vehicles
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Tour requires a minimum of 2 participants
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Tips
Additional Information

Commence your journey to Sidi Bou Said, an enchanting village located high on a cliff that overlooks the Mediterranean. The panoramic village, with its characteristic white walls contrasted by striking blue doors and intricate window grids, provides an exquisite backdrop. Meander leisurely down the winding cobbled paths, explore unique finds from local…

Location
Sidi Bou Said
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Diane_h
Jul 8, 2025
An enlightening look at Tunis - Our driver and guide, Chiki, delivered an enjoyable and insightful experience in Tunis. Chiki was well informed, a very pleasant conversationalist and shared a great deal of historical background and cultural aspects of Tunisia with us. He made this experience enlightening and entertaining as we walked the basalt thoroughfares of the M’dina and the winding narrow cobblestone streets of Sidi Bou Said. For an excellent introduction to North Africa, join this tour.
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Donna_d
Jun 3, 2025
The best tour guide ever! - I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide Faouzi was excellent. He spoke perfect English and was easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable on history and explained about life in Tunis. He was very kind and we absolutely loved our day with him. The pick up point was well explained and easy to find and Faouzi was there ready for us. Thank you Faouzi for a wonderful experience.
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David_b
Oct 2, 2024
Superior in every way - Our guide proofed to be a knowledgable, kind, patient, and fun. Not only did she provide a wealth of information, she helped us get the most memorable photographs in an amazing country. Hard to image going to Tunis and not booking this tour.
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Lingcy
Aug 14, 2024
Excellent guide by Mr. Anis - Anis , the guide, is very knowledgeable to Tunisia history and so willing to share his thoughts towards daily Tunisia lives nowadays to us. The vibe of this tour is superb. Highly recommended:) Communication is excellent with WhatsApp too.
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Sharon_d
May 5, 2024
Great tour! - We had an amazing day starting in Tunis Old Medina then onto the beautiful Sidi Bou Said. Our guide was very informative and very patient when we wanted to stop and shop Ali g the way.
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885helmim
Oct 6, 2023
Great Experience with COMPASS TRAVEL AND EVENTS - Hesham of Compass Travel and Events in Tunis offers superior service, attention to details and much more for your tour pleasure. He is very knowledgeable and has taken care of each and every request we have promptly and efficiently Hesham knows the business extremely well and has helped us a lot. He handles all situations professionally.
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Charlotte_w
Aug 31, 2023
Fantastic 4 hour tour exploring Tunis - My family (aged from 8 -70 years old) spent a wonderful 4 hours visiting Tunis Old Medina and Sidi Bou Said. Our guide Maher was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and managed to keep us away from the crowds of tourists on the large group tours from the cruise ships. We visited a wonderful authentic café in the medina halfway through our tour, and Maher treated us to some Tunisian pastries. The vehicle was very comfortable and spacious, and driven very well & safely by Ridha. This was a fantastic trip and I would highly recommend it.
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Axandco
Jun 29, 2024
Visit for the photo.... - Typical neighborhood, beautiful houses with typical doors, Very commercial streets with more or less aggressive merchants So we negotiate! It climbs steep too To stroll and take the picture at the cafes of the delights, like in Patriiiick's song.
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Maurice
Oct 27, 2023
Disappointing and expensive - Poor communication with the English speaking tour guide delayed our pickup 20 mins. Other tours picked up at the port but this one wasn't allowed in. We thought we had arranged a private tour but there was another couple. We skipped the Medina due to security warnings from the ship. Sidi bou Said was very crowded and prices were more than double last year. And the taxis were doing the same tour for half the price. Overall poor communication and value.
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Charlisa_a
Jul 4, 2025
Canceled this tour - We canceled this tour because of the heat wave and the dress code. We were on a cruise and one of the gentlemen on the trip passed out due to the heat . The tour was not refundable so we lost the entire cost . I do no suggest this
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From $117
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).