Ancient Carthage and Sidi Bou Said Half Day Tour with Lunch

Carthage was the capital of ancient Rome's greatest rival and the site of a titanic clash of civilisations. Today, its ruins bear testament to Rome's ultimate victory as you'll discover during this tour, which also takes in Sidi Bou Said. Exploring the site with a guide gives you the historical background and the local perspective on the story of Carthage. You'll see ruins such as the Baths of Antoninus, which were the largest thermal baths in the Roman Empire. Have a look around the amphitheatre and the Tophet sacrificial site before taking a break for lunch. After a traditional Tunisian local lunch, you'll visit Sidi Bou Said, a clifftop village of cobbled alleys fringed by whitewashed houses with sky-blue doors and window shutters. The blue and white colour scheme has echoes of the Greek islands, and contrasts nicely with the sea beyond. You'll discover the town's history and find out why so many artists have called it home over the years.

Itinerary

1. Explore the ruins of ancient Carthage, the capital of ancient Rome's greatest rival and the site of a titanic clash of civilisations. See ruins such as the Baths of Antoninus and the Tophet. (2h 0min)
2. Visit the blue-and-white clifftop village of Sidi Bou Said and have a poke around its art galleries. (2h 0min)