9 Half-Day Tours in Tunisia Worth the Drive

1.Half-day excursion from Sousse to the amphitheater of El Jem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $75Our pick

Travel from Sousse in an air-conditioned vehicle to El Jem, where you have about 90 minutes to explore one of the Roman world’s largest and best-preserved amphitheaters. Guides such as Nadhmi may lead the visit, share local history, and point out good photo spots. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Our guide picked us up and even brought a booster seat for my daughter which was great! He took us all the way to the amphitheater and gave us facts about El Jem, Sousse and Tunisia on the way! He then guided us around the amphitheateRead more”

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2.Half-day excursion the mountain oases from Tozeur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $65Best value

Leave Tozeur with a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle for Chebika’s springs, Tamerza’s waterfall area, and Mides Valley near Algeria. Plan about three to five hours, with roughly an hour at each stop. Confirm whether a local guide is included, since guide fees may be extra.

“We were very excited to venture out to Chebika, Mides & Tamerza this morning. Our guide, Ali, and his excellent driver (whose name escapes us ... sorry!) picked us up promptly at 8am. Ali was warm and interesting. Not only was he informatiRead more”

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3.Half-day Ong Jemel & Mos Espa from Tozeur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $81

Travel from Tozeur in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Ong Jemel and Mos Espa, the desert film sets used for The English Patient and Star Wars. Sami and Ali are names linked with local arrangements, but a tour guide is not included, so confirm who will accompany your group.

“The greatest experience in Tunisia. Sami is very fun and interesting to Talk to. The driver was also great, he drove us through several impressive zones... fast! We went to Ong Jmel, Mos Espa, the dunes, and some other nearby places, It was just great. Very recommended”

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4.Half-Day Traditional Tunisian Cuisine Cooking Class in Tunis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Spend about five hours with chef Fatma and guide Boutheina, choosing Tunisian dishes, shopping for ingredients, cooking in a private home, and sharing lunch. Hotel pickup may be available from Tunis or Hammamet, and vegetarian requests can be arranged.

“We had a super enjoyable and educational cooking class at a private home outside of Tunis. Our English-speaking tour guide Boutheina was fun and knowledgeable and participated in the class with us. Our host and teacher was Fatma and Read more”

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5.Tozeur Private Half-Day Tour: Tamerza, Chebika and Mides Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $99

Travel by private air-conditioned 4x4 from Tozeur or Nefta to three mountain oases: Tamerza, Chebika, and Mides. You get about an hour at each stop for waterfalls, palm groves, Berber ruins, and canyon views. Pickup is included, but a guide is not listed as part of the price.

“Nature's hidden treasures revealed! The half-day tour took us to the extraordinary Tamerza, Chebika, and Mides Canyons. Each destination had its unique charm, and our guide added depth to the experience,”

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6.Private half-day excursion to the authentic Monastir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $68

Travel privately from Sousse to Monastir for a focused half-day tour with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and included admission. Walk the marina, visit the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and explore the 8th-century Ribat. Guide Anis is noted for his punctual, patient, and adaptable approach.

“Superbe ville, un incontournable! Ville très propre offrant une belle diversité et à proximité de Sousse. Guide patient, gentil et prêt à s'adapter aux préférences.”

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7.Carthage Discovery Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $94

Spend four focused hours exploring Carthage with a licensed guide and private vehicle. Visit Byrsa Hill, the Tophet, Carthage Museum, Punic Ports, Roman baths, theaters, and villas while learning how Phoenician, Punic, Roman, and Arab periods shaped Tunisia.

“A fantastic way to experience many of the ancient sites of Carthage and to learn more about the area and the civilisations that have inhabited it over the past millennia. The perfect way to see a diverse range of sites (Birsa Hill, the Tophet, the Baths of Antoninus Pius and many more) easily and comfortably.”

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8.Half-Day Carthage, Sidi Bou Said Private Tour with Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $70

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Tunis or Hammamet to ancient Carthage and cliff-top Sidi Bou Said. A licensed guide leads the Carthage visit, while you have time for Mediterranean views, photos, and an optional local lunch. Confirm entrance fees before booking.

“Quick communication with the company to confirm your and guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see multiple locations and the driver and guide help navigate us through with ease.”

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9.Authentic half-day in Kairouan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $92

Leave Sousse at 8:00 am for a private, 4 to 5-hour Kairouan tour with guide Abdallah and driver Anis. Visit the Great Mosque, Medina, Bir Barouta, Aghlabid Basins, and Mosque of the Barber in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“We did all of the trips offered by Othentic. This one was very interesting. Abdallah was an amazing guide and driver Mr. Anis was very safe and respectful. We were 3 couples traveling in an air-conditioned van; we were very comfortable and satisfied with this experience.”

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