Day Trips From Hammamet: The 8 Best, With Drive Times and Prices
Day trips from Hammamet reach almost every great site in northern and central Tunisia, because the town sits right in the middle of the coast. This guide ranks the eight days we run from Hammamet by what you get for your time, with honest drive times, prices per car and the order we would book them in.
The Best Day Trips From Hammamet at a Glance
Here are all our day trips from Hammamet, closest first. Every price covers the whole car for one to four people, with fuel, tolls and hotel pickup included. In short, nothing is more than about 2 h 30 away, so even the longest day ends before dinner.
| Day trip | Drive to first stop | Door to door | Price per car | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friguia Park | 30 min | 4h | €45 | Young children, a half day |
| Zaghouan & the Berber village of Zriba | 45 min | 6h15 | €70 | Hills, a Berber village, few crowds |
| Sidi Bou Said & Carthage half day | 1h | 4h45 | €70 | A morning, back for lunch |
| Carthage, Sidi Bou Said & Tunis Medina | 1h | 7h | €80 | Your first big day |
| Cap Bon: Kelibia, El Haouaria & Korbous | 1h | 7h30 | €90 | Beaches and sea caves |
| Sousse, Monastir & Port El Kantaoui | 1h15 | 8h30 | €90 | An easy, flat day |
| El Jem & Kairouan | 1h30 | 7h45 | €90 | The one day not to miss |
| Dougga & Bulla Regia | 2h30 | 9h45 | €120 | The best Roman town in Africa |
Kairouan and El Jem: The One Not to Miss
If you only book one day, make it this one. You start at the Great Mosque of Kairouan, one of the oldest in North Africa, then drive 45 minutes through olive groves to the El Jem amphitheatre, where you can walk the tunnels under the arena. It takes about 1 h 30 to reach Kairouan, and you are back at your hotel around 16:00. See the full plan on our Kairouan and El Jem day trip page.
Carthage and Sidi Bou Said: Full Day or Half Day
The capital is about an hour away on the motorway, so you have two options. The full day adds the souks of the Tunis medina before Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. The half day skips the medina and has you back at your hotel by about 12:45, which suits families and anyone with an afternoon plan.
Dougga and Bulla Regia: Worth the Longer Drive
Dougga is the best-kept Roman town in North Africa, with a capitol, a theatre and whole streets on a hillside. Bulla Regia adds villas built underground to escape the heat, with mosaics still in place. However, it is the longest day at about 2 h 30 each way, so we leave at 07:30 and keep it for spring or autumn.
Close to Hammamet: Cap Bon, Zaghouan and Friguia Park
Three easy days sit within an hour of Hammamet. The Cap Bon loop takes in the fort of Kelibia, the Punic town of Kerkouane and the sea caves of El Haouaria. Zaghouan pairs a Berber village with the Roman Temple of Waters. Meanwhile, Friguia Park is a half day of giraffes and bird shows only 30 minutes away.
Sousse and Monastir: An Easy First Day
Sousse is about 1 h 15 south, and once you are there the stops sit close together. You walk the Sousse medina and its ribat, see the marina of Port El Kantaoui and finish at the Monastir ribat by the sea. As a result, it makes a gentle first day that shows you Tunisia at an easy pace. Read more on our Sousse and Monastir day trip page.
How to Plan Day Trips From Hammamet in One Week
Most guests book two or three day trips from Hammamet in a week, with beach days in between. Here is the plan we suggest, because it puts the long drives early, before the heat or tiredness sets in.
| Day | Day trip | Why this order |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Sousse and Monastir | An easy start that shows you the coast and two medinas. |
| Day 3 | Beach | Rest before the big day. |
| Day 4 | Kairouan and El Jem | The highlight, while you are fresh. |
| Day 5 | Beach or Friguia Park | A short half day if you travel with children. |
| Day 6 | Carthage and Sidi Bou Said | A lighter full day, with lunch by the sea. |
Private Driver, Coach, Louage or Rental Car?
You can reach most sites alone, but each option has a catch. For example, louages (shared minibuses) leave only when full, and a rental car means motorway tolls, parking and hunting for each gate at Carthage. Here is how they compare for a day out.
| Option | Cost | Good for | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private driver | Fixed per car, from €45 | Groups of two or more, families | You book a day ahead. |
| Hotel coach tour | Per person, often €55 to €100 | Solo travellers who like a group | Fixed timetable, shop stops, many hotel pickups. |
| Louage | Cheap per seat | Confident travellers on a budget | Leaves when full; you still need taxis at the sites. |
| Rental car | Daily rate plus fuel and tolls | Experienced drivers | Parking, signage and navigating medina traffic. |
Price Your Day Trips From Hammamet Now
Pick a day, a date and your group size, and the card shows the price for the whole car from Hammamet. One tap then opens the booking form with everything filled in. You pay nothing until the day itself, and all prices are on our Tunisia excursion prices page.
- Carthage, Sidi Bou Said & Tunis Medina: €80 per car
- El Jem & Kairouan: €90 per car
- Sidi Bou Said & Carthage half day: €70 per car
- Dougga & Bulla Regia: €120 per car
Day Trips From Hammamet: FAQ
Quick answers to what guests in Hammamet ask us most before they book.
What is the best day trip from Hammamet?
Kairouan and El Jem. In one day you see the Great Mosque of Kairouan and the El Jem amphitheatre, two UNESCO sites, and you are back at your hotel around 16:00.
How far is Tunis from Hammamet?
About 65 km, roughly one hour on the motorway. That is why Carthage and Sidi Bou Said fit easily in a half day from Hammamet.
Can you visit Carthage and Sidi Bou Said from Hammamet in a morning?
Yes. Our Sidi Bou Said half day leaves at 08:00, covers Carthage and Sidi Bou Said, and has you back by about 12:45.
How much does a taxi or driver from Hammamet to El Jem cost?
With us, the full Kairouan and El Jem day costs €90 for the car for up to four people, waiting time included. A one-way taxi would still leave you without a ride back.
Is the Sahara a day trip from Hammamet?
No. Douz is about six hours away, so the desert needs at least two days. For one day inland, choose Kairouan and El Jem.
What is there to do near Hammamet with kids?
Friguia Park, 30 minutes away, is the easiest half day with giraffes, zebras and a bird show. Sousse and Monastir also suit children, with short drives and the sea close by.
Book Your Day Trips From Hammamet
You now know which days are worth it, how long they take and what they cost from your hotel. So pick your first day in the form above or message us on WhatsApp, pay your driver at the end of the day, and enjoy the best day trips from Hammamet.