Day Trips From Tunis: Carthage, Dougga and Beyond
Day trips from Tunis start with a big advantage: Carthage and Sidi Bou Said are only about 30 minutes away, and Dougga and Zaghouan are closer from the capital than from the coast. This guide covers the eight days we run from Tunis, with real drive times, the price for the whole car and the trips that are better booked from somewhere else.
The Best Day Trips From Tunis at a Glance
Here are our day trips from Tunis, closest first. Each price covers the whole car for one to four people, with fuel, tolls and pickup at your hotel or address included. Note that the coast days to Sousse and El Jem are long from the capital, so they suit travellers who stay in Tunis for the whole trip.
| Day trip | Drive to first stop | Door to door | Price per car | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Bou Said & Carthage half day | 30 min | 3h45 | €70 | A morning in Carthage and Sidi Bou Said |
| Carthage, Sidi Bou Said & Tunis Medina | 30 min | 6h | €70 | Carthage, the medina and Sidi Bou Said |
| Zaghouan & the Berber village of Zriba | 45 min | 6h15 | €100 | Hills, a Berber village, few crowds |
| Friguia Park | 1h15 | 5h30 | €100 | Young children |
| Cap Bon: Kelibia, El Haouaria & Korbous | 1h30 | 8h30 | €130 | Beaches and sea caves |
| Dougga & Bulla Regia | 2h | 8h45 | €140 | The best Roman town in Africa |
| Sousse, Monastir & Port El Kantaoui | 2h | 10h | €140 | Two ribats and the coast |
| El Jem & Kairouan | 2h30 | 9h45 | €130 | Kairouan and the arena, a long day |
Carthage and Sidi Bou Said: The Easiest Day From Tunis
From the city centre, Carthage is about 30 minutes away, which makes this the cheapest day we run from Tunis. The Carthage ruins are spread over several areas, so a driver who takes you from gate to gate saves a lot of walking. The half day is back by lunch, while the full day adds the Tunis medina.
Dougga and Bulla Regia: Two Hours West
Dougga is about two hours from Tunis, closer than from any other pickup city. You walk the capitol, the theatre and the streets of a Roman town on a hillside, then see the underground villas of Bulla Regia. That said, it is still a full day, so leave early and bring water and a hat in summer.
Zaghouan and the Temple of Waters: A Quiet Escape
Zaghouan sits about 45 minutes south of the capital. The day pairs the abandoned Berber village of Zriba Olia with the Roman Temple of Waters, where the aqueduct that fed Carthage began. As a result, it is a calm day with mountain air and very few crowds.
Cap Bon and the Coast From Tunis
Cap Bon is about 1 h 30 from Tunis, with the fort of Kelibia, the Punic town of Kerkouane and the sea caves of El Haouaria. However, Sousse, Monastir, Kairouan and El Jem are 2 to 2 h 30 away, so those days run long from the capital. If you also stay in Hammamet or Sousse, book them from there instead.
Day Trips From Tunis Without a Car: What Works
Some day trips from Tunis are easy alone. For example, the TGM light rail runs from Tunis Marine to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. The catch is that the Carthage sites are spread out, and Dougga or Zaghouan have no simple public transport.
| Trip | On your own | With a driver |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage and Sidi Bou Said | TGM train, then walking between the sites | Gate to gate, back in a morning |
| Dougga | Louage to Teboursouk, then a taxi | Door to door, Bulla Regia in the same day |
| Zaghouan | Louage, then on foot up to the temple | Village and temple in one easy loop |
| Kairouan and El Jem | Two louages or a train and a taxi | Both sites in one day, no changes |
Price Your Day Trips From Tunis Now
The form starts from Tunis, so the price you see is the real one from your hotel. Change the day, the date or your group size, and one tap opens the booking with everything filled in. All other prices are on our Tunisia excursion prices page.
- Carthage, Sidi Bou Said & Tunis Medina: €70 per car
- El Jem & Kairouan: €130 per car
- Sidi Bou Said & Carthage half day: €70 per car
- Dougga & Bulla Regia: €140 per car
Day Trips From Tunis: FAQ
Quick answers to what travellers staying in Tunis ask us most.
What is the best day trip from Tunis?
Dougga for history, because it is the best-kept Roman town in North Africa and only two hours away. For an easy day, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.
How far is Carthage from Tunis?
About 15 km from the centre, roughly 30 minutes by car. The TGM light rail also runs there from Tunis Marine.
Can you add the Bardo Museum?
Yes, in place of the medina or with less time in Carthage. The Bardo needs at least 1 h 30. Tell us when you book and the driver will reorder the stops.
Is El Jem a day trip from Tunis?
Yes, but a long one, about 2 h 30 each way and close to 10 hours in all. If you also stay in Sousse or Hammamet, book it from there.
Can you visit Bizerte from Tunis?
Bizerte is not one of our set days, but we can often plan it as a custom day. Send us your idea on WhatsApp and we reply with a price.
Do you pick up at Tunis airport?
We pick up at hotels and addresses in Tunis and its northern suburbs. If you want to start a day trip from the airport, ask us on WhatsApp first.
Book Your Day Trips From Tunis
You now know which days are closest from the capital, which are worth the drive and what they cost. Pick a 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 Tunis.