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The ramparts of the Medina of Sousse under an evening sky

Sousse · Port El Kantaoui · Monastir

Excursions and day trips from Sousse

Staying in Sousse, Port El Kantaoui or Monastir? Kairouan (about 57 km), El Jem (about 72 km) and Monastir (about 24 km) are all close by. Our private day trips and tours can start from your hotel.

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Day trips

Day trips for guests in Sousse

4 private day trips start from Sousse. Prices are per person and shown for a departure from Sousse.

Multi-day tours

Two to four days to Kairouan, the Sahara and Djerba. Each tour lists its route, nights and meals.

What to see

What to see from Sousse

The Medina of Sousse, listed by UNESCO, and the great sights of the Sahel, all within a day.

  • The domed tower of the Great Mosque of Sousse against a blue skyUNESCO World Heritage · 1988

    Medina of Sousse

    On the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988: the walled medina, its souks and the Great Mosque.

  • The courtyard and watchtower of the Ribat of Sousse

    Ribat of Sousse

    The fortified ribat of the medina, with its watchtower over the old town and the sea.

  • Yachts in the marina of Port El Kantaoui, with white buildings along the quay

    Port El Kantaoui

    The marina resort about 9 km north of Sousse: yachts, cafés and the golf course.

  • The ramparts and watchtower of the Ribat of Monastir

    Ribat of Monastir

    The seafront fortress of Monastir, about 24 km from Sousse.

  • Three tiers of arches on the outer wall of the El Jem amphitheatre under a deep blue skyUNESCO World Heritage · 1979

    El Jem Amphitheatre

    The Roman amphitheatre, built for an estimated 35,000 spectators, about 72 km away.

  • Marble courtyard and square minaret of the Great Mosque of Kairouan

    Great Mosque of Kairouan

    Founded in 670, the oldest place of worship in the Muslim West, about 57 km away.

The crenellated walls and round watchtower of the Ribat of Sousse

Stories of the land

Hannibal’s harbour

Sousse was a great port long before it was a resort. Three stories behind its walls.

  1. 9th century BC, by tradition

    Hadrumetum, older than Carthage

    Phoenician sailors founded Hadrumetum here, by tradition even before Carthage. Under Rome it became one of the richest cities of Africa, and its mosaics now fill the museums of Sousse and the Bardo.

  2. 203–202 BC

    Hannibal’s last winter

    Called home from Italy, Hannibal landed on this coast and spent the winter at Hadrumetum with his army before the battle of Zama. After his defeat, it was here that he rode back.

  3. 821

    The watchtower of the ribat

    The ribat, a fortified monastery built to guard the coast, was completed in 821. Climb its round watchtower for the finest view over the medina and the sea.

Your guide will show you the medina the way its garrison once saw it.

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Where we pick you up

We collect guests from hotels in Sousse, Port El Kantaoui and Monastir. Tell us your hotel and we confirm the pick-up time and the price in writing.

How private pricing works

Every excursion is private, for your group only. Each trip shows one price per person, for the city you leave from. Groups of more than six get a quote on request.

Private tour: your group only. Prices per person in euros.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you organise excursions from Sousse?

Yes. Our private day trips and tours can start from your hotel in Sousse, Port El Kantaoui or Monastir. Send us your hotel and dates: we confirm the itinerary, the pick-up time and the price in writing.

How far is Kairouan from Sousse?

About 57 km by road, and the El Jem amphitheatre about 72 km. Both fit in one private day, with Monastir on the way back.

Can we visit Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd from Sousse?

Yes, as a full day: Carthage is about 154 km from Sousse by road. Ask us for the timing and the price from your hotel.

Is the Medina of Sousse a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes. The Medina of Sousse has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988.

How do I book?

Send your date, the number of adults and children and your hotel on WhatsApp or through the form. We reply in writing with the itinerary, the pick-up time and the price.

Plan my day

Tell us four things.We write back with a plan.

Choose your day, your date, who is coming and where you are staying. We prepare the WhatsApp message for you, with everything we need to reply quickly.

  • A warm welcome to TunisiaShare your dates and where you are staying; we take it from there.
  • A day shaped around youWe suggest the right trip for your hotel or ship, and for your hours.
  • Clear answers, in writingPrice, pick-up time and itinerary confirmed before you decide.

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