Picturesque Village Of Sidi Bou Said + Tunis Old Medina
Tunis, Tunisia
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a personalized introduction to two of the most atmospheric destinations in northern Tunisia during this private, half-day walking tour of Sidi Bou Said and the Medina of Tunis. Browse boutiques and galleries in the stunning cliffside village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with time to grab a tea or coffee in a panoramic café. Then, explore the winding alleys of the capital’s Old City.
- A half-day private guided walking tour of Sidi Bou Said and the Medina of Tunis
- Explore two iconic attractions in just a few hours, with the rest of the day free
- Travel comfortably between locations in a private vehicle with hotel transfers
- Get cultural and historical context from your own personal tour guide
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Pick up and drop off Hotel
- Minimum participants = 02 Persons
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick-up: Please provide us with your preferred meeting point in the Tunis area (e.g., your hotel, a specific address, a landmark). Our driver will meet you there at the scheduled time.
Itinerary
1
Sidi Bou Said
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Medina of Tunis
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 18 reviews
joannegimbel, Oct 2025
Perfect for 4 seniors with minimal mobility issues. Our guide was so personable. He was extremely flexible and helpful in every way.
Diane_H, Jul 2025
Our driver and guide, Chiki, delivered an enjoyable and insightful experience in Tunis. Chiki was well informed, a very pleasant conversationalist and shared a great deal of historical background and cultural aspects of Tunisia with us. He made this experience enlightening and entertaining as we walked the basalt thoroughfares of the M’dina and the winding narrow cobblestone streets of Sidi Bou Said. For an excellent introduction to North Africa, join this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Diane,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your delightful experience with us!
We’re thrilled to hear that your tour of the Picturesque Village of Sidi Bou Said and Tunis Old Medina with Chiki was both enlightening and enjoyable.
It’s wonderful to know that Chiki’s knowledge, conversational warmth, and passion for Tunisia’s history and culture added such depth to your journey. We take great pride in our team, and feedback like yours reaffirms our commitment to creating memorable and insightful experiences. Chiki will be especially pleased to hear how much you appreciated his efforts!
We're delighted that this tour served as an excellent introduction to North Africa for you and that the charm of Sidi Bou Said’s cobblestone streets and the vibrant M’dina left a lasting impression.
Thank you again for choosing us and for your heartfelt recommendation.
We’d be honored to welcome you back for another adventure in Tunisia or elsewhere!
Warm regards,
Charlisa_A, Jul 2025
We canceled this tour because of the heat wave
and the dress code. We were on a cruise and one of the gentlemen on the trip passed out due to the heat . The tour was not refundable so we lost the entire cost . I do no suggest this
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Charlisa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent booking with COMPASS TRAVEL AND EVENTS.
We sincerely regret that the extreme heat wave impacted your tour experience and deeply appreciate you highlighting this concern for future travelers.
Regarding your refund request, our cancellation policy – clearly outlined during the booking process on the Palteform – requires free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. This allows us to coordinate logistics:
🔹 Guides and drivers are secured and paid in advance to guarantee service quality.
🔹 Vehicle is reserved exclusively for your tour once confirmed.
As your cancellation occurred within the 24-hour window due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re unable to process refunds per our contractual terms. We understand this is disappointing, especially given the heat-related challenges you described.
For future bookings, we’d be honored to offer you:
✅ 20% courtesy discount on any COMPASS experience
✅ Flexible private tours with customizable timing.
To discuss further, please contact our Guest Relations team directly at info@compasstravel.tn or +216 95 101 000 / +216 95 102 000. We’re committed to ensuring your next Tunisian visit is both safe and memorable.
Warm regards,
Donna_D, Jun 2025
I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide Faouzi was excellent. He spoke perfect English and was easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable on history and explained about life in Tunis. He was very kind and we absolutely loved our day with him. The pick up point was well explained and easy to find and Faouzi was there ready for us. Thank you Faouzi for a wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Donna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your day exploring Sidi Bou Said and the Tunis Old Medina with Faouzi left such a positive impression.
At COMPASS, we take great pride in our guides, and Faouzi truly embodies our commitment to excellence. His passion for Tunisian history, fluency in English, and dedication to sharing authentic insights into local life make him a gem on our team.
We’ll be sure to pass along your glowing compliments, he’ll be delighted to know he made your tour so memorable!
We’re also pleased to hear that the meeting point instructions were clear and hassle-free. Ease and clarity are at the heart of our service philosophy.
Your recommendation means the world to us! Whenever you’re ready to discover more of Tunisia’s treasures, whether Carthage’s ancient ruins or the Saharan dunes, we’d be honored to welcome you back.
Warmest regards from Tunis,
David_B, Oct 2024
Our guide proofed to be a knowledgable, kind, patient, and fun. Not only did she provide a wealth of information, she helped us get the most memorable photographs in an amazing country. Hard to image going to Tunis and not booking this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, David, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on our Picturesque Village of Sidi Bou Said + Tunis Old Medina tour.
Our guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge and making sure our guests have unforgettable experiences. It’s wonderful to know that our guide's expertise and friendly demeanor contributed to your memorable trip to Tunisia. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Kind Regards,
Sharon_D, May 2024
We had an amazing day starting in Tunis Old Medina then onto the beautiful Sidi Bou Said. Our guide was very informative and very patient when we wanted to stop and shop Ali g the way.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Sharon,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback about your experience on our Picturesque Village of Sidi Bou Said + Tunis Old Medina tour!
We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing day exploring the vibrant history of Tunis Old Medina and the iconic blue and white charm of Sidi Bou Said.
It’s fantastic to know that our guide’s knowledge and patience contributed to making your journey memorable, especially during your shopping stops along the way. We always aim to balance insightful storytelling with flexibility, allowing our guests to savor every moment at their own pace.
Your kind words mean the world to us and motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional experiences.
We’d be delighted to welcome you back on another adventure with Compass Travel and Events soon!
Warm regards,
Charlotte_W, Aug 2023
My family (aged from 8 -70 years old) spent a wonderful 4 hours visiting Tunis Old Medina and Sidi Bou Said. Our guide Maher was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and managed to keep us away from the crowds of tourists on the large group tours from the cruise ships. We visited a wonderful authentic café in the medina halfway through our tour, and Maher treated us to some Tunisian pastries. The vehicle was very comfortable and spacious, and driven very well & safely by Ridha. This was a fantastic trip and I would highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Charlotte,
Thank you for sharing the delightful experience your family had during the 4-hour tour of Tunis Old Medina and Sidi Bou Said with Compass Travel and Events. We're thrilled to hear that it was a wonderful and memorable tour for your family, spanning different age groups.
Maher is indeed a gem, and we're pleased that his friendliness and knowledge added value to your tour. It's fantastic that Maher was able to provide you with a more intimate experience, steering clear of the larger tourist groups and offering a more personalized touch.
We're glad you enjoyed the visit to the authentic café in the Medina and the Tunisian pastries Maher treated you to. We strive to create unique and authentic experiences for our travelers.
Ridha, our driver, takes pride in ensuring a comfortable and safe journey for our guests, and we're delighted to hear that the vehicle met your expectations.
Thank you for highly recommending our services. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you and your family back for more fantastic adventures.
Best regards,
Compass Travel and Events
Moshgan_G, May 2023
Worst your ever. Guide did not share much information. He was only interested in getting us to about 4 specific shops he picked out in the medina (and almost running past the rest) trying to get us to buy things from these shops obviously on commission basis. As I did not have local currency he offered to pay for food and pay him back Euro, trying very hard to keep me from getting the bill from the restaurant (food was lousy by the way and he bought food for him self from other place). I paid him twice the amount, but he did not pay me back. Driver did not know where to go. Guide and driver were chatting to each other, in stead of actually providing us with info. And when dropping us off (about km away from they could have), had the nerve to ask for a tip for both him and driver. Very unprofessional and felt like Total scam !!!!! Do not book here! Better take a taxi at terminal without tour. Much cheaper and for sure much more relaxed, less annoying and at least same amount of info from driver.
CESAR_P, Apr 2023
I want to thank our private tour guide Mr. Taher, our personal driver Mr. Aymen and the Compass travel & events operator Mr. Hichem for all the attentions that made this a very good experience. My wife and I took this tour last week while disembarking from a cruise ship in La Goulette, Tunis. First of all, our tour was in Spanish, as we selected. Then, Mr. Aymen and Mr. Taher picked us with punctuality near the port. Mr. Taher told us a lot of the history and facts about what we were looking around in the way to the capital city, also he suggested paths in which we could avoid traffic and tourists so we could be more comfortable. We visited the Old Medina and discovered the different areas dedicated to different professions (gold, silver, fabrics, scents, etc.). We also had a "mini tour" experience in a perfume shop where we were invited to try some samples of different fragrances. We also had some time to make some stops along the way to Sidi Bou Said in which we saw some places/ruins of Carthage. Afterwards, we arrived at Sidi Bou Said, a picturesque village with nice views and houses looking similar to those in Santorini. There we had time to explore and buy some souvenirs. Finally, Mr. Taher and Mr. Aymen, drove us back to the port to reach our cruise on time. I'm very happy with this one-day experience and the team from our tour.
Giorgina_D, Jun 2022
I want to thank the travel agency that changed the tour to fit our needs (we already visited Medina so we visited three other seaside villages by car). Our guide was very kind, always smiley! The village of Sidi Bou Said is very nice but keep in mind that is on a hill so you have to walk upward and downward all time.
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