Best Day Trips from Hammamet: 8 Must-Do Excursions

The best day trips from Hammamet

Hammamet is perfectly located for exploring Tunisia. Here are 8 day trips you can do with a private driver.

1. Tunis & Carthage

**Distance:** 67 km (1h 10min)

Visit the Bardo Museum (world's best Roman mosaics), explore the Tunis Medina (UNESCO), and see the ruins of ancient Carthage. A full day of history and culture.

2. Sidi Bou Said

**Distance:** 75 km (1h 15min)

The iconic blue-and-white village overlooking the sea. Perfect for photography, cafés, and boutique shopping. Combine with Carthage for a full day.

3. Cap Bon Peninsula

**Distance:** 30–60 km (varies)

Tour the beautiful peninsula: Nabeul (pottery capital), Kelibia (beach fortress), El Haouaria (falconry village), and the stunning coastline.

4. Zaghouan & Roman Aqueduct

**Distance:** 50 km (45min)

Visit the Temple of Water and the start of the 132 km Roman aqueduct that once supplied Carthage. A hidden gem most tourists miss.

5. Kairouan (UNESCO)

**Distance:** 150 km (2h)

The holiest city in the Maghreb. Visit the Great Mosque, explore the medina, and buy traditional carpets directly from the weavers.

6. El Jem Colosseum (UNESCO)

**Distance:** 195 km (2h 15min)

The third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world. Better preserved than Rome's Colosseum and far less crowded. Absolutely stunning.

7. Takrouna Village

**Distance:** 80 km (1h)

A Berber village perched on top of a rocky peak. Panoramic views, traditional mint tea, and a glimpse into centuries-old Berber culture.

8. Sousse & Port El Kantaoui

**Distance:** 90 km (1h)

Explore the UNESCO medina in the morning, then relax at the marina in Port El Kantaoui in the afternoon.

How to get there

The most comfortable way to do day trips from Hammamet is by private car with a driver. We offer hourly hire from $25/hour — your driver waits for you at each stop and takes you back to your hotel at the end of the day.