Four Seasons Tunis Guided Tours

The Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in Gammarth organises a programme of guided tours and outdoor experiences that make it easy to see the main sights of Greater Tunis without planning transport yourself. The tours are aimed at hotel guests and are booked through the hotel's experiences team.

Two cultural tours cover the essentials. The Medina and Bardo Museum tour combines the Bardo's collection of ancient artefacts and mosaics with a walk into the Medina of Tunis and its palaces, mosques and souks. The Carthage and Sidi Bou Said tour pairs the ruins of Carthage, including its ancient ports and Roman remains, with the blue and white village on the hill above the sea. Both are offered as four-hour tours starting at 09:00 or as six-hour tours starting at 09:00 or 14:00. The hotel gives drive times of around 35 to 45 minutes to the Bardo and medina and 20 to 25 minutes to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. There is also a separate guided tour of Sidi Bou Said.

Water, wifi and towels are included, while entry tickets and gratuities are not; the Bardo ticket, for example, is paid separately. The hotel's information about transport is not entirely consistent, so confirm whether a vehicle is included when you book. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a charge.

On the water, the hotel offers a boat tour along the coast to Sidi Bou Said and guided diving from Marina Gammarth, about 2 km away. The dives range from a shallow 3 to 7 metre dive in the Bay of Tunis, suitable for beginners, to a more advanced dive at Ras Fartas at 6 to 18 metres and a longer dive at Ile Plane. Divers must be at least eight years old, and children must be accompanied. Other activities include camel or horse rides on the beach, tennis lessons and an olive oil tasting.

These tours suit guests who want a structured, comfortable introduction to Tunis, families who prefer private arrangements and anyone short of time. Bring closed-toe walking shoes, sun protection and a refillable water bottle, as the hotel recommends. Book by calling the hotel or through the chat service on its website.