The Best of Sidi Bou Said Private Walking Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Tunis, Tunisia
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Are you ready for a Mediterranean dream? It starts with the hill of Sidi Bou Said- the white and blue village with the Arab- Andalusian style houses. The city with artistic spirit related to the holy man SIDI BOU SAID AL BEJI. Start your day with a real energy bomb- the “zrir” a sweet mixture of nuts and sesame with honey, served on the newborn ceremonies, or Bomboloni, a fried doughnut snack topped with sugar. You can try it at the finest pastry shops in Tunisia. Then you walk up the hill to visit the “Dar el Annabi” house built at the end of the 18th century, it is now a local museum, featuring the atmosphere of a Tunisian family. What is so special about this place? Would you like to truly dive into Tunisian daily life, arts, and traditions? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about “Kawa al Alia”, Sidi Bou Said mausoleum, and other beautiful places.

What's included

  • Professional guides
  • Museum Dar El Annabi Admission fee
  • Ennejma Ezzahra Palace Admission fee

What to expect

  1. 26m
    The gallery "The Blue Violin" was created in Tunisia, at the initiative of Essia Hamdi, at the beginning of 2004. Perched on the hill of the prestigious village of Sidi-Bou-Saïd all in blue and white, this gallery offers a breathtaking view of Carthage and the Mediterranean Sea.
  2. 26m
    It has a beautiful gallery in the heart of Sidi Bou Said. They hold different exhibitions very often.
  3. 27m · Admission ticket not included
    The historical palace at Sidi Bou Said, in northern Tunisia, was built from 1912 - 1922 by Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger (1872–1932) as his home in Tunisia. It is known as an outstanding example of Arab-Islamic architecture in Tunisia and was built with historic elements by craftsmen from Tunisia. After the independence of Tunisia in 19, it was the first museum to be opened in the country.
  4. Museum Dar el-Annabi
    27m · Admission ticket not included
    It is an old and luxurious summer house that was built in the Tunisian architectural style inspired by the magnificent Andalusian character, in the eighteenth century AD by Mufti Muhammad El Annabi. The house has a beautiful courtyard surrounded by different rooms containing the original old furniture, with a group of statues that express the traditions and general character of this society, such as wax statues that represent the henna party for the bride.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the main entrance of Galerie Le Violon Bleu

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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