Excursions · Hammamet · Tunisia
Hammamet's position on Tunisia's north-east coast makes it an exceptional base for excursions. Capital city Tunis is 65 km north (under an hour by car), UNESCO Carthage is 70 km north, the Roman amphitheatre at El Jem is 100 km south, and the holy city of Kairouan is 90 km west. Meanwhile, within Hammamet itself, the historic medina, championship golf courses, and Yasmine marina's boat trips provide full days of activity without leaving town.
Things to do
Hammamet
Tunisia
Top Experiences
Day trip to Tunis medina, Bardo Museum mosaics, and UNESCO Carthage ruins — just 65 km north of Hammamet
Four 18-hole courses within 15 minutes of Hammamet hotels — Citrus, Yasmine, Flamingo, and Princesse — playable year-round
Sailing excursions, glass-bottom boats, and sunset cruises departing from Hammamet Yasmine's full-service marina
A compact, beautiful old town with sea-view cafes inside fortified walls, artisan workshops, and the Kasbah citadel
Available Excursions
Explore Tunis's UNESCO-listed medina — 700+ monuments in a medieval Islamic city — then visit the Bardo National Museum, which holds the world's finest collection of Roman floor mosaics. One of North Africa's greatest cultural day trips.
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Visit the ruins of ancient Carthage (Phoenician and Roman city, UNESCO World Heritage Site) and then Sidi Bou Said — the iconic whitewashed and blue-doored clifftop village overlooking the Bay of Tunis. One of Tunisia's most photogenic excursions.
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Play one of Hammamet's four championship golf courses. Citrus Golf Club (18 holes) and Yasmine Golf Club are the most popular. Green fees include course access; equipment rental available. Transfers from your Hammamet hotel included.
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Cruise the Gulf of Hammamet from Yasmine marina on a traditional wooden boat or sailing catamaran. Swim stops in open water, snorkelling optional. Pirate boat family option available. Depart from Yasmine Hammamet marina.
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Visit Kairouan — Tunisia's spiritual capital and the 4th holiest city in Islam. The Great Mosque of Kairouan (670 AD) is one of the oldest mosques in the world. The UNESCO-listed medina is filled with traditional crafts, carpet workshops, and historic monuments.
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Hammamet to El Jem is a longer 100 km journey south, but the Roman amphitheatre is one of Africa's most spectacular monuments — seating 35,000, better preserved than Rome's Colosseum in some respects. Often combined with Sousse and Monastir.
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Insider Tip
Combine Carthage and Sidi Bou Said in one full-day excursion from Hammamet — they are 6 km apart and both unmissable. If you play golf, book a Hammamet golf package at the hotel for green fee discounts of 15–20%. Yasmine marina boat trips are best in the morning — calmer sea, better light.
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Questions & Answers
Top excursions from Hammamet: (1) Carthage & Sidi Bou Said (70 km, full day), (2) Tunis medina and Bardo Museum (65 km, full day), (3) Kairouan holy city (90 km, full day), (4) Yasmine marina boat trip (in-town, 3–4 hours), (5) Championship golf on Citrus or Yasmine courses (15 min from hotels).
Tunis is approximately 65 km north-west of Hammamet — around 45–60 minutes by car on the A1 motorway. Organised excursions typically take 8–9 hours total including the medina tour, Bardo Museum, lunch, and transfers. You can also reach Tunis independently by train from Nabeul or Bir Bou Regba stations.
Yes — Yasmine Hammamet marina offers daily boat excursions including glass-bottom boats (€15–€20/person), traditional wooden sailing boats (€20–€30/person), and sunset catamaran cruises (€25–€40/person). Most trips include a swimming and snorkelling stop in open sea. The marina has numerous operators — book directly at the marina or through your hotel.
Hammamet area has four 18-hole championship golf courses: Citrus Golf Club (near Yasmine), Yasmine Golf Club (Hammamet Yasmine), Golf Club de Hammamet (Hammamet Nord), and Flamingo Golf Club (near Nabeul). All are playable year-round. Green fees range €35–€75/person depending on season. Hotel packages often include discounted golf access.
Hammamet's medina is compact and beautiful — whitewashed walls, artisan carpet and ceramics workshops, sea-view cafes inside the Kasbah walls, and the 15th-century mosque. The medina visit typically takes 1.5–2 hours. The Kasbah citadel at the medina's heart offers panoramic views of the beach and sea. Best visited in early morning or late afternoon.
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