From the port to the city
La Goulette is the port; Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said are separate places. A prearranged transfer or taxi with an agreed route, price and return is the simplest plan. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes to Carthage or Sidi Bou Said and 30–60 minutes to central Tunis, depending on traffic. Do not rely on an unverified TGM timetable for this future call.
12 sights
- Antonine Baths — substantial Roman remains beside the sea in Carthage.
- Byrsa Hill — the historic hill of ancient Carthage.
- Punic ports — traces of Carthage's maritime past.
- Roman theatre — an ancient monument within the archaeological area.
- La Malga cisterns — remains of the Roman city's water infrastructure.
- Old Sidi Bou Said lanes — white façades and blue doors on the hillside.
- Sidi Bou Said viewpoints — the bay and marina below the village.
- Ennejma Ezzahra palace — Baron d'Erlanger's home associated with musical heritage.
- Bab el Bhar — a historic gateway to the Tunis medina.
- Tunis souks — market lanes with crafts and traditional goods.
- Zitouna Mosque — a major medina landmark; check visitor access.
- Kasbah area — a historic square and civic buildings in Tunis.
One-day itinerary
Lower-transfer option: terminal → drive to the Antonine Baths → Punic ports → drive to Sidi Bou Said → walk through the old lanes to the viewpoints → return to the terminal. Allow 5–6 hours overall including transfers; the village walk is around 1–2 km with an uphill section. Do not automatically add the Tunis medina to this route.
Other options
An alternative is a day in the Tunis medina: Bab el Bhar → souks → the Zitouna Mosque area → Kasbah. Choose one main area rather than trying to visit all 12 places.
Practical advice and return to the ship
Supplied schedule: 22 April, 08:00–18:00. Plan to reach the terminal around 16:30, or earlier if MSC sets an earlier deadline. Check Tunisia entry documents for your nationality. Confirm access, dress requirements and opening times for religious sites; not all interiors admit visitors.
Times and distances are estimates. Before travelling check opening days, tickets and current transport using the official sources below. The 2027 port schedule is not a guaranteed local transport timetable. The ship determines the all-aboard deadline, which takes priority over this suggested plan.
Official sources and current information
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