How far is Carthage from La Goulette cruise port?
Carthage is about 12 km (15 min by car), Sidi Bou Said about 15 km (20 min) and Tunis Medina about 12 km (15 min) from La Goulette cruise terminal.
FAQ
La Goulette shore excursion FAQ — every answer before you book
Price, duration, vehicle, return to ship, payment: the questions cruise passengers ask most before landing in La Goulette. All rates are fixed, per vehicle up to 8 passengers, and confirmed before booking.
Build my shore excursionEssential questions
Is it safe to leave the ship in La Goulette?
Yes. Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Medina welcome cruise passengers every day. With a private driver you are met at the terminal, the vehicle waits for you at each stop, and there is no taxi to haggle with or public transport to figure out.
Private shore excursion or cruise line excursion: what is the difference?
A cruise line excursion is a shared coach with a set programme and a per-person price. A private shore excursion uses a vehicle reserved for you only, with the route you choose and a price per vehicle: sedan €185 for 1-4 passengers, van €250 for 5-8.
How much does a shore excursion from La Goulette cost?
Sedan €185 per vehicle (1-4 passengers), van €250 per vehicle (5-8 passengers), fixed price whatever the number of sites. From 9 passengers: €45 per person + €100 official guide included. Site entrance fees not included.
Will we get back to the ship on time?
Yes. The route is planned from your all-aboard time with at least 1 hour of margin. If a visit runs long, the driver shortens the last stop rather than cut into that margin.
Price and the €185 flat rate
How much is a private shore excursion from La Goulette port?
Sedan (1 to 4 passengers): €185 per vehicle, one flat rate. Van (5 to 8 passengers): €250 per vehicle. From 9 passengers: €45 per person with the €100 official guide included.
Is the €185 rate per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. Whether you are 1, 2, 3 or 4 passengers, the total stays €185.
Does the price rise if I visit several sites?
No. The flat rate is the same for 1, 2, 3 or 4 sites: €185 by sedan, €250 by van.
What is included in the price?
Private air-conditioned vehicle, bilingual driver, meet and greet at the cruise terminal, fuel, tolls, VAT, waiting time during your visits and the return to your ship. Site entrance fees are not included.
How can I pay?
By card online (full payment or deposit) or in cash to the driver on the day, in euros or Tunisian dinars.
Choosing your vehicle
Which vehicle for my group?
1 to 4 passengers: sedan at €185. 5 to 8: van at €250. 9 and more: minibus or coach at €45 per person with official guide included.
Can 5 of us travel in the sedan?
No: above 4 passengers a van is required for safety and luggage space (€250 per vehicle, up to 8 passengers).
Is a guide included?
From 9 passengers an official guide (€100) is already included. In a sedan or van the bilingual driver accompanies you and a guide stays optional.
Duration and how the day works
How long does the excursion last?
About 3 hours for one site, 4 for two, 5-6 for three and 6-7 hours for four sites, always based on your ship's boarding time.
Which sites can I choose?
Sidi Bou Said, Tunis Medina (UNESCO), Carthage (UNESCO) and the Bardo Museum, in the order you prefer.
Will I miss my ship?
No: the day is planned backwards from your boarding time with a 1-hour safety margin, and the driver stays reachable on WhatsApp.
Where does the driver wait for me?
Just outside La Goulette cruise terminal, with a sign showing your name, as soon as your ship docks.