Private Archeological Excursion: Discover Dougga, Bulla Regia, and Testour from Tunis
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Embark on a private archaeological excursion from Tunis and explore the ancient wonders of Dougga, Bulla Regia, and Testour. Immerse yourself in the rich history and art of these exceptional sites.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Great Mosque of Testour - The Andalusian village of Testour is famous with the Great Mosque, it epitomizes Andalusian architecture, especially its minaret, which features Andalusian-style inscriptions and architectural elements. The height of the minaret is 23 meters and it is an octagonal shape. The facade of the minaret is opened by small double windows adorned with glazed inscriptions and a mechanical clock at the top. Its appearance resembles the Aragonese bell towers of southern Spain. Visitors will have the pleasure of enjoying a cheese tasting to taste the specialty of the region. About 1 hour journey.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Authorized tourist guide
  • Entrance fees to Dougga and Bulla Regia
Additional Information

For those enchanted by archaeology and Tunisia’s ancient past, you will have the opportunity to explore two extraordinary archaeological locations, Dougga and Bulla Regia with us. Our tour begins with a stop at Testour, a village established by the Moors in the early 17th century. We will have a comprehensive tour of the city, from its renowned mosque to the charmingly adorned minaret featuring a clock with counter-clockwise moving hands. Our journey continues to Dougga, the former Roman city of Thugga. If you have a keen interest in history and art, you will enjoy touring the stunningly preserved ruins: the theatre, the capitol, the Thermal Baths, the houses, the wind rose square, the triumphal arch, the Libyco-Punic Mausoleum. Subsequently, we visit Bulla Regia, an archaeological site known for its religious edifices: the capitol, the temple of Apollo, the two Christian basilicas, and Alexander’s church.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Alan_d
Jun 3, 2024
The highlight of this tour are the Roman ruins at Dougga. - We feel so lucky that Chaouki was our guide. He alone earns 5 stars because of his encyclopedic knowledge of history. Seeing the mosque at Testour isn't necessary, but it's a good place to stop and stretch. The ruins and mosaics at Bulla Regia are quite interesting. The highlight of this tour are the Roman ruins at Dougga - most impressive!
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Lara_i
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent day... - Excellent day tour-Mohammed was an exceptional guide who gave us lots of factual information while also being attentive to our needs and interests. Communication was great before and during the tour. Highly recommend.
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Connor_c
May 30, 2024
A great day out - A fantastic day out to first rate sights. Chouki was a great guide; able to bring each place to life and get us there before the big coach trips.
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Kara
May 22, 2024
A perfect day in Tunisia - Everything about this experience was perfect! Beautiful scenery, informative and kind guide, thoughtful itenerary, delicious lunch, and easy car rides. Highly recommend!
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N4037rvalbertr
May 21, 2024
Excellent - Awesome tour. Very informational. I had a great experience the entire time. I never felt like we were in any rush, there was plenty of time to see everything.
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Zachary_s
May 20, 2024
A great way to see the... - A great way to see the Roman ruins near Tunis. The sites are very large and don't have a lot of signage, so it really helps to have a guide explain what you're looking at. Our guide was kind, funny, and very understanding of me being jet-lagged and exhausted all day. He even got us some of the local Berber bread and cheese during our stop in Testour.
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Carlosrafael_b
May 3, 2024
Fascinating experience - Dougha and Bulla Regia were fantastic, and Ahmed made the tour a really pleasant tour thanks to his knowledge and charming personality
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Albert_l
Apr 24, 2024
Great Tour and Guide! - We had a great time with our guide Mr. Fehmi. He was prompt with pick-up and was knowledgeable about both the archaeology sites of Dougga and Bulla Regia. Tour was paced so that you don't spend more than an hour in the car before you got to a site or rest point. Lots of great Roman architecture and frescos to look at here. Our guide included a lot of tid bits and knowledge of various things, including more current affairs and questions about Tunisia. Was willing to accommodate a different drop off point and we highly recommend this tour and our guide! :)
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Jacqueline_o
Apr 12, 2024
Amazing Tour - This was an absolutely excellent tour. We were able to take the tour in English, our guide was extremely knowledgable and willing to answer any questions. Dougga and Bulla Regia are beautiful archeological sites. Even though it was a weekend, we were some of the only people visiting and had most of the sites to ourselves. We'd highly recommend this tour!
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Devinbraden
Feb 13, 2024
Incredible Private Tour to Ancient Gems! - We booked a wonderful private tour to the Romano-Berber towns of Dougga and Bulla Regia with Didon Tours while visiting Tunis in January. The tour included a short stop in Testour along the way for photos and some delicious street food. These locations are fairly remote — several hours from Tunis by car. We felt a private tour would be the best way to maximize our time at the sites. It was a long day, full of amazing history and culture, and was worth every penny. Our tour guide and driver, Chaouki, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He picked up very quickly on our areas of interest and custom-tailored our tour to focus exactly on what we were wanted to see. He gave us great tips on where to take the best photos and allowed us ample time to get our photos just right. There were almost too many highlights to list, but notable among them were: the astounding minaret and incredible street food in Testour, the beautifully preserved structures of Dougga, the vastness of Bulla Regia and its incredible bathhouse, the mind-boggling subterranean villas of both with some of the most amazing in situ mosaics you will see anywhere in the Mediterranean, and — naturally — the beautiful, fertile rolling hills and pastoral landscapes of Northwestern Tunisia. It's like a little slice of Tuscany in North Africa. Absolutely sublime. Our tour began early in the morning (approximately 8:00am) and ended around 6:00pm. Chaouki picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in the Medina. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We enjoyed it so much, in fact, that we booked a second tour to El Jem with Chaouki and Didon later in the week! To those who are accustomed to group tours, the price point may be a little higher than you are expecting, but you will be getting a private, personalized experience with a knowledgeable expert. I have taken many tours in many different countries. This tour was without a doubt one of the best I've ever been on. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommended!
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