Full-day private tour
Dougga and Bulla Regia Tour: Two Roman Cities in One Day
This Dougga and Bulla Regia tour takes you inland to the two Roman sites that best reward the drive. Dougga is the most complete Roman city in North Africa, and Bulla Regia is the only one where the rich built their villas underground. A private driver picks you up at your hotel in Hammamet, Sousse or Tunis, and you pay per car, not per person.
- Duration
- 9h45
- From
- €120 per car, 1 to 4 people
- Pickup
- Your hotel, 08:00 or 09:00
- UNESCO site
- Hotel pickup
- No deposit
- Free cancellation 48 h before
Your day
- 1Dougga
- 2Bulla Regia
How the Dougga and Bulla Regia Tour Runs
The Dougga and Bulla Regia tour is our longest day: about 2 h 30 of driving each way from Hammamet, and 2 hours from Tunis. That is why we suggest a 07:30 start. You spend the morning at Dougga, while the site is empty and the light is soft. After lunch in Teboursouk, you head on to Bulla Regia, and the driver waits while you walk at your own pace.
- 07:30
Pickup at your hotel
About 2 h 30 from Hammamet, 2 h from Tunis, with a coffee stop if you like.
- 10:00
Dougga
Capitol, theatre, baths and streets of houses. About 2 h 30 on a hillside.
- 12:30
Lunch in Teboursouk
A simple local meal at the foot of the site, at your own cost.
- 14:00
Bulla Regia
Underground villas and mosaics still in place. About 1 h 30, mostly flat.
- 18:00
Back at your hotel
Home around 18:00, before dark for most of the year.
Stop 1: Dougga, the Best-Kept Roman City in North Africa
Dougga is not a few columns in a field. It is a whole town you can read on the ground: you follow the streets, step into houses and sit in the theatre. The Capitol still has its columns and pediment, and no modern town was ever built on top. Allow 2 h 30 to 3 hours, with some climbing on uneven paving.
- Time here
- 2 h 30 to 3 h
- Ticket
- About 12 TND
- Altitude
- 600 m, on a hillside
- Shade
- Almost none
What you see
- The 2nd-century Capitol, with columns and pediment intact
- The theatre, built for 3,500 people and still used in summer
- The Licinian Baths, houses and Roman public latrines
- The Libyco-Punic Mausoleum, older than the Roman town
Stop 2: Bulla Regia and Its Underground Villas
To escape summers above 40 °C, the people of Bulla Regia built a whole floor below ground. Those rooms still have their mosaics on the floor, where they were laid rather than behind museum glass. You go down the original stairs and walk beside them. No other Roman city is known to have been built this way.
- Time here
- 1 h 30 to 2 h
- Ticket
- About 12 TND
- Walking
- Flat, narrow stairs
- Unique for
- Mosaics in place
What you see
- Villas with an underground floor, cool even in August
- Mosaics still in place in the House of Amphitrite
- Forum, baths and temples above ground
Dougga and Bulla Regia Tour Price per Vehicle
The Dougga and Bulla Regia tour is our highest price because it covers close to 500 km. It is still per car, not per person, so it gets good value from three travellers up. It costs €120 from Hammamet, €140 from Tunis and €150 from Sousse. Tickets are paid on site, and you pay no deposit.
| Pickup from | Car · 1 to 4 | Van · 5 to 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hammamet | €120€30 each for 4 | €160 |
| Sousse / Port El Kantaoui | €150€37.50 each for 4 | €190 |
| Tunis | €140€35 each for 4 | €180 |
Included
- Private air-conditioned car or van, never shared
- Your driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Breaks on the road whenever you ask
Not included
- Dougga and Bulla Regia tickets, about 12 TND each
- Lunch and drinks
- A licensed guide (we can add one for a fee)
Tips for Visiting Dougga and Bulla Regia
A long drive and two open-air sites call for a little planning. Here is what matters most.
Wear closed shoes
Roman paving at Dougga is uneven and the stairs at Bulla Regia are narrow. Leave sandals at the hotel.
Bring plenty of water
Dougga covers 65 hectares in full sun. Plan on 1.5 litres per person in summer.
Start at 07:30
You get the site at its quietest and you are home before dark.
Go in spring
The north-west is the greenest part of Tunisia, and in March and April the hills are covered in flowers.
More Day Trips From Your Hotel
Love Roman history? The Kairouan and El Jem day trip adds the third largest Roman arena in the world. For a shorter Roman day, the Zaghouan day trip visits the temple where the Carthage aqueduct began. Compare all routes on our Tunisia private tours page.
Dougga and Bulla Regia: Common Questions
Timing, prices and what makes these two sites different.
How long is the Dougga and Bulla Regia tour?
About 9 h 45 from Hammamet, plus lunch. That is 2 h 30 of driving each way, 2 h 30 at Dougga, 40 minutes between the sites and 1 h 30 at Bulla Regia. We suggest a 07:30 start.
How much does a Dougga and Bulla Regia tour cost?
€120 per car for 1 to 4 people from Hammamet, €140 from Tunis and €150 from Sousse. The price covers the car, fuel, tolls and the driver. Tickets cost about 12 dinars per person per site.
Is it shorter from Tunis?
Yes. Dougga is about 2 hours from Tunis, against 2 h 30 from Hammamet. That makes it one of the most popular day trips from the capital.
Why is Dougga so well preserved?
No modern town was ever built on top of it, and it sits far from the coast. Unlike Carthage, the Roman street plan has survived almost whole, from the forum to the houses.
Can we stop in Testour on the way?
Yes, at no extra cost, if you leave about 30 minutes earlier. The Andalusian town and its octagonal minaret are right on the route. Tell us when you book.
Is there shade on the sites?
Very little. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and at least 1.5 litres of water each in summer. There is water at the Dougga entrance but none inside the site.
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