Excursion Bardo museum visit tour at Tunis

Bardo Museum, Mosaics, Statuary, Artefacts

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Tunis and to the Bardo Museum, which is housed in the former Bardo Palace, the official residence of the Husseinite beys. An impressive building with tiled walls and decorative wooden ceilings, the Bardo Museum is famous for its vast collection of mosaics. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the museum and its contents, which have been divided into sections spanning the Carthaginian, Roman, early-Christian and Arab-Islamic eras. The Roman collection contains one of the finest collections of Roman mosaics and statuary anywhere.

At the end of your visit join your guide for the 45 min drive back to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.43 miles (about 0.7 kilometres), at times over uneven, cobblestone, and natural surfaces and inclines and a flight of stairs at the Bardo Museum; a lift is available at the Bardo Museum. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, bottled water, and Euros, Dinars, or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least three years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 to participate on this tour.