Hammamet is a city in Tunisia rich in its history, which is located along the entire coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is mostly one- or two-story houses, and white sandy beaches are visible. To get to know Hammamet better, you need to immerse yourself in the atmosphere in which traces of antiquity and the modern era coexist. To do this, you need to walk along its streets to feel this atmosphere, stroll among the buildings, do not forget to look into the museum, and you just need to sip Tunisian tea.
This excursion includes not only a tour of the sights and interesting corners of this extraordinary place. It will immerse you in the mysterious and unusually rich atmosphere of Hammamet, which you will remember for a long time. However, what will you see while walking along the ancient streets of this amazing city and where is it definitely worth going? What stories of Hammamet will the guide tell you and how long will your excursion last? You can learn all these features and nuances by reading this article in more detail.
Medina
We begin our journey at the Sea Gate, which is located in the fortress wall of the Medina. Through it we pass into the ancient territory of the city and get to the 9th century fort, which protected the shores from pirate raids. We climb the steps of the fort to the top of its powerful defensive walls and see stunning views of the bay of the same name with the city - Hammamet, as well as the buildings of the inhabitants of the Medina, a tourist area with modern architecture and the construction of hotels. Inside the fort there is a museum where you can get acquainted with the life of the inhabitants of Hammamet, their traditions and more.
Brides, Orange Blossom
Next, you will walk along the amazing old streets of the Medina and see the unusual architecture and various statues that you simply must capture with your camera. You will have the opportunity to visit the Hammamet History Museum, which presents the historical diversity of the city. Mannequins in the museum create an atmosphere of conveying historical events and simply from the life of the city. The ancient settlement of the Romans, the appearance of the Arabs, the invasion of the Sicilian troops and the Ottoman Empire - this is only an insignificant part of the history of Hammamet. In addition, here you will be shown how to extract flower distillate from orange blossom and make wedding clothes.
Souvenirs, tea drinking and street cats
After this walk you will be taken to a familiar souvenir shop, where you can buy various souvenirs that will remind you of Hammamet for a long time. This place is familiar to many guides, so it will not be a problem to negotiate a discount for you. Next, we will stop for tea at the Sidi Bou Hdid coffee shop (the resting place of the patron saint of sailors), it is here that you must taste Tunisian tea with pine nuts, and you can also just take a glass or two of juice or smoke a fragrant hookah.
You can also order some tasty sandwiches here, but be prepared for the close attention of the street cats. The thing is, there are a great many of them here, they are fed, pampered and cherished. So don't be surprised if one of these furry impudents sits down next to you and meows expectantly.
Then you will walk along the beach along the sea, listening to legends about sailors and ancient villagers who once lived on the shores of this city. Various edible souvenirs are also sold on the beaches - halva, dates, and other sweet products, olive oil, etc.
Organizational details
The excursion will cost you about $80 for an adult and $70 for a child. The walk itself will take 4 hours of your time, during which you will see all the corners of this ancient city from different sides. This is a great opportunity to learn a lot about the history and culture of Tunisia, and of course, have a great time!
