Hammamet Dar Sebastien & Medina Tour
ID: GYG725161-1179305
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the faded glamour of Dar Sebastién in Hammamet on a guided tour. Visit the magnificent medieval medina and see the Kabir Mosque minaret, made famous by a painting by Klee.
Explore the faded glamour of Dar Sebastién in Hammamet on a guided tour. Visit the magnificent medieval medina, and see the Kabir Mosque minaret, made famous by Paul Klee in a painting.
Be picked up and taken to the leafy suburbs of southern Hammamet. Here, hidden behind trees, is the whitewashed Dar Sebastién. Built by Romanian playboy George Sebastian in the Roaring Twenties, the airy marble halls and the colonnaded swimming pool were the epicentres of parties attended by the likes of Paul Klee, Wallis Simpson, and Coco Chanel. In later years, Erwin Rommel and Winston Churchill also lived it up here.
The gardens boast views over the town's medina. Next, enter the walled town to wander its alleys of tightly packed whitewashed homes dominated by the Kabir Mosque minaret – made famous by Klee in a painting. The whole medina is enclosed by high walls with gates leading into the narrow streets of the ancient city.
As you stroll the maze of lanes, you can't miss the colorful tiles, beautiful old doors, and ornate woodwork. To round off the day, have free time at the Hammamet Fortress.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient streets of the Medina
- Discover the history of the town and its famous residents at Dar Sebastién
- See the Kabir Mosque minaret, which was made famous by a painting by Klee
- Admire the colourful tiles, beautiful old doors, & ornate woodwork of the Medina
- Enjoy free time to explore the Hammamet Fortress at your own pace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces.
Bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery and architecture.
A sun hat and water are recommended to stay protected from the sun.
The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the uneven surfaces in the medina.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
