The Bardo holds the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics — jaw-dropping floor-to-ceiling tableaux ripped from Carthaginian villas. A private guided visit transforms it from overwhelming to transcendent, revealing the myths, patrons and master craftsmen behind each panel.
What to expect
Set inside a former 13th-century Hafsid palace in Tunis, the Bardo is as architecturally spectacular as its contents. Your expert guide contextualises each mosaic within its Roman villa setting, explaining the mythology and social history woven into the tesserae. You'll pass through gilded halls hung with intricate tilework before emerging into courtyards of serene Andalusian beauty. The experience is as much about the palace itself as the priceless art within.
Good to know
The Bardo is approximately 30 minutes by private car from La Goulette. Combine naturally with the Medina of Tunis on the same morning for an efficient full-day itinerary. Closed Mondays. Photography is permitted in most galleries. Wear comfortable shoes — marble floors are extensive.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sidi Bou Said — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.