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Things to do in Houmt Souk

Our most recommended things to do in Houmt Souk

Djerba: Pirate Ship Trip to Flamingo Island

1. Djerba: Pirate Ship Trip to Flamingo Island

After pickup from your hotel, set sail from the marina at 9 AM and head out toward Flamingo Island aboard your pirate ship. Sit back and relax with music and entertainment shows that the crew will propose. Spot some dolphins, if you're lucky, and attend a traditional fishing session. Upon arrival on Flamingo Island, enjoy some time to swim and tan before lunch. At noon, savor a delightful lunch in a lovely setting. The menu includes grilled fish, Tunisian salad, brick Tunisian couscous, cola, mint tea, and fruits of the season. After lunch, spend some more time enjoying the entertainment or return to the shore. Head back to the tourist port of Houmet Souk where your pirate ship will dock at 2 PM. The tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel.

Djerba: Half-Day Djerba Island Tour

2. Djerba: Half-Day Djerba Island Tour

After pickup from your hotel, stop to admire the Roman road that connects the island to the mainland. Continue to the Berber village of Guellala, before visiting an old pottery workshop and a museum of arts and local culture. Next up, you'll cross Berber villages to reach El Ghriba synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Africa. Visit a village made famous for its graffiti after the Djerbahood street art project, before heading in the direction of Houmt Souk, the capital of Djerba. Wander through a colorful market filled with fresh fish, spices, vegetables, and fruits. Visit a covered souk to appreciate the work of local craftsmen, then continue to a weaving workshop, where you'll enjoy a demonstration along with a cup of green tea. At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off back at your hotel.

Djerba: Half-Day Island Tour

3. Djerba: Half-Day Island Tour

Get picked up from your accommodation on Djerba and head first to an ancient Roman roadway that connects the island to the mainland. Enjoy the sea view and listen as your guide explains the tour program and some interesting anecdotes about Djerba, the largest island in Northern Africa.  Continue to Guellala, a small village known for its incredible artisanal pottery. Visit the famous heritage museum that documents Djerbian life and traditions. Then attend a pottery product manufacturing demonstration and learn the secrets of creating these incredible pieces. Get acquainted with the religious history of the island with a visit to the famous synagogue of Djerba, built by Jews seeking refuge after the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. Head to the nearby village of Djerba Hood to Admire the street art along atmospheric alleyways. Finally, head to Houmt Souk, the capital of the island where you will have free time to walk the narrow streets and explore the colorful market.

From Djerba: Flamingo Island by Pirate Ship with Lunch

4. From Djerba: Flamingo Island by Pirate Ship with Lunch

At 8 AM, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and you will transfer to the port of Houmt Souk. There, you will be welcomed onto the boat. At 9 AM, the boat will leave the port with music, dancing, and entertainment provided by the crew. On the open sea, the boat will stop and there will be a demonstration of fishing with nets. After about an hour away from the port, you will arrive at Flamingo Island, a fascinating corner of Djerba still in a wild state. Enjoy the golden sand beach, sunbathing, and swimming in the crystal clear water. Around noon, meet at the hut for lunch. A delicious Tunisian meal. It will be served accompanied by traditional music and entertainment from the crew. After the meal, enjoy free time until 2:30 PM, when it's time to return. On the way back to the mainland, pick up the nets that were cast earlier before arriving back at the port. Your driver will then return you to your hotel.

Djerba: Introductory Scuba Diving Session

5. Djerba: Introductory Scuba Diving Session

Experience the joy of discovery on a scuba diving session specifically tailored to new divers.  After being picked up from your hotel in Djerba Midoun or Houmt Souk, you’ll head straight to the dive center to collect all the equipment you’ll need to explore the underwater world of Djerba’s Mediterranean Coast. After an instructional session from your expert guide, you’ll head out into the open water to begin your dive.  All suited up, you’ll dive deep into the water, exploring the warm, clear sea, replete with coral reefs and a vast array of marine life. With your instructor always close at hand, you can feel sure of your safety throughout the entirety of your 30-minute dive. After returning to the surface, you’ll head back to shore, where you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation.

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What people are saying about Houmt Souk

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 80 reviews

This is a must activity in the island. It is a big boat with a lot of people in it. The travel is pleasant, nice views. And the crew is always dancing and singing. But be aware that once you arrive in the beach, you can not relax. You will be approached for several sellers that will try to force you to buy food, horse rides... And the beach was not clean.

Great tour. It's a must if you want to know the island. This tour will allow to pass by the main points of Djerba. The tour guide is really really really nice, friendly, with a lot of knowledge, helpul and very funny. Also the driver, Ali, is super nice! I totally recommend this tour for anyone that is interested to understand Djerba and its culture.

Many thanks to Husain and Ahmed. We are glad we booked here and not at the hotel. We can 100% recommend this tour.

Such a lovely crew lots of entertainment during the trip!!!! They never get tired!!!!!Amazing job!!!!

Amazing and genuinely a highlight in my tour of the country