Tunis : Everything you need to know to plan your trip

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Things to do at Tunis

Between history, culture, and Mediterranean ambiance, Tunis offers a range of captivating experiences for all curious travelers. Here are the must-see attractions to discover:

The Medina of Tunis: classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its lively streets, souks, mosques, and hidden palaces.
The Zitouna Mosque: the spiritual heart of the medina and an architectural gem.
The National Bardo Museum: famous for its exceptional collection of Roman mosaics.
The city of Carthage: ancient ruins by the sea, witnesses to the grandeur of the Carthaginian and Roman Empires.
Sidi Bou Saïd: a picturesque village with white houses and blue shutters, perfect for an evening stroll.
Habib Bourguiba Avenue: the main street of the modern city center, lively and lined with cafés.

Belvédère Park: a bit of greenery with a beautiful view over the city.

The Medina of Tunis

Mosque Tunis

Sidi Bou Saïd

Activities

In Tunis, every engagement is a dive right into local history and tastes of place. Your choices range from guided visits through the medina to day trips to history spots like Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd, cultural walks and crafts. The city caters to experiences that provide an authentic sample of local areas at a local pace.

When to go to Tunis

March to June and September to October are the ideal months to visit Tunis. The temperatures are moderately warm and perfect for discovering the medina, walking the narrow streets of Sidi Bou Saïd, or visiting the beaches (sometimes all at the same time!) without the heat of summer. Spring has the city in bloom; while, autumn is still brilliant with more sunny days and fewer crowds (sometimes with lower prices on accommodation). Summer (July-August), while busy, can be unbearably hot with heat spikes over 35°C, and during the height of summer crowds get even bigger, particularly on the coast. Winter, while still mild (average temperatures around 15°C) can experience frequent rain. Spring and early Autumn are undoubtedly the best times to experience Tunis at its finest with a nice climate, moderate prices and an unauthentic local feel.

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Global budget

For budget travelers looking for an affordable change of scenery, Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, is an excellent option. Accommodations for two for one night are between a very reasonable amount of €34 to €227. Meals are also very inexpensive: a basic meal in an inexpensive restaurant costs between €1.8 to €7.4; a dinner for two in a more typical establishment will cost someone €14.8 to €35.5. Drinks or alcohol are fine - a 33 cl beer will cost between €1.8 and €3, and a bottle of water between €0.2 and €0.12. Same goes for transportation- and it is very cheap. A public transport ticket costs €0.2-0.6, and the kilometers they charge in a cab is a small fraction of a euro per kilometer. Each site or visit may cost you in the range of €25 - €60 to enjoy, depending on how you spend your time in the area. Overall, one person to visit and stay in Tunis for a day will average to be in between €22-215.

One night in a hotel for 2 people

34€227€1000€

Meal in a cheap restaurant

1.8€50€

Local beer (33cl)

1.8€3€10€

Meal for two in a mid-range restaurant

14.8€200€

Bottle of water

0.2€1.2€5€

Public transport single ticket

0.2€5€

Taxi ride (per km)

0.3€

Visits and activities

25€500€

Average overall budget for one person per day: from 22.00€ to 215.00€

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Itinerary ideas

Before setting off for the beach on your first day in Tunisia, enjoy an early morning walk through the medina, a maze of alleyways on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Wander through the colorful souks, gaze at exquisitely carved doors, and let the spice and jasmine scents intertwine. Stop in for a lovely coffee or tea at the Café Panorama with the best view of the city.

After the morning's walk, visit the Bardo Museum, home to stunning Roman mosaics, and a must-see if you want to know a bit more about Tunisia's extraordinary history. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, where you can indulge in a fragrant couscous or tajine!

Off you go in the afternoon, enjoy some time on the TGM (the suburban train) to Sidi Bou Saïd, a hilltop village lined with whitewashed houses and blue shutters, wonder through the narrow alleyways, sip a pine tea overlooking the Mediterranean, and enjoy the mild Mediterranean weather.

At day's end, visit nearby Carthage to view the ancient stars of the ruins that still have echoes of a glorious past, washed under a golden hue. Enjoy your dinner in Tunis at a modern restaurant in Marsa or downtown. A day in Tunis, balancing tradition, culture and the sea coast has an exotic charm about it that's magic!

Practical information about Tunis

Tunisia's warm and hospitable capital, Tunis, is just a few hours flight from Europe. The climate is Mediterranean with hot dry summers and recalls the cold winters. Tunis-Carthage international airport is 15 minutes from the city center, which connects to most of the major European airports. There are plenty of transport options for getting around and are very affordable to use public transport. The light rail offers a reliable service, as do its bus services. The TGM offers a light rail connection which will allow you to relax and go to the coast, such as La Goulette, Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd. Taxis are also quite cheap but if you take one make sure you get in, and check that the meter is on your suite your travel needs and ensure the fare is agreed in advance. Tunis is full of historical and cultural things to see: Medina, the Bardo Museum, the ruins of the city of Carthage and the village of Sidi Bou Saïd, which is picture perfect. If travelling in Tunisia you will need to have some cash (Tunisian Dinar) for payments, as the cultures currency is still cash based, although some international cards will be accepted. Safety - as in any city - you fly into, Tunis is generally safe for travel, but you have to be vigilant like you would be anywhere in the world.