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Destinations / Tunisia

Tunis

Medina souks, Roman mosaics and Carthage ruins

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Plan your trip to TunisSee the top 10
638,845Population
2.7 millionMetro area
Arabic, FrenchLanguage
TNDCurrency
3 daysIdeal stay
$90-160Typical day

Tunis is a compact capital with a UNESCO listed medina and the Bardo Museum. Carthage and the blue and white village of Sidi Bou Said are short train rides away.

Where to start

Top 10 things to do

Tap a card to open it. Day trips are marked.

  1. The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO site with souks, mosques and palaces. It is one of the best preserved in the Arab world.

    Half a dayTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Hire a guide for the first visit.
    See on the map

  2. The Bardo holds one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. It is in a palace.

    2 hoursTime needed
    about $10Cost
    noBook ahead

    30 dinars from April 2026, rising to 45 dinars in January 2027.

    Tip. Check opening hours.
    See on the map

  3. Sidi Bou Said is a village of white and blue houses above the sea. It is popular with artists.

    Half a dayTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Go at sunset.
    See on the map

  4. Carthage is the site of the ancient city, a UNESCO site. It has Roman baths and ruins.

    Half a dayTime needed
    about $6-7Cost
    noBook ahead

    20 dinars from April 2026; a Bardo plus Carthage pass is 45 dinars.

    Tip. Buy a combined ticket.
    See on the map

  5. The Zitouna Mosque is the main mosque of the medina. Non Muslims can view the courtyard.

    30 minutesTime needed
    about $3Cost
    noBook ahead

    Small fee.

    Tip. Dress modestly.
    See on the map

  6. Dougga is a well preserved Roman town. It is a UNESCO site.

    Full dayTime needed
    about $5-10Cost
    noBook ahead

    Entry.

    Tip. About 2 hours by car.
    See on the map

  7. Avenue Habib Bourguiba is the main boulevard of the new city. It has cafes.

    1 hourTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Walk in the evening.
    See on the map

  8. Dar Ben Abdallah is a palace museum in the medina. It shows traditional life.

    1 hourTime needed
    about $3Cost
    noBook ahead

    Entry.

    Tip. Check opening hours.
    See on the map

  9. La Marsa is a seaside suburb with beaches and cafes. It is popular.

    Half a dayTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Take the TGM train.
    See on the map

  10. Tourbet el Bey is a royal mausoleum in the medina. It is decorated.

    30 minutesTime needed
    about $3Cost
    noBook ahead

    Entry.

    Tip. Check opening hours.
    See on the map
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Tunis in three days

Add Carthage and Dougga.

  1. Bardo National Museum2 hours · about $10
  2. Medina of TunisHalf a day · Free
  3. Sidi Bou SaidHalf a day · Free
  4. CarthageHalf a day · about $6-7
  5. Zitouna Mosque30 minutes · about $3
  6. DouggaFull day · about $5-10
  7. Avenue Habib Bourguiba1 hour · Free
  8. Dar Ben Abdallah1 hour · about $3
  9. La MarsaHalf a day · Free
  10. Tourbet el Bey30 minutes · about $3
Beyond the city

Day trips

Hammamet

Beach.

40 mi · Car about 1 hour

Kairouan

Holy city.

99 mi · Car about 2 hours

Bizerte

Old port with a relaxed seaside feel.

40 mi · Bus or louage, about 1 hour

Zaghouan

Roman water temple and mountain views.

34 mi · Car or louage, about 1 hour

Cap Bon

Beaches and citrus landscapes.

37 mi · Car, about 1 hour

Plan your dates

Weather and seasons

Best: April to June and September to October. Warm and pleasant.

Busy and priceyShoulderQuiet and cheaper

Temperature

Daily high and average, by month

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

Typical inches per month

0.00.81.62.43.1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

59°F
Typical daily high
Average52°F
Rain2.5 in
About8 rainy days
Sun strength2.4 kWh/m²

Quiet season. Lower prices, fewer crowds.

Climate normals: NASA POWER (public domain). For your own dates, a trip's Plan tab shows the forecast and the usual weather.

Main events

Jul

Carthage International Festival

July to August (60th edition in 2026)

Concerts at the Roman theatre of Carthage; programmes announced each summer.

Oct

Carthage Film Days

Usually late October to November in even years

Long running Arab and African film festival; check dates.

Mar

Independence Day

March 20

National holiday.

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Know before you go

At a glance

3/5
Safety

The US State Department rates Tunisia at Level 2 (increased caution) for terrorism and unrest; the capital's tourist areas are generally fine.

4/5
Walkability

The medina and new town are walkable.

3/5
Public transport

The TGM light train runs to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.

Sources disagree on: population.

Pick your base

Where to stay

The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors. Shapes where OpenStreetMap has a boundary; dashed circles mark areas it only has a point for.
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1. Medina

$$

Best for: history lovers

Dars.

2. Ville Nouvelle

$$

Best for: first-timers

Central.

3. Sidi Bou Said

$$$

Best for: couples

Coastal village.

4. Gammarth

$$$

Best for: families

Beach resorts.

Getting there and around

Main airportTunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), 5 mi from the center
To the centerA taxi takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Around townWalk the center and use the TGM train.
Ride appsBolt, Yassir
Taste it

What to eat

Brik

Fried pastry with egg.

Couscous

Fish or lamb.

Lablabi

Chickpea soup.

Harissa

Spicy chilli paste served with bread.

Good to know

PlugsType C and E, 230 V
Tap waterUse bottled water
TippingTip about 10 percent.
PaymentsCash is common; cards in hotels.
EtiquetteDress modestly. Greet with salam alaykum.
  • The TGM train links Tunis with Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.
  • Cash is useful.
  • Summers are hot.
  • Fridays are quieter.
  • Avoid demonstrations and border areas.
  • Many museums close on Mondays.
  • Bargain in the souks.
  • French is widely spoken, English less so.

A short history

Carthage, founded by Phoenicians, was destroyed by Rome in 146 BC and rebuilt as a Roman city. Arabs founded Tunis as a capital in the 7th century. France ruled from 1881 to 1956. The 2011 revolution began in Tunisia.

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Researched 2026-10-12. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.

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