Tunisia

Tunis

Medina lanes, café terraces, and Mediterranean light on the edge of Africa.

Local time: UTC+1
Population: 2.7M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Affordable

Food$$$$$About $19 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $70 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $1.3 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

TND =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

TUNTunis Carthage International AirportMain gateway, about 6 km from the centre.

How	Cost	Time
Bus 104Tunis Marine	1 DT	30-45 min
Buy from the conductor; don't confuse it with city bus 104.
TaxiCity centre	5-10 DT day, up to 15 DT night	15-25 min
Insist on the meter; ignore drivers grabbing your bags.
inDriveCity centre	check locally	15-25 min
Ride app that works in Tunisia; Bolt does not.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Tunis

Getting around

The TGM train for the coast and metered taxis for everything else.

MetroLight metro with five Transtu lines, 0.500–0.650 DT per ride. Hubs at Place de la République and Place de Barcelone.
Train ★TGM from Tunis Marine to La Goulette, Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd and La Marsa, about 0.800 DT each way. RFR lines A, D and E serve suburbs for about 1 DT; line D reaches the Bardo Museum.
BusCheap, from about 0.320 DT. Airport bus 104 to Tunis Marine costs 1 DT.
Taxi / ride apps ★Plentiful and metered. Insist on the meter, avoid hotel queues, and use the inDrive app (Bolt no longer works).
Rental carFor confident drivers only. Traffic is heavy and night driving is riskier.
WalkingBest inside the medina and Ville Nouvelle. Lanes are narrow and uneven; wear good shoes.

Recommended stay★ 2 nights (3 days)

Two nights covers the medina, the Bardo and Carthage; add a night for a slow Sidi Bou Saïd and La Marsa day.

Best for

CultureMedina lanes, the Bardo mosaics and Sidi Bou Saïd.
HistoryRoman Carthage, Punic ruins and the old medina.
FoodCouscous, brik, fish and mint tea in the medina.

Weather by month

16°8°Jan🌧 6d

17°8°Feb🌧 7d

19°9°Mar🌧 9d

22°12°Apr🌧 6d

26°15°May🌧 6d

32°19°Jun🌧 3d

35°22°Jul

35°23°Aug🌧 3d

31°21°Sep🌧 5d

27°17°Oct🌧 7d

21°13°Nov🌧 9d

18°9°Dec🌧 8d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Spring and autumn are the sweet spots.

Best time: April to June and September to OctoberWarm days around 22–31°C with fewer rain days. Ideal for the medina, Carthage and the coast.
Summer is very hot (July to August)Highs near 35°C and almost no rain. Plan indoor sights at midday and go out early or late.
Wettest in November and MarchAbout 9 rain days each. Showers are usually short; carry a small umbrella.
Cool wintersJanuary and February highs near 16–17°C and lows around 8°C. Bring a warm layer for evenings.
Sea swimmingBest from June to September when the water warms up. May and October are bracing but possible.
What to packLight clothes and sun protection for summer; a jacket and rain layer for winter. Modest dress for mosques and the medina.

Landmarks 10

Must-see · 5

1
Medina of Tunis
The UNESCO-listed old town is the heart of the city, a dense maze of souks, mosques and historic houses that rewards wandering. Go in the morning when the markets are lively but less crowded, and dress modestly for mosque visits. It sits right by the central station, so you can walk in from Bab El Bhar.
2
Sidi Bou Said
The blue-and-white clifftop village is Tunis's most photographed spot, with sea views and charming lanes. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds, and take the TGM light rail from the city center. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled slopes.
3
Bardo National Museum
Home to one of the world's finest collections of Roman mosaics, this is a must for anyone interested in Tunisia's layered history. Allow at least two hours and check opening days before you go, as hours can vary. It is a short taxi or metro ride from the center.
4
Archaeological Site of Carthage
The sprawling ruins of ancient Carthage, including baths and villas, are a highlight for history lovers. The site is spread out, so plan to take a taxi between the main areas. Bring water and sun protection, as shade is limited.
5
Zitouna Mosque
The city's principal mosque sits at the center of the Medina and anchors its spiritual life. Non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall, but the courtyard and surroundings are worth seeing. Visit outside prayer times and dress conservatively.

Cultural

Ancient Site 2

Gate 1

Museum 2

Old Town 2

Islamic 1

Activities

Food 1

Football Stadium 1

Plans

Tunis rewards visitors with a UNESCO medina, Roman ruins nearby, and easy beach escapes by train. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

One packed day: medina lanes and mosaics in the morning, Sidi Bou Saïd for sunset.

Stay: Medina. Sleep inside the old city walls: souks, mosques and cafés on your doorstep. Quiet at night, but lanes are confusing after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 53

Day 1

Medina morning, Sidi Bou Saïd sunset

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 53

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:30 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Enter on foot. Streets are quiet early and shops are opening.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 190 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
2

10:30–11:00 · Free for the courtyard · non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall

Zitouna Mosque

Outside prayer times. Dress modestly; check access on the day.

Open Outside prayer times; check on the day
Taxi · 176 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
3

11:00–12:30 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Weekday late morning is calmest. Agree prices before you buy.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
4

12:45–13:30 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch stop in the medina. Most cafés serve brik all day.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 856 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ TND 2
5

14:30–15:15 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

TGM train from Tunis Marine to Sidi Bou Saïd. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 11 min · ≈ TND 23
6

15:30–17:30 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Wander the blue-and-white lanes, then stay for sunset.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
7

17:45–18:30 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea on the mats. Roughly open until 22:00.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 23 km · ≈ 1 h 15 min · ≈ TND 24

Day trip · Food

Market breakfast, medina snacks and a seaside dinner at La Marsa.

Stay: Ville Nouvelle. Central and easy: the TGM train, metro hubs and the main avenue. Best base for first-timers without a car.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 54

Day 1

Market, medina snacks, corniche dinner

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 54

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1160 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ TND 2
1

08:30–09:15 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Closed Sunday. Go early; it shuts around 14:00.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ TND 2
2

09:30–11:00 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Walk the lanes between snacks. Shops open around 09:00.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
3

11:00–11:30 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Mid-morning brik from a snack stall. Eat it hot.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
4

11:45–13:15 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Spice and sweet stalls. Closed Sunday morning.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 1386 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
5

14:00–15:00 · Free

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

Café stop on the main avenue. Always open.

Open Always open · cafés through the day
Taxi · 21 km · ≈ 1 h 7 min · ≈ TND 22
6

18:00–19:30 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Corniche walk, then fish dinner by the water. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 20 km · ≈ 1 h 6 min · ≈ TND 21

1 night · Culture

Medina lanes and mosaics first, then blue-and-white Sidi Bou Saïd.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 36

Day 1

Medina morning, Bardo afternoon

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 10

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–11:00 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Enter on foot and wander the lanes early, before the heat.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 190 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
2

11:15–11:45 · Free for the courtyard · non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall

Zitouna Mosque

Visit outside prayer times; dress modestly. Check on the day.

Open Outside prayer times; check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ TND 3
3

12:15–13:00 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch at a medina café. Most serve brik through the day.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ TND 7
4

14:00–16:00 · Small entry fee; check current price on the day

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. A short taxi ride from the medina. Check hours on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day · Source

Day 2

Sidi Bou Saïd and the coast

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:15 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Take the TGM train from downtown. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 11 min · ≈ TND 23
2

10:30–12:30 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Walk the blue-and-white streets before the crowds build.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
3

12:45–13:30 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea and a light lunch. Roughly 08:00–22:00.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ TND 3
4

14:00–15:00 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Short taxi to the corniche for a sea walk before you head back.

Open Always open

1 night · History

Roman Carthage and the old medina, with the Bardo mosaics in between.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 23

Day 1

Carthage ruins in the morning

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–11:30 · Combined ticket for several sites; check on the day

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Start early, before the midday sun. Bring water. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1347 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
2

12:00–13:00 · Covered by the Carthage combined ticket; check on the day

Baths of Antoninus

Baths of Antoninus, part of the Carthage area. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00; check on the day
Taxi · 1367 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
3

13:15–14:00 · Free · museum on the hill may charge

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

Hilltop view over the ruins and the sea.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ TND 5
4

14:30–15:30 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Late lunch by the corniche in La Marsa.

Open Always open

Day 2

Medina and Bardo

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 14

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:30 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Old city lanes and gates in the cool of the morning.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ TND 6
2

11:00–13:00 · Small entry fee; check current price on the day

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The Roman mosaic collection is the highlight. Check hours on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ TND 6
3

13:30–14:15 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Closed Sunday. Roughly 07:00–14:00, so go before it shuts.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 977 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ TND 2
4

14:30–15:15 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Dar Ben Abdallah museum

Closed Monday. A cool indoor stop. Check hours on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day

1 night · Food

Market mornings, medina snacks and a slow café in Sidi Bou Saïd.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 35

Day 1

Market and medina tastes

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–09:15 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Closed Sunday. Go early; it shuts around 14:00.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ TND 2
2

09:30–11:00 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Wander the lanes and food stalls before the heat.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
3

11:15–11:45 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

A classic medina snack: egg in a crisp pastry. Most stalls serve it all day.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
4

12:00–13:30 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Spice and produce stalls. Closed Sunday morning.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 1386 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
5

17:00–18:00 · Free

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

Evening walk on the main avenue; cafés through the day.

Open Always open · cafés through the day

Day 2

Sidi Bou Saïd by train

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:45 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Train ride north along the coast. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 11 min · ≈ TND 23
2

11:00–11:45 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea in a famous old café. Roughly 08:00–22:00.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00
3

12:00–14:00 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Stroll the village and stop for lunch.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ TND 3
4

14:30–15:30 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Corniche walk and a seafood lunch by the water.

Open Always open

2 nights · Culture ★ Recommended length

First-timers who want the medina, the Bardo and the blue-and-white village without rushing.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 37

Day 1

Medina lanes and mosaics

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 11

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:00 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Enter on foot. Streets are quietest early. Dress modestly.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 190 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
2

10:00–10:30 · Free for the courtyard · non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall

Zitouna Mosque

Outside prayer times. Non-Muslims view the courtyard only; check on the day.

Open Outside prayer times; check on the day
Taxi · 176 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
3

10:45–12:15 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Weekday late morning is calmest. Agree prices before you buy.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
4

12:30–13:15 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch: a brik and a mint tea at a medina café.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ TND 7
5

14:00–16:00 · Small entry fee; check current price on the day

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. A short taxi ride from the medina; check hours on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day · Source

Day 2

Sidi Bou Saïd and the coast

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:15 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

TGM train from Tunis Marine station. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 11 min · ≈ TND 23
2

10:30–12:30 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Wander the blue-and-white lanes. Watch your step on the cobbles.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
3

12:45–13:30 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea on the mats. Cash is easiest.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ TND 3
4

14:00–15:00 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Short taxi to the corniche for a walk and a late lunch by the sea.

Open Always open

2 nights · History ★ Recommended length

Travellers who want Roman Carthage and the old medina, with the Bardo as the centrepiece.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 50

Day 1

Carthage ruins

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–11:30 · Combined ticket for several sites; check on the day

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Sites are spread out; bring water, a hat and comfy shoes. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1347 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
2

12:00–13:00 · Covered by the Carthage combined ticket; check on the day

Baths of Antoninus

Baths of Antoninus, near the sea. Little shade at midday.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00; check on the day
Taxi · 1367 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
3

13:15–14:00 · Free · museum on the hill may charge

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

Hilltop view over the ruins and the bay. Late afternoon is cooler.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ TND 5
4

14:30–15:30 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Late lunch on the corniche, then the TGM back to town.

Open Always open

Day 2

Medina and Bardo

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 41

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–11:00 · Small entry fee; check current price on the day

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Go early; the mosaics are the highlight.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ TND 6
2

11:30–12:30 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Taxi back to the medina. Walk the main lanes.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 319 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
3

12:45–13:30 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Dar Ben Abdallah museum

Closed Monday. A cool indoor stop at the hottest hour; check hours on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ TND 3
4

13:45–14:30 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch stop in the medina.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 30 km · ≈ 1 h 36 min · ≈ TND 31
5

15:00–16:30 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Uthina Landmark quest

Roman site outside town; only if you have a car or taxi arranged. Check hours on the day.

Open Daylight hours; check on the day

2 nights · Food ★ Recommended length

Eaters who want the market, medina snacks and a seaside dinner, with the sights in between.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 32

Day 1

Market morning and medina tastes

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 6

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–09:15 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Closed Sunday. Go early; it shuts around 14:00. Try the cheese and olives.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ TND 2
2

09:30–10:30 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Walk off breakfast through the lanes.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
3

10:30–12:00 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Spices, sweets and tea. Weekday late morning is calmest.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
4

12:15–13:00 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch: brik and a sandwich. Most stalls serve through the day.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 856 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ TND 2
5

14:00–15:00 · Free

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

Stroll the main avenue and stop for a coffee at a terrace café.

Open Always open · cafés through the day

Day 2

Sidi Bou Saïd and the corniche

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 26

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:45 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Train from Tunis Marine. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 11 min · ≈ TND 23
2

11:00–11:45 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea and pastries. Cash is easiest.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00
3

12:00–14:00 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Lanes and viewpoints. Stay for the late-afternoon light if you can.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ TND 3
4

15:00–16:30 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Sunset dinner on the corniche: fish and a walk by the water.

Open Always open

3 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the medina, the Bardo mosaics and the blue-and-white village at an easy pace.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 57

Day 1

Arrive and walk the new town

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 4

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

16:00–17:00 · Free

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

Start here to get your bearings. The avenue is always open.

Open Always open · cafés through the day
Taxi · 611 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ TND 2
2

17:15–17:45 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Closes around 14:00, so you may only see it from outside. Come back another morning.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 1252 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
3

19:00–20:00 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Dinner in the medina. Most places serve brik all day.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day

Day 2

Medina morning, museum midday

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–11:00 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Go early, before the heat and crowds. Shops open around 09:00.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 190 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
2

11:15–11:45 · Free for the courtyard · non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall

Zitouna Mosque

Visit outside prayer times. Dress modestly. Check on the day.

Open Outside prayer times; check on the day
Taxi · 176 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
3

12:00–13:30 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Late morning on a weekday is calmest. Closed Sunday morning.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 305 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
4

14:00–14:45 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Dar Ben Abdallah museum

Closed Monday. Roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ TND 6
5

15:15–17:15 · Small entry fee; check current price on the day

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day. A short taxi from the medina.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day · Source

Day 3

Carthage ruins and Sidi Bou Saïd

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 6

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–11:30 · Combined ticket for several sites; check on the day

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Go in the morning before the midday sun. Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1347 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
2

12:00–13:00 · Covered by the Carthage combined ticket; check on the day

Baths of Antoninus

Nearby. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00; check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ TND 3
3

15:30–17:30 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Late afternoon to sunset is best. The village is always open.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
4

17:45–18:30 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea before sunset. Roughly 08:00–22:00.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00

Day 4

Last morning, then go

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 39

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:15 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

A short train ride along the coast. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 19 km · ≈ 1 h 1 min · ≈ TND 20
2

11:00–11:45 · Free · museum on the hill may charge

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

Daylight hours only. Bring water.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 18 km · ≈ 1 h · ≈ TND 19
3

12:30–13:15 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Quick lunch before you head to the airport.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day

3 nights · History

Travellers who want Roman Carthage, Punic layers and the old medina in depth.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 53

Day 1

Arrive and the old medina

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 4

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

15:00–16:30 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

An easy first walk. Streets open all day.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source
Taxi · 190 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
2

16:45–17:15 · Free for the courtyard · non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall

Zitouna Mosque

Outside prayer times. Check on the day.

Open Outside prayer times; check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ TND 3
3

18:00–19:00 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Dinner in the medina.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day

Day 2

Bardo and the medina museums

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 8

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–11:00 · Small entry fee; check current price on the day

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day. The mosaics are the highlight.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–17:00, check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ TND 6
2

12:00–12:45 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Dar Ben Abdallah museum

Closed Monday. Midday is a good time to be indoors.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day
Taxi · 305 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
3

13:30–15:00 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Closed Sunday morning. Roughly 09:00–19:00.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 798 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ TND 2
4

15:15–15:45 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Closes around 14:00, so check on the day before you go.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday

Day 3

Carthage in full

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–11:30 · Combined ticket for several sites; check on the day

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Morning, before the midday sun. Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1347 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
2

12:00–13:00 · Covered by the Carthage combined ticket; check on the day

Baths of Antoninus

Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00; check on the day
Taxi · 1367 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
3

14:00–14:45 · Free · museum on the hill may charge

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

Daylight hours. Good views over the site.

Open Daylight hours
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ TND 5
4

17:30–18:30 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Sunset walk on the corniche. Always open.

Open Always open

Day 4

Uthina, then go

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 31

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–10:30 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Uthina Landmark quest

Daylight hours, check on the day. Bring water and sun protection.

Open Daylight hours; check on the day
Taxi · 30 km · ≈ 1 h 36 min · ≈ TND 31
2

12:00–12:45 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch before the airport.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day

3 nights · Food

Eaters who want the market, the souks and long café afternoons.

Tickets & tours: ≈ TND 0
Taxis: ≈ TND 42

Day 1

Arrive and the central market

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 6

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday. Go early, it closes for the day.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 611 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ TND 2
2

11:00–12:00 · Free

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

Cafés through the day. Always open.

Open Always open · cafés through the day
Taxi · 856 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ TND 2
3

13:00–13:45 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch or an afternoon snack.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ TND 3
4

15:00–16:30 · Free to enter · small fees for individual monuments

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Wander the lanes as the heat drops.

Open Streets open all day · shops roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning · Source

Day 2

Souks and the medina table

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 7

1

10:00–11:30 · Free to browse · bargain for anything you buy

Souks of the Medina

Late morning on a weekday. Closed Sunday morning.

Open Roughly 09:00–19:00, closed Sunday morning
Taxi · 176 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ TND 1
2

12:00–12:30 · Free for the courtyard · non-Muslims may not enter the prayer hall

Zitouna Mosque

Outside prayer times. Check on the day.

Open Outside prayer times; check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ TND 3
3

13:00–14:00 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Lunch in the medina.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ TND 3
4

15:00–15:45 · Small entry fee; check on the day

Dar Ben Abdallah museum

Closed Monday. Roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day.

Open Closed Monday · roughly 09:00–16:00, check on the day

Day 3

Coast day: Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 27

1

09:00–09:45 · Cheap single ticket; buy at the station

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Train along the coast. Check times on the day.

Open Frequent service through the day; check times on the day
Taxi · 19 km · ≈ 1 h 1 min · ≈ TND 20
2

10:30–12:30 · Combined ticket for several sites; check on the day

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Morning, before the sun. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:30–17:00, shorter in winter; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ TND 4
3

14:00–16:00 · Free to walk · cafés charge for drinks

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Late afternoon to sunset is best.

Open Village always open · cafés roughly 08:00–23:00
4

16:30–17:15 · Pay per drink; check the price before ordering

Café des Nattes

Mint tea. Roughly 08:00–22:00.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ TND 3
5

18:00–19:00 · Free · cafés charge for drinks

La Marsa corniche

Sunset and dinner on the corniche.

Open Always open

Day 4

Last bite, then go

Tickets ≈ TND 0 pp · taxis ≈ TND 2

1

08:30–09:15 · Free to enter · pay for what you buy

Central Market (Marché Central)

One last market morning. Closed Sunday.

Open Roughly 07:00–14:00, closed Sunday
Taxi · 1252 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ TND 2
2

10:30–11:15 · Cheap street snack; a few TND per piece

Brik Landmark quest

Early lunch before the airport.

Open Most cafés and snack stalls serve it through the day

Swap in instead

Add a half-day at Carthage and the Bardo Museum; both need more time than most day plans allow.
Take the TGM to Sidi Bou Saïd for a slow afternoon of cafés and views over the bay.
With a spare day, head to Dougga or Kairouan by organised tour; check departure times the day before.

Getting around

Light metro: five Transtu lines, 0.500-0.650 DT per ride; hubs at Place de la République and Place de Barcelone.
TGM suburban train from Tunis Marine to La Goulette, Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd and La Marsa, about 0.800 DT each way.
RFR suburban rail lines A, D and E serve outer suburbs; roughly 1 DT, line D reaches the Bardo Museum.
Buses are cheap, from about 0.320 DT; airport bus 104 to Tunis Marine costs 1 DT.
Taxis are plentiful and metered; insist on the meter, avoid hotel queues, and use the inDrive app (Bolt no longer works).
Driving is for confident drivers only; traffic is heavy and night driving is riskier.

Where to stay

Medina · ≈ TND 120–400 a night
Sleep inside the old city walls: souks, mosques and cafés on your doorstep. Quiet at night, but lanes are confusing after dark.
Ville Nouvelle · ≈ TND 150–450 a night
Central and easy: the TGM train, metro hubs and the main avenue. Best base for first-timers without a car.
La Marsa · ≈ TND 180–500 a night
Seaside suburb with cafés and a beach; TGM train to the centre in about 30 minutes.
Sidi Bou Saïd · ≈ TND 250–700 a night
Blue-and-white village on the cliff. Romantic and pricey; good for one or two nights, not for every day.

Food & drink

Try Tunisian staples: couscous on Friday, brik (fried pastry with egg), lablabi soup and harissa with everything.
In the medina, look for small family restaurants near the souks; a full lunch often costs 10–25 TND.
Seafood is best near La Goulette and La Marsa; grilled fish is sold by weight, so ask the price first.
Street snacks: fricassé sandwiches, makroudh pastries and mint tea in a café. Cheap and filling.
Alcohol is limited outside hotels and a few licensed restaurants. Don't count on wine with dinner everywhere.

Tips

Take the TGM train to the picturesque blue-and-white clifftop village of Sidi Bou Said
The Bardo National Museum houses one of the world's most incredible collections of Roman mosaics
Haggle respectfully when shopping in the winding alleys of the Medina
French and Arabic are the primary languages, though English is growing among the youth
Be mindful of your belongings in crowded souks and on the light rail

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

Take this tour to unlock 3 landmark quests

Archaeological Site of Carthage

Sidi Bou Said

Medina of Tunis

See the Roman ruins of Carthage
Stroll the blue-and-white streets of Sidi Bou Said and the Medina
1,692 reviews · 4.2 rating

Lunch includedTop reviewed

Carthage, Sidi Bou Said & Tunis Medina with Lunch

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.2 (1,692)

$45View tour

Take this tour to unlock 3 landmark quests

Archaeological Site of Carthage

Sidi Bou Said

Medina of Tunis

Cover Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Medina in one day
Convenient pickup from your hotel
867 reviews · 4.7 rating

Hotel pickupVIP option

Tunis FUN VIP Carthage Sidi Bou Said Medina/Bardo PICKUP ALL

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.7 (867)

$28View tour

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Medina of Tunis

Explore the Medina's souks and monuments
Learn about its World Heritage status
285 reviews · 4.8 rating

UNESCO focusSmall group

Medina Dream Tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.8 (285)

$28View tour

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Medina of Tunis

Walk the city center and the UNESCO-listed Medina
Get oriented with a local guide
117 reviews · 4.9 rating

Walking tourHighly rated

Walking Tour of City Center & UNESCO-Listed Medina

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.9 (117)

$22View tour

Souvenirs

Harissa

TND 3–62 tubes, 135 g each · shop prices

A hot chili paste from Tunisia, used in many local dishes. It is a classic taste of the city's kitchens.

Where: Monoprix or Medina food shops

Sealed tubes are easy to pack and carry home.

Chechia hat

TND 25–601 piece · estimate

A traditional wool hat of Tunis, once common across the city. The souk here has kept its making alive for generations.

Where: Souk des Chéchias, Medina

Check that it is handmade and made of wool.

Sejnane pottery

TND 25–801 small piece · estimate

Hand-shaped pottery from Sejnane, a town known for its women potters. It reflects the country's craft tradition.

Where: Ed-Dar, Medina

Ask the maker whether the piece is hand-formed.

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Climate

Landmarks 10

Must-see · 5

Medina of Tunis

Sidi Bou Said

Bardo National Museum

Archaeological Site of Carthage

Zitouna Mosque

Cultural

Ancient Site 2

Gate 1

Museum 2

Old Town 2

Islamic 1

Activities

Food 1

Football Stadium 1

Plans

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Zitouna Mosque

Souks of the Medina

Brik Landmark quest

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Café des Nattes

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Baths of Antoninus

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Central Market (Marché Central)

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Brik Landmark quest

Souks of the Medina

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

La Marsa corniche

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Zitouna Mosque

Brik Landmark quest

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Café des Nattes

La Marsa corniche

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Baths of Antoninus

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

La Marsa corniche

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Central Market (Marché Central)

Dar Ben Abdallah museum

Central Market (Marché Central)

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Brik Landmark quest

Souks of the Medina

Avenue Habib Bourguiba walk

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Café des Nattes

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

La Marsa corniche

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest

Zitouna Mosque

Souks of the Medina

Brik Landmark quest

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

TGM train ride to Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Bou Said Landmark quest

Café des Nattes

La Marsa corniche

Archaeological Site of Carthage Landmark quest

Baths of Antoninus

Byrsa Hill viewpoint

La Marsa corniche

Bardo National Museum Landmark quest

Medina of Tunis Landmark quest