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Tunisia Tunis travel guide
30 things to do in Tunis, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Tunis
- Bardo National Museum — national museum in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Al-Zaytunah Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul — cathedral in Tunisia (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Hammouda Pacha Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sidi Mahrez Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab El Bhar — city gate in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Mosque of Laz — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- El Jedid Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab Jazira Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of Sidi Ameur — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of Bab Bhar — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Kasbah Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Youssef Dey Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ksar Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of Khelloua of Sidi Mahrez — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Théâtre municipal de Tunis — theater in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Great Synagogue of Tunis — Tunisian Synagogue, located in Tunis (visit ≈ 30 min)
- El Kobba Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of Melmli — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Al Haoua Mosque — mosque in Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab Laassal — city gate in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab Souika — city gate in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab El Gorjani — city gate in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab Saadoun — city gate in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Tourbet El Bey — Tunisian mausoleum located in the medina of Tunis (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Mosque of El Hafsia — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of El Bradia — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of Petit Pacha — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mosque of Sidi Mansour — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ben Hmida Mosque — mosque in Tunis, Tunisia (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Tunis walking itinerary
Starting point: Medina. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 4.0 km · 5,370 steps · 52 min on the way): Hammouda Pacha Mosque → Al-Zaytunah Mosque → El Jedid Mosque → Bab El Bhar → Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul → Sidi Mahrez Mosque
- Day 2 (≈ 8.8 km · 11,840 steps · 1 h 57 min on the way): Bardo National Museum → Mosque of Laz
Where to stay in Tunis
- Medina: Souks and restored dar guesthouses.
- Ville Nouvelle (Habib Bourguiba): Central boulevard, hotels and cafés.
- Sidi Bou Said: Blue-and-white village with sea views.
- La Marsa: Beach town, restaurants and the TGM train.
- Carthage: Quiet stays among ancient ruins.
- Berges du Lac: Modern business hotels near the airport.
Getting from the airport to Tunis
- Tunis–Carthage (TUN): Taxi ≈ 20 min
Getting around
The centre and medina are walkable; the TGM train runs to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa. Yellow taxis are cheap—ask for the meter; Bolt also operates.
Classic places to eat
- Dar El Jeld: Tunisian cuisine in a palatial medina house.
- Fondouk El Attarine: Couscous and brik in a historic caravanserai.
- Dar Belhadj: Traditional dishes in the medina.
- Café M’Rabet: Historic tea house in the medina.
- Café des Nattes: Famous mat-covered café; pine-nut tea.
- Le Golfe: Seaside fish in La Marsa.
Romantic views
- Sidi Bou Said (Sunset): White-and-blue houses above the gulf make it deeply romantic.
- Byrsa Hill (Afternoon): The gulf opens up above the ruins of Carthage.
- Belvédère Park (Early morning): The city’s largest park, with hilltop views over Tunis.
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba (Evening): An evening stroll on the wide, tree-lined boulevard.
Football stadiums in Tunis
- Olympic Stadium of Radès: Home of Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Club Africain
Day trips
- Carthage — 14 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Tunis
- Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
- Fine: Drones are banned and confiscated on arrival.
- Warning: The dinar is a closed currency and can't be taken out; keep exchange receipts.
- Warning: Cover shoulders and knees in public; women cover their hair at religious sites.
- Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- During Ramadan be discreet about eating, drinking and smoking in public by day.
- Emergency: police 197, ambulance 190, fire 198
- Plugs: C/E, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Tunisia, Wikivoyage — Tunisia, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Tunis travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Tunis?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Carthage).
- What are the top things to do in Tunis?
- Highlights: Bardo National Museum, Al-Zaytunah Mosque, Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul, Hammouda Pacha Mosque and Sidi Mahrez Mosque. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Tunis?
- Medina: Souks and restored dar guesthouses. Other options: Ville Nouvelle (Habib Bourguiba), Sidi Bou Said, La Marsa, Carthage and Berges du Lac.
- How do you get from the airport to Tunis city centre?
- Tunis–Carthage (TUN): Taxi ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Tunis?
- The centre and medina are walkable; the TGM train runs to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa. Yellow taxis are cheap—ask for the meter; Bolt also operates.
- What is the emergency number in Tunis?
- Emergency: police 197, ambulance 190, fire 198.
- Do you tip in Tunis?
- About 10% is customary.
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