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Tunis

Tunisia
Medina lanes, sea breezes and layered North African history
From UK
3h 00min
Airport โ†’ City
8 km / 15-25 min
Day Budget
GBP 40-85
3h 00min
Flight Time
From London
8 km
Airport Distance
~20 min to centre
TND
Currency
Tunisian Dinar
33 C
Summer
Hot, often dry
GBP 40-85
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
Mar-May
Best Time
Comfortable sightseeing temperatures
Type C/E
Power Plugs
230V ยท UK adapter needed

What to see & do

Tunis Medina
UNESCO souks and courtyards
Belvedere Park
Shaded city green space
Bardo Museum
World-class mosaics
Sidi Bou Said
Blue-white coastal village
La Goulette
Seafood by the harbour

From airport to city

TUN
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Gateway to the city
Tunis airport is close to the centre with short taxi journeys and bus connections.
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Taxi
Approx. GBP 5-10 equivalent
20 min
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Bus
Routes into city centre
30-40 min
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Private Transfer
Hotel-arranged pickups available
20 min

Where to eat

Dar El Jeld
Tunisian
Medina Classic

Elegant medina restaurant serving refined Tunisian dishes in a historic house.

El Ali
Tunisian
Rooftop

Atmospheric old-town dining and tea with medina rooftop views.

Fondouk El Attarine
Tunisian
Heritage Setting

Traditional cuisine inside a beautifully restored caravanserai.

Chez Slah
Seafood
Institution

Longstanding city favourite for fresh fish and shellfish.

Le Golfe
Seafood
Coastal

Popular La Goulette seafood stop for grilled catch and meze.

Cafe des Delices
Cafe
Sidi Bou Said

Scenic tea and sweets stop overlooking the Gulf of Tunis.

Experiences

Medina of Tunis
Historic
Free
2-3 hrs

Explore souks, mosques and artisan courtyards with a local guide.

Bardo National Museum
Museum
GBP 5
2 hrs

Outstanding Roman mosaics and archaeological collections.

Carthage Archaeological Site
Archaeology
GBP 4
2 hrs

Visit Punic and Roman ruins on the suburban coast.

Sidi Bou Said Walk
Neighbourhood
Free
1.5 hrs

Wander iconic blue-and-white streets above the sea.

Lake Tunis Promenade
Scenic
Free
1 hr

Sunset walk with city reflections and waterfront cafes.

Day Hammam Session
Wellness
GBP 18
1.5 hrs

Traditional steam and scrub in a local bathhouse.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 190+/night
La Badira

Upscale seaside option for combining city and coast time.

Sea views
Spa
Resort comfort
Mid-Range GBP 110-170/night
Dar El Jeld Hotel and Spa

Character-rich medina stay in a restored heritage property.

Medina setting
Traditional design
Spa
Budget GBP 35-65/night
Hotel Tiba

Affordable central base for exploring downtown Tunis and transport hubs.

Central
Simple rooms
Good value

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