Travel guide

Tunis

Carthage's Mediterranean heir

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Budget · ~$55/day📍 Tunisia

About Tunis

Tunisia's capital mixes Roman Carthage ruins, a UNESCO medina, and the cliffside blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said.

Medina of TunisCarthage Roman ruinsSidi Bou Said villageBardo MuseumTunis CathedralDougga Roman siteHammamet old medinaTunis Ethnographic Museum

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

CouscousBrik pastryLablabi chickpea soupHarissa

Metro light-rail; taxis (insist on meter).

Combine with Sahara trip — Douz, Matmata, Tozeur are doable in a week.

Tourist areas safe. Check current advisories.

Gammarth beach clubs; La Marsa cafes.