Tunis Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Tunis tours and things to do in the Tunisian capital and its ancient surroundings: wander the labyrinthine UNESCO Medina, walk among the ruins of mighty Carthage, lose yourself in the blue-and-white lanes of Sidi Bou Said, marvel at the world’s finest Roman mosaics in the Bardo Museum, and day-trip to the Roman cities of Dougga and El Jem. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Tunis by interest
Whatever brings you to Tunis — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Tunis
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Carthage
Ancient ruins.
Sidi Bou Said
Blue village.
Tunis Medina
UNESCO souks.
Bardo Museum
Roman mosaics.
Kairouan
Great Mosque.
El Jem
Roman arena.
Dougga
Roman town.
Tunisian Food
Local flavours.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Tunis visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, green and pleasant — the ideal time to visit.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and busy, with beach weather along the coast.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm and calm, with fewer crowds — excellent.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and quiet, good for ruins and museums.
For ruins
Spring and autumn are best for exploring the sites.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Medina.
Two days
Add a Kairouan and El Jem trip.
Three days
Add Dougga and the Bardo Museum.
For history
Carthage, Dougga and El Jem.
For food
Medina food tours.
With kids
Sidi Bou Said and El Jem.
TGM train
The light rail links Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.
On foot
The Medina and villages are best explored on foot.
Car & tours
A car or tour is best for Kairouan, El Jem and Dougga.
Taxis
Metered taxis are cheap and handy for short hops.
Where to stay
Stay near the Medina or in seaside Sidi Bou Said.
Tunisian dinar
Tunisia uses the dinar; carry some cash for souks.
Combine Carthage
Pair Carthage with Sidi Bou Said in one trip.
Sidi Bou Said
Go early to enjoy the blue lanes before the crowds.
Bardo Museum
Allow time for the world-class Roman mosaics.
Medina guide
A guide helps you navigate the maze-like souks.
Day trips
Set aside days for Kairouan, El Jem and Dougga.
Spring & autumn
Visit in spring or autumn for the best weather.
Carthage tours
Combined Carthage tours fill up — book ahead.
Kairouan & El Jem
Roman day trips sell out — reserve early.
Dougga trips
Dougga tours have limited departures — book ahead.
Private guides
English-speaking guides book out — reserve early.
Food tours
Medina food tours fill up — reserve ahead.
Peak season
Spring and summer are busiest — book everything ahead.
City & Carthage
Around €30–70 for a Carthage and Sidi Bou Said tour.
Kairouan & El Jem
About €60–110 for a Roman-ruins day trip.
Dougga trip
Roughly €65–120 for a Dougga day trip.
Bardo Museum
Around €20–45 for a Bardo Museum tour.
Food tour
About €25–50 for a Medina food tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine several sites in one trip.
Tunis through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Calm & warm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Excellent.
- Best for
- Ruins & museums.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.