Guided tour of the Tunis Medina & street food tasting
Description
Immerse yourself in the lively heart of the Medina of Tunis on this guided walking tour, mixing cultural discovery and culinary pleasure. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Medina is a maze of busy alleyways, traditional souks and architectural treasures. Accompanied by a passionate local guide, you will explore iconic sites such as the Zitouna Mosque (exterior view), the souks of perfumers, jewelers and artisans, and ancient Medasas. Along the way, you will taste two essential specialties of Tunisian street food, in addresses frequented by locals: fricassé sandwich, chapati, bambalouni or the famous makroud. It’s more than just a guided tour: it’s an authentic immersion in Tunisian daily life, between history, encounters and gastronomy
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
To begin with we met up with 4 others from our ship in the party lot and found the guy who was checking off our names. We stood there for 45 minutes while he was getting the other groups in vans but there was not o r for us He was trying to to negotiate a price to take us into town( which should have been included). When that failed we walked around to where the taxis were and he was trying to get then to take us in to town.It was a clown show. When we finally got there the guide met us and we started the tour. A cathedral and then maybe 1.5 miles walking through the bazaar/stalls.They all looked the same. It was very hard to stay together so he was way ahead of us and we basically heard nothing. The ground is uneven and hard to walk through is you have a bad knee or hip. We broke for lunch which is included. A beautiful spot but the food had no flavor. We asked that we not be taken back through the bazaars but there we went again. He did help us get a taxi back to the port though so that was very helpful.
Hello, We are sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations, but we would like to clarify a few important points. The pickup for this excursion is clearly stated to be at the **Royal Victoria Hotel**. Since your group was at the port, our agent kindly tried to assist you in finding transportation to the meeting point — this transfer **is not included** in the tour price, but he made every effort to help you. Regarding the visit to the Medina, it is a historic and lively area — this authentic atmosphere is exactly what makes it unique and famous worldwide. Our guides are experienced professionals who lead this same tour daily, and **over 1,000 travelers have enjoyed this excursion with full satisfaction**. We regret that your personal experience was different, but we always deliver the service exactly as described and take pride in the quality and professionalism of our tours. Kind regards,
We booked this half-day walking tour of the medina to make the most of our limited time in Tunis. It was money well-spent. The rendezvous was Royal Victoria Hotel by the main medina gate and fountain, and although we weren’t guests there, the concierge was helpful. Our tour guide Maher was truly excellent. He has many years of experience, speaks multiple languages, and knows the streets and best spots to visit. He has superb local connections, chatting with friends along the route, and gaining access to hidden spaces dotted throughout the area, including: inside the cathedral; local produce market; repurposed palaces with decorations, tiles and stucco on every surface; peaceful courtyards; quiet residential side-streets; and a roof terrace with a panoramic view. (Note: tourists do not go inside the mosque.) The most unexpectedly moving stop was the vaulted centre of the gold jewellery district, which was formerly the centre of the Tunisian slave trade. We would not have seen so many intimate and interesting places, nor navigated the winding medieval market streets so well, without Maher’s guidance. The food-tasting side was a lower priority for us and Maher adapted the walk to suit our preferences: vegetarian, savoury food rather than sweets; and drinks. (Make sure to write your dietary needs when booking.) Drinking mint tea from a silver teapot in a restaurant busy with Tunisian families was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended and great value. Perfect for couples and small groups of adults.
