Bardo National Museum
Le Bardo · 20 min from downtown
The world's largest collection of Roman mosaics, housed in a 15th-century palace.
Check opening hours — the museum sometimes closes without notice.
The Medina of Tunis
Historic Centre · UNESCO
700 monuments, ancient souks, Zitouna Mosque. Wander aimlessly — the best discoveries come from getting lost.
Leave before 7 PM — the medina empties quickly after dark.
Ruins of Carthage
Carthage · 15 min by car
Antonine Baths, Byrsa Hill, Punic amphitheatre — the remains of a civilisation that defied Rome.
Take a taxi between sites — they're spread over several square kilometres.
Sidi Bou Saïd
20 km from Tunis · TGM or taxi
Cobalt doors, white walls, crimson bougainvillea. Visit Dar El-Annabi and finish with tea at Café des Nattes.
Elyssa's tip: go early morning before the groups arrive.
Traditional Hammam
Medina · Halfaouine
Scrub, steam, black soap — a thousand-year-old purification ritual. Hammam Daoulati and Halfaouine are must-visits.
Men in the morning, women in the afternoon at most hammams.
Souks & Crafts
Medina · Specialised Souks
Souk El Attarine (perfumes), Souk des Chéchias (red caps), Souk du Cuivre. Each souk is a world unto itself.
Arnaud's tip: offer half the asking price — it's expected and it's a game.
La Marsa & North Coast
Northern suburb · 30 min
Trendy cafés, seafood restaurants facing the sea. Perfect for unwinding after the medina.
Dine in La Marsa in the evening after Sidi Bou Saïd — they're right next to each other.
Ennejma Ezzahra Palace
Sidi Bou Saïd · Music
Moorish residence, now a centre for Arab-Andalusian music. Fragrant gardens, malouf concerts.
Check the schedule — the inner courtyard acoustics are extraordinary.
Sahara & Southern Desert
Tozeur / Douz · 6h from Tunis
Eastern Erg dunes, a night under the stars, camel rides, Star Wars sets in Matmata.
Book a local guide from Tozeur — essential for the desert.
La Goulette Beach
La Goulette · 15 min from downtown
The beach closest to Tunis city centre. Lively promenade, grilled fish stalls, and an authentically local atmosphere.
Ideal at sunset — sea breeze and bambalouni vendors make it magical.
Tunis Municipal Theatre
Avenue Habib Bourguiba · Downtown
Masterpiece of colonial architecture, opened in 1902. Opera, ballet, classical concerts throughout the year.
Check the programme — tickets are very affordable (~10–25 DT).
Belvedere Park
North Tunis · Public Park
Tunis's green lung. Zoo, museum of modern art, century-old umbrella pines. Where Tunisian families picnic on weekends.
Free entry — bring a picnic and join the locals.
