Tunis

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Tunis hotels

The old medina, Bardo, and Carthage one coffee away.

What makes this city

The medina and its souks
Bardo Museum
Carthage 20 minutes away

What we organise here

Hand-picked hotels in the city

Private tours with a local guide

Airport transfers, both ways

Domestic and international flights

Where to stay in Tunis

The stay experience shifts noticeably from one neighbourhood to the next: the Medina and downtown pulse with everyday city life, while the northern coast leans toward a holiday atmosphere. This guide outlines the main areas to stay in Tunis and the type of trip each one suits, so you can pick a location that fits your visit before you book.

The Medina (old city)

Tunis's historic core, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of covered lanes, perfumers' and coppersmiths' souks and the Great Mosque of Zitouna. Staying here means walking straight into the city's everyday rhythm and waking up inside heritage architecture. Best for history-minded travellers, photographers and anyone planning repeat visits to the souks and monuments.

Downtown — Avenue Habib Bourguiba

The modern urban spine of Tunis, tree-lined and café-lined along Avenue Habib Bourguiba. Staying nearby combines proximity to banks, restaurants and administration with easy taxi and public-transport access to other neighbourhoods. A practical choice for business trips and for any stay that wants a central base to move around from.

Les Berges du Lac

A modern business district built on the shores of Tunis Lake, home to corporate headquarters, embassies and large shopping complexes. The area feels quiet and organised, and sits relatively close to Tunis-Carthage international airport compared with older neighbourhoods. Suits work travel and groups that prefer a modern, spacious environment.

La Marsa and Gammarth (northern suburbs)

The northern coastal strip of Greater Tunis, lined with beach cafés, seafood restaurants and resort-style hotels. Staying in La Marsa or Gammarth brings a holiday feel without leaving the capital, with access to central Tunis via the TGM light-rail line or by taxi. Ideal for families, honeymoons and travellers who want the sea while keeping the airport and city within reach.

Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

A historic sector combining Roman-era Carthage with the blue-and-white cliff-side village of Sidi Bou Said overlooking the gulf. Staying here prioritises calm, view and photography, with the major archaeological sites nearby. A favourite for weekend breaks, culture-focused travellers and anyone who prefers a small-town-by-the-sea feel over central-city bustle.

Day Trips from Tunis

Hand-picked day trips, with a local guide.

Arched passage in the Tunis Medina

Tunis Medina walking tour

Duration: Half-day (4–6 h)

A guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Tunis Medina — perfumers' souk, coppersmiths' alley, Zitouna mosque courtyard and old beylical palaces.

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Plate of traditional Tunisian food

Tunis downtown food tour

Duration: Half-day (4–6 h)

Six tasting stops between the Medina and the Ville Nouvelle — brik, lablabi, fricassé sandwiches and Arabic coffee with old-school sweets.

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Roman Capitol at Dougga

Dougga Roman city day trip

Duration: Full day (7–10 h)

Two hours from Tunis to Dougga, the best-preserved Roman city in North Africa — capitol, theatre, temple of Caelestis and Roman markets.

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Sidi Bou Said, medina and Carthage collage

Tunis classic full day

Duration: Full day (7–10 h)

One full day: Medina, Antonine Baths at Carthage and a seafood lunch in blue-and-white Sidi Bou Said.

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Mosaic hall at the Bardo museum

Bardo National Museum guided visit

Duration: Around 3 h

The Bardo holds the largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world. We walk you through its halls and unpack the standout pieces.

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Sunset over the sea from Sidi Bou Said

Tunis by night & sunset dinner

Duration: Half-day (4–6 h)

Sunset over Sidi Bou Said, a seafood dinner at a coastal restaurant, then a night drive through illuminated Tunis.

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Greeter car at Tunis airport

Tunis-Carthage airport private transfer

Duration: Around 1 h

Air-conditioned private transfer between Tunis-Carthage airport and your hotel in Tunis or the northern suburbs.

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Lit lane through the Tunis souks

Tunis Medina souks evening walk

Duration: Around 3 h

Evening stroll through the souks once the after-work crowd thins — perfumers, jewellers, coppersmiths and chechia-makers under warm lamps.

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