Tunis
Tunis blends ancient medinas, Roman ruins, and sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline at a fraction of the cost of European rivals. With the Tunisian dinar keeping prices low, travelers can eat, sleep, and explore in style for remarkably little.
Why go to Tunis
Medina of Tunis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
A labyrinthine 7th-century old city packed with souks, mosques, and centuries-old palaces that feels genuinely timeless.
Bardo National Museum
Home to one of the world's finest collections of Roman mosaics, housed in a breathtaking former Ottoman palace.
Carthage Archaeological Site
Walk the ruins of one of antiquity's greatest civilizations overlooking the Gulf of Tunis-history literally underfoot.
Sidi Bou Said
A cliffside village of dazzling blue-and-white architecture with sweeping sea views that inspired Klee and Macke.
Zitouna Mosque (Great Mosque of Tunis)
The spiritual heart of the medina, an 8th-century masterpiece of Islamic architecture open to respectful visitors.
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Good to know in Tunis
- Use the TGM suburban train ($0.40-0.80) to reach Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, and La Marsa cheaply-taxis between these points cost 10x more.
- Tipping is appreciated but modest: round up at cafés and leave 1-2 dinars (under $1) at sit-down restaurants; tipping 10% is generous.
- Do not drink tap water; bottled 1.5L water costs about $0.30 at supermarkets-stock up rather than buying from cafés at markup.
- The Bardo National Museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, and some Carthage site sections waive fees during national cultural days in April.