Things to do in Tunisia

Where to go in Tunisia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.

Places to visit in Tunisia

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Tunis: Shoulder seasons of March-April and October-November offer flights 25-40% cheaper than the July-August peak, with pleasant 65-75°F temperatures ideal for sightseeing. Booking 6-10 weeks out on a Tuesday or Wednesday typically yields the best fares.

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Stroll the Avenue Habib Bourguiba Tunis's grand Champs-Élysées-style boulevard lined with cafés, art-deco buildings, and a lively street scene
Explore Carthage ruins on foot Several of the open-air Carthage sites can be admired from paths and surrounding streets without paying entry
Wander Sidi Bou Said village The streets themselves are a photogenic attraction-no ticket needed to soak up the blue-and-white charm
Visit La Marsa Beach A popular local beach on the TGM suburban rail line, perfect for swimming and people-watching with Tunisians
Browse the Souks of the Medina Each souk specializes in a different craft-perfume, leather, copper-making for a fascinating sensory wander

Restaurant Essaraya, Ojja merguez (spicy egg and sausage stew) with fresh khobz bread Plates $3-6
El Ali Café & Restaurant (Medina), Brick à l'oeuf (crispy pastry with egg and tuna) and lablabi (chickpea soup) Plates $2-5
Fondouk El Attarine area food stalls, Fricassee sandwich (Tunisian fried bun with harissa, tuna, and olives) Plates $1-3