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Things to Do in Tunis (2026)
Begin your Tunis visit inside the UNESCO-listed medina, a maze of alleys that has been the city's heart since the 7th century. Don't miss the Zitouna Mosque (non-Muslims c… 🏛️ Start with the Medina
Begin your Tunis visit inside the UNESCO-listed medina, a maze of alleys that has been the city's heart since the 7th century. Don't miss the Zitouna Mosque (non-Muslims can't enter, but the courtyard view from the surrounding streets is worth it) and the bustling Souk el Attarine, where you can watch artisans hammering brass and copper. Go early, around 9 a.m., to beat the tour groups and the heat, and expect to get lost; that's part of the charm.
🏺 Explore the Bardo Museum
The Bardo Museum, housed in a 15th-century palace, holds one of the world's finest collections of Roman mosaics, including the famous 'Virgil' mosaic. It's located at 2000 Le Bardo, about 20 minutes by taxi from the city center (around 10 TND). Plan at least two hours, and note that the museum is closed on Mondays; opening hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in winter, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in summer.
🚋 Ride the TGM to Carthage
Hop on the TGM light rail at Tunis Marine station (a 10-minute walk from the medina) and ride the scenic 20-minute line to Carthage. The train runs every 10 minutes and costs about 1.20 TND one way; you'll pass the sparkling Gulf of Tunis. Once there, visit the Carthage Archaeological Site (entrance 12 TND) to see the Antonine Baths and the Punic ports, and then walk up to Byrsa Hill for a panoramic view.
🌿 Stroll Belvedere Park
For a green escape, head to Belvedere Park (Parc du Belvédère), Tunis's largest public garden, located on Avenue Taieb Mhiri. The park is free and open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and it's a favorite spot for locals jogging or picnicking. At its center, the 19th-century Villa Belvedere now houses the Museum of Modern Art, where you can see works by Tunisian artists for just 5 TND.
🍽️ Taste Local Flavors
Sample authentic Tunisian street food at the medina's food stalls: try a brik (a crispy fried pastry filled with egg and tuna) for about 2 TND, or a plate of lablabi (chickpea soup) for 3 TND. For a sit-down meal, head to Dar El Jeld, a renowned restaurant in a restored palace at 5-10 Rue Dar El Jeld, where a full dinner with couscous and pastries costs around 60 TND per person. Reservations are essential, especially on weekends.
🎨 Discover Street Art in La Marsa
Take the TGM to La Marsa, a coastal suburb that has become a canvas for vibrant street art, especially around the Place des Palmiers and the alleys near the port. The murals change frequently, so every visit feels new; you'll spot works by local and international artists. After exploring, grab a coffee at one of the cafés along Avenue Habib Bourguiba, where you can watch the sea and the promenade.
🛍️ Shop at Souk El Attarine
Dedicate an afternoon to Souk El Attarine, the perfume and traditional crafts market in the heart of the medina. You'll find everything from hand-blown glass and leather goods to silver jewelry and saffron, but be prepared to haggle; start at half the asking price. The souk is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but it's best to go before 1 p.m. when it's less crowded.
🌇 Catch Sunset at Sidi Bou Said
End your day in the iconic blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, just a 10-minute taxi ride from Carthage (around 5 TND). Climb to the Café des Délices at the cliff's edge, where you can sip mint tea (5 TND) while watching the sun dip into the Mediterranean. For a quieter view, walk down to the lighthouse at the village's southern tip, which is free and open until sunset.
The guide's spot on about getting lost in the medina, but I'd add one thing: don't skip the roof terraces. A lot of the old houses and some shops let you climb up for a few dinars, and the view over the Zitouna's green-tiled roofs and the minaret is way better than anything you'll see from street level. Ask for "terrasse" and someone will usually point you the way.
For the Bardo, if you're into the mosaics, try to catch the Sousse room on the second floor. It's smaller and less crowded than the main galleries, but the hunting scenes there are some of the most detailed in the collection. Also, the taxi ride is closer to 15 TND if you're coming from the medina side, so don't be surprised if the meter runs higher than the guide says.
One thing nobody mentions: the TGM gets packed during rush hour, around 6 p.m., with commuters heading to La Marsa. If you're going for the street art, go mid-afternoon instead, and you'll have the murals to yourself. And when you're in Sidi Bou Said, skip the café at the top if it's crowded; the little steps just below the lighthouse have a bench that's perfect for sunset and costs nothing.
Good list, and the Bardo tip about the Sousse room is a keeper. One thing I'd add for the medina: the Tourbet el Bey, a mausoleum tucked away near the kasbah, is usually empty and costs a couple of dinars. The marble and carved plaster inside are stunning, and it gives you a quiet break from the souk chaos. It's a five minute walk from Zitouna, just ask a local to point you to "Tourbet el Bey" and they'll know.
For the TGM, if you're heading to Carthage, get off a stop early at Carthage Byrsa instead of the main station. The hillside path up to the museum is less crowded and you'll pass the old villas and cacti before hitting the ruins. Also, the 12 TND site ticket covers the Byrsa museum too, so don't skip it, the Punic artifacts are better than the Roman stuff in my opinion.
On the food front, skip Dar El Jeld if you're on a budget and try Dar Belhadj in the medina instead. It's a similar palace setting, but the set menu runs around 35 TND and the lamb with prunes is the best I've had in Tunis. They take walk-ins for lunch most days, though weekends still book up fast.
honestly the medina advice is solid but i'd say go even earlier, like 8am, and hit the souk el attarine first before the shopkeepers even finish setting up. you get the real vibe without the haggle pressure and the light through the wooden roofs is unreal for photos. also if u want a quick bite near the bardo, there's a tiny place on rue de la liberté, just past the museum entrance, that does the best ojja i've had in the city for like 4 tnd, way better than the tourist spots near the medina.
for carthage, skip the main site entrance and walk the path along the coast from the antonine baths toward the punic ports, it's free and you get the same ruins vibe with way fewer people. and if u're tired of mint tea in sidi bou said, try the sable noir at café des délices, it's a local chocolate drink that's richer and honestly pairs better with the sunset view than the tea.
Tunis in 5 months, what am I missing?
if you're here in 5 months thats like april, so plan around Ramadan if the dates line up, everything shifts. the real move locals do is Sidi Bou Said on a weekday morning, not weekend, its dead quiet and you can actually walk the whole village in an hour before the tour buses show. for food go to Dar El Jeld or just grab a fricassé from a random bakery in Bab El Khadra, costs like 1 dinar and beats most sit-down spots. also check the Bardo on a friday afternoon, way less crowded.
For a hammam, skip the tourist-facing ones and go to Hammam Sidi Amor in La Marsa, it's small, cheap, and mostly locals. Friday mornings are women only, other days men, so check before you show up. For food, the lablabi carts around Bab Souika early in the morning beat anything in the medina proper, and you'll pay under 2 dinar. If you want a quiet neighborhood to just walk, try the streets around Rue du Pacha in the old city, it's residential and calm compared to the main souk drag.
honestly the thing most people miss is the food scene outside the centre. head to La Goulette on a sunday and hit the fish grills near the port, you pick your fish and they cook it on the spot, way better than any medina restaurant. also try a bamboo (that's the local word for the little fried dough rings) from a cart in the morning, they're like 300 millimes and unbeatable with mint tea. if you want a quiet hammam vibe try Hammam Sidi Amor in La Marsa btw, locals mostly.
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