Carthage Ruins
Region: Near Tunis
Cultural heritage
Ancient Phoenician city Carthage ruins. Highlights include Byrsa Hill and Roman bath ruins.
Tourism in Tunisia
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Tunis Old Town (Medina)
Region: Tunis
Cultural heritage
UNESCO World Heritage. Labyrinthine souks and Ottoman-era mansions remain.
El Jem Amphitheatre
Region: El Jem
Ancient architecture
Roman Empire giant colosseum. Very well preserved.
Sousse Old Town
Region: Sousse
Cultural heritage
Fortified city including coastal fortress Ribat and giant underground cistern.
Dougga Ruins
Region: Béja Governorate
Cultural heritage
Roman city ruins spreading across hills. Remains from theatre to Berber treasury temple.
Kairouan Great Mosque
Region: Kairouan
Religious architecture
One of North Africa's oldest Islamic holy sites. Characterized by heavy square minaret.
Sahara Dunes Tour (Douz, Ksar Ghilane)
Region: Kebili/Gabès Governorates
Nature
Popular desert experience with camel trekking and stargazing.
Chott el Djerid
Region: Tozeur Governorate
Nature
Africa's largest salt lake. White salt flats extend to horizon in dry season.
Djerba Island
Region: Medenine Governorate
Resort
Beach resort and Jewish historic site El Ghriba coexist.
Ichkeul National Park
Region: Bizerte Governorate
Natural heritage
Important stopover for migratory birds. Ramsar Convention registered wetland.
Suggested itineraries
Roman Ruins and Medina Tour 6 Days
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Tunis Old Town, Carthage, Sousse, El Jem, Dougga
Plan touring major World Heritage sites by train and private car based in Tunis, fully enjoying Mediterranean and Roman culture.
Sahara Desert and Oasis Exploration 4 Days
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Tozeur, Chott el Djerid, Douz, Ksar Ghilane hot springs, Star Wars filming locations
Head south by domestic flight and 4WD. Experience salt lake and dunes, Berber troglodyte villages.
Beach and Thalassotherapy Rest 8 Days
Duration (days): 8
Highlights: Hammamet, Sfax Old Town, Djerba Island spa, Carthage Music Festival
Long-stay combining seawater therapy and cultural events at Mediterranean luxury resorts.
Travel tips
- Spring and autumn are ideal for tourism with mild climate. Inland exceeds 40°C in midsummer.
- Public transport cheap and convenient with trains and long-distance louage (shared taxis).
- Domestic flights Tunis-Tozeur, Tunis-Djerba useful for tourism.
- Exchange money only at banks and official exchanges. Dinar export prohibited.
- French or simple Arabic greetings smooth negotiations.
- Souk shopping assumes price negotiation. Patiently with smile.
- Use bottled water, check hygiene of restaurants for raw vegetables.
- Female travelers reduce troubles by modest exposure.
- Friday noon is mosque prayer time with possible surrounding road congestion.
- Be careful not to photograph military/police facilities.
- Rural travel planned to finish before sunset. Many roads with few streetlights.
- Tipping culture unnecessary at popular eateries, around 10% at high-end venues or for guides.