Tunis
TunisiaMediterranean city with UNESCO-listed medina and seaside suburbs. Reliable value and great food.
🧭 First 48 hours
Clear, quick notes to get set up fast.
📶 SIM & data
Ooredoo/Orange/Tunisie Telecom; Ooredoo & Orange support eSIM; buy at TUN or city shops with passport.
💳 Money
Cards at hotels/malls; cash for taxis/markets.
🚖 Airport transfer
Metered taxis (ensure meter on), hotel car, or app-based options where available.
🚇 Get around
Light rail (TGM to La Marsa/Gammarth), taxis, rideshare (coverage varies).
🏨 Where to stay
La Marsa/Gammarth (coast), Lac 1/2 (modern), Medina (heritage riads).
🛡️ Safety basics
Keep small change for taxis; confirm meter or fare before starting.
⭐ Editor’s picks
Blue doors, white walls, and cuisine that whispers of Sicily and the souk—Tunis rewards wanderers.
Eat
Dar El Jeld — Medina
Candlelit courtyards and classic Tunisian plates.
Au Bon Vieux Temps — Sidi Bou Said
Clifftop dining with that never-gets-old view.
Coffee
Café des Délices — Sidi Bou Said
Tiered terraces over the sea—icon status.
El Ali — Medina
Books, mezzanines, and mint tea rituals.
Do & See
Bardo Museum — Suburbs
World-class mosaics—check current status.
Carthage ruins — Carthage
Roman stones above the Med.