Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not require a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. Required: Passport: Valid at least 6 months beyond the stay. ID card is NOT sufficient (exception: organized package tours with tour operator certificate). Return or onward flight ticket: May be requested upon

Tunisian Dinar (TND) 1 Dinar = 1,000 Millimes. Coins: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Millimes, 1, 2, 5 Dinar. Bills: 5, 10, 20, 50 Dinar. Exchange rate (indicative 2025): 1 EUR ≈ 3.3 TND / 1 TND ≈ 0.30 EUR Currency exchange Airport: Exchange counters right after passport control. Fair rate (state-regul

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended are: Standard vaccinations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (refresh) Hepatitis A: Recommended (transmission through food/water) Hepatitis B: Recommended for longer stays Typhoid: Only for travel to rural areas with basic hygiene

General security situation Tunisia is generally safe for tourists. After the 2015 terrorist attacks (Bardo Museum, Sousse beach), the country has invested heavily in security: Tourist areas are policed, hotels have security checks, and the security situation has significantly stabilized. Security z

Communication & Internet

SIM card & Mobile data A local SIM card is the cheapest and best option: Providers: Ooredoo (best network), Tunisie Telecom (largest coverage), Orange Tunisia Price: 5–15 TND (1.50–4.50€) for a SIM with 5–20 GB data, valid for 30 days Purchase: At the airport, in any mobile phone shop or tobacco ki

Tipping (Pourboire) Tipping is customary in Tunisia and an important part of the income for many service providers: SituationRecommendation Restaurant5–10% (for good service) CaféRound up coins (200–500 Millimes) Hotel room cleaning2–3 TND per day Taxi driverRound up to the next Dinar Tour guide (

In Tunisia, you can get by very well with French. But a few words of Tunisian Arabic (Derja) will bring a smile to every Tunisian's face — and open doors that would otherwise remain closed. Greeting & Politeness GermanTunisian (Derja)French Hello (Islamic)Salam Alaykum (Response: Wa Alaykum as-Sa

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Travel Guide Tunisia

Your complete travel guide to North Africa

Capital:Tunis

Language:Arabic, French

Currency:Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Best Travel Time:March–June, Sep–Nov

Flight Time:2.5 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (90 days)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 54 Sections

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Classic Tunisia Tour

10–14 days

The grand tour covering all highlights: coast, culture, desert, and island. Best with a rental car.

TunisSidi Bou SaidHammametSousseEl JemKairouanTozeurDouzMatmataDjerba

Sahara Express

5–7 days

Experience the Sahara intensively: oases, gorges, salt lake, dunes, and Berber culture. Fly to Tozeur, return flight from Djerba.

TozeurChebikaTamerzaNeftaChott el-JeridDouzKsar GhilaneMatmata

Coast & Culture

7 days

For culture travelers and coast lovers: The northern half of Tunisia with UNESCO sites, beaches, mountains, and the holy city of Kairouan.

TunisSidi Bou SaidBizerteTabarkaAin DrahamHammametSousseEl JemKairouan

Star Wars Tour

3–4 days

For fans: All Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia — from Mos Espa to Luke Skywalker's farm to the slave quarters of Tatooine.

TozeurOng el-Jemel (Mos Espa)Chott el-JeridMatmata (Sidi Driss)Ksar Ouled SoltaneKsar HaddadaMédenine

All Chapters

Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Tunisia

7 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

3 Sections

Regions· 5 Chapters

Chapter 3

Tunis & Surroundings

6 Sections · 2 Walking Tours

Chapter 4

North Coast & Cap Bon

4 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 5

Sousse, El Jem & Kairouan

6 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 6

Djerba & the South

7 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 7

Sahara & Oases

6 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

History

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Society

2 Sections

Chapter 10

Food & Drink

3 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 11

Practical A–Z

6 Sections

Chapter 12

Language Guide

1 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Tunis & Surroundings

The capital with UNESCO Medina, the world-famous Bardo Museum, the ruins of Carthage, and the blue-and-white artist village of Sidi Bou Said.

Medina of Tunis (UNESCO)Bardo MuseumCarthage (UNESCO)Sidi Bou Said

Tunis Karthago Sidi Bou Said

North Coast & Cap Bon

Coral reefs in Tabarka, Africa's northernmost city Bizerte, cork oak forests in Ain Draham, and the beaches of Hammamet and Kelibia.

Tabarka (Diving)BizerteAin DrahamHammamet+1

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Sousse, El Jem & Kairouan

The UNESCO Medina of Sousse, the massive amphitheater of El Jem, the holy city of Kairouan, and the resorts of Port el-Kantaoui and Monastir.

Amphitheater El Jem (UNESCO)Medina Sousse (UNESCO)Kairouan (UNESCO)Monastir

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Djerba & the South

Dream beaches on North Africa's largest island, the oldest synagogue in Africa, street art in Erriadh, cave dwellings in Matmata, and the Berber granary castles.

Beaches of DjerbaSynagogue La GhribaDjerbahoodMatmata (Star Wars)+1

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Sahara & Oases

The oasis cities of Tozeur and Nefta, spectacular mountain gorges, the surreal salt lake Chott el-Jerid, desert camps in Douz, and the thermal spring of Ksar Ghilane.

Tozeur (Oasis City)Chebika & TamerzaChott el-JeridDouz (Desert Camps)+1

Tozeur Douz Nefta

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