Holiday in Tunis
City in tunesien — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
tunesien
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to June and September to November (20-28 °C). Summer hot (up to 40 °C). Winter mild (10-16 °C).
Budget/day
50-100 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Tunis-Carthage (TUN, approx. 2.5-3 h direct flight from several German cities). No visa required for Germans for up to 90 days.
About Tunis
Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, combines 3,000 years of history with Mediterranean flair. The city is located on Lac de Tunis, just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea, and offers a fascinating mix of Arab Medina, French colonial architecture, and modern urban life. The Medina of Tunis (UNESCO World Heritage) is one of the best-preserved Arab old towns in the world: a maze of over 700 monuments — mosques, madrasas, palaces, and souks — behind whose unassuming facades lie magnificent courtyards. The Zitouna Mosque, Tunisia's oldest and most important mosque (732 AD), forms the center. Only 16 km northeast lies Carthage (UNESCO World Heritage), the legendary Phoenician trading metropolis and rival of Rome. The ruins of the Antonine Baths, the Tophet, and the Punic ports tell of a civilization that dominated the Mediterranean. Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue-and-white village on the cliff above the sea, is just 20 minutes away and offers postcard panoramas, Café des Nattes, and the best sunset in North Africa. Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Tunis' grand boulevard, connects the colonial new town with cafés, theaters, and French flair.
Top 5 highlights in Tunis
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Medina of Tunis (UNESCO)
One of the best-preserved Arab old towns: 700+ monuments, winding souks, and magnificent courtyards — since the 7th century.
Carthage (UNESCO)
Legendary Phoenician metropolis 16 km away: Antonine Baths, Punic ports, and 3,000 years of Mediterranean history.
Sidi Bou Said
Blue-and-white village on the cliff: Café des Nattes, bougainvillea, and the most beautiful sunset in North Africa — 20 minutes from Tunis.
Bardo Museum
World's largest collection of Roman mosaics: in a former Beylik palace — Tunisia's most important museum.
Zitouna Mosque
Tunisia's oldest mosque (732 AD): heart of the Medina, surrounded by souk alleys with perfume, gold, and carpets.
Hotels in Tunis
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Reise-SIM für Tunis
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Tunis
Recommended travel time
April to June and September to November (20-28 °C). Summer hot (up to 40 °C). Winter mild (10-16 °C).
Summer
28-40 °C, hot and dry, perfect beach weather
Winter
8-16 °C, mild and rainy, but pleasant
How much does a holiday in Tunis cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
20-40 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50-100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
120-300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — Germans can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Direct flights from Berlin, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf.
Start the Medina with a guide — the alleys are labyrinthine. A guide for the first hour helps with orientation.
Dinar is cheap — 1 € ≈ 3.4 TND. Food in the Medina for 3-5 €, taxi to the airport for 3 €.
TGM train to Sidi Bou Said — the suburban train takes 30 minutes from Tunis to the blue-and-white village. Ticket: 0.20 €.
Friday in the Medina is quieter — many shops close after the Friday prayer. Saturday is the busiest day.
Food & drink in Tunis
These specialties you must try!
