It has been the capital of Tunisia without interruption since the Almohads gave it this title in 1159. It is the center of industrial, commercial, cultural and political activities in the country. It is located in the north, at the end of the Gulf of Tunisia between the coastal plain and the hills that surround it. It is the most populated city in the country. It hosted the Mediterranean Games in 1967 and 2001, being the only city that has hosted this event twice. Its medina, the city center, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

Programs at Tunis city

Tunisian Getaway

5 nights1104 €per person

All Tunisia

7 nights1216 €per person

Sahara and Oasis

7 nights

The magic of the desert

5 nights

What to see in Tunis city?

Sidi Bou Said

It is a coastal town located 20 kilometers from the capital, famous for its picturesque streets with houses of Arab-Andalusian architecture painted white with blue windows and doors, and small shops selling ceramic crafts, brass engraved with bas-reliefs, etc. This small town conquered writers like Simone de Beauvoir and Oscar Wilde and painters like Paul Klee.

Bard Museum

With more than 100 years of history, it is the most important museum in Tunisia and one of the largest in Africa. It stands out, in essence, for its famous collection of Roman mosaics extracted mainly from Carthage, Sousse and Dougga. It also houses important pieces of Christian, Islamic, Libyan, Punic art, etc.
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