Top Things to do in Tunis Governorate
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Tunis Governorate, Tunis Governorate
Discover the best top things to do in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia including The National Bardo Museum, Palace Dar Nejma Ezzahra, Baths of Antoninus, Centro storico, North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, Medina of Tunis, Zitouna Mosque, Carthage Museuma, Site Archeologique de Carthage, Catacombs.
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1. The National Bardo Museum
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4.5 based on 1,416 reviews
Spectacular Roman mosaics are the high point of this museum.
Reviewed By Ironsides2014 - Gladstone, United States
This museum is located in an 18th century royal palace. So many Roman mosaics and Statues. The mosaics are beautiful and a must see. There is a showcase with the bullet holes from the 2015 terrorist attack. Highly recommend this Museum.
2. Palace Dar Nejma Ezzahra
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
The home of Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger, who was responsible for the blue and white color scheme of the town.
Reviewed By CarmenB400 - Bucharest, Romania
Le Palais du Baron D'Erlanger is an absolute gem and worth visiting. The outside architecture is simple and clean, with the emblematic white and blue color scheme of Sidi Bou Said, while the interior is beautifully luxuriant. The eye-catching plasterwork and amazing views over the sea is a heath taking mix. The views are among the best ever.
3. Baths of Antoninus
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By CarmenB400 - Bucharest, Romania
Truly impressive Roman baths, which can give a glimpse on the size and power of the Roman empire. Not to mention that the hot water was transported there through 139 km of pipes and viaducts from the city of Zaghouan. The site is very big and worth spending some time and the views are fabulous.
4. Centro storico
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4.5 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By Q384TZracheld - Quebec City, Canada
We spent an entire day walking around in Sidi Bou Said. There are vendors and boutiques everywhere. When we got hungry or thirsty we would stop in a restaurant which all had amazing views. The quality of food and service was good, but very different then anything I had ever eaten.
5. North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Open Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00. Closed on Weekends The 27-acre North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Tunisia is the finally resting place for 2,841 of America's military fallen, their headstones set in straight lines subdivided into nine rectangular plots by wide paths, with decorative pools at their intersections. Along the southeast edge of the burial area, bordering the tree-lined terrace leading to the memorial is the Wall of the Missing which contain 3,724 names. Most honored here lost their lives in World War II in military activities ranging from North Africa to the Persian Gulf. The chapel and the memorial court, which contain large maps in mosaic and ceramic depicting the operations and supply activities of American forces across Africa to the Persian Gulf, were designed to harmonize with local architecture. The chapel interior is decorated with polished marble, flags and sculpture.
Reviewed By wrappen
The reason for my trip to Tunisia is that my grandfather is buried in the cemetery, and I've always wanted to visit. The second in my family to do so since he was interred at the end of the war (my grandmother, being the first, in 1966), I wasn't sure what to expect. The Superintendent, Ryan, and his associate, Atef, were amazing. A tour of the cemetery, with notes and backup stories, an explanation of what US servicemen and women were doing in the region, obvious care and interest in their job and in giving due respect and honor to the dead - all greatly appreciated, making me feel that my grandfather has and will continue to be appreciated for his service, long after we, his descendants, pass on. It's a worthy tribute in these rather troubled times, to see that those who were brave, honorable people doing what they believed right, are treated in dignity and peace. Thank you, Ryan, Thank you Atef, for a day I will remember a long time.
6. Medina of Tunis
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4.0 based on 1,756 reviews
The city’s old quarter hearkens back to the opulence once prevalent from the 12th to the 16th century.
Reviewed By Ironsides2014 - Gladstone, United States
This was truly an Amazing place. So much to witness and experience in one place. You see narrow streets, mosques, historic buildings, vendors with food, jewelry, carpets and much more. You can go to the rooftop and view lots of the area. Highly recommend.
7. Zitouna Mosque
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4.0 based on 379 reviews
This mosque dates back to around 860.
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This is the oldest mosque (foundation dates back to 732AD) in Tunis and is enormous consisting of the prayer room, courtyard, galleries, university, ancillary rooms and outbuildings. As non-muslims, we could not enter but did get good views from the rooftop terraces of a few shops.
8. Carthage Museuma
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4.0 based on 242 reviews
This museum presents artifacts from two thousand years ago, when Carthage competed with Rome for military and cultural dominance. The Romans burned and pillaged the Phoenician city in 146 BC.
Reviewed By 11douglast - Los Altos, United States
Our guide was indifferent, but if we had not gone here we would never have understood Carthage. The museum is at the top of the hill that was Carthage and the successor Roman city. The museum is pretty small, but all marked and has maps and items that bring home Carthage in ways the ruins cannot as Carthage was mostly erased.
9. Site Archeologique de Carthage
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4.0 based on 902 reviews
An enormous amphitheater and a cave are among the attractions at these famous ruins. Admission to the ruins includes the excellent Carthage Museum.
Reviewed By wendysZ6122XL
I wrote a review under Carthage tours. This is worth seeing. You can hire a guide or walk yourself. There are some information signs. It's an amazing experience. This museum entry can be bought at the gate and includes multiple different sights. We purchased a taxi for a few hours and went to the sites we wanted to see. Only $12 TND.
