Location: Tunis
Top Things to do in Tunis
What to do and see in Tunis, Tunis Governorate: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Founded by the Berbers in the 2nd millennium BCE, the city of Tunis has been controlled by Phoenicians, Romans, Arab Muslims, the Ottomans, the Spanish, the French and the Germans, finally achieving independence as the capital of Tunisia in 1956. This history has made Tunis a mélange of ancient and modern cultures. The medina is a network of narrow alleyways, mosques, mausoleums, palaces and a souq where shoppers haggle over the price of everything from filigreed gold to inexpensive souvenirs.
Restaurants in Tunis
1. Tahar Haddad Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
2. Dar Lasram
3. Cimetiere Militaire Francais de Takrouna
4. Marche central de Tunis, Fondouk El Ghala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
It was fun to explore the fabulous fresh produce and spice section of the central market, especially when it was such a hassle free experience.
5. The doors of the medina
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The yellow, blue and green doors are beautiful and many are quite intricately decorated. They add to the atmosphere of the medina.
6. Dar El Jeld
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
Probably our favourite door in the medina. The hotel inside is luxurious and the rooftop restaurant excellent. Next time we will try the spa!
7. Medina of Tunis
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Zitouna Mosque
Overall Ratings
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.
