5 Tage in Tunis
Medina of Tunis, Bardo National Museum und Zitouna Mosque an Tag 1, ein Ausflug nach Carthage & Sidi Bou Said an Tag 2 und Sidi Bou Said und Avenue Habib Bourguiba an Tag 3. Die übrigen 2 Tage bringen einen Ausflug nach Dougga und Medina.
Kostet etwa 415 € pro Person in der Mittelklasse oder 165 € mit kleinem Budget. Am besten im April, Mai oder November.
Tag 1: Medina of Tunis, Bardo National Museum und Zitouna Mosque
Morgens
Medina of Tunis
Vormittags
Bardo National Museum
In Belvédère / Bardo.
Essen
Traditional & Home-Style
Look for places with a large pot of 'plat du jour' stew simmering by the entrance—it's a sign of fresh, home-cooked food.
Wohin: Dar El Jeld (for an upscale traditional experience), Le Resto (near the Medina for authentic local dishes), Family-run spots in the Medina for daily specials
Nachmittags
Zitouna Mosque
Abends
Dar Lasram
A stunning 18th-century palace hidden within the Medina, now housing the Association for the Safeguard of the Medina (ASM).
Tag 2: Ausflug nach Carthage & Sidi Bou Said
20-30 min by TGM suburban train from Tunis Marine station.
A journey through time and beauty. Explore the scattered but evocative ruins of ancient Carthage, a UNESCO site, before taking the short train ride to the stunning blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said perched on a cliff.
Höhepunkte: Carthage Archaeological Park, Antonine Baths, Sidi Bou Said's cobbled streets & cafes, Views from Café des Nattes
Tag 3: Sidi Bou Said und Avenue Habib Bourguiba
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Sidi Bou Said
A journey through time and beauty. 20-30 min by TGM suburban train from Tunis Marine station.
Essen
Street Food & Markets
The busiest vendor usually has the freshest, fastest turnover. Don't be afraid to point at what you want.
Wohin: Brik from a vendor in the Medina, Grilled Merguez sandwiches, Fresh figs and dates from Souk El Blat
Nachmittags
Avenue Habib Bourguiba
In Ville Nouvelle.
Abends
Saint George's Anglican Church
A beautiful, tiny Anglican church tucked away on Rue d'Alger in the Ville Nouvelle.
Tag 4: Ausflug nach Dougga
2 hours by car or organized tour from Tunis.
Visit North Africa's best-preserved Roman city, a UNESCO site set in a remote, scenic landscape. The scale and preservation of its Capitol, theater, and villas are breathtaking.
Höhepunkte: The Capitol Temple, Roman Theatre with panoramic views, Libyco-Punic Mausoleum, The intricate mosaics of the 'House of Dionysus and Ulysses'
Tag 5: Medina und Souk El Blat
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Medina (Ville Arabe)
The historic heart and soul of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This dense, walled medieval city is a maze of narrow, covered alleyways buzzing with artisans' workshops, vibrant souks, and historic monuments. The atmosphere is intensely authentic, filled with the sounds of haggling and the scents of spices and leather.
Außerdem hier: Great Mosque of Zitouna, Souk El Attarine, Dar Ben Abdallah Palace, Souk des Chechias
Nachmittags
Souk El Blat
The 'Grain Market,' a less-touristy section of the Medina focused on food products.
Abends
The Abandoned Cathedral of St. Louis in Carthage
A large, unfinished 19th-century cathedral on the summit of Byrsa Hill in Carthage.
Vor der Reise
Vom Flughafen
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) is just 7km from the city. The cheapest option is the 'Tunisair Express' bus (Line 635) to the city center for ~1 TND (30 min). Official taxis are available with a fixed fare of ~15-20 TND to the Medina/Ville Nouvelle (15-20 min). Ride-hailing apps like Bolt are also operational.
Unterwegs in der Stadt
The Ville Nouvelle (city center) around Avenue Bourguiba is very flat and walkable. The Medina is also best explored on foot, though its alleyways are narrow and winding. Distances between major districts (e.g., Medina to Belvédère) are better covered by transport.
Tipps von Einheimischen
- For the best Bardo Museum experience, go on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds of large tour groups that arrive in the afternoon.
- When shopping in the Medina, always start by politely haggling. A good rule is to counter-offer at 50-60% of the initial asking price and meet somewhere in the middle.
- Carry small change (1, 5 TND notes and coins). Many small shops, taxis, and market stalls will not have change for large 50 TND bills.
