Tunisia Attractions: Best Places to Visit & Tours to Book
With Our Tunisia Attractions Services, discover Tunisia’s top 15 best places to visit, with essential visitor information, directions, and private day trips from your hotel.
Tunisia Attractions at a Glance
Most Tunisia attractions sit within three hours of Hammamet, Sousse and Tunis, so you can mix beach days with history without changing hotel. The country counts nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from the ruins of Carthage to the island of Djerba. Here is the essential information in one place.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| UNESCO sites | 9, including Carthage, El Jem, Dougga, Kairouan and the medinas of Tunis and Sousse |
| Best months | March to May and September to November |
| Getting around | Private driver, shared louage taxis, coastal trains and domestic flights to Djerba and Tozeur |
| Currency | Tunisian dinar (TND). Carry cash for entry tickets and souks |
| Languages | Arabic and French. English is common in hotels and tourist areas |
| Entry | Visa-free stays of at least 90 days for EU, UK, US and Canadian citizens |
Private Tunisia Tours to the Top Sights
The easiest way to see several sights in one day is a private tour with a driver. Each of our eight tours starts at your hotel in Hammamet, Sousse, Port El Kantaoui or Tunis. The price covers the whole vehicle, not each person, and there is no deposit.
Prices are for 1 to 4 travellers leaving from Hammamet. The booking form adjusts them for your pickup city and group size.
15 Must-See Tunisia Attractions
These are the places travellers rate highest, and the ones we visit every week. For each, you get a short description, its region and the simplest way to get there. Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the medina of Tunis are close together, so plan them as one day.
01UNESCOTunis, 15 km from the centre
Carthage
Founded by Phoenician settlers in 814 BC, Carthage was Rome’s great rival. Today you walk through the Antonine Baths on the seafront, the Punic ports and Byrsa Hill, which has the best view over the Gulf of Tunis.
Getting there: The TGM light train from Tunis takes about 30 minutes, or join our Carthage and Sidi Bou Said tour.
02Tunis, 20 km north-east
Sidi Bou Said
A cliff-top village of white walls and blue doors above the marina. Climb to Café des Délices for mint tea with pine nuts, then wander lanes full of art galleries and jasmine sellers.
Getting there: TGM train to Sidi Bou Said station, or our half-day Sidi Bou Said tour.
03UNESCOTunis city centre
Medina of Tunis
A UNESCO-listed old town with around 700 monuments, covered souks and the Zitouna Mosque at its heart. Go in the morning, when the spice, perfume and chechia hat stalls open and the lanes are still quiet.
Getting there: Walk in from Avenue Habib Bourguiba through the Bab el Bhar gate, or join our Grand Tunis day.
04Tunis, Le Bardo district
Bardo National Museum
The Bardo holds one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world, inside a former palace of the Beys. Allow two hours and look for the famous portrait of the poet Virgil.
Getting there: Metro line 4 or a short taxi ride from central Tunis. Check opening hours first, as some galleries close for works.
05UNESCOMahdia region, central coast
El Jem Amphitheatre
Built in the 3rd century AD for about 35,000 spectators, the amphitheatre of El Jem is one of the largest and best preserved in the Roman world. You can walk the arena and the tunnels where animals waited.
Getting there: About 1 hour 30 from Hammamet, or on our El Jem and Kairouan tour. Trains from Tunis and Sousse also stop in El Jem.
06UNESCOCentral Tunisia
Kairouan
Often called the fourth holiest city in Islam, Kairouan has the Great Mosque founded in AD 670, the Aghlabid Basins and a medina known for carpets and date-filled makroudh. Non-Muslims can enter the mosque courtyard, but not the prayer hall.
Getting there: About 1 hour 15 from Hammamet or Sousse. Combine it with El Jem on our El Jem and Kairouan tour.
07UNESCONorth-west Tunisia, near Téboursouk
Dougga
The most complete Roman town in North Africa spreads over a hilltop above olive groves. The Capitol, the theatre and a Libyco-Punic mausoleum still stand, and you often have them almost to yourself.
Getting there: About 2 hours from Tunis. Our Dougga and Bulla Regia tour adds the underground villas of Bulla Regia.
08UNESCOSousse, central coast
Medina and Ribat of Sousse
Sousse has a UNESCO-listed walled medina, an 8th-century ribat you can climb and a museum of superb mosaics inside the kasbah. It is also one of the liveliest beach towns in the country.
Getting there: Trains from Tunis take about 2 hours. From Port El Kantaoui it is 15 minutes by taxi. See our Sahel tour.
09Monastir, central coast
Ribat of Monastir
This 8th-century seafront fortress was a film set for Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Climb the watchtower for a view over the bay, then visit the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia’s first president.
Getting there: 20 minutes from Sousse by road or by the Sahel light train. It is a stop on our Sahel tour.
10Cap Bon peninsula
Hammamet
Tunisia’s first beach resort still has a walled 15th-century medina right on the sand. Walk the ramparts at sunset, then visit the 1920s villa of George Sebastian, now the cultural centre that hosts the summer festival.
Getting there: About 1 hour from Tunis-Carthage airport and 45 minutes from Enfidha airport.
11UNESCOCap Bon peninsula
Cap Bon: Kelibia, Kerkouane and El Haouaria
The greenest corner of Tunisia mixes turquoise coves, the hilltop fortress of Kelibia, the Punic town of Kerkouane and the Roman quarry caves of El Haouaria. It feels far from the resorts, yet it is next door.
Getting there: About 1 hour from Hammamet. Our Cap Bon tour links Kelibia, El Haouaria and the hot springs of Korbous.
12Zaghouan, south of Tunis
Zaghouan Water Temple and Zriba
The Roman Temple of Waters marks the start of the 132 km aqueduct that once fed Carthage. Nearby, the abandoned Berber village of Zriba Olia clings to a hillside with wide views over the plain.
Getting there: Around 45 minutes from Hammamet, on our Zaghouan and Berber village tour.
13UNESCOSouth-east coast
Djerba
An island of whitewashed houses, olive groves and long, calm beaches, added to the UNESCO list in 2023. See the El Ghriba synagogue, the market of Houmt Souk and the street art of Djerbahood in Erriadh.
Getting there: About 1 hour by plane from Tunis, or around 5 hours 30 by road from Hammamet. Ask us about Djerba.
14South-west, gateway to the Grand Erg Oriental
Douz and the Sahara
Douz is where the dunes begin. Ride a camel at sunset, sleep in a desert camp and, in late December, watch the International Festival of the Sahara. On the way, Matmata’s underground houses include the hotel used as Luke Skywalker’s home in Star Wars.
Getting there: About 5 hours 30 by road from Hammamet. Most visitors join a 2 or 3 day trip. Contact us to plan one.
15South-west, near the Algerian border
Tozeur, Chott el Jerid and the mountain oases
Tozeur has a palm grove of hundreds of thousands of date palms and a medina of patterned brick. Cross the Chott el Jerid salt lake at sunrise, hike to the waterfalls of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides, and see the Star Wars set at Ong Jemel.
Getting there: Domestic flights land at Tozeur-Nefta airport. By road it is about 6 hours from Tunis.
Tunisia Attractions by Region
For travellers, Tunisia splits into five areas. The north has Tunis, Carthage and green hills, the Cap Bon and Sahel coasts hold the resorts, Djerba is the island of the south, and the Sahara starts beyond Gabès. Pick a base on the coast and most of it becomes a day trip.
- Tunis & CarthageThe capital’s medina and souks, the ruins of Carthage, the Bardo mosaics and Sidi Bou Said.Tunis & Carthage tour
- Hammamet & Cap BonA medina on the beach, Nabeul pottery, Kelibia’s fortress and the caves of El Haouaria.Cap Bon day tour
- Sousse & MonastirTwo ribats, the UNESCO medina of Sousse and the marina of Port El Kantaoui.Sahel day tour
DjerbaWhitewashed villages, El Ghriba, Houmt Souk market and long, calm beaches.Ask us about Djerba 
SaharaDouz dunes, Chott el Jerid, the Tozeur oases and the Star Wars sets.Plan a Sahara trip
How to Get to the Top Sights in Tunisia
Public transport covers the coast well, but inland sites such as Dougga and Zaghouan are hard to reach without a car. Here is how the main options compare, so you can choose the right one for each day.
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Private driver or day tour | Inland sites and several stops in one day | Hotel pickup, fixed price per vehicle, no parking or navigation |
| Louage (shared minibus) | Cheap trips between cities | Leaves when full, no timetable, little room for luggage |
| Train (SNCFT) and TGM | Tunis, Carthage, Sousse, Monastir and El Jem | Comfortable and cheap, but few lines go inland |
| Rental car | Independent travellers with time | Good main roads, but city traffic and parking can be stressful |
| Domestic flight | Djerba and Tozeur from Tunis | About 1 hour, saves a long drive south |
How Far Are the Main Tunisia Attractions From Your Hotel?
Distances look short on a map, yet two-lane roads and town traffic add time. These are typical driving times with a private vehicle, so you can see what fits into a day trip and what needs a night away.
| Attraction | From Hammamet | From Sousse | From Tunis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage and Sidi Bou Said | 1 h | 2 h | 20 min |
| El Jem | 1 h 30 | 1 h | 2 h 30 |
| Kairouan | 1 h 15 | 1 h | 2 h |
| Dougga | 2 h | 2 h 30 | 1 h 45 |
| Sousse medina | 1 h | 10 min | 1 h 45 |
| Kelibia (Cap Bon) | 1 h | 2 h | 1 h 30 |
| Zaghouan | 45 min | 1 h 30 | 1 h |
| Douz (Sahara) | 5 h 30 | 4 h 30 | 6 h 30 |
| Djerba | 5 h 30 by road | 4 h 30 by road | 1 h by plane |
Best Time to Visit Tunisia Attractions
Spring and autumn are the sweet spot: warm enough for the beach and cool enough for ruins with little shade. Summer is hot inland, so start early, while winter suits the Sahara best.
| Season | Weather | Best for | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (March to May) | 18 to 26°C, green countryside | Ruins, medinas, hiking | Book Easter week early |
| Summer (June to August) | 30 to 40°C inland, sea breeze on the coast | Beaches and summer festivals | Visit El Jem and Dougga before 11 am |
| Autumn (September to November) | 22 to 30°C, warm sea | Everything, plus the date harvest | The sea stays warm into October |
| Winter (December to February) | 10 to 18°C, cold desert nights | The Sahara and quiet sites | Pack a warm layer for the desert |
Why Book Your Tunisia Tours With Us
We are a small local team based in Hammamet, and every tour is private. That means no coach, no waiting for strangers and a price you know before you book.
Private, never a coach
Only your group, your driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Stop for photos whenever you like.
One price per vehicle
The price you see covers your whole group. No deposit and no hidden extras.
Pickup at your hotel
From Hammamet, Sousse, Port El Kantaoui or Tunis, at a hotel, an Airbnb or any address.
Free cancellation
Plans change. Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before your tour.
Tunisia Attractions: Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions travellers ask us most before they book.
What are the top attractions in Tunisia?
The top sights are Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, the medina of Tunis, the El Jem amphitheatre, Kairouan and Dougga. With more time, add the Sahara at Douz, the oases around Tozeur and the island of Djerba.
What is Tunisia best known for?
Tunisia is known for Roman and Punic history, Mediterranean beaches, the Sahara and Star Wars filming locations. It is also famous for olive oil, dates and harissa.
Is Tunisia safe for tourists?
Tunisia welcomes millions of visitors a year, and the main tourist areas such as Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse and Djerba are generally safe. Use normal city precautions and check your government’s latest travel advice before you go.
How many days do you need in Tunisia?
Plan 7 days to see Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, El Jem, Kairouan and enjoy the beach. With 10 to 14 days, you can add Dougga, the Sahara and Djerba without rushing.
Can you see Carthage and Sidi Bou Said in one day?
Yes. They are about 10 minutes apart, and many visitors add the medina of Tunis on the same day. Our Grand Tunis tour covers all three from your hotel.
How much does a day tour in Tunisia cost?
With us, prices are per vehicle. For 1 to 4 travellers from Hammamet, a day starts at €45 for Friguia Park and goes up to €120 for Dougga and Bulla Regia. There is no deposit.
What is the best month to visit Tunisia?
April, May, September and October bring warm days without extreme heat. Choose December to February if the Sahara is your priority.
Start Exploring Tunisia Attractions Today
Pick a tour, choose your date and we will collect you at your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. There is no deposit, cancellation is free up to 48 hours before, and our local team is on WhatsApp to help you plan the best Tunisia attractions.