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Tunis is a great place if you typically love travelling around the capital. This area is the capital city of Tunisia, and it offers some great things to explore. For instance, you can visit Medina, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Zitouna Mosque, and traditional markets when spending time in Tunis.

Travel Tips for Tunis

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Tunis

A guide to Tunis's local transportation

Bolt Car
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A bolt car is the same as a taxi. The colour of this Tunis taxi is yellow. The good thing is that you can order a bolt car through an app. A bolt car will come to your address and pick you up to go to the specific destination. It is a comfortable and fast transportation model in Tunis, yet the price is costly.

Practical Tips for Tunis

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What is the Weather Like in Tunis?

Tunis experiences four seasons: spring, autumn, summer, and winter. The spring season lasts from April to June, whereas the autumn season lasts from September to October. You will see if you are in Tunis from November to March. The weather in Tunis is dry and wet all year round. The temperature in wet weather is around 12 to 19 degrees Celsius, whereas in dry weather, the average temperature is around 22 to 30 degrees Celsius. The rainfall level is high in wet seasons. Tunis often rains for 4 to 5 days during these seasons. The rainfall decreases only for 2 or 3 days during the dry seasons.

What Are the Best Attractions in Tunis?

Madina When spending time in Tunis, you must visit Madina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area is a great place to walk around since you will find great destinations to explore, including palaces, mosques, and madrasas. Place de la Victoire and Porte de France are two locations in this area you must visit. Shopping Area Don’t leave Tunis without buying something. You are about to be amazed by unique products around the area. For example, you can visit Rue Jamaa Ezzitouna to see shops along the road. The stores sell various products, including accessories, Tunis handicrafts, and many more. The cost of the products in the stores is also affordable for tourists. Zitouna Mosque If you are always curious about mosques, go to Zitouna Mosque. You will have a great experience visiting Tunisia's largest and oldest mosque. It is also the location of the oldest Islamic University in Tunisia. Although you can’t enter the mosque because of the rules, you can still enjoy its architecture and atmosphere.

What are the Must-Try Foods in Tunis?

Borek Borek is one of the popular dishes in Tunis. Local people often eat this dish with other meals. Borek is made from filled fried pastry. Because of that, the outer part of this dish is crispy and tasty inside. The original Borek recipe uses parsley, onion, cheese, tuna, meat, and eggs as its filling. Tunisians love to eat this dish as an appetiser, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Tajine You can also easily find Tajine around Tunis. Local people love to eat Tajina as a side or main dish. The primary ingredient of this dish is egg. The egg is cooked with other ingredients, such as parsley, onion, cheese, turmeric, olives, and meat. The people also add some species to give a strong flavour. Hlalem Try Hlalem, a traditional Tunisian dish. It is a soup with various fillings, such as dumplings, chickpeas, beans, onions, parsley, and spinach. People strengthen the taste by adding tomato puree, ground red pepper, and salt. Indeed, the taste, texture, and colour of Hlalem are different from those of other soups.

Where Should I Stay in Tunis?

Don’t worry! Finding a place to stay in Tunis is not that hard. Avenue des Etats Unis d’Amerique, Place de la Victoire Port de France, and Av Habib Bourguiba are recommended areas to find a comfortable hotel in Tunis. You can find a perfect room with the services and facilities you need based on your budget. You can also choose a location near the destinations you want to explore while in Tunis.

What Should I Know Before Visiting Tunis?

Tunis is a Muslim area, so you must consider your dress. Ensure that you are wearing a modest outfit before walking around the city. Wearing a T-shirt with long pants is the minimalist option to respect their fashion etiquette as a tourist. You should change the mobile SIM card with a suitable one to keep connected to the internet while exploring Tunis. The conditions around the city are crowded, so stay focused on your direction.

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