If you’re going to Tunisia, don’t flake out on it’s awesome capital, there’s no rush getting to your beach resort of choice. To give you a hand we have made a list of the best places to visit in Tunis to go along with our preexisting ultimate Tunisia guide.
The Medina of Tunis
You simply cannot NOT go, you cannot NOT include it in the best places to visit in Tunis list! A UNESCO World Heritage site and the heart of the city, the Medina is a maze of narrow alleyways packed with centuries-old mosques, colorful shops, and hidden courtyards. You could spend hours wandering without a plan and still discover something magical around every turn. It’s so culturally rich that you’ll leave feeling like you’ve only just now been born into the world anew.
Avenue Habib Bourguiba
You can call it the Champs-Élysées of Tunis, this wide, palm-lined avenue is full of cafés, French colonial architecture, and energy. It’s a great place for people-watching, grabbing an espresso, or just taking in the contrast between old and modern Tunisia. Otherwise, it’s a great experience, see how the people are fairing in the city, though the view won’t do much to cover the reality of more rural areas, that’s something you’ll have to go looking for, but meanwhile, sip a chai latte.
Belvédère Park
The name itself does wonders to remind you of how much the French influenced Tunisia, alas, here you can take a break from the bustle by heading to this green space overlooking the city. It’s home to the Tunis Zoo, but even if you skip that, the park itself is perfect for a quiet walk, picnic, or panoramic view of the skyline. Or a nap, honestly, or maybe I’m the only one sleeping on picnic blankets. Regardless, it’s a well-loved park and a calming place to behold while keeping up with a packed itinerary.
Dar El Jeld (Restaurant & Hotel)
Hidden in the Medina, this is the spot if you want luxury with old-world vibes. The restaurant is all marble and lanterns, and the boutique hotel upstairs is one of the most elegant stays in the city. The good news? It still retains that “I’m not selling a kidney” vibe, it doesn’t feel like you’re being overly pompous by staying there while also serving you with a heaping ton of quiet luxury.
Tunis City Mall
No city trip is complete without a little mall hangout, and this is the largest and most modern mall in the capital, think global clothing brands, electronics, cafés, and a food court for when you need a break from couscous. Locals flock here for weekend shopping, movies, or just strolling in the AC. It’s not exactly cultural immersion, but if you want Zara and WiFi, it delivers. Don’t look down on the place, the AC, convenient stores for your various needs, along with clean, fresh linen-smelling corridors, really do it for the tired traveler.
Berges du Lac District
Since you’ve been spending your days strolling the medina, immersing in lux-meets-old-world places and mosques, it’s time to acquaint yourself with the relatively new, bougie district (neighborhood) of Berges du Lac. It has a billion embassies, international coffee chains, and sleek office buildings. It’s where a lot of expats and wealthier locals hang out and work. Just overall city life in this cultural heaven.
Bardo National Museum
To quench some thirst for Roman, Islamic and everything from A-Z when it comes tu Tunisian History thirst.
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