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How to Plan a Trip to Tunis

The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Tunisia needs.

Fly into
TUN
Country
Tunisia
Suggested stay
3–5 days
Base yourself
Medina of Tunis (UNESCO)

Your 4-step Tunis plan

Step 1 — Book flights to TUN

Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) is the main gateway to Tunis. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.

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Step 2 — Pick a neighborhood

Base yourself in Medina of Tunis (UNESCO) for the best first-time visit — 700+ historic monuments — Zitouna Mosque, souks, palaces, madrasas.

Where to stay in Tunis

Step 3 — Plan your itinerary

Start with Medina of Tunis (UNESCO), then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Tunis.

Things to do in Tunis

Step 4 — Sort your airport transfer

Bus 35 to Avenue Habib Bourguiba is TND 0.70 and takes 40 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.

TUN arrival guide

Before you book — visa check

Visa-free for US, UK, EU, Canada, AU, NZ, Japan, Korea + 80 nationalities (90 days). E-visa available for Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi passport holders.

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