Things to do & places to visit in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia

Tunis Governorate #3 destination in Tunisia 2023. The average rating score is 4.07 based on 7.730 traveler reviews, of 98 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Tunis, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 6:09.

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Top things to do (24)

• Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
• Dance Clubs & Discos
• Archaeology Tours
• Observation Decks & Towers
• Cemeteries
• Historic Walking Areas
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Libraries
• Religious Sites
• Architectural Buildings
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Historic Sites
• Theaters
• Scenic Walking Areas
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Private Tours
• Speciality Museums
• Cultural Tours
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Neighborhoods
• Bars & Clubs
• History Museums
• Ancient Ruins
• Monuments & Statues

Top destinations in Tunis Governorate 9

• Bardo
• Tunis
• Sidi Bou Said
• Carthage
• La Marsa
• La Goulette
• Gammarth
• Le Kram
• Ain Zaghouan

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 5.0 Le Lemon Tour (60 reviews)
   - Great Tour!
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Private Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Archaeology Tours
   
   
   Very knowledgeable guide and having a private tour enabled us to learn much more than we would if it was a larger group. Bicycles were in acceptable mechanical condition for the flat route. Bicycles were good because there is one-half km or so between all sites so walking would take too long. Highly recommended! See more..
   
2. 5.0 D'Art Lella Salha & Des métiers (26 reviews)
   - Must see picturesque and beautiful place
   Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   This is one of the most beautiful sites in entire Tunisia. Uniformity and at the same time diversity of white buildings with blue doors and windows, suvernier shops with reasonable pricing for good negotiators and lovely coffee places. Instead words see some of the photos I took. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Club De Lecture De La Marsa (20 reviews)
   - A place with good vibes and great people, it's like you enter another wonderful world.
   Friday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Libraries
   
   
   Bibliothèque, mangathèque et ludothèque privées à la Marsa. Rencontres, événements cultuels, artistiques et ludiques. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Baths of Antoninus (532 reviews)
   - Stunning views and ancient history !!
   Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins
   
   
   Ancient history with stunning seaside views, a must see and do. It was like 5$ each to get in definitely worth it. Wear running shoes you are walking for at least an hour or more, up and down steps as well. It was impressive to see what they built with their sheer strength, Romans were nothing if not determined !! See more..
   
5. 4.5 Centro storico (528 reviews)
   - Breathtaking and a must see!
   Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   We spent an entire day walking around in Sidi Bou Said. There are vendors and boutiques everywhere. When we got hungry or thirsty we would stop in a restaurant which all had amazing views. The quality of food and service was good, but very different then anything I had ever eaten. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Palace Dar Nejma Ezzahra (165 reviews)
   - A Surprising Delight
   Historic Sites
   
   
   The home of Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger, who was responsible for the blue and white color scheme of the town. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Museum Dar el-Annabi (98 reviews)
   - A fantastic place to drop by
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   An incredible place, with entrance fee a mere pittance: 5 TD. Although the woman who took my money scowled at me, she later served two glasses of included mint tea with a smile so go figure. I was the only tourist on a weekday lunch visit. I could have lingered for another hour inspecting all the details… a beautiful place with an incredibly relaxing vibe. There’s printouts in different languages including English. See more..
   
8. 4.5 The doors of the medina (75 reviews)
   - Doors of the city
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
   Doors of the city. You will see blue door, white door, brown door, yellow door and black door behind of medina. There are a big brown beautiful door at madrasa where is located inside the media as well. You will get such a beautiful hand made cotton scarfs with different design in many shops in medina. That was one of my collections. See more..
   
9. 4.5 North Africa American Cemetery (70 reviews)
   - Only American Cemetery in Africa - Do NOT Miss!
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries
   
   
   Open daily from 09:00 - 17:00. Closed on December 25th and January 1st. The 27-acre North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, just a short distance north of the capital city of Tunis, is the final resting place for 2,841 of America's military fallen, their headstones set in straight lines and subdivided into nine rectangular plots bordered by wide paths, with decorative fountains at their intersections. Along the tree-lined terrace leading to the memorial court is the Wall of the Missing which contains 3,724 names of those never recovered. Most honored here lost their lives during World War II military activities ranging from North Africa to the Persian Gulf. The chapel and the memorial court, which contain large mosaic maps depicting the operations and supply activities of American forces across Africa to the Persian Gulf, were designed to harmonize with local architecture. The cemetery also lies within the UNESCO World Heritage Archaeological Site of Carthage. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Marché central de Tunis, Fondouk El Ghala (49 reviews)
    - Lots of fragrances
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    I liked this walk in this big and pretty market, a lot of scents, fruits, spices, very good atmosphere. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Theatre Municipal de la Ville de Tunis (48 reviews)
    - A Jewel
    Theaters
    
    
    You can't miss it, both literally and figuratively. A quaint building that offers an amazing experience. I am not sure, but I don't think it is open for visits. However, it might be interesting for you to check if there are any shows that you may appreciate (or understand, if you're not an Arabic speaker) The ticket boxes are on the right side of the building, and you can check if there are any shows in there. It is always better to book in advance. Make sure you choose your seat properly when buying the tickets. Each time I've been there, they tried to give the worst seats. Avoid being seated at the far end of the left or right wings, especially upstairs. The view from there is terrible. You can always try to change your seat later, but that will certainly mar your experience. On buying the tickets, the vendor will bring out a map of the theater. That's where you can make the best choice. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Centre des Musiques Arabes et Mediterraneennes (39 reviews)
    - Don’t miss a visit here
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    No visit to Sidi Bou Saïd should occur without a stop at the exquisite house of Le Baron Rudolf d’Erlanger, artist and apparent savant. We strained our necks witnessing and in total awe of the carved and gilded ceilings...having to be walked out after closing, clinging to last moments amongst the instruments. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Dar Lasram (24 reviews)
    - Interesting and elegant
    Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    Lovely room. Expect many stairs. Marvelous breakfast with multinational guests Lovely views. A bit of a walk to good restaurants See more..
    
14. 4.5 Rose Mandarine (13 reviews)
    - A true gem for little fashionistas
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    in 2015, i opened my shop rose mandarine which is defined as a family store. You can find all my creations : bed linen, comforters, decoration cushions, tepees, furniture and a whole world full of poetry and sensitivity. Rose mandarine is made by a long process of materials research and several meetings with tunisian craftsmen, working together to deliver products labelled made in tunisia with lov See more..
    
15. 4.5 Dar El Jeld (12 reviews)
    - Beautiful inside and out
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Probably our favourite door in the medina. The hotel inside is luxurious and the rooftop restaurant excellent. Next time we will try the spa! See more..
    
16. 4.5 Non Delenda Carthago (8 reviews)
    - Exciting
    Cultural Tours • Archaeology Tours
    
    
    We had a really pleasant time here wandering about and experiencing the sights and sounds. We have very little hassle from street sellers, although it is always best to hold tightly onto your valuables because there is a lot of bustle and activity and people brushing by you. We never experienced and problems and in fact had a few laughs on the way through. Worth a visit. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Deyma (7 reviews)
    - A must stop for dates and olive oil
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Every time I visit Tunisia I go home with olive oil and dates from Deyma. The store in Sidi Bou Said is beautiful and a nice place to sit and enjoy all they have to offer. I think they told me they even have brunch sometimes, but I would check to confirm that. They also have a store on Ave. Bourgiba but it is not nearly as large or beautiful as this one. And if you leave the store and regret that you didn't buy more, they also sell at the airport, but remember no liquids on connecting flights in your carry on. See more..
    
18. 4.0 Medina of Tunis (1.796 reviews)
    - A not to be missed experience
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    The city’s old quarter hearkens back to the opulence once prevalent from the 12th to the 16th century. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Site Archeologique de Carthage (924 reviews)
    - Beautiful ancient ruins
    Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins
    
    
    An enormous amphitheater and a cave are among the attractions at these famous ruins. Admission to the ruins includes the excellent Carthage Museum. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Zitouna Mosque (389 reviews)
    - Al Zaytuna
    Religious Sites
    
    
    This mosque dates back to around 860. See more..
    
21. 4.0 Bab El Bhar (386 reviews)
    - Historical Place
    Historic Sites
    
    
    No wonder why the people chose this place for the sit-in during the social uprising in 2011. You can smell history in this place, and you still feel the vibes of what makes Tunisia and inspiring country. See more..
    
22. 4.0 Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul (335 reviews)
    - Nice cathedral
    Religious Sites
    
    
    Wonderful cathedral in which I had the chance to go in and see. They had mass which of course is in French and to get in there is security to make sure you don’t have weapons which I assume to protect from extreme terrorists who don’t like non Muslims. Definitely check it out and it shows some history in there. See more..
    
23. 4.0 Carthage Museuma (245 reviews)
    - Excellent!
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    This museum presents artifacts from two thousand years ago, when Carthage competed with Rome for military and cultural dominance. The Romans burned and pillaged the Phoenician city in 146 BC. See more..
    
24. 4.0 Saint Louis Cathedral (142 reviews)
    - Colorful cathedral!
    Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Since the Carthage National Museum was closed, we did not have the chance to see the collection of objects found on the site. However, we went to visit the Acropolium, which is the old Saint Louis Cathedral. Since 1993, the cathedral is no longer used for worship, but instead, it serves for a series of cultural events such as concerts and festivals. When we entered inside the cathedral, a wedding was in preparation but it did not interfere with our visit. We were able to admire its singular architecture following a Byzantine-Moorish style featuring stained glass, azure blue painted wall, and sculpted arabesques. It did not take us that long to do the tour, we were done in less than 10 minutes. Visit my Instagram (kelledstyle) and blog for more info and pictures ;-) See more..
    
25. 4.0 The Roman Theatre of Carthage (129 reviews)
    - Don't miss this..!
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
    It was built in the early second century , leaning on the slope of the hill.There are able to seat about 5000 spectators. The view from the top is beautiful. Don't miss it to reach to the top. The site have been viewed for musical entertainment nowadays. The opening hours is from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Marché Centrale de La Marsa (117 reviews)
    - great
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    probably not the favourite tourest destination in tunis but If you love the smell of olives, fresh fruit and fish you should certainly go. if you want a taste of the real tunis then this should do you . A short walk off the main drag in tunis well worth a visit check out some of the popular resturants nearer the cathedral if you love to experience how the locals live See more..
    
27. 4.0 Carthage Aqueduct (110 reviews)
    - Must see : stunning when you go to the other side
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    When you see from far away, you can only see the long stone aqueduct. But when you go tobb bnb the other side, you must be surprised that the water pipe are so big. They kept water for the usage of Carthage and provide water for thermo bath of Antonine. Now, it’s world heritage site. Be aware the weather, when I go today, very windy. See more..
    
28. 4.0 Villas Romaines (102 reviews)
    - Great one!
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
    This site is part of the ticket for 5 sites. I wanted to visit the museum but it was closed for renovation. This is one of the 3 sites I visited with the ticket and it was the best of the 3! Mosaics in the villas and in the tunnel were very very beautiful! Really a wonderful place to spend a lovely afternoon. If you get the ticket, do not miss this place! See more..
    
29. 4.0 Punic Ports & Museum (90 reviews)
    - Impresive
    Ancient Ruins • History Museums
    
    
    it was impressive to see how the cartage were able to put 180 boats in that small area. the trip was wonderful. if you are looking for a great tour guide...look no more Fr. Fathi he is recommended by the Four Seasons in Tunis. See more..
    
30. 4.0 Avenue Habib Bourguiba (83 reviews)
    - Beautiful Stroll Down Avenue Costs Nothing!
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    We had a wonderful time strolling down the avenue toward the Medina in Tunis. The buildings are modern, and there is this beautiful walkway between the streets that allow people to walk and enjoy the area. We found vendors selling food, were able to learn about the variety of buildings, and enjoy the sun and air. See more..