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🇹🇳 Tunisia

Roman Carthage, the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Saïd, Sahara dunes and Star Wars sets, plus cheap Mediterranean beaches — Tunisia is North Africa made easy.

Visa-free 📅 Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct 💵 $65/day avg
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Capital
Tunis
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Currency
Tunisian Dinar (TND)
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Language
Arabic, French
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Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$30 – $240
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Tunis (TUN)
Overview

Why travellers love Tunisia

Tunis and ancient Carthage, the Medina souks, the desert oases and Djerba's beaches make Tunisia a great-value, varied trip.

It's an easy, affordable introduction to North Africa, close to Europe.

Where to go

Top places in Tunisia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Tunis & Carthage

Tunis & Carthage

🗓 2 days

Medina souks and ancient ruins.

CultureHistory
Sidi Bou Saïd

Sidi Bou Saïd

🗓 1 day

Blue-and-white clifftop village.

RomancePhotography
Sahara

Sahara

🗓 2 days

Dunes, oases and Star Wars sets.

AdventureNature
Djerba

Djerba

🗓 2 days

Relaxed Mediterranean beach island.

BeachRelax
Plan day by day

Tunisia itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Tunis & Carthage → Sidi Bou Saïd → Sahara
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 – $1,200
1–2

Tunis & Carthage

Medina souks and ancient ruins.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
3–4

Sidi Bou Saïd

Blue-and-white clifftop village.

🗓 2 days✨ Romance · Photography
5

Sahara

Dunes, oases and Star Wars sets.

🗓 1 day✨ Adventure · Nature
Route
Tunis & Carthage → Sidi Bou Saïd → Sahara → Djerba
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 – $1,680
1–2

Tunis & Carthage

Medina souks and ancient ruins.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
3–4

Sidi Bou Saïd

Blue-and-white clifftop village.

🗓 2 days✨ Romance · Photography
5–6

Sahara

Dunes, oases and Star Wars sets.

🗓 2 days✨ Adventure · Nature
7

Djerba

Relaxed Mediterranean beach island.

🗓 1 day✨ Beach · Relax
Route
Tunis & Carthage → Sidi Bou Saïd → Sahara → Djerba
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 – $2,400
1–3

Tunis & Carthage

Medina souks and ancient ruins.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · History
4–6

Sidi Bou Saïd

Blue-and-white clifftop village.

🗓 3 days✨ Romance · Photography
7–8

Sahara

Dunes, oases and Star Wars sets.

🗓 2 days✨ Adventure · Nature
9–10

Djerba

Relaxed Mediterranean beach island.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Relax
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Visa & entry

Tunisia visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
For some
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days; check your nationality and current advisories. Always verify with the official Tunisia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Tunisia visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Tunisia budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$240+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Tunisia budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Tunisia

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Carthage

Ruins of the ancient rival to Rome.

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Sidi Bou Saïd

Cobalt-and-white cliffside village.

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Sahara & Star Wars sets

Dunes and Tatooine film locations.

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Kairouan

A holy city and great mosque.

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Djerba & Hammamet

Mediterranean beach resorts.

Blog

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