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Tunisia Travel Guide

Africa

Tunis Capital
TND Currency
Arabic Language
+216 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free Access For Many Nationalities For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Fake tour guides
  • Overcharging in markets

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 197
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,local App
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10-15% In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
مرحبا
Marhba
Goodbye
وداعا
Wada'an
Please
من فضلك
Min fadlik
Thank you
شكرا
Shukran
Sorry
آسف
Asif
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatahaddath al-ingliziyya?
I don’t understand
لا أفهم
La afham
Can you speak slowly, please?
هل يمكنك التحدث ببطء من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka at-tahadduth bibut' min fadlik?
Can you help me, please?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka musaa'adati min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Mada ya'ni hadha?

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Top Attractions

District

Medina of Tunis

Historic medina with narrow streets and traditional markets.

~2 h Free entry
Landmark

Medina of Hammamet

A historic medina with traditional architecture and vibrant markets.

~2 h Free entry
City guide Hammamet
Museum

Bardo National Museum

Home to an extensive collection of Roman mosaics.

~2 h ~US$10
City guide Tunis
Landmark

Ribat of Monastir

A historical fortress offering stunning views of the coastline.

~1.5 h ~US$5
City guide Monastir
Landmark

Ribat of Sousse

An ancient fortress with stunning views of the medina.

~1.5 h ~US$10
City guide Sousse
Landmark

Great Mosque of Kairouan

One of the oldest mosques in the Muslim world.

~1.5 h Free entry
City guide Kairouan

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