Tunis tours

Things to do in Tunis

In Tunis, history hums alongside the pulse of modern life. This city blends cultures, where ancient medinas tell tales of the past and cafes buzz with lively chatter. Your local guide in Tunis offers more than just sights: they reveal hidden alleyways filled with spice scents and introduce you to artisans crafting stories into their work. With private Tunis tours, you savour the city's essence on a food and wine tour or stroll through bustling souks where each stall is a world of its own. Skip the line and delve into Tunis with someone who knows its secrets like an old friend. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Tunis. Explore Tunis your way At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Tunis tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Tunis for every interest, including: History tours: Walk the medina’s souks to the courtyard of the Zitouna Mosque, step into a restored palace like Dar Ben Abdallah, and study world-class mosaics at the Bardo National Museum. Then ride out to Carthage to see the Antonine Baths and Byrsa Hill before a coffee in Sidi Bou Saïd. Layover tours: On a tight layover, your guide can meet you at TUN, visit Carthage’s seafront ruins, pause for bambalouni and mint tea in Sidi Bou Saïd, and return you to the airport on time. If traffic allows, add a quick stop at the Bardo or a medina viewpoint. Nature and Wildlife tours: Bird along the Lake of Tunis and Sebkhet Ariana for flamingos and shelducks, then hike Boukornine National Park for Aleppo pines, wild herbs, and wide views over the gulf. Spring migrants at El Haouaria on Cap Bon can be added as a day trip during raptor season. Getting around: The medina is very walkable, and the TGM plus light-rail lines link downtown with Carthage and La Marsa. For tight schedules or cross-city touring, ask your local guide about a private car or a chauffeured tour. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Tunis inside and out. Walking tours & neighbourhoods Taking a private walking tour in Tunis allows you to dive deep into its vibrant neighborhoods, all with your local guide. There's no better way to truly understand a place than with a local by your side. - Medina of Tunis: Famous for its narrow winding alleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site is filled with centuries-old architecture and vibrant markets. Perfect for cultural tourists and those seeking meaningful connections, you'll find artisans crafting traditional goods and the scent of spices in every corner. - Sidi Bou Said: Known for its stunning blue and white buildings, this picturesque neighborhood offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Ideal for families and multi-generational groups, you can enjoy leisurely strolls and admire local art galleries. - La Marsa: A lively seaside suburb offering a mix of trendy cafes and sandy beaches. It's great for those who love a relaxed atmosphere and want to experience local life by the sea. Day trip ideas from Tunis From Tunis, you can stretch beyond the city for day trips that mix history, sea air, and small‑town streets, and these short tours keep your schedule flexible. - Carthage and Sidi Bou Said, where hilltop ruins meet a blue and white village by the sea, are close enough to pair in one day, and your tour can lean toward ancient sites, café time, or photo stops along the cliff paths. - Dougga brings one of North Africa’s best Roman cities, with a theatre, temples, and wide views over olive groves, so history fans get depth while countryside roads add a slower pace. - Kairouan offers the Great Mosque, Aghlabid Basins, and carpet ateliers inside a lived‑in medina, which suits you if sacred architecture, craft, and straightforward street food sit high on your list. - Cap Bon, centred on Hammamet and Nabeul, gives you a compact coast for medina lanes, pottery markets, and breezy beach walks, and your tour can focus on ceramics, swimming, or an easy seaside lunch. - Bizerte and nearby Ichkeul National Park combine an old harbour, a quiet kasbah, and seasonal birdlife around lake and marsh, which works well if you like port scenes and a light dose of nature in one outing. A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Tunis most travellers miss.