Tunisia travel guide

Getting there

Tunis-Carthage International Airport is the main gateway, with Enfidha-Hammamet, Monastir and Djerba airports serving charter and regional flights. Ferries connect Tunis with Italy and France.

Best time to visit: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm, sunny and not too hot.

Tougher months: July-August can be very hot in the south, and December-February is cool and rainy in the north.

Weather by month in Tunis

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Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).

Time zone: Africa/Tunis. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 99 of 198 other passports can enter Tunisia without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 99 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of Tunisia (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-05-21). Read the advisory.

Source and more: Tunisia travel facts on RoamSun

Stay

Most trips to Tunisia are based around Tunis, Sidi Bou Said or Carthage. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$25–45 for a backpacker and US$70–130 mid-range, per person.

Source: RoamSun Tunisia page · Browse hotel guides

Connect

Plug types: C, E. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +216.

Mobile data: read the travel eSIM setup guide before you fly so the plan is installed and ready on landing.

Source: Advinne eSIM guide · RoamSun

Do

• Tunis (North · capital): A historic medina, the Bardo Museum and colonial avenues.
• Sidi Bou Said (North · coastal village): A postcard-perfect village above the Gulf of Tunis.
• Carthage (North · ancient city): UNESCO-listed ruins of Punic and Roman Carthage.
• El Djem (Centre · Roman amphitheatre): A huge, well-preserved Roman arena.
• Kairouan (Centre · holy city): Tunisia's spiritual heart with a historic mosque and medina.
• Djerba (South · island): Beaches, traditional villages and a mix of cultures.
• Tozeur (Southwest · desert oasis): Palm groves, brick architecture and nearby desert landscapes.
• Dougga (Northwest · Roman ruins): A remarkably intact Roman town on a hillside.

Things to do

• Explore Carthage. Walk among the ruins of the ancient city that once challenged Rome.
• Stroll Sidi Bou Said. Wander white-and-blue streets with sea views and café terraces.
• See El Djem's amphitheatre. Stand in one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in the world.
• Discover the Bardo Museum. Admire one of the world's greatest collections of Roman mosaics.
• Get lost in the Tunis medina. Explore souks, mosques and palaces in the UNESCO-listed old city.
• Visit Kairouan. Admire the Great Mosque, among the oldest in North Africa.
• Ride a camel in Douz. Head into the Sahara dunes from the 'Gateway to the Sahara'.
• See Star Wars sets. Visit film locations near Tozeur and Matmata.

Source: full Tunisia guide on RoamSun

Eat and drink

• Couscous – often with fish or lamb
• Brik – crispy pastry with egg and tuna
• Lablabi – spicy chickpea soup
• Harissa – hot chilli paste served with almost everything

Source: RoamSun Tunisia guide

Money and safety

Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: Appreciated – around 10% in restaurants.

Emergency numbers: 197 police · 198 fire · 190 ambulance.

• The currency is the Tunisian dinar, a closed currency that can't be easily exchanged abroad.
• ATMs are common in cities; cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants.
• Tunisia is generally safe in tourist areas, but check your government's latest travel advice, especially for border regions.
• Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings.

Source: RoamSun Tunisia facts