Tunisia Travel Forum

I'll be in Tunis next week for a EuroMed meeting. The hotel will be very comfortable but I fancy escaping one evening to eat somewhere else. Can anyone recommend a restaurant in Tunis?

We are traveling to Tunisia for one week. How can I maximize my visit there? What is a good place to stay in Tunis? I'm thinking we will spend 3 nights in Tunis and 4 nights elsewhere - but where? There are SO many choices. We like beach/pool, museums, archaelogy (El Jem). Is it easy to get around? Should we rent a car? Is it convenient to stay in, say, Hammamet and get to Tunis or better to stay in center city? Is it easy/fast to get from Tunis to Djerba? Or Mahdia? Or Monastir?

Just booked for 7 days at Christmas. Do not have a clue about Tunisia, not a thing. Any advise would be helpful. Just two questions really, what weather to expect and is it true it is better to take pound coins for tipping. And that is the full total of my knowledge of Tunisia. Any advice would be helpful, thanks

I AM TRAVELLING TO SOUSSE IN MARCH, I NORMALLY GO TO HAMMAMET, WHILE IN SOUSSE I WISH TO GO TO TUNIS HOW EASY IS IT, BY TRAIN BUS ETC WHAT TIMES DO THEY RUN FROM AND THE COST

I've been reading through the threads and have gotten some great information, so thanks to all those who have asked and answered before.

We'll be on a cruise, in port from 8:30 to 4:00 in late April. It will be myself and two children (girl 15, boy 11) who are very interested in history and culture. I have minimal knowledge of Arabic, currently taking a course two hours a week. The children want to see Carthage and the Medina, and eat "real" Tunisian food. They're not picky eaters, and adapt well to new environments.

Would it be better to hire a private tour operator before arriving in Tunis? Any recommendations for one? I've read people find taxi drivers at port to take them around, but am curious as to what the going rate for a trip to Carthage then back into old city would be. For those experienced travelers and residents, which would be the better choice for a woman with her two children-tour or taxi/on our own? We're not interested in doing much shopping, or doing the ship's tour.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

We will be arriving in Tunisia (Skanes) at the end of December. What will the weather be like. Some say pleasant, some say cold.

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Please can you advise on how much we should tip a taxi driver. We have pre-booked a car to take us from Tunis airport to our hotel in Gammarth.

Also, what should we tip porters in the hotel for dealing with our luggage?

Hi all,

An individaul planning to go to Tozeur to visit the oases, then go to Douz by public transportation via Kebili and join a local tour/book a guide by 4W to take me to the south of the desert (over night in the desert) all the way to Ksar Ghilane, drop me off in Matmata. Not sure if they only do round trip back to Douz. Any independent travellers have done a similar trip please share your experience. How much do they charge and when and where did you make the booking? Thanks in advance for your advice.


cheers,

HK_Solo

Hi all,

A few more question for getting around Tunisia in mid-Oct:

1. for a woman traveller with one piece of hand carry luggage, what is the best option (train or bus?) to go between a) Tunis and Sousse and b) Sousse to Douz. Do I need to make reservation for the seat? Is the price fixed or I have to bargain?!

2. Is it safe for a solo woman traveller to join the local tour to visit the Sahara from Tozeur? and from Douz to Ksar Ghilane? If not, what is the better option? Woud it be better to book the tours from the local tourist offices? Is it safe to book the tours from the local hotels and if yes, do I need to bargain?!

3. Here's my draft itinerary. Would like to ask for any suggestion/comments - all by louage/long distance bus/train. Is it too aggressive or any area that can be skipped? Any trap or danger travlling among these areas?
Day 1-3: Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said
Day 4-6: Kairuouan, Sousse, Mahdia, Kairuouan
Day 7-9: Kebili, Tozuer, and the salt lake
Day 10 - 12: Douz, Ksar Ghilane, Gabes
Day 13 - 14: Gabes, Matmata, Medenine, Tataouine


Thanks a lot!

Hi,

I've researched that there is ferry between Tunis and Palermo but not sure if it really operates during Oct-Nov time. Anyone can tell? And what is the price per ride?

Thanks

HK_Solo

Hi all,

I am planning a solo trip to Tunisia in mid-Oct for 2 to 3 weeks by public transportation. Have been to Turkey & Morocco all by myself. Is it safe for a solo womon traveller to join the local tour to Tozeur or from Douz to Ksar Ghilane? Would I expose myself to unnecessary hazzle if I just book the local tour from the hotel there? Any experience or advice to share?

Is two weeks too much given I don't fancy beaches and seaside resorts?

Thanks!

HK_Solo

I am going to tunisia later this month and was wondering if any one had been on the 2 day safari and could recomend who to go with and the cost.

Dear All,

I am supposed to fly to Sousse this weekend.
Definetelly I don't want to miss my chance to travel a bit and visit
couple of another cities in Tunisia.
As I understood, the train connection between Sousse and e.g. Tunis,
Mahdia, Stax is very good and flexible.

Is it really so?
Can I really travel e.g. to Tunis city and come back in several hours?

Please let me know how secure is to travel there by train?
Is there is any recommended dress code?

Any other related advices are welcome as well.

Thank you.

Hi,

Me and my husband are planning on a week visit to Tunisia in the end of Augost. Would it be empty at this time of year or will there still be some turists? We foung a good deal to Yasmine Hammamet at Green golf. Has anyone been there? what do you think?

Also I was wandaring what one can do in Yasmine Hammamet. I mean what are the things to do, places to go, how is the nightlfe and so on. We are flexible and like to explore the places we are visiting. Any recommendations, suggestions are appreciated

Thank you

BR

Rose

I am planing to visit lonely in Sousse by car from 2 august to 12 august , will be intersted to meet compagnon for having fun, good times together in Sousse and around ..

hi there
i have a nine month baby that im taking away with me in 3 weeks time. could anyone hlep me with, whether i need to boil babys water to make the milk or can i use it straight from the bottle. if i can use the mineral water do i still need to boil it? thank you in advance (health visiter is no help)

Hi!

which is the best month to travel around Tunisia?
Which are the best cities to visit in Tunisia?
Is Tunisia expensive? How much is daily budget for a backpacker?
Thanks...

Hello, I am a single female looking to travel to Tunisia on either July 22nd or July 26th for 7 nights. I have the choice of not going on holiday or going alone since my friend had to pull out at the last minute. Now, I dont mind travelling alone but if there is anybody there during these dates and staying in the Port el Kantoui area (possibly Mouradi Palm Marina or Abou Soffiane) would you like to meet up and keep me company for a bit? I'll probably feel more comfortable when I get there it is just the thought of being alone in restaurants etc that fills me with dread!! Karenx

We're staying at the Hammamet Garden. What the cheapest and most convenient way to get to the hotel fom the airport? How much should we pay?

Where is the best place to book a two-day Sahara trip? Can anyone recommend a guide or agency. How much should we pay?

hi could anyone tell me what the dress code is for night times in sousse
thank you

Hiya, I would like some advice on how reliable the weather should be at this time..I came to PEK in end may- early june and the weather was fab. I really want to re-book but need some info on weather. The likeliness to rain? How many Degrees Celcius it will be? Thanks :)

hi could anyone tell me where to shop for cheap designer wear for children. im not interested in fakes. where staying in sousse

hi just wondering if any 1 knows of a decent 5star uppmarket hotel in sousse we hav 2 kids 8 month and 5 years it has to be no more than 5 miles from resort centre they are a few we looked at on trip advisor but they have very mixed reports left by people, 1 person will absolutely slate the hotel and say its like hell dnt waste you time and another person will say its heaven were truly confused and stuck

would a hire car be useful?
best places to eat for quality food. no fast foods?
how much would a taxi cost from the airport to sousse?
what plugs do they use?
thankyou for your help

where is the best place to exchange money, the cheap way?
cheapest way to phone home,bearing in mind im in tunisia for 2 weeks,so i dont want to be paying alot?
do you have any tips on how to spend the days with a 5 year old and a 8 month old baby. any tips would be most appreciated.
thank you
going in august

My cousin has booked a trip taking her 4 young children out to Tunisia. Eldest 8, youngest has just turned one. They are due to fly out in October. I am just wondering how safe people think this is? As one - three year olds cant stand high temperatures. I know it is her decision and i will not be interfereing but just need peoples opinions for my own uses. Thank you. Lx

what do i need to travel to tunis? documents and clothes for a woman. what do i expect when i arrive at the customs

hi.
can someone please tell me the best way to get from monastir airport to hammamet? (apart from a taxi) and how much will it cost me and how long does it take. thank you.