Tunis Medina and Sidi Boussaid
Description
Experience the true spirit of Tunis on a guided journey through the UNESCO-listed Medina and the iconic village of Sidi Bou Said. Founded in 698, Tunis rose at the heart of the Mediterranean and became the capital of powerful dynasties, leaving behind one of the best-preserved medinas in the Islamic world, spanning over 300 hectares and nearly 700 historical monuments. This tour is a walk through living history. We guide you through the medina’s labyrinth of souks and streets to discover mosques, madrasas, palaces, mausoleums, and traditional artisan workshops, where centuries-old skills are still alive. The experience continues in Sidi Bou Said, the legendary blue-and-white village overlooking the sea. With its Andalusian architecture, artistic heritage, and breathtaking Mediterranean views, it offers a peaceful and inspiring contrast to the vibrant medina—an unforgettable conclusion to an authentic cultural journey.
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Itinerary
Heart of the medina and first Campus ..Keystone of Islamic Culture in North Africa and the Maghreb .
Food basket of Tunis
Walk through Bab Bhar and the souks till the Great Mosque -the heart of the medina, then we turn around to see Medressas , Hammams, souks,marabouts ..have a tea on the roof of an old palace offering an expetional panoramic view of the place.
L’ancien souk des parfumeurs
Old Medressa of Quran
A school of Quran from 18th Century. A masterpiece of local architecture and ornementation.
One of the most beautiful streets of the medina… Medressa Bir Lahjar street coffee, local snack ..
Ennejma Ezzahra Palace is a jewel of Arab-Andalusian architecture overlooking the Mediterranean in Sidi Bou Said. Built in the early 20th century by Baron Rodolphe d’Erlanger, it blends Andalusian, Ottoman, and Moorish styles with exquisite craftsmanship, carved wood, marble, and zellij. Today, it houses the Centre for Arab and Mediterranean Music, offering a refined journey through art, history, and the musical soul of the region
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We did 2 tours with Ahmed, Tunis Medina & Carthage He was professional, polite, super-informative, accommodating, & fun!
I booked the tour through Booking.com, and the guide got in touch with me very soon after I made the reservation. There was a scheduling conflict with another booking. So he suggested that we join the other group for free and then start our actual tour afterward. We didn’t regret the decision. The tour guide Ahmed is very friendly and answers all questions. The taxi driver was also very good. Lunch was included, which we highly recommend. We’d gladly recommend this guided tour to anyone visiting Tunis for the first time. Thanks for the wonderful day!
The only downside to this trip was that our guide was 45 minutes late. He apparently had an issue getting caught in a rainstorm had to go home and change his clothes, then got stuck in a traffic jam but we were all waiting there for quite a while. It was an interesting trip. The Medina is a magical place and having a guy going to the first time was very helpful.
Guide was a no show. Unable to contact them despite trying multiple avenues (sms, via viator, etc). Waited for 30 minutes without hearing anything from the operator. Still waiting on confirmation of a refund for the tour. The Viator support team was super responsive, but ultimately it's not clear if I am out the money for this tour.
The guide brought us in the most beautiful areas of the medina. Without him it would not be possibile to get the most from the medina.
Great guide who was super knowledgeable and provided lots of history. Was wonderful to have someone provide context to fully appreciate the Medina.
