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City guide · Updated May 2026
AfricaTunisia36.8° · 10.2°
Tunis,Tunisia.
A third Mediterranean, a third European and a third North African, Tunis is the Maghrebi city with perhaps the most eclectic cultural blend.
Tunis · TN
TunisTunisia
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Tunis-Carthage International AirportNEAREST AIRPORT
Population
1,087,934.4
Total residents
Global rank
#232
Wanderlust index
Best time
The best time to go to Tunisia
Peak window
Time zone
Africa/Tunis
Local time
Currency
Tunisian dinar
Money in use
Language
Arabic (Tunisian dialect) is the national language, with French spoken by most Tunisians as a second language.
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Tunis
A third Mediterranean, a third European and a third North African, Tunis is the Maghrebi city with perhaps the most eclectic cultural blend.
Tunis is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bustling markets, and vibrant neighborhoods. The Bardo Museum is known for having one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. The Tunis Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a vast labyrinth of narrow alleyways where sights, sounds and smells combine to make a memorable experience.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Tunis scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4.5
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
4.5
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
4
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
4
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
4
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
7.5
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Tunis
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
Best months Either side Other months
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Sweet spot: The best time to go to Tunisia is outside of summer in the spring (April/May) or autumn (Oct/early Nov)..
More cities for these months: Where to go in April · Where to go in May · Where to go in September · Where to go in October
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Tunis
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
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Carthage Ruins
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Tunis Medina (Old Town)
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La Marsa Beach
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Zitouna Mosque
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Tunis
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,320
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$1,348
+2%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,320
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$1,847
+40%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$414.8
-69%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
4
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Tunis
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Tunis Medina
Sidi Bou Said
La Marsa
Carthage
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Tunis guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
Insider tips · Wanderlust Pro
Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Tunisguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Tunis
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport — Tunis-Carthage International Airport
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Money
- Currency — Tunisian dinar
- Affordability — 4.5/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 4 Mbps
- Internet score — 1/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 4/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Arabic (Tunisian dialect) is the national language, with French spoken by most Tunisians as a second language.
06
Timing
- Best window — The best time to go to Tunisia is outside of summer in the spring (April/May) or autumn (Oct/early Nov).
- Time zone — Africa/Tunis
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Tunis safe for travelers?+
Tunis has a safety rating of 4 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Tunis?+
The best time to visit Tunis is The best time to go to Tunisia is outside of summer in the spring (April/May) or autumn (Oct/early Nov)..
How expensive is Tunis?+
Tunis has an affordability score of 4.5 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Tunis?+
Tunis has an average internet speed of 4 Mbps.
What currency does Tunis use?+
The currency used in Tunis is Tunisian dinar.
What language is spoken in Tunis?+
The primary language spoken in Tunis is Arabic (Tunisian dialect) is the national language, with French spoken by most Tunisians as a second language..
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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