Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Tunisia is small enough to see a lot in a week: the ruins of Carthage, the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, the vast amphitheatre at El Jem and the desert around Tozeur and Douz. Border areas with Libya and Algeria are off-limits under most advisories.
Did you know? The Hotel Sidi Driss in Matmata, a traditional underground house, was used as Luke Skywalker’s home in Star Wars.
Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- Carthage and the Bardo Museum
- The amphitheatre of El Jem
- Sidi Bou Said
- Saharan oases and Star Wars sets
Did you know?
The Hotel Sidi Driss in Matmata, a traditional underground house, was used as Luke Skywalker’s home in Star Wars.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Tunisia’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Tunisia.
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tunisia?
Tunis.
What currency does Tunisia use?
Tunisian dinar.
What languages are spoken in Tunisia?
Arabic; French widely used.
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct.
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