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When is the best time to visit Tunis?

Tunis is among the cities in the world, which you can visit at any time of the year and not worry about the weather, especially if you are a fan of warm destinations! July and August are the hottest months, where temperatures could reach a high of 34 °C. The shoulder months of April, May, June, September, and October offer pleasant weather ranging from 16 °C to 24 °C, while the remaining winter months has an average high of about 16 °C.

How to get from Tunis-Carthage International airport to the city center?

Tunis’ airport is located 7 km from the city center. This makes reaching downtown fuss-free with two different options. First is taking a taxi from the airport terminal. The taxis are in abundance, and it takes less than 20 minutes to reach the center. Alternatively, you can also take bus numbers 35 or 635, which are the cheaper option and takes about 30 minutes.

What are some of the best things to do in the city of Tunis?

From beaches to culture to food to World Heritage sites to the Roman ruins of Carthage, Tunis is never short of interesting things on offer for its visitors. Here are some of the things you shouldn’t miss for your trip:

• Go to the Medina: Situated on a slope of the hill next to the Lake of Tunis, the Medina is the city’s heart and soul. It features many of the city’s most important sites such as Tourbet el Bey mausoleum, mosques such as ​​Al-Zaytuna Mosque and Hammouda Pacha Mosque, as well as palaces Dar Hussein and Dar Ben Abdallah.
• Shop at the souks: Tunis’ old town is also frequented for its many souks, some of which date back from the 13th century. The souks feature many locally made crafts and products likes clothing, carpets, perfumes, wool, jewelry, and olive oil to name to a few.
• Park life: Large parks feature in Tunis. Most of these parks were built during the French colonial time. With views of the lake, Belvedere Park, which is the oldest and biggest park in tow, offers a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Meanwhile, for some fun time, Carthage Land Les Berges du Lac is a water park featuring pools and slides.