Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Tunis, Tunisia

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Number of sights 20 sights
Distance 5.7 km
Ascend 75 m
Descend 103 m

Experience Tunis in Tunisia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in TunisIndividual Sights in Tunis

Sight 1: Mosque

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The al-Hawa Mosque, also known as the Tawfiq Mosque, is a historic mosque in Tunis, Tunisia. It was first built in the 13th century under the Hafsids and later renovated in the 18th century under the Husainids. It is an official Historical Monument.

Wikipedia: Al-Hawa Mosque (EN)

856 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: متحف السينما

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The Cinema Museum is a Tunisian museum founded in 1998 and located in Tunis.

Wikipedia: متحف السينما (تونس) (AR)

273 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Kasbah Mosque

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Kasbah Mosque

Kasbah Mosque is a mosque in Tunis, Tunisia. It is a listed as a Historical Monument.

Wikipedia: Kasbah Mosque, Tunis (EN)

416 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Medina of Tunis

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The Medina of Tunis is the medina quarter of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Wikipedia: Medina of Tunis (EN)

58 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Hammouda Pacha Mosque

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Hammouda Pacha Mosque

Hammouda Pacha Mosque or Hamouda Pacha al Mouradi is a mosque in Tunis, Tunisia. It is an official historical monument.

Wikipedia: Hammouda Pacha Mosque (EN)

207 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Dar El Haddad

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Dar El Haddad is one of the oldest palaces in the medina of Tunis.

Wikipedia: Dar El Haddad (EN)

132 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: المعهد الوطني للتراث بتونس

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المعهد الوطني للتراث بتونس

Dar Hussein, is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.

Wikipedia: Dar Hussein (EN)

172 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 8: Bab Jedid

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Bab Jedid, also spelled Bab Djedid or Bab Jdid, is one of the gates of the medina of Tunis.

Wikipedia: Bab Jedid (Tunis) (EN)

36 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 9: Turbat Al Bai

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Turbat Al Bai

The Tourbet el Bey is a Tunisian royal mausoleum in the southwest of the medina of Tunis.

Wikipedia: Tourbet el Bey (EN)

73 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 10: New Mosque

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El Jedid Mosque is a mosque in Tunis, Tunisia, located in Medina area of the city.

Wikipedia: El Jedid Mosque (EN)

392 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 11: دار عثمان

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Dar Othman is one of the palaces of the medina of Tunis. The residence is located in the south of the medina, 16 El Mebazaâ Street.

Wikipedia: Dar Othman (EN)

267 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 12: دار باش حامبة

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Dar Bach Hamba is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.

Wikipedia: Dar Bach Hamba (EN)

131 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 13: Bab el Bhar

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Bab el Bhar Niels Elgaard Larsen - (WT-en) Elgaard at English Wikivoyage / CC BY-SA 4.0

Bab el Bhar, also known as Porte De France, is a city gate in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It marks the separation between the Medina of Tunis and the modern city. The gate is made up of a lowered archway and topped by a crenellated parapet.

Wikipedia: Bab el Bhar (EN)

96 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 14: كاتدرائية تونس

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The Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul is a Roman Catholic church located in Tunis, Tunisia. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul, patron saint of charity. It is the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Tunis and is situated at Place de l'Indépendence in Ville Nouvelle, a crossroads between Avenue Habib Bourguiba and Avenue de France, opposite the French embassy.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul (EN)

182 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 15: المسرح البلدي بتونس

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The Théâtre municipal de Tunis in Tunisia was first opened on November 20, 1902 and currently showcases opera, ballet, symphonic concerts and dramas featuring numerous Tunisian, Arab and international actors.

Wikipedia: Théâtre municipal de Tunis (EN)

500 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 16: ساحة برشلونة

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Place de Barcelone is a square in the center Tunis, capital of Tunisia.

Wikipedia: Place de Barcelone (Tunis) (EN)

586 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 17: ساحة المنجي بالي

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Mongi Bali Square is one of Tunis's squares, located between Gamal Abdel Nasser Street and Avenue El Mahatta Street. It is close to Tunis Train Station, Barcelona Square, and opposite the statue is the Italian Embassy. Since 1962, this square has been centered by the statue of the scout leader Mongi Bali.

Wikipedia: ساحة المنجي بالي (AR)

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