Tunis visitor guide
Practical essentials for visiting Tunis, Tunisia. Every fact links to an official or government source.
Some areas of Tunisia are under official travel warnings. Check the latest advice before you go. UK FCDO — warnings ↗
Emergency numbers
- Ambulance 190
- Fire and car accidents 198
- Police (towns and cities) 197
- National Guard (rural areas) 193
Source: UK FCDO — getting help ↗
Getting around
- Transtu — Tunis light metro (Métro léger), TGM line to La Marsa and Sidi Bou Said, and city buses. Official site ↗
- SNCFT — national trains to Sousse, Sfax and beyond. Official site ↗
Airports
- TUN · Tunis–Carthage International — 6 km from the centre (straight line) · Website ↗ · Directions ↗
Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Humidity | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 8°C | 75% | 30 mm |
| Feb | 18°C | 8°C | 75% | 38 mm |
| Mar | 19°C | 10°C | 73% | 47 mm |
| Apr | 22°C | 12°C | 70% | 42 mm |
| May | 26°C | 15°C | 67% | 47 mm |
| Jun | 32°C | 20°C | 60% | 17 mm |
| Jul | 36°C | 22°C | 56% | 2 mm |
| Aug | 35°C | 23°C | 62% | 14 mm |
| Sep | 31°C | 21°C | 69% | 41 mm |
| Oct | 27°C | 17°C | 73% | 48 mm |
| Nov | 21°C | 12°C | 74% | 35 mm |
| Dec | 18°C | 9°C | 77% | 46 mm |
comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)
Etiquette & dress
- Beachwear is fine in resorts; dress modestly at religious sites and in remote areas.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking or smoking in public in daytime may cause offence.
- Alcohol is served in hotels and bars, but supermarkets do not sell it on Fridays.
- Do not photograph government buildings or military sites; drones need authorisation.
Source: UK FCDO — safety and security (laws and cultural differences) ↗
Visas & entry
Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.
Currency & tipping
Tunisian dinar (TND). Tunisia has strict currency controls: you may not take dinars out of the country, so keep official exchange receipts.
Source: UK FCDO — entry requirements (money) ↗
No official tipping guidance; rounding up or about 10% for good service is common but optional.
Plan your time in Tunis
Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.