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UNESCO Heritage Medina of Tunis: Explore with a Certified Professional Guide
5.0
63 Ratings
Tunis
Having a certified professional guide in the medina’s maze is fantastic, but with me, it’s even better… the cherry on top, I grew up there!
I am a nationally certified guide, approved by the Tunisian National Tourism Office.
Having a certified professional guide in the medina’s maze is fantastic, but with me, it’s even better… the cherry on top, I grew up there!
I am a nationally certified guide, approved by the Tunisian National Tourism Office.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Zitouna Mosque - The Zitouna Mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Olive Tree, is the principal mosque in the medina of Tunis.
Affiliated with Malikism, it stands as the oldest and largest sanctuary in Tunisia’s capital. Spanning approximately 5,000 m2, the mosque features nine entrances and is adorned with 184 ancient columns, primarily sourced…
- Zitouna Mosque - The Zitouna Mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Olive Tree, is the principal mosque in the medina of Tunis.
Affiliated with Malikism, it stands as the oldest and largest sanctuary in Tunisia’s capital. Spanning approximately 5,000 m2, the mosque features nine entrances and is adorned with 184 ancient columns, primarily sourced from the Carthage site.
- Dar Lasram - Architecturally, Dar Lasram, covering an area of 2,250 m2, exemplifies a traditional Tunisian house: the ground floor houses the shop and service quarters, the main residence is on the first floor, and the guest house is on the upper level.
The palace is shared between the Medina Safeguarding Association and the Tahar-Haddad Cultural Club in the store.
- Medersa Slimaniya - The Slimaniya medersa is one of the educational institutions in the medina of Tunis.
Constructed in 1754 by Ali I Pasha in memory of his son Suleiman (who was poisoned by his brother), it is situated near the Zitouna mosque, at the intersection of souk El Koutbiya and souk El Kachachine.
- Souk Al Attarine - The souk El Attarine, or the perfumers’ market, is one of the souks in the medina of Tunis, specializing in perfumes and beauty products.
- Café du Souk - A symbolic café in the medina of Tunis.
- Rue de la Kasbah - Explore the Hammouda Pasha Mosque
- Souk el-Birka - The market of Goldsmiths
- Hammam el Kachachine - Discover the hammam
- Souk Chaouachia - Visit the souk of traditional “Chaouachine”
- Dar El Jeld - Take a photo break near this historic residence, now a gourmet restaurant.
- Rue du Pacha - This street is rich with monuments, including Dar Hammouda Pasha, Didi Ben Arous Mausoleum, and Hammouda Pacha Mosque.
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Arts Center Bir Lahjar - Madrasa Bir Lahjar is one of the madrasas in the Medina of Tunis.
It hosted Malikite students from various regions in the country for decades.
(During the tour, there is an option to visit either Bir Lahjar or Slimaniya.)
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Location
La Kasba
Customers have the free choice to end the tour either at the starting point or at any other place in the medina.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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487manelm
Oct 31, 2024
Personalized Private Tour of 10! - Knowing is not only an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about Tunis, but also a great person! He knows how to be close enough but keeping his distance when necessary. Our tour was only two days (Medina and Sidi Bou Said-Cartago) and we couldn't be happier!!! He arranged our visits, rented a minibus and managed everything to go straight to the airport and not waste a minute. We made the visits we had agreed and some extra recommended, of 10! Flexible and honest, he understood right away what kind of group we were and what we wanted. We had a peculiar demand: to hold a workshop of Tunisian cooking for 13 people; it moved heaven and earth to get it and what fun it was!!!
We recommend Know 100% and would not hesitate to write to you again if we return to Tunis one day.
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Marco
Oct 26, 2024
Getting to know the Medina, Tunis' old city - The Saber guide speaks perfect Italian, the visit to the Medina was very interesting and his explanations exhaustive.
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Erija2018
Sep 11, 2024
Unmissable! - My friends and I had the incredible privilege of being guided by Saber through the Medina of Tunis, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. Saber was warm and enthusiastic made us feel at ease. His deep knowledge of Tunisian history, culture, and traditions breathed life into every corner of the Medina, turning what could have been a simple stroll into a captivating journey.
Without Saber, we would have missed the hidden spots, fascinating stories, and historical significance behind the beautiful architecture and bustling markets. He shared insights into the local customs, art, and food that gave us a whole new perspective on Tunisia. It was clear that his passion for his country was genuine, and it made our experience much richer than if we had ventured alone.
Every part of the tour was perfect — from the way Saber navigated us through the maze-like streets to the personalized stories he shared about the Medina’s past. He made sure to answer all our questions and tailored the experience to our interests, making the whole tour feel intimate and special. His storytelling brought the city’s history alive in a way we’ll never forget.
If you want to truly experience the heart of Tunis, I can’t recommend Saber enough. His guidance transformed our visit into something unforgettable, and it left us with a deeper appreciation for Tunisia and its vibrant culture.
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A_c
Aug 7, 2024
Immersive and engaging experience with Saber - Saber brings in his wealth of experience to make the the day trip worthwhile and truly meaningful. Tell him what you like and he will ensure he goes that extra mile to make it worth your while. I have a penchant for Moorish art and architecture and told him so. Saber made sure we had every bit of that experience and more. The small attention to details and his wealth of knowledge made the trip memorable and something we will remember in years to come.
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Stephen_d
Jul 1, 2024
Excellent and Informative! - Our tour with Saber was my favorite activity we did in Tunisia. He was very informative and took us to spots we never would have found on our own. It was a good mix of history, architecture and understanding local lifestyles. He is a very genuine and experienced host. I’d highly recommend.
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Manugirl89
Jun 11, 2024
Magnificent experience in Tunisia - “I recently had the pleasure of meeting Saber who accompanied us during this unforgettable experience. Our tour started with the bus pick up at the port since we were on a cruise, during the journey to get to the kasbah he gave us a lot of information.
Once we got off the bus we immersed ourselves in the streets showing us examples of traditional Tunisian houses, we stopped in a shop where they created headdresses starting from raw wool, then he took us into a specialized perfume souk where he told us all the process to create the essences, he let us taste a typical local coffee in a characteristic place, we admired breathtaking views from the rooftops, showing us places of prayer and much more.
Once we got back on the bus he took us to Sidi bou Said (village with blue and white houses) we visited the palace museum always with Saber's explanation of all the details and savoring a classic mint tea, then going to a decoration shop and all the very characteristic streets finally delighted our palates by offering us desserts called bambluna.
Once the tour was over we set off for a spectacular panoramic tour of Carthage.
I certainly left out many things that I don't remember. With this I want to say to Saber that you can see that the work he does is truly done with heart and passion. Congratulations again and thank you for showing us so many things in a very short time.
Thank you from all 19 people we were.
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Storey_s
May 26, 2024
Very nice. Lots of great... - Very nice. Lots of great information. Very good English. Recommend to get a good overview of the Medina
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Jdelson
May 7, 2024
Medina Tour - Not only is Saber an extremely knowledgeable and experienced guide, he is a lovely person who has a good sense of humor, is smart, thoughtful, and is clearly passionate about the Medina, Tunis, and his work. Our family learned a great deal about the architecture, function, and history of the Medina. We highly recommend Saber and his Medina tour. We enjoyed every moment of our afternoon with Saber! Definitely take his tour!
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Adventurer692701
May 1, 2024
Great experience - Saber provided an excellent historical introduction to Tunis. He is so knowledgeable, friendly and knows his stuff ( in five languages!) We learned, laughed, and had a fabulous lunch. He was flexible and patient. He comprehensively described how to get to our meeting point from the port, afterwards personally phoned and spoke to our taxi driver to ensure a safe return to the ship. A group of Aussies with little French and no Arabic, we were delighted with our experience.
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Terence
Nov 7, 2024
A great place to visit to experience old Tunis and to haggle on some bargains. - Great to meander through a more authentic feeling Medina and it takes a great variety of wares and items it offers as well as some historical buildings, take a map or tour to navigate the Medina with ease as it's very easy to lose yourself.
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