Tunis Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Citizen59 from Tunis, Tunisie (CC BY-SA 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; traian puscas, Miodrag Mišo Davidović, ben saad yassine, sara Baghdedi · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Tunisia
- Region:
- Western Mediterranean
- Coordinates:
- 36.8008° N, 10.1800° E
About Tunis
Tunis, the capital and largest city of Tunisia, sits at the heart of the Western Mediterranean region. As a cruise port, it offers easy access to some of North Africa's most significant cultural and historical landmarks, many located just a short walk from the waterfront.
The port area is home to several key attractions. The I Love Tunis Sign sits just 0.2 km away, whilst the Bab el Bhar historical landmark and Victory Square are both within 0.5 km. The Tunis Clock Tower and Zitouna Mosque lie slightly further afield at 0.6 km and 0.9 km respectively. The City of Culture cultural centre is located 1.3 km from the port.
Things to See and Do
Visitors can explore the Zitouna Mosque, which holds a rating of 4.6 from 3,424 reviews, making it one of the most visited attractions. Bab el Bhar and Victory Square both rate 4.4, whilst the City of Culture scores 4.5. For those interested in Ottoman-era architecture, Bab Saadoun provides another historical focal point.
Tunis shares the Western Mediterranean itinerary with ports including Barcelona, Cannes, and Cagliari, offering cruisers a range of Mediterranean experiences in one voyage.
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as "Grand Tunis", has about 2,700,000 inhabitants. As of 2020, it was the third-largest city in the Maghreb region and the fifteenth-largest in the Arab world.
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Things to do in Tunis on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: sha Sha · via Google Maps Mosque
Zitouna Mosque
4.6 (3,424) 0.9 km from port
Historic mosque & revered Islamic university, the oldest in Tunisia, with a 141-ft. minaret.
Near: La jebba tunisienne-الجبة التونسية (5 m) · Madrasa Ennakhla (37 m)
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- Tuesday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- Thursday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- Friday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- Saturday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- Sunday: 2:00 – 9:30 pm
- 5 · “Ez-Zitouna Mosque is one of the most important historical and religious landmarks in Tunisia. You reach it by walking through…” — Burak Delibaş
- 5 · “Loved this masjid, and loved staying closeby. This is the second oldest masjid in Africa and it shows. The architecture…” — Ahsan Ali
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Photo: Nihat Karabiber · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Bab el Bhar
4.4 (2,406) 0.4 km from port
Near: Victory Square (36 m) · STB (37 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “It's very crowded and you're literally living the past time here. The buildings are old and narrow streets. It is…” — A K
- 5 · “Bab Bhar, also known as “Porte de France,” stands as one of the most iconic historical gateways in Tunis —…” — Adel chaouch
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Photo: アキーラ海外見聞録AKIRA-Travel-Channel · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Tunis Clock Tower
4.3 (1,981) 0.6 km from port
Near: Attijari bank (67 m) · Ministry of Tourism & Handicrafts (83 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The most famous landmark of the old town and this area is this clock with the statue of president Habib…” — Mina Adel Naguib
- 5 · “A truly wonderful place with a large and beautiful clock in the center. The place is full of tourists and…” — Kamal Tu
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Photo: Miguel Trindade · via Google Maps Cultural centre
City of Culture
4.5 (1,162) 1.3 km from port
Opera & classical concerts at a striking cultural center also offering movies & art exhibitions.
Near: Ciné 350 (86 m) · Docteur FEKI Abdelwaheb, عبد الوهاب الفقي Cabinet de Pneumologie et Allergologie (151 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- 5 · “City of Culture Chedli Klibi is one of the largest cultural centers in Tunisia. It is located in Tunis and…” — Kamal Tu
- 5 · “Very clean, well kept, and quiet. I was here during the Ramadan so that probably explains why it's empty. It's…” — Frank Xiong
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Historical landmark
Bab Saadoun
4.0 (857) 2.1 km from port
Iconic arched gateway built in the 1300s & reconstructed in 1881, now ringed by a major road.
Near: Private School Errached (83 m) · Salah Azaiez Institute of Oncology (194 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The gate was originally constructed around 1350 CE during the Hafsid period as part of the fortifications of Tunis. It…” — Cristian Garcia
- 5 · “Historical gate of Tunis city.” — Ferid Hammami
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Tourist attraction
Victory Square
4.4 (530) 0.5 km from port
Near: Hotel marhaba tunis (11 m) · Bab al-Bhar (29 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “I like this place especially the water fountains around it and the architecture of the buildings” — Mohammed Hossameldin
- 5 · “A beautiful square in Tunis, Tunisia with plenty to see and do. It is right by the Bab El Bhar…” — Michael Mack
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Tourist attraction
14th January Square
4.2 (342) 0.6 km from port
Near: Tunis Clock Tower (26 m) · شارع الحبيب بورقيبة (31 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The square’s current name commemorates January 14, 2011, the pivotal date of the Tunisian Revolution (Révolution de Jasmin), when then-President…” — Cristian Garcia
- 5 · “To get to it, you take your life into your hands as you try to cross the road. Drivers hardly…” — Sarah H
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Tourist attraction
I Love Tunis Sign
4.4 (123) 0.2 km from port
Near: Embassy of France (46 m) · Saint Vincent de Paul Cathedral (80 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “It's good for a souvenir picture in front of the St.Vincent de Paul Cathedral in Tunis. But space is limited…” — Chandana Silva
- 4 · “Just for photos, nice place for a walk till the tunis click tower” — manisankar kalaiselvan
Map of Tunis and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Tunis
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Cruises calling at Tunis
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