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About Tunis

Tunis is the small but interesting capital city of Tunisia in North Africa. Attractions on Tunis backpacking tours include markets, museums and theaters.

Tunis Budget Travel

Tunis budget travel is very easy with great value for money backpacking tours and fantastic highlights. Below is useful information on Tunis to help you plan your budget holiday in Tunis. We offer a variety of budget tours and backpacking advice in Tunis.

Airports

Tunis airports include:
• Tunis - Carthage International Airport

Safety Tips

• Tunis is generally safe to visit
• Women can sometimes be bothered ' dress modestly and be polite but firm
• Be careful when walking around the markets, and keep valuables out of sight and secure in a moneybag under your shirt
• Avoid large crowds and demonstrations which could turn violent
• Do not keep large amounts of cash with you or show money in public

Travel Books

Tunis recommended travel books include the following:
• Daughters of Tunis: Women, Family, and Networks In A Muslim City by Paula Holmes-Eber
• Carthage and Tunis: The old and new gates of the Orient by Douglas Brooke Wheelton Sladen
• Footprint Tunisia Handbook by Justin McGuinness
• The Rough Guide to Tunisia by Daniel Jacobs
• Lonely Planet Tunisia by Abigail Hole, Daniel Robinson Michael Grosberg

Visa Requirements

Get more information on visas in Tunisia

Dayne - OverlandingAfrica.com22 Dec 2010: Hi Jenie, We will not be able to assist you with day tours in Tunis however I suggest contacting the local tourism authority in Tunis that will have a range of options from local tour operators. Cheers
Jenie Torres22 Dec 2010: I am planing to take a cruse that stop in Tunis for 5 hours. Can I make it to the Sahara dessert or to a safari for that short time. If you have any tours let me know. thanks

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