History of Tunis
Once insignificant, Tunis (ancient Tynes) features on 5th-century BC maps, and the Roman general Regulus camped here in 255 Be during the First Punic War. The Carthag... Read More
Taxi Cons
You may be unlucky at one of your rounds in Tunis and get annoyed with an occasional unscrupulous taxi driver. Try to be careful from being tricked by the deceptive con-artists, especially on your arrival at the airport. They can trick you out of your money by taking advantage of any weaknesses they can discover. Also recommended is keeping away from unlicensed cabs and sometimes, the licensed ones who are prone to tricky dealings. If you take a cab from the airport to the centre, you should pay around TD4 to TD7. You can bargain with the driver over the fare. If any thing goes wrong with him, simply take the taxi license number and threatens that you may contact the police. Also beware that you can get confused at your first deal with the Tunisian currency since it contains so many digits. For example ,a fare of TD3.5 reads 03,500. Getting There & Away Arriving and departing Tunis is allowed through different comfortable means of transportation including airplanes, trains, cars, louages, buses and boats. Air In Tunisia, airline companies are a full global service that offer moderately year-round low fares with an extensive global route network. Most of the companies allow you to book flights, great value hotels and car rental, as well as check-in online, view the latest offers and manage your booking.
The famous airline companies include Tuninter (www.tuninter.com) which offers flies direct to Jerba and Tozeur. The airline offices in Tunis include the following:
Air France (www.airfrance.com; 1 rue d'Athenes), Alitalia (www.alitalia.com; Tunis¬Carthage Airport), British Airways www.british-airways.com; rue du lac Michigan, 1053 Berges du lac), EgyptAir (Complexe el-Hana International, 49 aye Habib Bourguiba), Lufthansa Airlines (www.lufthansa.com; Tunis-Carthage Airport), Royal Air Maroc (www.royalairmaroc.com; 6 aye Kheireddine Pacha, 1073 Montplaisir), and Tunisair (48 aye Habib Bourguiba).
Boat Another way to get to Tunis is through the pleasant, comfortable ferries. If you take a ferry from Europe, you can arrive at La Goulette, at the eastern end of the causeway across Lake Tunis. If you fancy a wonderful voyage by a ferry from Europe at the summer, try reserve tickets as early as possible especially if you want to take a vehicle. Some online sites allow you to view the ferries' timetables and prices to book tickets online. Bus One of the best ways to experience the local Tunisian life is to take the buses or taxis. Buses are the best inexpensive way to travel long distances in Tunis. You can ask at your hotel, a police officer, or tourist bureau as to where the bus stations are. You will find two intercity bus stations in Tunis one for buses south and the other for buses north.
Buses north leave from the northern bus station (Gare Routière, Nord de Bab Saadoun), about 2km northwest of the city centre. Metro leger line 4 is recommended to head to Bouchoucha station, which is about 150m west of the bus station on blvd 20 Mars 1956. Buses south leave from the southern bus station (Gare Rout Sud de Bab el-Fellah), opposite the huge Jellaz Cemetery. One of the ways to get there is to take métro léger line 1 to Bab Alioua then you will find yourself 200m far from the bus station.
car Another way to experience the local Tunisian life is to take the buses, cars or taxis. You will find offices for all the major car-rental companies at the airport and in town. Some companies have websites that allow online hiring with cheap car rental. Among the popular car-hire companies are: Avis (rue 8612, Impasse 4, Charguia), Europecar (17 ave Habib Bourguiba), Hertz (29 aye Habib Bourguiba), and Topcar (www.topcartunisie.com; 7 rue de Mahdia).Train Another means of transportation for you to take in Tunis is the train. Beware that trains get crowded in summer, especially those heading to the south. Also recommended is that you reserve a seat a day before you make a tour. Transport in Tunis You can discover Tunis and know more about the Tunisian culture through the various internal means of transportation. The transport system services the city's sizable tourist trade. You can choose between buses, taxis, metro leger, and TGM. Buses in Tunis Enjoy a fabulous ride around the districts of Tunis through the yellow buses that run citywide. Tunisia has over 70 bus lines, with Tunis at the hub. Get into the bus and buy your ticket on board; the fare is quite cheap and affordable. Through your joyful transfer, you will be able to read the destination, point of origin, and route number which you will find displayed in Arabic and Latin by the back door.
There are three major bus terminuses in Tunis: Tunis Marine, place Barcelone; and Jardin Thameur (off ave Habib Thameur). Head to the TGM station at the causeway end of ave Habib Bourguiba to reach Tunis Marine terminus and take a bus to the air port.
Metro Leger in Tunis Another way to tour the all corners of the city of Tunis is to get yourself into a metro leger which is much easier to use than the buses. Tunis has a network of metro legers that was started in 1985 and forms a light rail network or a tram network. Buy a ticket from the small kiosks at each station entrance; and make sure you get it before you travel. If you get a seat inside, you will find route maps in both Arabic and French. TGM in Tunis The Tunis-Goulette-Marsa or TGM railway is a Tunisian suburban train line connecting central Tunis with the beachside suburbs of La Goulette, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa. It was the first railway in Tunisia and starts in 1872. Though sometimes crowded, this means of transportation is comfortable, cheap, and fast. To keep yourself away from the rush hours, avoid using the trains from 7.30am to 8.30am and 5pm to 6.30pm. Also make sure you get into the TGM not before 5am and not after midnight. You can reach La Goulette within 20 minutes; Carthage within 30 minutes; Sidi Bou Said within 35 minutes; and La Marsa Plage within 45 minutes.Taxis in Tunis Another convenient, affordable and fast way to experience the local Tunisian life is to take a Taxi. If you have to cover a long way, a taxi will be perfect; and you can also hire a shared taxi. Taxis in Tunis are cheap by European standards. If you take a taxi from the airport, drivers either negotiate a set fare or simply use the meter. Try to keep yourself away from the rush hours when taxis get so busy. You can also book a taxi by phone.
The famous airline companies include Tuninter (www.tuninter.com) which offers flies direct to Jerba and Tozeur. The airline offices in Tunis include the following:
Air France (www.airfrance.com; 1 rue d'Athenes), Alitalia (www.alitalia.com; Tunis¬Carthage Airport), British Airways www.british-airways.com; rue du lac Michigan, 1053 Berges du lac), EgyptAir (Complexe el-Hana International, 49 aye Habib Bourguiba), Lufthansa Airlines (www.lufthansa.com; Tunis-Carthage Airport), Royal Air Maroc (www.royalairmaroc.com; 6 aye Kheireddine Pacha, 1073 Montplaisir), and Tunisair (48 aye Habib Bourguiba).
Boat Another way to get to Tunis is through the pleasant, comfortable ferries. If you take a ferry from Europe, you can arrive at La Goulette, at the eastern end of the causeway across Lake Tunis. If you fancy a wonderful voyage by a ferry from Europe at the summer, try reserve tickets as early as possible especially if you want to take a vehicle. Some online sites allow you to view the ferries' timetables and prices to book tickets online. Bus One of the best ways to experience the local Tunisian life is to take the buses or taxis. Buses are the best inexpensive way to travel long distances in Tunis. You can ask at your hotel, a police officer, or tourist bureau as to where the bus stations are. You will find two intercity bus stations in Tunis one for buses south and the other for buses north.
Buses north leave from the northern bus station (Gare Routière, Nord de Bab Saadoun), about 2km northwest of the city centre. Metro leger line 4 is recommended to head to Bouchoucha station, which is about 150m west of the bus station on blvd 20 Mars 1956. Buses south leave from the southern bus station (Gare Rout Sud de Bab el-Fellah), opposite the huge Jellaz Cemetery. One of the ways to get there is to take métro léger line 1 to Bab Alioua then you will find yourself 200m far from the bus station.
car Another way to experience the local Tunisian life is to take the buses, cars or taxis. You will find offices for all the major car-rental companies at the airport and in town. Some companies have websites that allow online hiring with cheap car rental. Among the popular car-hire companies are: Avis (rue 8612, Impasse 4, Charguia), Europecar (17 ave Habib Bourguiba), Hertz (29 aye Habib Bourguiba), and Topcar (www.topcartunisie.com; 7 rue de Mahdia).Train Another means of transportation for you to take in Tunis is the train. Beware that trains get crowded in summer, especially those heading to the south. Also recommended is that you reserve a seat a day before you make a tour. Transport in Tunis You can discover Tunis and know more about the Tunisian culture through the various internal means of transportation. The transport system services the city's sizable tourist trade. You can choose between buses, taxis, metro leger, and TGM. Buses in Tunis Enjoy a fabulous ride around the districts of Tunis through the yellow buses that run citywide. Tunisia has over 70 bus lines, with Tunis at the hub. Get into the bus and buy your ticket on board; the fare is quite cheap and affordable. Through your joyful transfer, you will be able to read the destination, point of origin, and route number which you will find displayed in Arabic and Latin by the back door.
There are three major bus terminuses in Tunis: Tunis Marine, place Barcelone; and Jardin Thameur (off ave Habib Thameur). Head to the TGM station at the causeway end of ave Habib Bourguiba to reach Tunis Marine terminus and take a bus to the air port.
Metro Leger in Tunis Another way to tour the all corners of the city of Tunis is to get yourself into a metro leger which is much easier to use than the buses. Tunis has a network of metro legers that was started in 1985 and forms a light rail network or a tram network. Buy a ticket from the small kiosks at each station entrance; and make sure you get it before you travel. If you get a seat inside, you will find route maps in both Arabic and French. TGM in Tunis The Tunis-Goulette-Marsa or TGM railway is a Tunisian suburban train line connecting central Tunis with the beachside suburbs of La Goulette, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa. It was the first railway in Tunisia and starts in 1872. Though sometimes crowded, this means of transportation is comfortable, cheap, and fast. To keep yourself away from the rush hours, avoid using the trains from 7.30am to 8.30am and 5pm to 6.30pm. Also make sure you get into the TGM not before 5am and not after midnight. You can reach La Goulette within 20 minutes; Carthage within 30 minutes; Sidi Bou Said within 35 minutes; and La Marsa Plage within 45 minutes.Taxis in Tunis Another convenient, affordable and fast way to experience the local Tunisian life is to take a Taxi. If you have to cover a long way, a taxi will be perfect; and you can also hire a shared taxi. Taxis in Tunis are cheap by European standards. If you take a taxi from the airport, drivers either negotiate a set fare or simply use the meter. Try to keep yourself away from the rush hours when taxis get so busy. You can also book a taxi by phone.
Transportation in Tunis
You may be unlucky at one of your rounds in Tunis and get annoyed with an occasional unscrupulous taxi driver. Try to be careful from being tricked by the deceptive con-... Read More
Before Travel To Tunis
All corners of fascinating Tunisia are a safe and very easy city to explore. But like in all spots of the world, one should always beware of pickpockets, especially in th... Read More
Travel with children to Tunis
A peaceful and friendly country as it is, Tunisia can also be a favourite destination for your little children. They can enjoy a long day of entertainment in the Dah Dah... Read More
Eat in Tunis
Visitors of Tunis have a great passion to taste the delicious Tunisian food and try something new. You can get a delicious meal in the city's delightful seafront suburbs... Read More
Shopping Tunis
The Medina, the old quarter of Tunis, combines a huge number of souqs including: the Souq el Attarine, the Souq el Trouk (the Turkish Souq), Souq des Libraires (the Books... Read More
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