Tunis, the capital and the largest city of Tunisia is one of the most popular and attractive cities in Northern Africa along the coast of the Mediterranean sea. This capital city is famous for its expansive golden beaches, warm winter sun, turquoise waters, and many historical treasures. The ancient city of Carthage lies within the bounds of Tunis and is a popular tourist attraction. In fact, the city is an eye-catching blend of Arab and Berber cultures. The city of Tunis is divided into two segments exhibiting two striking discrete forms of architecture: The old town of Medina and the new city (Ville Nouvelle).
The city is serviced by Tunis-Carthage International Airport (IATA: TUN, ICAO: DTTA). The airport is the premier airport in the country. The airport is around 7km away from the Tunis city center. There are two ways to reach the city center from the international airport. These are taxis and buses. While the first one is swift but expensive, the latter one forms part of public transport and is frequent and cheaper. Crystal travel gets you to discover the best deals on your flight bookings. Connect to our customer support team to discover the best deal on your flight searches.
The economy of Tunisia runs on Tunisian Dinar as their legal tender. The exchange rate between the GBP and the Tunisian Dinar oscillates between 3-4 Tunisian Dinar for each unit of GBP. The airport supports 24x7 ATM and currency exchange facilities.
Things of Interest: Ruins of Carthage, The Bardo Museum, Trip to Sidi Bou Said, Medina of Tunis, Olive Tree Mosque, Ville Nouvelle, La Goulette, Mosque of Sidi Mahrez, Hammamet, Zitouna Mosque, Dar Hussein are some of the prominent tourist attractions in and around Tunis.