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UNESCO Heritage Medina of Tunis: Explore with a Certified Professional Guide
5.0
81 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.
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Annemarie_s
Feb 25, 2026
An accompaniment worth the candle! - We booked the guided tour of the medina of Tunis Offered by Saber ARRAKI, this Tuesday, February 24th. My mother and I would like to acknowledge Saber’s professionalism and kindness, which allowed us to discover and appreciate Tunisian culture and the beauty of this medina and this city. We were delighted to be able to discover these places and stories through Saber’s eyes! Once again, thank you, Aychek! And see you next time maybe ☺️🐫🇹🇳
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527jaclync
Feb 23, 2026
Book Saber Now!! You will not be disappointed. - Book Saber Now!! You will not be disappointed. His English is great and easy to understand. His knowledge of the area can't be beat. Working with him to get the exact trip we were looking for was easy and Saber made it all happen.
I asked to see places where there wouldn't be the crowds and 'Hidden Gems', we got just that. The only place where we saw tour groups was briefly at the Bazar but only in passing. He took us to the traditional vendors who were able to show you how and what they made. Saber has friends everywhere and can show you the city that tourists don't see. I couldn't have imagined a better day.
We came in on a rainy day that could have ruined the experience but he made sure to adjust the day to keep us dry. What more can you ask!
I highly recommend booking your trip with Saber. You will be happy you did.
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Iancj5201sk
Feb 12, 2026
Perfect introduction to the Medina - Highly recommended. After half a day in the medina with Saber we had a good working knowledge of the history of Tunis and of the souks, and an overview of the different trades and professions practised there. The hat-makers' souk (Souk Echaouachia) was particularly interesting. Saber conveyed all this information in an easy, non-didactic manner, in impeccable English, and still managed to sound enthusiastic even though he must have done this tour scores of times.
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Passport768110
Jan 28, 2026
Saber: synonymous with professionalism and passion - A passionate and super competent national guide. He possesses the rare gift of knowing how to convey love for his country with commendable elegance and discretion. For anyone who wants a higher quality trip, Saber is, without a doubt, the absolute reference point in Tunisia.
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Benedetta
Jan 27, 2026
The best guide for a trip to Tunisia - The best guide you will find in Tunisia: competent, passionate, smiling and helpful. In addition to speaking excellent Italian. We will definitely return to Tunisia and choose Saber again for more tours: the country is rich in priceless treasures and sites of historical and cultural interest.
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Paul_h
Oct 28, 2025
Amazing experience - Sabers tour of the Medina was absolutely phenomenal. We got the opportunity to see, experience, and understand areas and aspects of the Medina that we never would have on our own. A perfect blend of sightseeing, history and experience. Saber also went the extra mile and arranged a special birthday surprise!
We would 100% recommend a tour of the Medina with Saber to make your experience of Tunis totally unforgettable
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Casey
Oct 22, 2025
Great Tour of the Medina - Great tour of the Medina venturing into sites that you would not be able to find on your own and getting lots of information about the history and present situation.
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1121bartolomeo
Sep 28, 2025
Great guide - Saber speaks excellent Italian and knows Tunisian history and culture.
With him we visited the Medina with the visit of unusual places.
Reliable and punctual, we can only recommend it.
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Chris_h
Sep 2, 2025
Great Tour! - Went on a tour of the Medina by Saber. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! No one else had signed up for the tour so it was a brilliant private tour. Learned so much about the history of the Medina along with some stellar views. Would definitely recommend to do!
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Giorgia_g
Aug 2, 2025
Beyond the beaten path, discover Tunis through the eyes of an outstanding local guide. - Saber is an outstanding guide! The tour was super interesting and informative and focused on details and stories beyond the usual tourist informations.
He took us through the Medina, showed us hidden gems and told a 360 degrees story of Tunis and its rich and ancient history.
Highly recommend ✨
Thank you Saber 🙏🏼
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