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View of Tunis (La Goulette)
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View Mediterranean on the mapA port serving as the gateway to the ancient Carthage sights

Tunis (La Goulette)

Tunis (La Goulette) · Tunisia · 36.82, 10.30

The outer port of Tunis and a North African port of call for Mediterranean cruises. From here, visitors can reach the UNESCO World Heritage ruins of ancient Carthage, the blue-and-white hill town of Sidi Bou Said, and the maze-like Tunis medina. Its distinctive atmosphere blends ancient Roman and Arab cultures.

Port highlights

La Goulette has about 45,000 people; the Tunis capital region has about 2.6 million
Population
Tunis has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Rainfall is heavier in winter.
Climate
Arabic (French is also widely used)
Language
Tunisian dinar (TND)
Currency
Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) are comfortable and good for sightseeing.
Best time to visit
Local food

Couscous, brik (fried spring rolls), harissa (spicy paste), mint tea

Sights
Ancient Carthage ruinsBlue and white streets of Sidi Bou SaidTunis old town (Medina)Roman mosaics at the Bardo Museum
Monthly average high / low temperatures
17°
8°Jan
17°
8°Feb
19°
10°Mar
22°
12°Apr
27°
15°May
31°
19°Jun
34°
22°Jul
35°
23°Aug
31°
20°Sep
27°
17°Oct
22°
12°Nov
18°
9°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CARTHAGE · about 7.8 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much cheaper than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)51 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are much cheaper; meals are much more expensive.

TND 0.500
Water 500 ml
TND 4.800
Coffee
TND 27.500
Inexpensive meal

Prices from Tunis, in the same metropolitan area · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

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Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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