Sousse

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Ride the Métro du Sahel: this coastal train links Sousse with Monastir and Mahdia cheaply, and also stops near Monastir airport.
Use metered taxis: yellow taxis should run the meter; if the driver refuses, agree the fare clearly before you start the journey.
Try louages: shared minivans leave from the louage station when full and run to Tunis, Kairouan and other towns, fast and cheap.

Ignore fake guides: in the medina, friendly strangers may offer to show you the way and then demand money or lead you to shops.
Protect valuables: keep bags closed and phones secure in crowded souks and on the beach, where petty theft can happen.
Handle unwanted attention: firm, polite refusals work best with persistent vendors; dressing modestly can reduce hassle.

Eat street food: try brik, fricassé sandwiches, lablebi chickpea soup and casse-croûte for very little at local snack shops.
Bargain in the souks: prices in the medina are usually negotiable; start low, stay friendly and compare a few shops first.
Avoid hotel exchange: use bank ATMs or exchange offices for dinars, and keep receipts, since the dinar cannot be taken out of Tunisia.

Prepare for hot summers: July and August are hot and sunny; bring light, breathable clothing, a hat and plenty of sunscreen.
Bring layers in winter: winters are mild but can be rainy and cool, especially at night, so pack a sweater and light jacket.
Dress modestly in the medina: covering shoulders and knees is respectful in the old town, even though beachwear is fine on the sand.

Respect mosques: non-Muslims usually cannot enter prayer halls; admire the Great Mosque from the courtyard where allowed.
Observe Ramadan customs: during Ramadan, avoid eating or drinking in public during the day and enjoy the lively evenings after sunset.
Sip mint tea: tea with pine nuts is a Tunisian favourite; accepting a glass when offered is a nice way to connect with locals.

Climb the Ribat tower: the watchtower of the old fortress gives great views over the medina, Great Mosque and sea.
Visit the Sousse Archaeological Museum: housed in the kasbah, it holds outstanding Roman mosaics and is rarely crowded.
Day trip to El Jem: the huge Roman amphitheatre is reachable by train or louage from Sousse and is often quieter in the morning.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 1

🕘 9:30–16:30📍 5 stops