The port was quite nice had a selection of shops and cafes - we did not go outside the port area. Inside you could get a taxi for €40 for 4 people to take you to Carthage which is a suburb of Tunis ...
Family was a bit nervous here,but didn't need to be.went to sidi bou said and Carthage ruins.sidi bou said very picturesque place this is were you can buy all the tat you want from,But you have to haggle!.bought a soft camel for about 4 euros started at 60!So haggle if price to high just walk,the Carthage,found this fascinating,just walking around the ruins.then back to ship.Right,here,if you are ...
I wouldn't attempt this port without an excursion or private tour. Luckily we had a relative who was visiting his mother in Tunis at the time, and he picked us up and showed us around. It's a fascinating part of the world! ...
Nobody we spoke to who had gone off the ship had enjoyed themselves much. Carthage offers little that's memorable, & in the souk you get harrassed to buy stuff that won't enhance your life. ...
We took a taxi to Sidi Bou Said, Carthage and Tunis. If i had to do it again I would only go to Sidi Bou Said which is a blue and white city, gorgeous but not much to do except shop for souveniers or food. A little tip, if you don't want to buy anyhting don't look at the vendors when they speak to you and just keep walking because they will pester you. Don't go to Tunis unless you want to do some ...
