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Pro
Feast for the Eyes, Beautiful Bay of Tunis, Proximity to Carthage, Tunisian Crafts
Con
most accommodation is expensive, the shops are overpriced, the carpet sellers tried to tell me their carpets were 200 years old - of course not!
In a nutshell
Beautiful but spoiled
leics Says: This is large and sumptuous 18th century Tunisian house, with 55 rooms (although you don't see most of these).The grandfather of the present owner was a mufti (religious leader), his son a government minister, the present owner a cardiologist with an artist wife (you can see...
Ennejma Ezzahra ~ Home of Baron d'Erlanger
starship Says: As you can see from previous tips and photos, one of the unique features of Sidi Bou Said is its white-washed buildings paired with intense blue accents on doors, scrolled ironwork, and other architectural accents. Many have compared Sidi Bou Said's appearance to that of...
nyonnetti Says: We only had an afternoon so the most we could do is just wander the city trying to explore each narrow cobblestone street and where it would end up. The village is so beautiful and at each corner we saw the most beautiful view. As you climb the city, the outdoor merchants...
euzkadi Says: After climbing the cobblestone main street and turning left at the end of the street (a hard walk) you will find the lighthouse, a great place to enjoy the beautiful green-blue colors of the Mediterranean Sea.
euzkadi Says: I really enjoyed the time i spent in this cafe located at the main entrance of town under a big fortress looking building.There were few tourists here, most of the customers were the drivers and the guides having tea and smoking waiting for the travellers.
euzkadi Says: Another feature of the Tunisian architecture that i specially liked, the beautiful wooden carved balconies like this one i saw in Sidi. My guide told me that this balconies were made for the women to see the outside world without showing themselves-
euzkadi Says: I took these pictures in the main street of the city, a cobblestone street full of antique and handicrafts shops, Galleries and Cafés. The athmosphere and the town is so perfect that sometimes seems fake, but is a wonderfull place to visit.
euzkadi Says: As in other Tunisian villages i visited, doors are one of the main features....Beautiful designed doors, windows and balconies painted in blue, green or red; they are one of my favourites memories of this great country.
2 Reviews and 40 Opinions Very nice people run the hotel Nice, picturesque town Near Carthage archeological sites Internet...
Cafe Eden: Expect to pay tourist prices.......
leics Says: .....because you will. This cafe is on the main drag up to the village centre, and is a popular stop for coach drop-offs and pick-ups. So it charges tourist prices for what is, in effect, a captive audience. A Coke will cost you 4 dinars (2GBP), an espresso 3 (1.5 GBP).It's...
Au Bon Vieux Temps: Extra Ordinery View Plus Great Food!!
reza.rostampisheh Says: The terrace is so pleasant, the food is so good you don't want to leave the place! The restaurant is also famous for being visited by celebrities, from lady Chirac to Nelson Mandela. Stakes are a good choice, if you're visiting Tunisia don't miss Sidi Bou Said and don't miss...
angiebabe Says: Rent a car from Tunis so you are free to see the sights at will, stop here, stop there, take a photo here or there. Such as stopping for coffee at any of the huge eating and entertainment complexes along the lake and relax along the waters edge,Excellent seafood restaurants...
barryg23 Says: IF you don't have your own transport the best way to get to Sidi Bou Said is on the TGM train from Tunis, a journey which takes about 30 minutes. The station in Tunis is just beyond the Tunis Marine metro station beside the Lake, it costs about 1.5 Dinar for a single ticket...
The Shops of Sidi Bou Said: If You Like Shopping, You'll Love Sidi Bou Said
starship Says: Many people do not like to shop, especially while on vacation. But, I admit I love it especially on vacation! As you may already know, I am particularly fond of postcards, but l just love finding things to buy which are representative of the people and the country I am...
barryg23 Says: As we were walking up to the main square of the town we were approached by lots of shop keepers who were trying to sell their products to the large crowds in the street. We were quite used to this type of behaviour and it was easy enough to brush off. However, we saw a...
nyonnetti Says: The market at the base of Sidi Bou Said is fun to shop in, but beware of the merchants being overly pushy. They wouldn't let up! If you so as much as look at something they will follow you and pester you with negotiations until you get out of the market. It is fun to shop...
enticing knick knacks and handicrafts
angiebabe Says: lots of stuff for sale, colourful souvenirs, ceramics, rugs and carpets, tiles, stuffed camels - but lots at over rated prices, try and haggle a bit.bought a rug - bought lots in morocco etc - and they tried to tell me they were 120-200 years old!! come on do i look that...
North Africa American Cemetery
starship Says: We had really hoped to visit the American Cemetery while in Tunisia, but didn't think we had a prayer of being able to have the time to do it. We had already booked a half day tour which didn't include the cemetery. However, near the end of our tour, our wonderful guide had...
starship Says: Our ship docked in La Goulette, a medium-sized town on the Bay of Tunis and an important fishing port. Althougth the name is obviously French, one source says that the name is actually derived from the Arabic, "Halk El Oued" meaning "river mouth."La Goulette appeared to be a...
MikeAtSea Says: The local currency is the Dinar. American Express, Visa and travellers cheques are widely accepted, and the US dollar is a good currency to carry them in. ATMs are found in almost every town large enough to support a bank and certainly in all the tourist areas. Credit cards...
The Blue Doors of Sidi Bou Said
barryg23 Says: I liked the bright doorways of the houses in Sidi Bou Said. Doorways in Tunisia in general, and in Sidi Bou Said in particular are far more ornamental and elegant than your regular western style door. Most are blue though occasionally you come across a different colour. The...
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At the highest point of the village, on Avenue Taieb Mahiri, there is a lighthouse. It was built by the French in the 19th century on the site of Sidi Bou...
Q: hi, can anyone tell me how much a taxi from skanes to sidi bou said would be?? or if anyone can give me tips on how to get from...
A: Hi, I only have an advice. Forget about the taxi option, this will cost you so much unless u meant the "louage": mini vans). You can use the train from Sousse to tunis,...
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After a long time spent in excited anticipation of visiting Tunisia, we arrived in La Goulette, by ship on a brilliantly sunny and steamy morning. Though it was early in the morning, the elevated...
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Sidi Bou Said, which is situated right next to Carthage and very close to the capital town of Tunisia, is turned into one of the major touristic attractions of the country. The whole place looks very...
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The setting is idyllic and the houses and streets are very beautiful but Sidi Bou Said is just far too touristy. I imagine 30 years ago this would have been a much nicer spot but since it's been...
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Sidi Bou Said is a beautiful little village perched on the hilltop cliffs overlooking the Bay of Tunis - possibly Tunisia's prettiest village which has the downside of making it one of the most...
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Lot of authors, painters, artists, magnified the beauty of Sidi Bou Said, this marvel of blue and white. How to remain insensible to the charm and presence of this small village, an emerald in the......
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