TUNISIA 🇹🇳 | WHAT NOT TO DO When Visiting ❌ | Do's, Don'ts, Advice & Tunisia Travel Tips

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Are you visiting Tunisia (تونس‎) for the first time? Then this video will help you with what you shouldn’t do and conversely what you should do.
Wherever you’re going on your vacation to Tunisia, these Tunisian travel tips and pieces of advice will be invaluable in Tunis, Carthage, Sidi-Bou-Said, Hammamet, Sousse, Sfax, Tozeur, Djerba, The Sahara Desert or anywhere you may visit.
I hope this Tunisia travel guide helps you to both prepare and enjoy your holiday to this amazing country!
I'll tell you everything you need to know about:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Arriving
01:27 Culture
01:47 Language
02:39 Law
03:12 Money
03:16 Cash & Cards
03:50 ATMs / Cash Machines
04:51 Transport
05:01 Cars & Driving
06:34 Louages in depth
10:41 Trains
11:59 Buses & Coaches
12:21 Domestic Flights
12:36 Within Cities
12:40 Taxi
13:55 Buses
14:11 Tunis Light Rail
14:38 Food & Drink
14:40 Water & Tap Water
15:14 Tipping ("Baksheesh")
15:41 Shopping
15:43 Souks, Haggling
16:18 Antiques
This video is based on my personal experience at the time of traveling to Tunisia and your experience may differ. Be sure to do your own research to get the latest information and most importantly keep an open mind.
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@Amin-kg8rm 3 месяца назад

As a tunisian, I advise everyone to ignore the parked taxis near airports, stations...etc

@Amin-kg8rm 3 месяца назад

Also, never tip. That's a scam as people always precieve tourists as rich people

@Imty23 2 месяца назад

what is the recommendation for transport

@Amin-kg8rm 2 месяца назад

@@Imty23 inner cities use taxis, between cities louages or busses

@bar-sabas4801 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@Amin-kg8rm 2 месяца назад

@@bar-sabas4801 you're welcome, also anyone visiting tataouine can contact me.

@soufieneouertani3177 Месяц назад

I am tunsian and i saw all videos about Tunsia, and this one is by far the most informative one .. You just understood everything in the right way .... Bravo 👏 By the way I am going there(I live in France), with my English girlfriend in June. She visits Tunisia for the first time ..

@ChrisKermis Месяц назад

Thank you 🙏🏽 Hope you both have a great time when you go!

@darrenmurray861 2 месяца назад

Some of the nicest people that I have met, in Tunisia. Every nation has its difficult and nasty people but from the people I met, they really were sweet, including waiting staff, those in the souk and even the taxi drivers, of which one was so friendly he was talking to us about his work in Europe and the girl that he wished to marry from his neighbourhood.

@hanenmraidi4930 27 дней назад

Welcome to Tunisia

@janetleeadams7287 Месяц назад

I am an American female who has lived in Tunisia for several years. I think your advice is good and practical and accurate. One time to just pay the high price is the taxi from the airport unless you have only one lightweight bag and you want to take your chances on walking to the highway. If you can't negotiate, just show an amount you are willing to pay--15 or 20 dinar--and now, it is not common to charge much extra for baggage. If you are solo travelling, have some small euros which most drivers will take; know the exchange rate. Excepting taxis to and from the airport, taxi prices are really very, very reasonable. I travel by louage, but in the summer, the louage is HOT and there is no air conditioning.

@ChrisKermis Месяц назад

Thank you, and for the extra tips!

@Lalalou808 5 месяцев назад

The transport section Is very useful. Tunisia is a Country I'd really like to visit Thanks!!!

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

Good to hear, I thought this info could really help others out!

@KatBakingExplorer 5 месяцев назад

Having just returned from Tunisia, this is very accurate and helpful

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, I hope it help folks that are visiting

@ChrisKermis 3 месяца назад

@@AmineBoutique Care to elaborate on what you think I am distorting?

@bar-sabas4801 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@thaisdaddario1806 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the great, thoughtful, and thorough advice!! Great video!

@ChrisKermis 3 месяца назад

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@GPosner8 5 месяцев назад

Some very helpful advice. Your series on Tunisia has been superb. As always Chris it’s great fun watching your travel series. Well done mate👍🏻👏🏻✌🏻🤙🏻

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

Great to hear, appreciate it! There's plenty more coming

@iris2008anda 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much, I really needed this informations.

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@rochdiliverpool 2 месяца назад

You can't find a better video guide about Tunisia than this one! It covers all the rules and tips in Tunisia so well. Well said and well made! :D

@ChrisKermis 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words

@regatta2k 5 месяцев назад

The best, as always :)

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

Thanks again, appreciate your support! 🙂

@charlie77577 3 месяца назад

Great video!!

@ChrisKermis 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@dekounu 4 месяца назад

Awesome advices! I'm heading there this week. Cannot wait to see more of this country!

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Thanks, have a great time!

@user-vp4gz2ye9h 3 месяца назад

I hope you have a good time in tunisia my home country ❤😊

@wolfsbane3971 2 месяца назад

How was ur holiday to Tunisia an review of it!!

@umarzeshanbhatti7968 3 месяца назад

Going to Tunisia in July, so this was helpful! Thanks

@ChrisKermis 3 месяца назад

Thank you, glad it helped!

@mehdihabibdoura3922 2 месяца назад

Welcome

@annewhite5442 5 месяцев назад

I recognise that cafe where you’re sitting. We were there last May. I impressed myself by asking for the toilet in Tunisian Arabic and they understood ! It certainly was an experience 🤣🤣

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

I was hunting a while there to find somewhere to film, funny that you recognize it 🙂 It was great to relax around there at the end of my trip after running around all over the country!

@Kyxxxrie 2 месяца назад

Wow just like a native , good work sir 👏

@ChrisKermis 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@teresawyatt6825 10 дней назад

Well done. This has been my destination of choice for a long time. Been stuck in France for a bit...so finally time to travel or make plans! Merci!

@ChrisKermis 10 дней назад

Hope you have a great trip there! I’ve made some vlogs on some interesting places that I visited so check them out if you have the chance

@benkamelmayssem5780 4 месяца назад

Tipping or "pour boire" wasn´t a must as far as I know in my country, but you´re up to date for sure because the last time I visited my family was back in 2019.

@darrenprescott9133 Месяц назад

Great and informative video, we are going to Tunisia in July, not been for about 15 years, looking forward but apprehensive with the uk government guidelines. We'll have fun im sure , thanks again for a great video

@ChrisKermis Месяц назад

Thanks I’m glad it was helpful. If we listen to closely to the guidelines then we would miss a lot of great places. There’s probably many places I’d be more worried to go back in the UK. Anyway, have a great time!

@darrenprescott9133 Месяц назад

@ChrisKermis so true, we said exactly the same, cheers again 👍

@salma816 Месяц назад

The first seat louage indeed is the best 😂

@marek361 2 месяца назад

Great advice overall about the the transportation you seem to get the louage vibe would also add make sure to never go with someone that engages and asks you first for your destination in a louage those are line cutters and do not have any permit stay away from them.

@ChrisKermis 2 месяца назад

Good additional tip, thanks for adding!

@chico.bey. 2 месяца назад

Hello Chris! Firstly, thank you for your videos they are really helping me out in organising my Tunisia trip. QUESTION: what about SIM cards? I guess you have to get one to have mobile data when travelling the country. So, which one do you advise and what is the best way to get it? Thank you!

@ChrisKermis 2 месяца назад

Thanks, pretty sure I got Ooredoo at the airport but can’t remember 100% Best google for the latest on that

@wissemtun8164 3 месяца назад

Well at least there are some options I’m Tunisian by the way ❤

@engcoachahmed 4 месяца назад

Bolt is available in Tunis!

@fadafadoudi22 3 месяца назад

Agreed on the Taxi from the airport. You can take a 5 minute walk to the outer road just out of the Airport and land a meter taxi in minutes.

@ChrisKermis 3 месяца назад

Good tip!

@AzizSdiri 2 месяца назад

Sounds like you been here for a while haha!

@Js18094 2 месяца назад

I’ve booked to go to Hammamet. Is there any tips/recommendations for there specifically please?

@ChrisKermis 2 месяца назад

My next video will be about Hammamet but is a little delayed due to travel. Hopefully I should release it within a couple of weeks

@wassimajili5983 4 месяца назад

13:02, that's sfax, pic ville, 😅😅, it's kinda odd u've benn there, cuz nun to see in my hometown sfax imo, might just be me who thinks so tho

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Folks told me not to bother going to Sfax but I loved it there!

@Manuel-oq3ti 5 месяцев назад

Just back from a 10 day Luxor trip (Egypt) and thinking about visiting Tunisia. Which city do you recommend for a 1 week trip? (had shortlisted the island of djerba or the oasis of zarzis)

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

I did 12 full days myself and visited Tunis -> Sousse -> Sfax (El Jem on the way) -> Tozeur (with trips around the oases and edge of Sahara) -> Matmata (via the salt lake and other sights) -> Hammamet -> Tunis. I wanted to visit Djerba but couldn’t fit it in and prioritized heading west to Tozeur and the desert. Whatever you do, don’t miss a day in Sfax. It’s not exactly big for traditional tourist sights but its old medina is amazing, it’s not touristed and it’s SO friendly. I’ll be making videos of all of this over the coming weeks but maybe not in your timeframe

@PathtoParadies 5 месяцев назад

Depends on what ure expectations are. If u want just relax and stay at hotel or doing trips to Sahara djerba is a good option. Of u want a bigger city and beach than Sousse is a good option. If u want to explore the country djerba is a little bit far away from other beautiful city's. So sousse or hammamet is better to get to other city's.

@jenzerbabiee1 2 месяца назад

No book taxi with bolt because the price is made before you take the taxi and bring cash to pay

@Dino23B 11 дней назад

We also in Bosnia say bakshish only we spel it diffrent bakšiš it is turkish word

@wiliam826 5 месяцев назад

Do you have a recommendation for a tour company or agency specializing in the south of Tunisia?

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

I used Autre Tunisie to provide a guide and 4x4 driver for 2 days, around Tozeur and the desert on one day, and for stops between Tozeur and Matmata on the second day. It was a good experience, particularly the first day centered around Tozeur which was a standard thing for them.

@eyabenali8387 2 дня назад

actually tipping is not at all part of our culture like if you go to a restaurant or a coffee shop u're not excpected to tip so even if you leave one dinar it will be appreciated but you won't be jugded if you dont

@bc6767 2 месяца назад

For people who have visited tunisia & morocco what do you recommand ?? I'm confused which one should i visit

@hanenmraidi4930 27 дней назад

I'm Tunisian I would like to say they are similar but Tunisia has a charm maybe because my country but even Marocco also very good and maybe have better transportation system but Tunisian are very good and nice welcome

@triathleteuk 4 месяца назад

hi Chris -- is it Bolt rather than Uber for taxi travel in Tunisia ? cheers

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Yes that’s right, but don’t expect it to work in every town or city

@triathleteuk 4 месяца назад

@@ChrisKermis thanks Chris .. keep up the good work

@Rmamiix 27 дней назад

I’m scared to go I booked my ticket for December is there still terrorism ?

@hanenmraidi4930 27 дней назад

To anyone coming to tunisia don't follow stranger that clame to show u some bazar they will charge u at the end some money and for venders u need to just ignore them if u don't wanna buy

@lorraineheslip3569 Месяц назад

Hi can you tell me , is it passable to get a visa on arrival ?

@ChrisKermis Месяц назад

I’m British and didn’t need a visa for staying less than 90 days

@Rijjrijj555 29 дней назад

All over the world people discourage drinking tap water. However, you could just get a filter.

@tikeipro702 2 месяца назад

Get some Tunisian friend and your Jurney will be much easear

@Sy-T007 2 месяца назад

What's with the loud exhaust on every motorbike? I'm currently on holiday and its been impossible to sleep. I'm beginning to think the locals don't like tourists. My resort is on a street packed with hotels and resort and its impossible to sleep at night because of these motorbikes. They aren't even nice motorbikes, nonsense 50cc moped with ridiculously loud pipes screaming down the street all night long

@fredphoto5551 Месяц назад

En gros, on se fait arnaquer dès l'arrivée ?

@Alan..W Месяц назад

Just back from Sousse and it's not a good place with people going out of their way to scam you. Taxi drivers scam you (tourist prices), shops scam you (tourist prices), and the hassle and aggression you get from walking around the Medina. We would have spent SO much money if the shop keepers were honest and not aggressive. Then you have the scammers who constantly come up to you saying they know you from your hotel and grab you dragging you into a random shop. Cash- you can't take it out of the country so youll need to keep your exchange receipt to exchange your cash back to £s at the airport as they'll just take your DIR off you if you don't - they give you a receipt so you can get it back within 2 years. All in all, my memories of the holiday I've just had is that once outside the hotel gates everyone outside sees you as a tourist is out to scam or exploit you. Would not go back again.

@4321poppy 4 месяца назад

I am going in June just wondering what the weather is like in the mid June please

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Google will know better than me on that one

@efc4665 Месяц назад

Cold

@hmm2826 26 дней назад

Advice from a Tunisian don't follow people that told you they gonna show you the city they gonna act friendly at first then they gonna beg you for money also they work with shop owners he gonna brings you to his shop and gonna take advantage of you and gonna make you buy his stuff, If you trying to buy something, get a taxi or ride a camel or a shariot... always lower the price the half they be giving crazy prices those people see tourists as a bag of money. And if he starts to take advantage of you tell him you don't have any money, it called "flouss"in Tunisia in case they don't speak English cause most of them dont

@dior277 4 месяца назад

What about mobile phone sim card?

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Personally I just got one in central Tunis when I arrived. There’s places at the airport too though I’ve heard some bad reviews of those

@dior277 4 месяца назад

@@ChrisKermis Thank you!!

@Nerfzisback 2 месяца назад

Btw the rules about couples not being allowed to share rooms don't apply to tourists.

@djmcrick1978 3 месяца назад

sorry, but where do you get all this informations from. some of them ok still on. bt the most 30 years ago. specielly the one with couples if you are not married. How i know? im half tunisian from fathers side. he is from sousse. 2 i went in tunisia with my ex girlfriend 1996, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2008 and 2010 and we stayed at the same room. even my friends another 2 couples.

@miloslukic9350 2 месяца назад

Whats they polocy about smoaking weed?

@hedibenayed436 29 дней назад

Illegal

@miloslukic9350 29 дней назад

@@hedibenayed436 So what's purpos to come to contry weher weed is ilegal... I guess becouse is Muslim contry ther is a ton of stupid rules and mentally is not suitable for me to feel god on vacation for my wife and me.

@hedibenayed436 29 дней назад

@@miloslukic9350 honestly I dunno man

@mag11930 2 месяца назад

If you want a life hack visiting Tunisia just hang out with a local you trust and i emphasize on a local you trust. A local knows the places and rules better than foreigners and they can help you in many ways in difficult situations. Besides tipping is not common here and nobody will expect it from you except for some scambags. Also no unmarried couples can stay in the same room together as long as they are not locals. One last advice and it is useful if you are an old lady and you get approached by a guy half your age flattering you then decline nicely and don't take the bait. I am not saying that every man is like this. international dating is common but age difference should tell you everything: huge age gap=95% is a scam / small age gap= 80% legit

@romainesmiths6482 5 месяцев назад

Is tunisa a lm expensive country to visit?

@ChrisKermis 5 месяцев назад

No it’s really not, you can eat well for a reasonable price, transport is cheap and hotels are reasonable

@romainesmiths6482 5 месяцев назад

Thank you @@ChrisKermis

@romainesmiths6482 5 месяцев назад

@@MRUK330thank you

@romainesmiths6482 4 месяца назад

1 more question. What are they like with non married couples out there?

@romainesmiths6482 4 месяца назад

@@ChrisKermis what about excursions, quad biking, jet skiing, diving etc. All available? Are non married couples aloud to share 1 room?

@shanmoj1 4 месяца назад

I am concerned about terrorism in the region. Wanting to travel with my husband and son. Do you recommend any groups that can take us around? How safe did you feel with your travel? Planning for summer 2024. Thanks in advance .

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

In my opinion the risk is very low in Tunisia and I think no higher than any European city such as Amsterdam where I'm based. Aside from hiring a driver and guide for the desert areas, I traveled entirely by local transport and found the people very friendly and helpful. I didn't look at group tours as it wasn't something I was interested to do. I did go to the area outside of Sousse where the 2015 attacks happened, and although it was a fairly long time ago there was fairly tight security outside venues and a noticeable police presence. I think your biggest risk in the summer will be having strong enough sun screen!

@shanmoj1 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much. I think my anxiety level will still be high but I think we will start booking. Is French better than English? Also should we change currency ? Any airport experiences you can share? Ty so much

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

@@shanmoj1 If you can speak French that's very useful. I got by with English and Google translate as I said in this video, but speaking French would have made it even easier. I didn't exchange currency, I just used ATMs which I also covered here in the video - withdrawal amounts are low but there was a couple a banks that offer higher, don't remember the names of the top of my head. Nothing to note on the airport other than what I said in the video about taxi drivers there. Overall, it's a pretty easy country to travel, but has a lot to offer.

@almajukic2175 2 месяца назад

It is probably more save then place where you live.

@EverydayLife-sj2go 26 дней назад

Do they accept euros ?

@ChrisKermis 26 дней назад

No, but you can exchange them if necessary

@jasminecara8317 Месяц назад

How do woman need to dress?

@MohamedMahdiTrabelsi 21 день назад

taxis near airports aren't that good im from tunisia btw

@black_whitey 2 месяца назад

that arabic translation is wrong fyi xD it says "i'm a dog myself" xD

@ChrisKermis 2 месяца назад

Haha! 🤣

@user-ij6xn7lu2x 3 месяца назад

Watch out for the scammers trying to take you to their mums shop. They will come up with wonderful made up stories just to get commission

@johnbohn3868 Месяц назад

2:13 hahahahahaha that translated wrong don't rely on google translate neither

@ChrisKermis Месяц назад

What did it translate to?

@Johar512 Месяц назад

"I'm a dog myself"😂

@excinerus 15 дней назад

@@ChrisKermis "i'm a dog-man myself" pretty much meaning something like "i'm a bastard" lol

@ChrisKermis 15 дней назад

😂🤣

@mossesait4438 22 дня назад

Everyone is dodgy in Tunisia

@user-eg8hd6wi2d 3 месяца назад

What about anti-semitism and anti Americanism there?

@have_a_redbull 2 месяца назад

They don't need people like you.

@directedbytarik2006 4 месяца назад

all lies! dont go to tunisia! worst expierence ever!

@ChrisKermis 4 месяца назад

Mind if I ask what happened that made you dislike Tunisia? My experience was very good but then we all have different experiences

@wissemtun8164 3 месяца назад

You are a Moroccan so it’s fine you won’t be able to stop people going to Tunisia we Tunisians made Moroco a touristique country yea we teatch you how and now this what we get Shame on you.

@directedbytarik2006 3 месяца назад

@@wissemtun8164 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@directedbytarik2006 3 месяца назад

@@wissemtun8164 First of all, learn how to speak english! et après viens parler!

@Kyxxxrie 2 месяца назад

@@directedbytarik2006 you can't even go for a walk in your hometown with this attitude😂😂 , what experience u Talkin bout ?! 😂

@directedbytarik2006 4 месяца назад

morroco is better!

@Kyxxxrie 2 месяца назад

Yeah haha , better in dark magic

@daviddavidge204 Месяц назад

Awful place. Chased by a man on a horse and cart offering lifts. He continued to punch his horse in the face. Teenager almost getting pic pocketed in a spar type shop. Stay away

@daviddavidge204 Месяц назад

Pestered on the beach constantly. Worst place I've ever been. Taxi man will take you to a shop where he will show you Where the cash machine is and then expect you to spend it in his shop. If you go just don't leave your resort

@directedbytarik2006 4 месяца назад

the simple anwser is, dont go to tunisia!