About the Port
La Goulette, Tunis's port town on the Mediterranean coast, opens the way to one of North Africa's great historic capitals. Ships dock along the channel linking the Lake of Tunis to the sea, with the ruins of ancient Carthage lying just to the north and the capital's old quarters a short ride inland. Layers of Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, and French influence have shaped this crossroads for millennia.
In Tunis proper, the UNESCO-listed Medina unfolds in a maze of covered souks, historic mosques, and ornate merchant houses dating to the city's medieval heyday. Beyond the capital, the archaeological remains of Carthage recall its founding more than 3,000 years ago and its later role as a major Roman city. La Goulette itself remains an easy, low-key introduction to the coast, with the port town's own quiet charm offering a calmer counterpoint to the bustle of central Tunis.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Tunis .
Explore the Tunis Medina
Wander covered souks, centuries-old mosques, and merchant houses in this UNESCO-listed old quarter, roughly a 20-30 minute ride from the port. Bargain for leather, spices, and ceramics in the labyrinthine lanes.
Wander the Ruins of Carthage
See scattered remnants of the Punic and Roman city that once rivaled Rome, including baths, villas, and hilltop views over the bay. A short drive north of La Goulette, best visited with a guide to piece together the layered history.
Stroll La Goulette's Seafront
Linger along the channel-side promenade near the port for a relaxed, low-key alternative to the capital's bustle, with fresh grilled fish stalls and easy views of passing ships.
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Cruises That Visit Tunis
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $12,870 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $12,465 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 7 | $5,435 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 13 | $14,949 | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vela | 15 | $13,999 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Saturn | 7 | $6,299 | |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 15 | $9,099 | |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Navigator | 10 | $7,849 | |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 7 | $4,900 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Spirit | 15 | $7,050 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Allura | 10 | $7,249 | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 10 | $3,037 | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 25 | $10,149 | |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Nova | 7 | $4,180 | |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 14 | $5,350 | |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 7 | $5,900 | |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 8 | $1,849 | |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 21 | $6,269 | |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Navigator | 14 | $9,199 | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Saturn | 15 | $6,399 |
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