The Medina of Tunis and its Treasures
Dive into the soul of Tunis with a guided walk through its UNESCO-listed medina, filled with lively alleys, colorful souks, and historic monuments. The day continues with a friendly cooking workshop and a visit to the Bardo Museum, home to priceless ancient mosaics.
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Cultural Immersion in the Heart of Tunis: Between Medina, Gastronomy and Ancient Treasures
Your day will begin with a pick-up from your residence in Tunis. You will be warmly welcomed by your driver and your French-speaking guide, who will accompany you throughout this cultural escape. You will start with a guided walk through the Medina of Tunis, an architectural jewel listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you wander through its lively alleys, you will discover the main monuments that bear witness to the capital’s thousand-year-old history: mosques, madrasas, discreet palaces, and souks filled with vibrant colors and fragrances. During the visit, you will have the privilege of taking part in a traditional cooking workshop, hosted in a guesthouse or a dedicated space in the heart of the medina. Guided by a passionate cook, you will learn the gestures and secrets of an emblematic Tunisian recipe before tasting your creations in a warm and convivial atmosphere. In the afternoon, you will head to the National Bardo Museum, one of the most prestigious in the Mediterranean basin. Housed in a former beylical palace, this museum is home to an exceptional collection of Roman mosaics, reflecting the artistic and historical wealth of ancient Tunisia. At the end of this immersion between history, art, and gastronomy, you will be taken back to your hotel in Tunis, with your eyes full of memories and your palate still enchanted by the day’s flavors.
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Visit to the National Museum of Bardo
It is one of the most important museums in the Mediterranean basin and the second largest museum on the African continent after the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in terms of the richness of its collections. It traces the history of Tunisia over several millennia and across several civilizations through a wide variety of archaeological artifacts.
Participation in a traditional culinary workshop
During the tour, you will have the privilege of participating in a traditional cooking workshop, either in a guest house or a dedicated space in the heart of the medina. Guided by a passionate chef, you will learn the techniques and secrets of an iconic Tunisian recipe, before tasting your creations in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Walk through the medina of Tunis
You will begin with a guided walk through the medina of Tunis, an architectural gem listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you wander through its bustling streets, you will discover the main monuments that bear witness to the capital's thousand-year history: mosques, madrasas, discreet palaces, and souks filled with a thousand colors and scents.
Transportation
2 transfers arranged