Eat your way through the old city: crisp egg-filled brik, syrup-soaked makroudh, hot bambalouni doughnuts dusted in sugar, fragrant couscous and sweet pine-nut mint tea, sampled at the family stalls and century-old cafés locals actually use. A small-group or private food walk through the Medina and the 1891 central market turns lunch into the most sensory, intimate way to understand Tunisia — far beyond what any buffet ashore delivers.
What to expect
Two to three hours weaving between market stalls, bakeries and hole-in-the-wall counters with a passionate guide ordering the good stuff and explaining each dish. Expect generous tastings (come hungry), warm hospitality, and a window into daily Tunisian life away from the monuments. Pace is gentle and walking-based; it pairs naturally with a Medina sightseeing loop.
Good to know
Based in central Tunis / the Medina, ~25-30 min from La Goulette. Pre-book — these are small-group, not walk-up. Come with an appetite and small TND for extra purchases. Flag any dietary needs in advance. Confirm the timing comfortably clears all-aboard, and consider stacking it with your Medina or Bardo visit to use the inland trip efficiently.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Tunis — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.