Tunis - Bardo museum

Culture and History tour in Tunis

Tour Price : 395US$ Duration : 1/2 a day Languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese

Immerse yourself into the cultural diversity the Tunisian history has to offer. Since this part of the Mediterranean was always inhabited by different cultures, there are many remains from different epochs that can tell you their own story and give you a picture of the intense life that seems to have been going on here for thousands of years. From the prehistoric tribal settlements to Roman cities and Muslim mosques, there are abundant layers of history to be uncovered. And with this private tour in Tunis, I will take you to the place that offers the best chance to see the artifacts of all these magnificent periods of time. Today you will get the chance to explore the rich Bardo National Museum.

Located in the magnificent Beylical palace that is over a hundred years old, the museum greets its visitors with a truly inspiring atmosphere. The building is very beautiful and you will find yourself admiring its architecture as often as you will admire the items on display. And there’s a lot of interesting things to see here, since it’s the largest collection of ancient artifacts in Tunisia. You will see Roman, Carthaginian, Berber and Arab artifacts dating to different periods of history and telling the story of cultures that inhabited this region. You will be amazed by the cultural diversity presented in this museum and will certainly want to stay here for a little longer.

To sustain the impression rendered by the museum, I will take you to the old part of Tunis, Medina, where you will see history in action. Providing a stark contrast to the modern part of the city, this traditional Muslim district doesn’t seem to have changed much over the last couple of centuries. The numerous small shops surrounding the central mosque will be your source of souvenirs and valuable purchases, while the narrow streets will reflect the traditional feel of an Oriental city as you know it.

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