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The cruise port of La Goulette
Cruise ship pier location in La Goulette
The cruise port of Tunis is located in La Goulette, about 15 kilometers east of the city center. It's a major cruise port where several ships can dock at the same time. Where exactly you will dock is difficult to predict in advance.
Goulette Village Harbor is perhaps one of the finest and most modern cruise terminals in the Mediterranean. You will find various shops, bars, a beauty salon and banks. From the cruise port in La Goulette you can make an excursion to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said or Tunis.
Cruise to La Goulette
During a cruise vacation to Tunisia La Goulette will be definitely on the program. This modern port is conveniently located along the Western Mediterranean. Cruises to La Goulette are especially popular because of the possible excursions to Carthage and Tunis.
La Goulette Cruise terminal
La Goulette has one of the most beautiful and modern cruise terminals along the Mediterranean. Inside you can find:
- shops
- cafes
- banking services
- beauty salon
La Goulette Cruise facts
Language in La Goulette
The language in La Goulette is Tunisian Arabic, but on touristic spots you can also use English.
Currency in La Goulette
The currency in La Goulette is Tunisian dinar or lire (TND, TD). You can find ATM’s along the city.
Opening times in La Goulette
Opening times differ a lot around Tunisia, but generally are as follows:
- Monday to Saturday
- from 9.00h - 19.00h
In summer:
- 09.00h - 13.00h
- and 16.00h - 19.00h
Of course there are exceptions
Landmarks and highlights in Tunis
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Bardo Museum
Museum from the 13th century. It's located in the suburbs of Tunis and contains a collection from ancient Greece, Tunisia, and Islamic period. http://www.bardomuseum.tn/. Entrance fee: 11 Tunisian Dinar (5 euros). Taking photo fee= 1 TND. A currency exchange box is available in the Museum
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Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul
Cathedral dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul. It's dating from 1893
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Municipal Theater of Tunis
Municipal Theater of Tunis located in the Khaznadar palace
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Statue of Ibn Khaldun
Statue situated on independence square. Ibn Khaldun was a Muslim historian known for his Muqaddimah (prolegomenon)
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Zitouna Mosque
Zitouna Mosque is the oldest and most important mosque in Tunis. It's 43 meters high and has 160 authentic columns
Getting around in La Goulette
La Goulette is a port are with not so much to see or do. You can walk around. If you want to visit Tunis or the archaeological sites of Carthage, then there are two good options. You can take a train nearby or opt for a taxi. Also Sidi Bou Saïd can perfectly be reached that way. Some cruise passengers reported intrusive taxi drivers at the exit of the port which make you believe made that taking a taxi is the only way to go.
Shore excursions around La Goulette
La Goulette itself has hardly something to offer. The city serves as a transportation hub for interesting excursions in the region. You can choose to visit the capital Tunis located about 15 kilometers from the port. Just a few kilometers away you will find the archaeological sites of ancient Carthage. An absolute must is the picturesque coastal town of Sidi Bou Saïd.
Weather in La Goulette
Tunis has a Mediterranean climate with dry hot summers. Winter is the wettest season of the year. The average annual temperature in summer is between 29°C and 33°C and in winter is between -1°C and 5°C
