Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia

Sit Boo Said

A fabulous place in the east of Tunisia in the suburbs of the capital is the town of Sidi Bou Said. It attracts a large number of tourists, first of all, with its amazing color. White walls of houses with blue windows and doors intricately studded with iron, pink flowering vines framing the walls of houses, and cobblestone narrow paths create a unique atmosphere. It is not surprising that artists, poets and writers loved and love to create here, and also several scenes of the feature film "Angelica and the Sultan" were shot in this place. The main street – the business card of Sidi Bou Said, captured in numerous photos, leads up the slope, from where a stunning view of the Gulf of Tunis opens. Walking along the streets, you can find shops selling paintings, carpets, ceramics, souvenirs, sit and relax in one of the cafes.

Visiting Sidi Bou Said is mainly carried out through group excursions, including – Tunis-Sidi Bou Said-Carthage. But, if you have enough time, then we will note some more interesting places located within the main walking street of the town:

Sit Boo Said

  • Dar Ennejma Ezzahra is a house-museum of the French baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger, built between 1912 and 1922 and decorated in Arabic style. The exposition of the Museum offers a rich interior of the house, a small collection of carvings, paintings and ancient musical instruments. Every year this house becomes a music center, an International festival of sacred Music is held here. Entrance: about 3 dinars.

  • Dar el Annabi is a rather informative and interesting Museum dating back to the XVIII century, and belongs to Taib El Annabi, the son of one of the political figures of Tunisia. The architecture of the house is attributed to the traditional Arabic style. The house has many rooms, halls, a library, as well as a large garden. Not all rooms are open for inspection, because part of the house is occupied by its owner. The interior of the house recreates the life of a Tunisian family. In addition to typical household items, you can see personal documents and photos of family members. The second floor terrace offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday - from 9.00-16.30, costs about 3 dinars.

  • The Lighthouse (Light House). Magnificent views of the bay open in the Lighthouse area. This place is perfect for a walk and beautiful photos.

🚶 How to get there: The city is located on the coast just 20 kilometers from the center city of Tunis. In most cases, Sidi Bou Said is visited as part of sightseeing tours of the capital. It is possible to get to Sidi Bou Said by train.

🕐 Working hours: around the clock.

💵Entrance fee / tickets price: free.