Things to do in Monastir

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Things to Do in Monastir

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Ribat of Monastir, Bourghiba Mausoleum, Beaches, Archaeology Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Top Attractions in Monastir

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Historical fortress featuring panoramic views and intriguing artifacts, complete with a climbable tower and guided explorations for deeper cultural insights. Watch for tourist scams.
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  • dubz
    Oxford, UK287 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Again, another great piece of historical nature, re rendered to make it look brand new. Its fairly cheap to get in, and walking around it no issue. People obviously gravitate to the tower. The steps are steep, and there are lots of them. Great views of the Ribat and the surrounding area and marina from up there. We even got a lovely "murmuration" from the local starling population!
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Snezana B
    Novi Sad, Serbia132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A place of beauty, peace and beautiful architecture. Grandiose!
    White marble, carved Arabic letters, a sarcophagus that seemed to stop time.
    Written 16 October 2024
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  • Haytham Abu Firas
    Qatar21,086 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Monastir Marina is a beautiful place to chill in with family and friends. A nice view of all the big ships, yachts and little boats. Nice walkway facing many hotels, restaurants and cafes. A nice beach and open for swimming for public.
    Written 14 October 2024
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  • Rita
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kuriat islands was amazing its not my first time but the first booked from Mahdia, transfer in time beautiful boat Lac Majeur delicious food and the island itself is beautiful thanks guys
    Written 18 October 2024
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  • joe
    Rainhill, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to the museum of the president on the recommendation of our taxi driver, and I’m so glad we did. The grounds are stunning, and it shows a lot of history from the old president of Tunisia. The free entry is good for a cheap hour out. I would highly recommend going to see the museum if your in the area
    Written 24 October 2024
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  • Haytham Abu Firas
    Qatar21,086 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited Monastir, city of the late President of Tunisia Habib Bourguiba and had a short stop at this wonderful mosque. It’s located opposite the Ribat or the Fortress of Monastir.
    Written 14 October 2024
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  • sugarandspice2
    Languedoc-Roussillon, France1,470 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Its my second visit to this small museum & today I took photos of some of the lovely costumes to share as I found it worthwhile if you're in the area .It's not far from the Bourghiba Mausoleum on the corner of Ave de L'Independence.The entrance fee is 5 Dinar & 1 dinar extra if you intend to take photos .Open from 9AM to 16h.
    Written 9 January 2015
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  • aymen slama
    Monastir, Tunisia6 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    it offers lots of games for children and even for ados and adults, never think to take the Monastir eye(the big circle that is like the London eye) because someone died there, be careful when playing. the café-resto is good, cheap prices but not that great food, nothing special in it, just regular food. you have to try it especially when with your children but you won't have that much fun.
    Written 27 August 2019
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  • Sarah G
    Wakefield, UK20 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    My daughter liked it and so did I until I got told off by the attendant. He said it is only for little children? So we didn't go on it after that. My husband had been on it the day before and he was fine. Strange and quite pointless unless you have really small kids.
    Written 15 August 2014
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  • Snezana B
    Novi Sad, Serbia132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautifull place, a favorite bargain for fine goods. Frendly people. You can spend the whole day looking the range of goods.
    Written 18 October 2024
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  • Travellarge12
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A friend and I decided to go for a ride with this company recently and they provided us with great service the horses equipment and guide were all great even the local stable dog was a delight. We went for a canter on the beach which was very enjoyable. If you are visiting Monastir or Sousse then consider this as an activity whilst here
    Written 16 January 2025
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  • Dirk W
    Alexandra Headland, Australia10,137 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Great Mosque of Monastir was built a little later than the ribat and it sits right next to it. You will walk past it when entering the ribat and get a birds-eye view from the top of the ribat watchtower. It was not open for non-Muslim visitors when I was there and it would appear that's a permanent thing.
    Written 21 May 2024
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