La Goulette Cruise Port
Tunis, Tunisia · Africa
Cruise ships dock at La Goulette Cruise Terminal Quay, Tunis.
Plan my port daysDocked gateway port for Tunis; the TGM light rail from beside the terminal reaches Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said in 15-30 minutes.
At a glance
Port summary
La Goulette itself is a laid-back seafront town you can walk into, but the headline sights are a short ride away. The TGM light rail runs from a station near the port to central Tunis (for the medina and Bardo Museum), Carthage (Roman and Punic ruins) and Sidi Bou Said. Taxis are cheap and plentiful if you prefer door to door. Bring Tunisian dinar in cash - it is a closed currency you can only get on arrival.
Cruise dock
🚢 La Goulette Cruise Terminal Quay
The cruise quay at the Port of La Goulette on the channel between the Gulf of Tunis and Lake Tunis. Ships berth alongside; the terminal building, taxis and the TGM light-rail station are a short walk away, and La Goulette town is about 1 km.
📍 Latitude: 36.808379, Longitude: 10.308822
See dock on port map →Getting to Tunis
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The TGM light rail links La Goulette with Tunis Marine (medina, Bardo), the Carthage stations and Sidi Bou Said in 15-30 minutes. Cash tickets at the window; hold the ticket for the exit.
📍 TGM station a 10-minute walk from the terminal gate
Cheap yellow taxis run everywhere; insist on the meter (compteur) or agree the fare and any waiting time before you leave. Cash only.
📍 Yellow taxis at the terminal gate
Some cruise lines run a paid shuttle to central Tunis or La Goulette town; check with your line, as the TGM and taxis are usually cheaper.
📍 Shuttle stop outside the terminal
La Goulette town, its seafront fish restaurants and beach are a flat 10-15 minute walk from the terminal.
📍 Exit the terminal and follow the avenue into La Goulette
Map & things to do
Money & payments
The dinar is a closed currency - you cannot get it in advance. Withdraw TND from the terminal or town ATMs, or change euros at the port bank, and keep small notes for taxis, TGM tickets, the souks and tipping. Cards work in bigger restaurants and hotels only.
Things to do
Sidi Bou Said Village
⭐ Highlight
A cliff-top village of blue-and-white houses and cobbled lanes above the Gulf of Tunis.
🕐 Late afternoon for softer light and cooler lanes
Zitouna Mosque
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The 8th-century Great Mosque of Tunis, the spiritual heart of the medina.
🕐 Morning, outside prayer times; the courtyard is open to visitors
Antonine Baths of Carthage
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Vast seaside Roman bath ruins in the UNESCO archaeological park of Carthage.
🕐 Morning; there is little shade among the ruins
Avenue Habib Bourguiba
Short stop🚶 Walk
Tunis's leafy main boulevard, lined with cafes, the cathedral and the theatre.
🕐 Late afternoon for the café-terrace buzz
La Goulette Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
A long town beach beside the port, an easy walk from the cruise terminal.
🕐 Midday for a swim; busier at weekends
Medina of Tunis
🛒 Market
A UNESCO warren of covered souks, palaces and mosques at the heart of old Tunis.
🕐 Mid-morning when the souks are busy but before the midday heat
La Goulette Seafront Restaurants
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
The port town's lively seafront strip of grilled-fish and seafood restaurants.
🕐 Lunch, for fresh grilled fish by the water
Byrsa Hill & Carthage National Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Carthage's hilltop museum and Punic ruins with sweeping views to the sea.
🕐 Late morning for the museum and the panorama
Bardo National Museum
🏛️ Museum
One of the world's great Roman-mosaic collections, filling a former Ottoman palace.
🕐 Late morning; allow a couple of hours for the mosaics
Cafe des Delices Terrace
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Sidi Bou Said's famous terraced cafe with mint tea and Mediterranean views.
🕐 Afternoon, for mint tea overlooking the marina
Roman Theatre of Carthage
Short stopother
A restored Roman theatre among the ruins of ancient Carthage, still used for festivals.
🕐 Morning or late afternoon
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Tunis?
- Your ship docks directly at the Tunis cruise terminal in Tunisia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Tunis?
- Yes. Tunis is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Tunis centre?
- Typical options include Tram, Taxi, Shuttle bus, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Tunis?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Tunis independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Tunis and are cards accepted?
- Tunis uses the Tunisian Dinar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Tunis cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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