Timeline
15:26
Grab a coffee or tea at this café near Pasteur Square. It is open from 07:00 to 17:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light shifts.
16:06
Walk from the café to Pasteur Square. This is your vantage point. The square is a short walk away, giving you a clear view as the day winds down.
17:26
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 16:47, painting the historic buildings in warm tones. Stay here until the sun dips below the horizon at 17:26.
18:11
Head up to the 10th floor of the Hotel el-Hana International for a drink. This funky bar is popular with locals and offers outdoor seating to continue the evening.
Local tip
The walk between Pasteur Square and the hotel is short and straightforward. The café closes at 17:00 on weekdays, so arrive early enough to enjoy your drink before the sunset sequence begins.
Check before you go
- Café Samarkand is open Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 and Sa 07:00-13:00.
- Bar Jamaica is located on the 10th floor of the Hotel el-Hana International.
Worth knowing
- سمرقند is open at 15:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tunis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).