Timeline
16:41
Start with a coffee or a light drink at Café de Paris. It is one of the major cafes along the avenue and stays open until late, so you can settle in while the day is still bright.
17:01
Walk 16 minutes to Tourbet el-Bey. Arrive with about 25 minutes to spare to explore the impressive 18th-century mausoleum and its eight-pointed star interior before the sun dips.
17:26
Stand in the open space near the monument as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light fades into twilight, marking the transition from day to evening.
17:56
Head back toward the city center for dinner. The area around Avenue Habib Bourguiba is full of options for a proper meal after dark.
18:26
Eat at Le Grand Café du Theatre. This international restaurant is open from 07:00 to 23:00, making it a reliable spot for a late evening meal that fits the post-sunset timeline.
Local tip
Café de Paris is open until 24:00, so you can linger there if you prefer a longer pre-sunset stay. Le Grand Café du Theatre closes at 23:00, so aim to finish dinner before then.
Check before you go
- Café de Paris is open 06-24.
- Le Grand Café du Theatre is open Mo-Su 07:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tunis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).