Question 1

What is the "Fake Guide at Bardo Museum" scam in Tunis?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed guides outside the Bardo National Museum (world's leading mosaic museum) offer "free" or discounted tours, then demand 50–100 TND at the end. They provide minimal or inaccurate commentary and steer visitors toward commission shops. Official guides are available at the Bardo Museum ticket desk. Ask to see a Ministry of Tourism guide badge before engaging anyone. The standard licensed guide fee is clearly posted at the entrance — any higher demand is inflated.

Question 2

What is the "Fake Official at Carthage Ruins" scam in Tunis?

Accepted Answer

At the Carthage Archaeological Site, individuals dressed in semi-official attire position themselves near the entrance and demand additional "fees" beyond the official 10 TND entry ticket, or insist on "mandatory" guide services at inflated rates. Buy your Carthage ticket only at the official booth and keep the receipt. There are no additional mandatory fees. Any person not at the official counter asking for money is not legitimate — walk past them and present your ticket at the turnstile.

Question 3

What is the "Fake Carthage Entrance Ticket Seller" scam in Tunis?

Accepted Answer

Unofficial ticket sellers position themselves on the paths leading to the Carthage archaeological site — particularly near the Antonine Baths on the Avenue des Thermes d'Antonin — and sell handwritten or photocopied entry tickets to tourists arriving on foot. The fake tickets are rejected at the official ticket booth, meaning visitors pay twice or are turned away. Purchase tickets only from the official booths operated by the Agence de Mise en Valeur du Patrimoine at each Carthage site entrance. Official tickets are printed on thermal paper with a barcode. Reject any ticket offered on the path to the site.

Tour & Activity Scams in Tunis

Fake Guide at Bardo Museum

Fake Official at Carthage Ruins

Fake Carthage Entrance Ticket Seller

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