From Tunis, travel to Carthage is easy by train. Carthage is a fascinating historical site with ancient and Roman ruins from past cities. It is located along the Mediterranean sea, offering many stunning views. Since some of the sites are spread out, you will need to do some walking. Also, don’t miss the museum to learn more about the area.
Highlights
- Carthage National Museum
- Roman Theatre
- Cisterns of La Malga
- Byzantine Basilica of Dermech
- Aqueducts
- Porte de la méditerranée, nice view of the sea
- Oceanographic Museum of Carthage
- Amilcar Beach
Before you go
- Sidi Bou Said is close to Carthage, so you may want to see both on the same day trip
- There is a lot of walking to see the different archaeological sites, so wear good shoes
- Summer weather can be very hot so bring water, sunscreen and a hat
Transport
- Travel by train to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said was easy and affordable. The main website is SNCFT
- Walking around the area is safe and there are plenty of tourists
Accommodation
- I did not stay in this area, as a day trip from Tunis was very easy
- As usual I recommend checking reviews on Google Reviews or using AirBnB
FAQs
Q: Do I need a tour guide?
A: No, it easy to find the places of interest with the map. However, having a guide might be more interesting to learn more about the history and area
Q: Do people speak English?
A: Some people speak English, especially at the tourist sites, but it is useful to have a translation app
Q: Is it a walkable city?
A: Yes, once you arrive in Carthage, it is walkable
Go to Tunisia
Go to Country Map