Visiting Tunisia

Below is a map of Carthage in Tunisia. The map is of the archaeological ruins in Carthage, and pinpoints various sightseeing highlights and important places to visit.

The map of Carthage shows the museum, which is on a hill and has great views of the sea in addition to its abundance of historical treasures. It also shows various locations around the area, including the aqueducts, baths, an amphitheater, and houses.

When in Carthage, keep in mind that distances are far. It is possible to walk between some destinations, but others require you to take the train or a taxi between them. Make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to see all that the map of Carthage has to offer when you are visiting Tunisia.

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

There are some great day trips from Tunis if you have time to explore the surrounding area while visiting Tunisia.

One of the best day trips is to visit the ancient ruins of Carthage. Located just a short train or taxi ride away from the Tunis city center, Carthage is full of great archaeological sites and historical treasures. The ruins are spread over a vast area, and deserve a full day to be explored.

To get around to the various sites in Carthage, you can take the train or a taxi. If you are in the area at lunchtime, don’t miss the chance to try the excellent cuisine on the balcony of the Philipe Strack Villa Didon, which has great views over the sea below.

Another great day trip from Tunis is Sidi Bou Said. The town is picture pretty with its iconic blue and white buildings. You can get there by train or taxi from Tunis, and climb the hill up to the town. From there you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Mediterranean.

While visiting Sidi Bou Said, make sure to visit the shops to look at the handicrafts and pick up souvenirs for family and friends back home. There are also great cafes and restaurants in Sidi Bou Said where you can enjoy a lunch or coffee break while on your day trip from Tunis.

Carthage

Taxis from Tunis to Carthage are the easiest way to get from one city to the other, and make for a good way to see the far flung ruins of Carthage.

Taking a taxi from Tunis to Carthage is best done as a day trip.

Your taxi will take you from the Tunis city center to Carthage and drive you around the highlights of the ruins for the day.

Hiring a taxi to get from Tunis to Carthage is a good idea if you don’t want to walk up and down hills all day or take the train.

The ruins of Carthage are spread out over a long distance, and taking a taxi can save you time.

A taxi from Tunis to Carthage for the day will cost around 70 – 80 dinars.