Lots and lots of ruins! The president's palace. Sweeping views of Tunis and the gulf.
As of April 2026 you buy a ticket, costing 20 DT, which allows access to 10 different historic sites/museums, which are a big challenge to see in one day. This is now the only ticket on sale. You can’t buy tickets for individual sites. Only some sites have extensive English signage - many, such as the museum, do not. Some are not open, and most signposts pointing to where they are sketchy at best.
The most impressive sights (with better preserved ruins) are Antonin Baths and Byrsa Hill near the Carthage Museum. Amphitheater, Hill of the Odeon, and Water Cisterns are much smaller but still interesting.
- 7 Basilica of Saint-Cyprien, North of Carthage Présidence Station along Route La Goulette/Rue de Rue de Maroc (Walk north a few hundred metres from the station, turn right with the sign just after the bridge and petrol station to your left.). This historic Christian temple was surrounded by a vast cemetery. Rediscovered in 1915, it was oriented toward a spectacular ocean view which can still be enjoyed. The temple is thought to have been dedicated to the well being of seafarers. All of the valuable remains have been removed, leaving the site somewhat empty. On the plus side, it makes a good picnic spot and there's a chocolate and pastry store right nearby with a service station opposite for drinks. Located very far north relative to most of the Carthaginian ruin sites, this is a good option for the start of a long day's walking. Free. (updated Nov 2018)
- 9 Hill of the Odeon and park of the Roman villas. Accessible with multi-site ticket. (updated Nov 2018)
