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Carthageقرطاج
Sleep in Tunis or Sidi Bou Said and give Carthage one full day: the 10-site ticket is reported at TND 20; check current access before going.
Carthage is a seaside district about 15 km north of Tunis, built over the Phoenician and Roman city. Its archaeological sites are spread through a residential area, so expect to walk or use short taxi rides between them. One full day covers the main ruins; stay in Tunis or Sidi Bou Said and reach the sites by TGM light railway.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TND
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat); take breaks during hot afternoons in Jun and Sep
- Airport
- TUN
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Carthage197 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Carthage, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND).Tunisia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckOoredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom sell SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 10–20 GB for about TND 20–40 — check.Tunisia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated but tastes of chlorine; most drink bottled.Tunisia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Tunisia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Tunisia-wide
- SafetyCarthage is a residential district with archaeological sites; use normal city precautions, watch traffic when walking…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; squat in older cafés; carry tissue.Tunisia-wide
- Emergency numbers197 police · 190 ambulance (samu) · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday afternoons are slower; museums often close Mondays (check).Tunisia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTUN Tunis–Carthage (About 15–25 min by taxi to central Tunis; check the trip time to Carthage.).
- Getting aroundWalk between nearby ruins, but the district is spread out.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or mint teaTND 2–5 (check)
- Sit-down mealSit-down lunch, main dishTND 20–45 (check)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or street snackTND 5–12 (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi between sitesTND 3–8 (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekTND 30–60 (check)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TND 60–110 (2026 estimate; check) · Mid TND 110–200 (2026 estimate; check) · High TND 200+ (2026 estimate; check)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TUN Tunis–Carthage (About 15–25 min by taxi to central Tunis; check the trip time to Carthage.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Carthage: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between nearby ruins, but the district is spread out. The TGM from Tunis stops at Carthage-Hannibal for the Antonine Baths, Roman theatre and Byrsa complex; Carthage-Byrsa for the Tophet; and Carthage-Amilcar for the American cemetery. Parent-country guidance puts TGM fares below TND 1 per ride. Yellow taxis are available; use the meter or agree the fare before departure.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sidi Bou Said
goDoor to door: Check; a few TGM stops
TGM from Carthage-Hannibal or Carthage-Byrsa
Easy to pair with Carthage if you have time after the ruins.
Door to door: Check
TGM to Tunis Marine, then walk or take a short taxi
Allow a separate day for the medina and Bardo; museum opening days can vary.
La Marsa
goDoor to door: Check
TGM to the terminus
Seafront cafés and restaurants.
La Goulette
cautionDoor to door: Check
TGM south from Carthage
Consider it for a meal by the port; check current restaurant options.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Byrsa Hill (Carthage)
Beside the museum and main ruins; accommodation and restaurant choice is limited.
Sidi Bou Said
A short TGM ride north; a practical base with cafés and evening options.
Tunis centre or La Marsa
More accommodation choice; travel to the sites by TGM, with journey time depending on your starting point.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TND 60–110 excl. bed (2026 estimate; check)
- Mid
- TND 110–200 excl. bed (2026 estimate; check)
- High
- TND 200+ excl. bed (2026 estimate; check)
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee or mint tea | TND 2–5 (check) |
| Sandwich or street snack | TND 5–12 (check) |
| Sit-down lunch, main dish | TND 20–45 (check) |
| Taxi between sites | TND 3–8 (check) |
| TGM ride | Under TND 1 |
| Carthage multi-site ticket | TND 20 (check current price and access) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | TND 30–60 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Do not photograph the presidential palace or its surroundings; follow instructions from guards.
- The current ticket and access arrangements for the archaeological sites are check; verify before planning a full day.
- Opening status and signage vary by site; check what is open before setting out.
- Summer heat makes midday walking difficult; start early and carry water.
- Decline unsolicited guide or toilet charges unless the service and price are clear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 197
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 190
- Fire
- 198
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Emergency
- Police197
- Ambulance190
- Fire198
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tunis; the US embassy is in Les Berges du Lac. Check current visitor and contact details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TGM Tunis Marine → Carthage-Hannibal: Under TND 1; about 30 min (check current service).
- Taxi between Carthage sites: Agree the fare or use the meter; price check.
- Taxi airport → Carthage: Fare check; agree the price or use the meter.
Say or show
- أهلاً — Hello (ahlan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- قداش؟ — How much is it? (qaddesh)
- وين المحطة؟ — Where is the station? (win el mahatta)
- لا، شكراً — No, thank you (la, shukran)
- نخلص بالكارط؟ — Can I pay by card? (nkhalles bel carte)
Check current archaeological-site ticket and access arrangements before setting out.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Carthage. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat); take breaks during hot afternoons in Jun and Sep · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares