Antonine Baths of Carthage
Place · Carthage (Byrsa Hill)
The largest Roman baths in Africa, on the coast; go in the morning or late afternoon, use the combined Carthage ticket, and allow 45–60 minutes.
- Roman baths
- By the sea
- Combined ticket
- Bring cash
- Works with kids
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually Opens 08:30Usually Opens 8:30 AM
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00 or 16:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about TND 12 (2026 estimate, check)
- Child: about TND 2–5 (check)
- Time to spend
- 45–60 min · up to 90 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet at opening; tour groups 11:00–13:00; late afternoon is calm.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 08:30–? (typical, check)
- Note
- Opening hours and closing days are not printed until verified; part of the combined Carthage ticket.
- Hours note
- Usually daily; hours vary by season.
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marheavy
- Aprheavy
- Mayheavy
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Sepheavy
- Octheavy
- Novbusy
- Decbusy
Quietest Nov–Feb · Jun–Aug · busiest Mar–May · Sep–Oct.
Estimate: desk reasoning from school-trip, weekend, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- TGM to Carthage Hannibal station, then a short walk to the seafront ruins
- Ticket
- on site · official site · bring cash
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Sturdy shoes for rough stone.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · Steps to the lower galleries.
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet · Ask at the desk.
- PartialWheelchair · Upper terrace is reachable; the galleries are not.
- PartialStroller · Fine on the terrace; not in the galleries.
- YesPlaces to sit · Few benches.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd4/5 High
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Cash · The ticket desk is likely to take cash only.
- Footwear that suits the rule · Sturdy.
- A small bag · Small bags.
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
- Shoes: Sturdy.
- Small bags.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Allowed; no drones.
- Drones restricted; tripods discouraged.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Shaded arcade or a nearby café
- rain: Stay in the car or a café; the ruins are open air
- crowd: Go after 15:00
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Hill museum café (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Stay on paths and behind barriers.
- Do not climb columns or walls.
- Keep valuables out of sight in taxis.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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More detail
Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Built in the 2nd century AD, the baths were among the largest in the Roman world.
- Only part of the complex survives; the underground service galleries are the most complete area.
- It sits by the sea: the breeze helps, but the sun is strong.
- It is included in the combined Carthage ticket (check).
- Rough stone and steps: wear flat shoes.
- Nearby cafés and shops are limited: bring water.
Best time of day
Plan 45–60 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).
- Adult (combined ticket): Site desk, cash
- Child: Same
- Guide: At the gate
- Dress code
- Shoes: Sturdy.
- Bags & lockers
- Small bags.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Photos
- Allowed; no drones.
- Drones restricted; tripods discouraged.
- What's closed
- WeeklycheckSites are usually open daily; confirm.
- Public holidayscheckHours may shorten.
- RamadancheckShorter days.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (combined ticket) | about TND 12 (2026 estimate, check) | Site desk, cash | No priority lane. |
| Child | about TND 2–5 (check) | Same | — |
| Guide | Agree first | At the gate | Decline if unwanted. |
| Camera fee | check | Desk | Ask first. |
How to do it well
- 1Take the TGM to Carthage Hannibal or a taxi to the baths.
- 2Show your combined ticket and walk down to the seafront terrace.
- 3Walk the underground service galleries and the great column stump for scale.
- 4Return to the TGM or taxi rank; Sidi Bou Said is a short ride north.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
45min
Typical
60min
p95
90min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (60 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Seafront terrace
15 minViews of the bay and the great column.
Underground galleries
20 minService rooms and vaults.
extra ticketColumn base
5 minStand beside it for scale.
Coast path
10 minA short walk by the sea.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- light
- Leave by
- 09:009:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 480′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Closing times vary by season; check.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlySteps to the lower galleries.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · checkAsk at the desk.
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyUpper terrace is reachable; the galleries are not.
- Stroller: partly · partlyFine on the terrace; not in the galleries.
- Places to sit: yes · yesFew benches.
Uneven ground and steps down to the galleries; the upper terrace is more level.
Step-free route
- 1Use the upper terrace; skip the lower galleries.
- 2Take a taxi to the gate.
- 3Bring a folding seat.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | check | Not confirmed. |
| Accessible toilet | check | Ask at the desk. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None. |
| Café or food | limited | Cafés a short walk away. |
| Drinking water | limited | Bottled water. |
| Seating | limited | Few benches. |
| Wi-Fi | no | None. |
| Card payment | check | Bring cash. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun–Sep | Hot | Go at opening. | check |
| Spring and autumn | Comfortable | Busier at midday. | check |
| Winter | Cool and wet | Slippery steps. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Tunis | good | A big Roman site by the sea. |
| History lovers | good | Scale and detail. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Open space; steps. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Terrace only. |
| Visitors who dislike heat | caution | Go early. |
Skip it if
- It is midday in summer.
- You have seen enough ruins.
Rules on site
- food
- Water only.
With kids
- with kids
- Open space and tunnels; watch the sun and steps.
- child price
- reduced (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 15 minSidi Bou Said village — A short taxi or TGM ride.
- 15 minCafé des Délices · eat — Tea on the terrace.
- 20 minCarthage Byrsa Hill — The museum and the Punic quarter.
Walk the Carthage (Byrsa Hill) area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Great column against the sea | Morning | No drones. |
| Underground arches | Any time | Take care on steps. |
| Coast at sunset | Late afternoon | Leave before closing. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it open every day?
Usually; check.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is there a café?
Only nearby.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How long do I need?
About 45–60 minutes.
Is it worth it?
Yes if you like Roman ruins and the sea; it is a good add-on to Byrsa Hill.
How do I get there?
The TGM to Carthage Hannibal, then a short walk; or a taxi.
Is it included in the Carthage ticket?
Usually, yes; check the combined ticket.
Is there shade?
Little.
Can I visit with a stroller?
On the terrace only.
Photos
Photos
Antonine Baths of Carthage Photo: User:SvenZ, CC BY-SA 2.5
Deep dive
Sources
- officialTunisia National Tourist Office (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Tunis
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Source: Opening hours
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Source: Bag rating
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