Tunisia · Archaeology

3-Hour Bike Tour of Carthage Archaeological Site with Roman Ruins

3 Hours Round trip from Rue Mathos Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Bike through the Carthage Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Visit the ruins of the ancient Carthage civilization
03 See Tophet de Carthage, a sacred area dedicated to Phoenician gods
04 Stop at the Villas Romaines to learn how wealthy Romans lived

Go on a bike tour through the ruins of the ancient Carthage civilization at the Carthage Archaeological Site. Explore historic monuments including Tophet de Carthage, the Carthage Aqueduct, and the Baths of Antoninus, the largest Roman thermae on the African continent. Lastly, visit the magnificent Villas Romaines and gain insight into the lifestyle of ancient Romans. End your biking tour at Rue Mathos.

Ride to the Baths of Antoninus, also called the Baths of Carthage, the largest Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of the three largest in the Roman Empire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Carthage

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bike Through the Carthage Archaeological Site

Arrive at Rue Mathos, the bike tour's starting point, and meet your tour guide.
Stop for 15 minutes at Tophet de Carthage, also called Tophet Salammbo, an ancient sacred area dedicated to the Phoenician gods Tanit and Baal. The Tophet contains many graves of children who, according to interpretations, were killed or buried there after their untimely death.
Continue biking towards the Carthage Aqueduct, also called the Zaghouan Aqueduct, an ancient Roman aqueduct that supplied water to Carthage, Tunisia. From its source in Zaghouan, it runs for 132 km, making it one of the longest aqueducts in the Roman Empire.
Ride to the Baths of Antoninus, also called the Baths of Carthage, the largest Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of the three largest in the Roman Empire. The baths are also the only remaining thermae of Carthage dating back to the Roman Empire era.
Travel to Villas Romaines, a Roman villa that was typically a country house for wealthy Romans.
Return to Rue Mathos, marking the end of the tour.