Audio Guide of the House of the Birds

It is open Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 to 17:00 (November-March) and 8:00 to 18:00 (April-October). It is closed on Mondays. It is located on Djilani Lakhoua Street, El Jem. You can get there by taxi from the train station or the Colosseum. More details at Tunisie Tourisme.

General admission costs 8 TND (about €2.5). Students and children pay 4 TND. Tuesdays are free for Tunisians, but standard rates apply to tourists. Check updates at patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn.

It is recommended to allow 45 to 60 minutes to appreciate the 36 rooms with bird mosaics. The visit may take longer if you combine it with the Archaeological Museum or the nearby Colosseum.

It is a 3rd-century AD Roman house famous for its exceptional mosaics depicting 150 bird species. It shows the artistic wealth of ancient Thysdrus, now El Jem. More context at UNESCO.

Choose spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November) to avoid extreme heat. Visit early in the morning (8:00-10:00) to avoid crowds and enjoy the best light for photography.

There are ramps at the main entrance, but some areas have uneven original paving. Assistance is recommended for wheelchairs in sections with raised mosaics. Contact the staff (+216 73 630 238) for help.

Five minutes away are the El Jem Archaeological Museum and the Colosseum (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Fifteen kilometers away: the archaeological sites of Thysdrus and the beaches of Mahdia. Combined tickets with admission to the Colosseum cost 12 TND.

Wear comfortable shoes for ancient floors, bring water (there are no fountains inside), and use sun protection. For a better experience, rent audio guides at iaudioguia.com with detailed explanations in English.