Tiddis Roman Ruins Tour from Constantine: Mosaics & Mausoleum

Circular tombs, a massive gate, sanctuaries and a villa of mosaics on a Roman hillside

A guided tour of Tiddis, a 3rd-century Roman military outpost built on a hillside near Constantine in northwestern Algeria. You walk the ruins with a local English-speaking guide, see the pre-Roman Bazinas tombs and the Arch of Memmius, explore sanctuaries dedicated to Ceres, Vesta and Mithra, and visit a villa with olive press remains and baths. The tour includes entrance fees, all transfers and a picnic lunch. It takes 6 hours and involves mostly walking on uneven terrain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tiddis Roman ruins and mausoleum

• Visit Bazinas circular tombs
• Enter town via Arch of Memmius
• See sanctuaries of Roman gods
• Explore Christian Church and baptisteries
• View cisterns and large water tank
• Visit Villa of Mosaics and olive press
• Tour baths later used as pottery
• Visit Mausoleum of Quintus Lollius Urbicus
• Have picnic lunch

The experience

The tour starts at the Bazinas, a group of circular pre-Roman tombs scattered across the site, then climbs toward the main entrance through the Arch of Memmius: a massive gate that once guarded the town. From there you move through sanctuaries of the Roman gods, a Christian church with baptisteries, and a network of cisterns that reveal how the settlement managed its water supply. The upper part of the site holds a large water tank with three basins. The lower side opens onto a villa of mosaics where an olive press and baths still stand, the latter later repurposed as a pottery workshop.

After the main ruins, the tour travels about 4 km to the Mausoleum of Quintus Lollius Urbicus, a memorial built for the family of the Roman governor of Britannia. It sits isolated in a field, its inscriptions worn but still legible. You return to the site for a picnic lunch before the day ends.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Tiddis.
• professional English-speaking guide (French and Arabic also available).
• all transfers from Constantine.
• picnic lunch with vegetarian option available at booking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Fancyellow

Is this one for you?Six hours of mostly uphill walking on a hillside site means this tour fills a morning or early afternoon but leaves the rest of your day open. It suits travelers with moderate fitness who want to see a major Roman ruin without a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

What exactly are the Bazinas at Tiddis?

The Bazinas are a group of circular tombs, some pre-Roman, that mark the starting point of the tour. They sit scattered across the hillside and show the site's occupation long before the Roman military outpost was built in the 3rd century.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

The tour is mostly walking across uneven terrain on a hillside, covering the main ruins and then traveling about 4 km to the mausoleum. It lasts 6 hours total, so you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

What's included in the price?

Entrance fees to Tiddis, all transfers from Constantine, a professional English-speaking local guide, and a picnic lunch are included. The guide also speaks French and Arabic if you prefer.

Can I get a vegetarian meal?

Yes, a vegetarian option is available for the picnic lunch. Just let the operator know when you book.

What is the Mausoleum of Quintus Lollius Urbicus?

It's a family memorial built for the Roman governor of Britannia, located about 4 km from the main Tiddis site. The mausoleum still stands in an isolated field with inscriptions dedicated to his family members, though they are worn by time.