The Ag2O/SWNTs photocatalysts were prepared by precipitated method, the photocatalysts werecharacterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, BET, UV–vis DRS, XPS, PL and Raman. The photocatalytic activitieswere evaluated by degradation of tetracycline. The results showed that the composited photocatalystswere successfully prepared, the responded light was enhanced with increasing the supported dosage ofAg2O, and the photocatalytic activity was also improved. The enhanced photocatalytic activity wasattributed to the synergy effect of SWNTs and Ag2O, the recycled degradation of tetracycline exhibitedstability of Ag2O/SWNTs composited photocatalysts. Finally, the possible mechanism for transferredprocesses of photoelectrons and photoholes were proposed.