El Jem Colosseum tour
Excursions & day trips

El Jem Colosseum tour

4.5/5

138 reviews
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£41.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the city of El Jem and learn about its rich history
  • Wander around the largest colosseum in North Africa
  • Discover ancient Roman mosaics at the Archaeological Museum
What to expect

With an amphitheatre to rival that of Rome, El Jem makes for a fascinating trip back in time. You'll travel from Port El Kantaoui to the colosseum to have a look around. Then it's off to the museum to learn even more about the games and battles that took place there.

You'll be stepping into the age of Gladiator on this half-day tour, which includes a visit to the largest colosseum in North Africa. Once you arrive, you'll have time to explore, taking in the wonder of this vast historic space and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It could once hold up to an incredible 35,000 spectators who came to cheer and jeer the games and battles unfolding on stage.

You'll also have the chance to admire how El Jem, formerly Thysdrus, was hugely important during the time of the Roman Empire. Then cap off your visit at nearby El Jem Museum, where a selection of Roman mosaics and exhibitions on the games provide a captivating insight.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Ask your TUI Rep to confirm the pick-up time and day
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Provider
TUI TUNISIA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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  • G

    G

    Travelled with family


    7 April 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    Being mislead over the time in the bus. It was 2 hours to get there and 90 minutes back. Anyone with IBS or bowel problems would have an accident on the bus. You need to use a bus with a toilet or be honest with travel times.

  • L

    Les

    Travelled with family


    7 April 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    This trip was excellent. Our guide, Salah, was incredible with a vast knowledge on a number of topics. Lovely to explore El Jem and the museum. Coach driver (Yassin) was also excellent and you felt very safe when being transferred there and back. All in all, would highly recommend this trip for people wanting to learn more about Tunisian history.

  • M

    Martyn

    Travelled as a couple


    7 April 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Excellent guide he enjoyed is job full of knowledge 👍 And the museum was amazing also just enough time in both stops

  • J

    Jean

    Travelled as a couple


    24 March 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable.

  • G

    Great trip

    Travelled as a couple


    20 March 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Guide and driver were brilliant with my elderly father and his walker. A bit of a walk from.the parking to El Jem and ramp was a little steep but better than alot of stairs. Mosaic museum was interesting. Great half day trip.

  • T

    Thomas

    Travelled as a couple


    14 March 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    We really enjoyed our visit to El Jem. Our guide, Salah, was very warm, personable and knowledgable. It was good that he didn’t mind people seeing the sights at their own pace instead of just being guided. My only recommendation is that, given the tour has an early start, it would be better leaving most of the coach-journey talk (intro to Tunisia etc.) for the way back, as lots of people wanted to sleep on the way there.

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