El Jem Colosseum tour with pirate boat cruise
Excursions & day trips

El Jem Colosseum tour with pirate boat cruise

4.2/5

Excellent
20 reviews
from
£63.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit El Jem, the largest colosseum in North Africa
  • Cruise the Med in a replica pirate galley
  • Swimming and snorkelling stops
What to expect

Prepare for an adventure that takes in Tunisia's Roman roots and pirate past. You'll visit an amphitheatre to rival that of Rome with a tour of El Jem – an ancient colosseum where gladiator games once took place. Then, take to the waves for a swashbuckling afternoon at sea that includes swim stops, lunch and snacks aboard a replica pirate galley.

This UNESCO World-Heritage site of El Jem is soaked in history. You'll be captivated by its stone-cut walls, fine-tuned archways and three-floor facade, a testament of glory to what was the Roman Empire. Take a seat in the age-old stadium and admire the arena below, just like they did in times gone by.

Then, we'll cast off from Monastir harbour into the Mediterranean, just as the Barbary pirates did for centuries. But while they struck fear into European coastal communities as far afield as Iceland, we'll be going out to have wholehearted fun. There'll be stops to dive into the sea for swimming and plenty of time to dry off on-board while chillin' with water drinks and munching on snacks.

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What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Subject to weather conditions
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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

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 20 reviews from verified customers


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4.3/5

Value for money

4.2/5

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4.3/5

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    Price Family

    Verified booking

    4.2

    6 September 2025

    Travelled with family


    As it’s a family based experience it would be nice to have a bit of quiet time. It was lovely but the loud music all way through it was too much. Staff were absolutely amazing!!!

  • E

    Em

    Verified booking

    1.8

    1 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    We wasted more than an hour just getting to the harbor, and that was only the driving time. This doesn't even include the time we spent at two different shopping areas. On the boat, we saw a mosque and a cemetery. The music kept cutting out, and there was nowhere to sit and enjoy the sea and sun. I was truly unhappy with the entire trip.

  • M

    Mon

    Verified booking

    4.6

    15 July 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    I would like to have some more time at the colosseum, 45 minutes wasn't enough and felt a bit rushed

  • J

    Jake

    Verified booking

    4.6

    6 August 2024

    Travelled with family


    First of all we went to the el jem colloseum which was very interesting and very nice. A few shops around the area where you can find great deals. Then we went to the museum which was ok lots of mosaics there. But our favourite of the day was defently the pirate boat took us out. Then we had chicken rice and salad with a bread roll. And they hand out water. Or you can buy beers and ice-cream on board. We then jumped in the water and went for a swim. Where there was a pod of dolphins nearby.

  • J

    Jenny

    Verified booking

    3.4

    8 June 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    The trip to the coliseum was great, the boat trip was short I thought we would have travelled more along the coast. Trip was short on the ship We had two bus drivers both were speaking on their phones while driving which concerned me when they are responsible for a bus full of people

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    2 August 2024

    Pick up was on time. The coliseum tour was fantastic. I personally thought the pirate ship was too crowded, a meal was included but it took nearly 45 minutes for us to get ours so we politely refused as rice and chicken sat in the heat didn't feel safe to eat. Swimming and entertainment was good

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