El Jem Colosseum tour
Excursions & day trips

El Jem Colosseum tour

4.6/5

Excellent
47 reviews
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£42.00
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

Excellent

4.6 /5

Based on 47 reviews from verified customers


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    Samantha

    Verified booking

    5

    3 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Great trip. Our guide was very informative and friendly. We were taken to the museum after the colloseum which was really interesting. Nothing negative to say

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    John

    Verified booking

    4.2

    30 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    A very knowledgeable and friendly guide who was able to provide insight into not only the Cooliseum and its history but also Tunisian cultyre more widely. This tour was good but woupd benefit from more time at the site, not easy to appreciate all that history in such a short space of time. I'm aware of the limits but even another 45mins would make improve the experience greatly.

  • F

    Family W

    Verified booking

    4.2

    28 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Tour guide excellent extremely informative

  • S

    Simpson

    Verified booking

    5

    14 August 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    An excellent half day tour around an amazing piece of history. Rare that you get to explore something like that to the degree you can here, very little was blocked off. The guide was amazing, his historical knowledge was faultless. Perfect amount of time and missed the crowds too. Travel time wasn't too bad either.

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    Jenni M

    Verified booking

    4.6

    5 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    This tour was fantastic, the colosseum was amazing and we were able to see much more than when we had visited the famous one on Rome. I also especially enjoyed the stop at the museum beforehand where we got to see some spectacular mosaics. Our guide Fares was amazing, very knowledgeable and engaging. Would thoroughly recommend.

  • S

    Sarah

    Verified booking

    4.6

    3 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Would have loved to spend more time at the museum but thoroughly enjoyed every second of the trip. Thank you Fares

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