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.

Salah was an excellent guide who was very informative and personable. He was good with children and adults alike and had an encyclopedic knowledge of El Jem and the mosaic museum. We wished we could have had more time at the museum but we were happy to be back in the hotel for lunch.

The guide was good.. good English. Trip to colossium was a hour..but good. Over all worth the time and money. I would recommend this half day trip.

The Guide was fantastic he told us so much information and was so friendly he is a credit to Tui

The guide on the coach was very knowledgeable about the subject. He could answer any question that was asked and he made it a very interesting experience. The coach driver knew exactly his job and felt very safe on the coach. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We absolutely loved visiting El Jem and the local museum. The local museum was amazing seeing all the mosaics and Roman villas. El Jem Colosseum was honestly one of the best things & the access you are allowed everywhere is just great. Our guide was great. We would of liked our time around the museum rather than being taken around then straight out to the coach. However the two hours of picking up other guests from as far as Monastir was ridiculous and was a huge waste of time and money

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

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

Important to know

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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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees

Booking fee

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Pickup points

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Provider

TUI TUNISIA

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 53 reviews

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Alijem
Travelled with family
15 February 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Salah was an excellent guide who was very informative and personable. He was good with children and adults alike and had an encyclopedic knowledge of El Jem and the mosaic museum. We wished we could have had more time at the museum but we were happy to be back in the hotel for lunch.
T
Terry Hook.
Solo traveller
3 February 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The guide was good.. good English. Trip to colossium was a hour..but good. Over all worth the time and money. I would recommend this half day trip.
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Adrian
Travelled with family
1 January 2026
5
United Kingdom
The Guide was fantastic he told us so much information and was so friendly he is a credit to Tui
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Tony
Solo traveller
2 December 2025
4.2
United Kingdom
The guide on the coach was very knowledgeable about the subject. He could answer any question that was asked and he made it a very interesting experience. The coach driver knew exactly his job and felt very safe on the coach. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
M
Maggy
Travelled with family
25 November 2025
5
United Kingdom
We absolutely loved visiting El Jem and the local museum. The local museum was amazing seeing all the mosaics and Roman villas. El Jem Colosseum was honestly one of the best things & the access you are allowed everywhere is just great. Our guide was great. We would of liked our time around the museum rather than being taken around then straight out to the coach. However the two hours of picking up other guests from as far as Monastir was ridiculous and was a huge waste of time and money
S
Samantha
Travelled as a couple
3 November 2025
5
United Kingdom
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