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El Jem Colosseum tour with pirate boat cruise

4/5
63 reviews

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 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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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Port El Kantaoui-Sousse
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:English
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Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll visit El Jem, the largest colosseum in North Africa
  • Cruise the Med in a replica pirate galley
  • Swimming and snorkelling stops are included along the way

Important to know

  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

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


Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

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Abou Sofiane
ALASSIO THALASSO
Aqı Skanes Famıly Resort
Dessole Bella Vista Resort
Sentido Bellevue Park
Blue Beach Golf & Spa
Residence Boujaafar Sousse
Caribbean World Monastir
Cesar Palace Casino Hotel
DAPHNE MIRAMAR GOLF
MONASTIR CENTRE
Delphin Habib
Iberostar Diar El Andalous
Dreams Beach
Eden Club Skanes
El Faracha
El Kantaoui Center
El Mouradi Club Kantaoui
El Mouradi Palace
El Mouradi Palm Marina
El Mouradi Port El Kantaoui
Dessole Garden Beach Resort
Golden Beach Monastir
Hotel Golf Residence
GREEN PARK SOUSSE TUNISIA
El Hana Palace
El Hana hannibal palace
Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Port El Kantaoui Hotel
Helya Beach And Spa Monastir Hôtel
HILTON SKANES MONASTIR
MARHABA SALEM
Houda Golf Beach & Aquapark
Houria Palace
IBEROSTAR KANTAOUI BAY
Jaz Tour Khalaf
Jinene
Hotel Jinene Sousse
El Kaiser
Kanta
IBEROSTAR KURIAT PALACE
La Gondole
Le Monaco Hôtel & Thalasso
Les Palmiers
Ramada Liberty
El Ksar Resort & Thalasso
Les Maisons de la Mer
Les Maisons des Jardins
Marabout Sousse
Marhaba Beach
Marhaba Club
Marhaba Palace
Marhaba Royal Salem
Marina Cap Monastir Appart Hotel
Marriott Sousse
El Mouradi Skanes
Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa
Marhaba Neptune
Neptunia Beach
Occidental Sousse Marhaba
One resort aqua park & spa
One Resort Jockey Monastir
Orient Palace
Palm Beach Skanes
Palmyra Aqua Park Kantaoui
Palmyra Holiday Resort & Spa
Framissima Regency Monastir
Riadh Palms
Riviera
Sentido Rosa Beach
Club Rosa Rivage
Royal Jinene
Royal Kenz Thalasso & Spa
Royal Thalassa Monastir
Dessole Ruspina Resort
Sahara Beach
Seabel Alhambra Beach Golf & Spa
El Mouradi Club Selima
SHEMS HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Sindbad Center
Skanes Serail
Sousse City & Beach
Sousse Palace
Kantaoui Bey
Tej Marhaba
Thalassa Sousse
Thalassa Village Skanes
Tropicana Club
TUI SENSIMAR Scheherazade

Provider

TUI TUNISIA


What people say about this experience

4/5

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Based on 63 reviews


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Service

3.8/5

Staff

3.4/5

Value for money

4.2/5


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    Natasha

    Travelled as a couple


    12 October 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The whole day was amazing, the guide was very good & informative, the museum was lovely with all the mosaics & the replica Roman house.The Colosseum at EL Jem was beautiful and you had time afterwards to walk around on your own. The pirates was fantastic sailing out to the middle of the Mediterranean and swimming was lovely, the staff on the ship were very good,the music was a mixture of old and new and to top the day off was seeing the DOLPHINS overall a fantastic day out and value for money

  • D

    David

    Travelled as a couple


    22 October 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    The trip was memorable, and certainly something we’d consider again. The archaeological aspect was top notch. Upon boarding the pirate ship, we were made to feel welcome straight away. Our food was served immediately and was a high quality meal. The overall trip was good, and the swim was great fun. However the music was being played at absolutely the highest level which was uncomfortable.

  • G

    gillian B

    Travelled as a couple


    13 September 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    the guide we had on the coach and throughout the elm jem tour was fabulous very informative very knowledgeable

  • M

    Martyn Kent

    Travelled with family


    15 August 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    The tour guide was amazing, very informative, polite and entertaining. The lunch provided was very nice, and all the staff on the boat were very welcoming. Would have been nice to have a little more time to explore the amphitheatre in El Jem, but other than that it was a great day out.

  • K

    Koop

    Travelled as a couple


    10 July 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    The guide was fantastic, el gem was beautiful and the pirates was an experience not to be missed. So much fun all round.

  • L

    Lilia

    Travelled with family


    4 September 2026
    3.8

    Netherlands

    De gids draaide zijn verhaal af met weinig interactie met de groep. Ook was hij vaak moeilijk te verstaan door zijn accent. De gids had wel veel kennis over de villa en het colosseum, maar hij kon geen enthousiasme overbrengen. De piratenboor was prima: goede lunch,attente bemanning en de animatie was gweldig