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El Jem Colosseum Tour with Pirate Boat Cruise

3.9/5
4 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 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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Hammamet
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:English, French
Mobile voucher accepted

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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

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.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Boat cruise
  • Swim stops
  • Lunch
  • Food
  • Soft drinks

Booking fee

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


Pickup points

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Provider

TUI TUNISIA


What people say about this experience

3.9/5

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Based on 4 reviews


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4/5

Safety

4/5

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4/5

Value for money

3.6/5


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  • J

    Jadira

    Traveled as a couple


    July 17, 2023
    3

    United States of America

    Wij zouden om 7:35 opgehaald worden bij ons hotel. De bus kwam pas om 8:15 aanrijden. We wilde bijna terug gaan naar de kamer en hadden dan dus onze bus gemist. Vervolgens gingen we naar het colloseum en mochten we maar 30 min rondlopen, terwijl het meer dan 2 UUR rijden was er naartoe. De piratenboot was weer 1 uur rijden en maar 1,5 uur op de boot, terwijl er 3 uur was gezegd door onze gids. Er staat bij de activiteit dat frisdrank en snorkelen is inbegrepen. Maar nee,1 beker water verder niks

  • M

    Madelon

    Traveled with family


    August 26, 2022
    4.2

    United States of America

    Wij zaten in Hammamet, het is 90min rijden (dat was best lang) met de bus naar het Colosseum, gelukkig wel airco in de bus. De excursie is top. Echt heel leuk!!

  • I

    Ilse Ooms

    Traveled as a couple


    June 21, 2022
    4.6

    United States of America

    Volle dag met perfecte afwisseling, eerst cultuur met het bezoek aan het amfitheater en museum, daarna een heerlijke boottocht met afkoeling in de zee. Goede reisleider die veel interessante dingen kon vertellen! Leuke animatie op de boot, ze maakten er een hele show van.

  • L

    Lindsssay

    Traveled as a couple


    June 17, 2022
    3.8

    United States of America

    El jem was super leuk en interessant, wel ontzettend lange busreis er naartoe. De piratenboot was echt niet zoveel aan. Je kon alleen maar zitten en was nergens plek om lekker te chillen. Daarnaast moesten we betalen voor alle drankjes, alleen bekertje water kreeg je, terwijl er bij de beschrijving stond dat er drinken bij in zat. Zit was beetje balen anders hadden we zelf nog wat extras meegenomen

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