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.

The guide was warm and friendly, from the start to the end of our tour he gave a great history of Sousse and Tunisia. He pointed out all things of interest along the way. Whilst at El Jem Museum and the Collaseum he gave great information about the Mosaics and the house of Tunisia and of the Collaseum. The driver was also friendly and courteous. We would recommend anybody travelling to Tunisia to take this excursion. It is truly amazing and awe inspiring. Id recommend for all 👍👏

Didn't realise we was going to the museum before hand so that was a nice suprise

I loved visiting el Jem but more information from the guide would have been brilliant. Also on previous trips guides have really sold their country and I have learnt so much.

I thought the tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus was late collecting us, which was 30+ minutes sitting in the sun waiting was the only bad thing. El Jem was very good to see, I wish there had been more explanation on some of the rooms downstairs. The mosaic museum was interesting to see the example roman house, I would have liked the guide to show us through the rooms.

We enjoyed this trip. The guide was very knowledgeable which made it very interesting. The only negatives were that the bus arrived 40 minutes late to pick us up and the guide was very pushy on timings.

Great trip. Spotless, air-conditioned coach with friendly driver. Our guide - Sallah - was excellent. So knowledgeable and great at explaining everything. Made it really interesting on the coach and in El Jem. Great tour round El Jem and enjoyed time to walk round by ourselves too. Mosaic museum really interesting too thanks to our guide.

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

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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Provider

TUI TUNISIA

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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All ratings (200)

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Ian Bullivant
Solo traveler
August 21, 2026
5
United Kingdom
The guide was warm and friendly, from the start to the end of our tour he gave a great history of Sousse and Tunisia. He pointed out all things of interest along the way. Whilst at El Jem Museum and the Collaseum he gave great information about the Mosaics and the house of Tunisia and of the Collaseum. The driver was also friendly and courteous. We would recommend anybody travelling to Tunisia to take this excursion. It is truly amazing and awe inspiring. Id recommend for all 👍👏
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Iain & Nicky
Traveled as a couple
August 9, 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Didn't realise we was going to the museum before hand so that was a nice suprise
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Gill
Traveled with family
August 4, 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
I loved visiting el Jem but more information from the guide would have been brilliant. Also on previous trips guides have really sold their country and I have learnt so much.
M
Mr Cross
Traveled with family
July 31, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
I thought the tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus was late collecting us, which was 30+ minutes sitting in the sun waiting was the only bad thing. El Jem was very good to see, I wish there had been more explanation on some of the rooms downstairs. The mosaic museum was interesting to see the example roman house, I would have liked the guide to show us through the rooms.
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Tom
Traveled with family
July 30, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
We enjoyed this trip. The guide was very knowledgeable which made it very interesting. The only negatives were that the bus arrived 40 minutes late to pick us up and the guide was very pushy on timings.
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Ros
Traveled with family
July 30, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Great trip. Spotless, air-conditioned coach with friendly driver. Our guide - Sallah - was excellent. So knowledgeable and great at explaining everything. Made it really interesting on the coach and in El Jem. Great tour round El Jem and enjoyed time to walk round by ourselves too. Mosaic museum really interesting too thanks to our guide.