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.

Being mislead over the time in the bus. It was 2 hours to get there and 90 minutes back. Anyone with IBS or bowel problems would have an accident on the bus. You need to use a bus with a toilet or be honest with travel times.

This trip was excellent. Our guide, Salah, was incredible with a vast knowledge on a number of topics. Lovely to explore El Jem and the museum. Coach driver (Yassin) was also excellent and you felt very safe when being transferred there and back. All in all, would highly recommend this trip for people wanting to learn more about Tunisian history.

Excellent guide he enjoyed is job full of knowledge 👍 And the museum was amazing also just enough time in both stops

Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable.

Guide and driver were brilliant with my elderly father and his walker. A bit of a walk from.the parking to El Jem and ramp was a little steep but better than alot of stairs. Mosaic museum was interesting. Great half day trip.

We really enjoyed our visit to El Jem. Our guide, Salah, was very warm, personable and knowledgable. It was good that he didn’t mind people seeing the sights at their own pace instead of just being guided. My only recommendation is that, given the tour has an early start, it would be better leaving most of the coach-journey talk (intro to Tunisia etc.) for the way back, as lots of people wanted to sleep on the way there.

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

4.5/5

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All ratings (139)

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G
Traveled with family
April 7, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
Being mislead over the time in the bus. It was 2 hours to get there and 90 minutes back. Anyone with IBS or bowel problems would have an accident on the bus. You need to use a bus with a toilet or be honest with travel times.
L
Les
Traveled with family
April 7, 2026
5
United Kingdom
This trip was excellent. Our guide, Salah, was incredible with a vast knowledge on a number of topics. Lovely to explore El Jem and the museum. Coach driver (Yassin) was also excellent and you felt very safe when being transferred there and back. All in all, would highly recommend this trip for people wanting to learn more about Tunisian history.
M
Martyn
Traveled as a couple
April 7, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Excellent guide he enjoyed is job full of knowledge 👍 And the museum was amazing also just enough time in both stops
J
Jean
Traveled as a couple
March 24, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable.
G
Great trip
Traveled as a couple
March 20, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Guide and driver were brilliant with my elderly father and his walker. A bit of a walk from.the parking to El Jem and ramp was a little steep but better than alot of stairs. Mosaic museum was interesting. Great half day trip.
T
Thomas
Traveled as a couple
March 14, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
We really enjoyed our visit to El Jem. Our guide, Salah, was very warm, personable and knowledgable. It was good that he didn’t mind people seeing the sights at their own pace instead of just being guided. My only recommendation is that, given the tour has an early start, it would be better leaving most of the coach-journey talk (intro to Tunisia etc.) for the way back, as lots of people wanted to sleep on the way there.