Half Day Tour of Roman Coliseum: A Trip to El JEM, Tunisia's Best-Preserved Historical Site
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Discover the impressive and best-preserved historical site in Tunisia with a half-day tour of the Roman Coliseum in El JEM. Immerse yourself in the history of the Roman Empire while exploring the third largest Roman amphitheater in the world. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Roman culture in Tunisia!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amphitheatre of El Jem - During the tour, you will visit two important sites: the amphitheater of El Jem and the archaeological museum of El-Djem.
    The amphitheater is a well-preserved Roman structure located in the modern city of El Jem, known as Thysdrus in Roman times.
What's Included
  • Exclusive private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This represents one of the most well-maintained and awe-inspiring historical landmarks in Tunisia. El JEM’s amphitheater ranks third among the world’s largest Roman amphitheaters.

Additionally, this trip provides a distinctive journey by enabling visitors to explore Tunisia’s Roman Empire history, all while on a half-day adventure departing from Sousse.

Visitors are also granted the chance to tour the El JEM Museum to gain insight into the region’s history and the amphitheater itself.

To sum it up, the uniqueness of this trip lies in the splendor and historical importance of the El JEM Amphitheater, coupled with the chance for visitors to immerse themselves in Tunisia’s Roman culture. Moreover, it’s perfectly suited for those with tight schedules, taking up only half a day, leaving plenty of time for discovering other local attractions.

  • Transport time is included in the total duration of the tour
Location
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Avenue Taieb Mhiri
We will pick you up directly from your hotel lobby. The driver or guide will be waiting for you with a sign showing the name of the main traveler. And we will contact you to confirm the details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrew_b
Apr 1, 2024
Great trip to a fantastic place - We loved this trip. Abdallah was a mine of information but also gave us time to enjoy and explore the amphitheatre on our own. The museum was a pleasant surprise too. Amazing mosaics and tranquil courtyards. We had both places pretty much to ourselves. Certainly worth paying a little extra for a private tour. We would not have had the same experience on a coach tour.
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Amb9876
Apr 1, 2024
Great trip to a fantastic place - We loved this trip. Abdallah was a mine of information but also gave us time to enjoy and explore the amphitheatre on our own. The museum was a pleasant surprise too. Amazing mosaics and tranquil courtyards. We had both places pretty much to ourselves. Certainly worth paying a little extra for a private tour. We would not have had the same experience on a coach tour.
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Nigel_w
Feb 18, 2024
If I could rate this trip more stars I would - If I could rate this trip more stars I would. Our guide and driver Abdullah was Fantastic. I spoke with Abdallah on WhatsApp about the pick up place and time. Abdullah picked us up at the time and place agreed. The car was immaculately clean and our water was in the back for us. Abdullah was Fantastic and a 5 star gentleman all day (thank you) It made the Fantastic time we had at El Jem even more enjoyable. I would recommend this trip. Our guide and driver Abdullah was Fantastic. I spoke with Abdallah on WhatsApp about the pick up place and time. Abdullah picked us up at the time and place agreed. The car was immaculately clean and our water was in the back for us. Abdullah was Fantastic and a 5 star gentleman all day (thank you) It made the Fantastic time we had at El Jem even more enjoyable. I would recommend this trip.
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Joga120hd
Jan 4, 2024
Such a great day out and Abdallah is amazing! - Abdallah was an amazing guide!! He arrived promptly at the time stated and was very informative throughout the day and even gave us local tips for the area where we are staying, shopping in El Jem and great places to eat and drink and also stopped along the way back for us to get pick up some supplies. I can’t stress enough how much myself and my partner enjoyed our day and the Amphitheatre is such an incredible experience if you are in Tunisia you need to do this experience
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Zack_l
Jan 4, 2024
Two thumbs up - amazing tour guide! - Abdallah emerged as the true luminary of our Tunisian adventure, transforming what could have been a mere tour into an extraordinary journey brimming with cultural richness. From the onset, his meticulous and prompt communication, extending from the moment we completed the tour booking to the culmination of our exploration, set a standard that spoke volumes about Abdallah's commitment to ensuring an unparalleled experience. His dedication to providing an authentic local Tunisian experience elevated our understanding of Tunisia as western tourists, which helped us go beyond the conventional bounds of a typical tourist excursion in a foreign land. In the face of the somewhat limited tourist guidance at the Coliseum and museum, Abdallah was always on hand to provide us a much needed beacon of knowledge with unwavering enthusiasm in addressing our myriad questions with an insightful and satisfying responses. This personal touch compensated graciously for any informational gaps, turning what could have been a mere visit into an engaging exploration of times gone by. A heartfelt thanks to Abdallah for curating a tour experience that transcended the ordinary and added to the highlights of our time in the magical land that is Tunisia.
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Brian_g
Nov 22, 2023
Great trip and guide. Recommended - Great guide, nice clean new car. Polite and very informative. Recommended The tour included all tickets. Plus bottles of water.
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Louisese7505ac
Nov 3, 2023
El Jem - We had a private driver... everything was superb. Driver was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We visited Kairouan first .. medina and grand mosque and then onto El Jem. We paid 400td for this trip. If you do one thing on your visit to Tunisia, you must go to El Jem. The monument is in such incredible condition.
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Christine
Oct 18, 2023
Was a fantastic trip, our tour guide was so informative and really lovely, its well worth seeing, especially anyone who loves hi - Excellent trip... such an amazing place to visit and feel what time was like back then in the roman era, the museum was also really good
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Hollyannsmith
Oct 5, 2023
A lovely visit to El Jem. - A lovely half dya out visitingthe amphitheatre in El Jem. Abdallah was great, he picked us up on time, was friendly and a good conversationalist, making for the easy passing of time when driving. He shared some tips, history, and info along the way. Would certainly recommend!
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Holidaybuglondon
Aug 11, 2023
Abdellah is a great guide to El Jem , - We enjoyed Abdellah’s trip to El Jem..His English is very good and he was helpful and friendly. He picked us up at the hotel at 8 am prompt. El Jem and the museum were interesting but I think Carthage is better maybe. We asked for a good organic honey shop and he took us to one in Sousse which we were happy about ..delicious honey scented with Thyme and Rosemary. Abdellah is a hard working and very polite young man .We wish him good luck for the future English guest will like his tours.
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