Half Day Tour of Roman Coliseum: A Trip to El JEM, Tunisia's Best-Preserved Historical Site

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: 24 hours
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
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
  • Tips
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….

Location
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Avenue Taieb Mhiri
We will pick you up directly in the lobby of your hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nicolas
Jul 19, 2025
Yeah, good! - Very good half day with Alaa as guide. Perfect transfer from Hammamet with Alaa at the wheel who does not hesitate to describe Tunisia (economy, politics, culture, ...). The Colosseum of El Jem is superb as well as its museum on antiquity with many mosaics to discover.
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Steven_n
Jul 1, 2025
A Wonderful Morning Out - Alaa was a fantastic guide. He was passionate and knowledgeable and a great DJ :) The tour was nice and relaxed, paced well with no dead time but also no rushing about. I would recommend the morning slot in the summer months as it gets really hot. The amphitheatre and museum are amazing, really interesting and stunningly beautiful. The mosaics in the museum are mind-blowing in their creation and intricacy not forgetting they are around 2000 years old. A very worthwhile trip
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615marcele
Jun 30, 2025
Very good excursion - Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, good and interesting trip to a relatively well preserved Colosseum in El Djem. Much better and more personal than on a big bus.
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Carly_b
Jun 28, 2025
Tunisian delight - We took a private tour of the amphitheatre and roman museum in El Jem by Alaa and his driver. The tour started and ended at our hotel. It was a great experience to explore the amazing amphitheatre, and then we moved on to see the beautiful mosaic floors at the museum. Both locations were quiet, just a few tourists. This is an experience worth taking, and paying extra for the private tour. Alaa was very informative throughout the tour, and gave us some personal time to explore. The amphitheatre is definitely a Tunisian delight.
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744badrin
Jun 15, 2025
Very good! - It was a very good experience. Ala the guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating! We enjoyed the private tour. Highly recommended!
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Nabiltunis
May 12, 2025
Coliseum of el Jem - The El Jem amphitheater, located in Tunisia, is a 3rd-century Roman monument capable of accommodating approximately 30,000 spectators. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the largest and best-preserved in the world. Formerly used for spectacles such as gladiatorial combat, it is now a major tourist attraction.
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Kimsn4332nz
May 7, 2025
Highly recommend! - Highly recommend this trip! We had Alaa as our tour guide and he was really superb! It is our first time in Tunisia and he gave us lots of useful information about the area. He was also very knowledgeable about the history and we benefited greatly from his tour around the amphitheater and museum. Absolutely loved it! Really appreciated the well preserved Roman mosaics in the museum and ruins of the house and surrounding buildings! Thank you Alaa - we had a wonderful afternoon with you! Kim & Aaron :)
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Clivew479
Apr 7, 2025
Coliseum El Jem tour - We had a great time visiting the Coliseum and the museum. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and a true professional. Thank you!
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Anthony_h
Mar 1, 2025
Alaa was a great guide.... - Alaa was a great guide. Really informative with lots to tell us and did not hurry us. Great site and well worth the visit.
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Oliverb421
Jun 20, 2025
Interesting structure still as a ruin - Amphitheater is worth seeing. However, travel individually. Group experiences are hardly suitable for individualists and, at best, for tourists who cannot or do not want to do it any other way.
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up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).