Tunisia · Archaeology

6-Hour El Jem Amphitheatre Tour with Museum Visit

6 Hours Round trip from El Jem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore El Jem Museum and Amphitheatre
02 Visit the largest building in Roman Africa
03 Climb the stone steps for panoramic views of the Tunisian countryside
04 Head down to the dungeons and imagine the gladiatorial battles of Roman Thysdrus

Visit the largest building in Roman Africa, the amphitheatre of Roman Thysdrus, a symbol of Roman power and the prosperity of the provincial town of Thysdrus. Explore El Djem Archaeological Museum and discover the oval amphitheatre in the modern-day city of El Djem on this 6-hour tour.

Climb the stone steps for panoramic views of the Tunisian countryside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City El Djem

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

El Jem Amphitheatre and Museum Exploration

Visit the ancient city of El Jem and trace the age of the gladiators.
Explore El Djem, which boasts some of the most impressive Roman ruins in Africa.
Climb the stone steps for panoramic views of the Tunisian countryside.
Head down to the dungeons and picture the slaves preparing for battle.
Proceed to explore the amphitheatre of Roman Thysdrus (El Jem Amphitheatre), an oval amphitheatre.
End the tour by visiting the El Djem Museum and gain insight into the games and battles that took place there.