Private Tour

Roman Archeology Guided Tour Thuburbo Majus & Uthina

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

Polish

French

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Along the way, archeology enthusiasts will appreciate the aqueduct and the site of Oudna, a Punic city that has become Roman. The villa called 'Laberii' with its thirty rooms on 2,300 m² deserves a special visit for its mosaics, a well-preserved archaeological site includes an astonishing amphitheater which could once accommodate 20,000 spectators.

Then, we will visit the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan, to finish with Thuburbo Majus, an ancient Roman city that experienced a decline in the middle of the 3rd century before a brilliant renaissance in the 4th century, which led it to proclaim itself Respublica Felix Thuburbo Majus.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Uthina (Oudhna)

The ancient city of Uthina is located about 30 km south of the capital, at the place known as Oudhna, at the summit of an eminence which dominates the main access routes to Carthage coming from the south and the West of the country. Its foundation seems to date back to the Berber era as evidenced by its toponymy. As history fluctuated, it was punished and then romanized, before the two brief vandal and Byzantine guardianships - nearly a century each prelude to a definitive decline after the Arab conquest in the 7th century. The backed-up site extends over a hundred hectares. It is 'capitonée' of imposing buildings going back to the Roman time and currently in the course of clearing and consolidation. These are the capitol, the largest in Africa, arranged on three levels; Two groups of very high capacity tanks; Large public baths and small private baths; The remains of patrician residences, an amphitheater with an initial capacity of more than 10,000 spectators.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

L'aqueduc de Zaghouan

It's a Roman aqueduct, which supplied the city of Carthage with water, measured 132 km! The Zaghouan-Carthage hydraulic complex is the largest of its kind ever built. Built at the beginning of the 2nd century AD, the Zaghouan aqueduct testifies to the Romans' mastery of water supply techniques. It crosses a rugged landscape. Sometimes flush with the ground, sometimes underground, the pipeline is, on two portions, raised by arcades sometimes reaching more than 20 meters in height. Its flow has been estimated at around thirty million liters per day. Most of the water was stored in the gigantic vaulted reservoirs visible at Maalga, at the entrance to Carthage, before supplying the Baths of Antonine.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Roman Archeology Guided Tour Thuburbo Majus & Uthina

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Reviews

4.75

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour for Roman archeaology enthusiasts.
Robert F,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Saw two superb sites with multiple unearthed roman ruins, (though neither is fully excavated yet) plus an up close view of the famous viaduct. My guide, Hassen Krid, was excellent, experienced and very informative. Car was modern, the driver (Yasser Ben Said) was very competent, and we stopped off in Zaghouan to see the old part of the town which is highly reminiscent of Sidi Bou Said. All in all, an excellent half-day tour. Thank you to all concerned.
Roman aquaducts and towns of Tunisia
richardsO5277SY,
Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
As expected three Roman sites and remains of aqueduct which was perhaps the most impressive even in it's reduced state .if you like history probably a must
Memorable Tour to Wonderfully Uncrowded Roman Sites
Jenny L,
Sep 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour of Thuburbo Majus, Zaghouan, and Uthina with a great local guide, Fathi. He is a retired professor with a fantastic knowledge of the Roman historical sites in Tunisia as well as a passion for teaching. He started the tour from the moment we got in the car and spent the drive elaborating on points of interest the whole way. He speaks English and French fluently, and I would request him by name if you book. We also did an unscheduled stop for lunch and then pastries, which was a memorable local experience as well. I should also add that we were so glad that we just paid for a tour and got driven to the sites, rather than try to rent a car and fight the crazy roads and drivers ourselves.
Excellent tour and guide to interesting sites
Michel H,
May 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour goes to two important and worthy sites in Tunisia. At each site there are various highlights and we were fortunate to have our guide Ghassen with us to show and explain key features. It is very difficult to choose one particular site, however the cisterns at Zaghouan were exceptional. This private tour style is recommended as you can adjust the tour to meet your interests and Ghassen was very accommodating.
Excellent trip - wanted more!
MartinL W,
Mar 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
We merely drove past the Zaghouan aquaduct, but could have stopped had we asked. Thuburbo Majus is very impressive, larger than expected, and Uthina has a wonderful amphitheatre, only recently fully excavated. These are large sites; you could easily spend more time at each one, but time was limited due to time of year opening hours and our guide needing to avoid the rush hour traffic in Tunis (which is horrendous). Guide Ghassan was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He asked what we were interested in and when we highlighted we wanted to see local Tunisian life he took us for lunch in a local town eaterie with delicious authentic Tunisian food rather than to a tourist restaurant– good choice. An excellent trip which left us wanting more.
Flexible and knowledgeable
EMILY L,
Feb 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good trip. Flexible with my start and end times and saw some interesting places. Guide was very knowledgeable. Would recommend.
Delightful surprise (South of Tunis)
Boj C,
Dec 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed visiting Uthina Ancient Roman site and portions of the Zaghouan aqueduct. The visit to the Zaghouan water temple gives travelers a chance to relax in nature (the small forest around the temple adds a nice feel to the place). But my brother and I agree the highlight of the tour is the abandoned Berber village of Zriba El Alia.
A wonderful experience
V6035OCcarlosf,
Dec 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a nice day together with the guide. He was very professional, I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot as well. I suggst to do it when you are in Tunis