Roman Ruins Tour: Explore Cherchell and Mauretania

Uncover the secrets of ancient times on the Tipaza and Cherchell Tour. Explore Roman ruins, visit a museum of ancient sculptures and mosaics, and discover Cleopatra’s daughter’s tomb.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Musee Public National de Cherchell - Our visit begins with the ancient museum in the esplanade known as “Martyrs’ Square” which houses a rich collection of statuary, mosaics, funerary tombs, relics and invites you on a journey into the history of Cherchell.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Complimentary invitation letter for visa
  • Visa assistance provided
  • All transfers covered
  • Guided tours with English-speaking local guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

This journey unveils the opulent Roman remnants close to Algiers. Unearth the legacy of Roman ruins in the harbour city of Cherchell and take a tour of a museum that houses invaluable classical sculptures and mosaics. Following this, you’ll venture into the abundant ancient Roman ruins that overlook the Mediterranean Sea, along with the burial site of…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Charles
Apr 6, 2025
Had a great day! Thank you Zaki! - Great tour! My guide Zaki did a really good job at providing information but also keeping the tour light and relaxing. The pace was perfect to discover Cherchell and Tipaza. I strongly recommend.
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Akorniej
Feb 8, 2025
Tipasa and Cherchell - The visit to Tipasa was amazing. The Roman and Byzantine ruins were on cliffs right up against the Mediterranean Sea which was very stormy the day we were there. Zack’s was an excellent guide and we enjoyed a fantastic meal at one of the seafood restaurants in Tipasa. We ended the day with a visit to the incredible Royal Mausoleum of Mauritania.
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Odieuk
Jan 14, 2025
Absolutely amazing archeological adventure - I booked this tour through TA’s sister company Viator. Riad the tour guide was waiting for me in reception on time, shortly followed by our driver Amine. Cherchell (a busy small port town on the med) is approximately 75 minutes drive from Algiers. It has a beautiful town square with fountain and elephant trees.it is the meeting point for the residents to meet, chat and put the world to rights. It is also home to one of the best small museums I have ever visited. And this is where I found that my tour guide Riad is an incredible fountain of knowledge. He made history come alive with such amazing enthusiasm. I think we spent two hours in the museum - I would have gladly spent longer listening to Riad give exciting (Algerian) Roman history ! Tipaza. Just along the coast are they important Roman ruins of Tipaza. It’s an extraordinary mix of Roman, Phoenician and early Christian ruins overlooking the med. Again Riad made history come alive, and I visually and mentally stepped back in time to be surrounded by merchants, soldiers and sailors in this port town of old. A stop on the way back at an incredible mausoleum dedicated to an Egyptian Princess rounded off one of the most educating history tours I have ever taken. A private request to stop on the way back to hotel to take some extra photos was no problem at all. Riad was brilliant - Amine his driving wingman - made the day so very special. Highly recommended
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Lloyd_r
Dec 5, 2024
Well worth the price - I did not realise this was a 1-1 tour with just yourself, the guide, and driver, and for the information and sights you got to visit in this long day makes it incredibly worth it. Jasmin was an excellent guide and the sites themselves were breathtaking. Jasmin also provided excellent food recommendations and made the entire day a fun and worthwhile experience.
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Laura_w
Dec 2, 2024
Great day in Cherchell and Tipaza - Extremely knowledgeable guide for Cherchell and the Roman ruins of Tipaza. Fantastic tour for a day!
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Mohammed_a
Nov 29, 2024
Thank you for such an authentic experience - The trip sincerely exceeded my expectations. Very beautiful country, culture, people and a perfect balance of nature and archeological heritage, and above all a very nice, informative and authentic tour guide Riad. Riad passionately took me through a very nice experience, thank you. Would definitely recommend and would definitely be my go to for my next trip. Merci!
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Franciscojose_c
Nov 25, 2024
I can rate as a MUST in a trip to Algers ( and I had a very short one) - Views pf Roman city and the Mediterranean are outstanding, nice stpp in Cherchell ( Cesarea) totally different from Algers. Memorial to Cleopatra’s daughter is the cherry on the pie 100% recomendable.
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W7510mxmarinem
Oct 23, 2024
Stunning dive between history and the Mediterranean with an exceptional guide - A captivating day in Tipaza and Cherchell, where you can dive into Algeria’s rich ancient past. Incredible remains and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean happen to us, and we find ourselves contemplating the horizon like Camus, looking for inspiration. But the real asset of this experience is Othmane, an outstanding guide, passionate and absolutely masterful. To live absolutely!
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Departure41197989762
Oct 14, 2024
Fancy Yellow - is your trusted local partner - We are a couple of intrepid travellers with over 100 visited countries behind our belts. Our global travelling cognoscenti friends strongly recommend FancyYellow aka FancyAlgeria as the local agents to go it. We can confirm that we made the right choice - Fancy Algeria was terrific: dupportive, informative, and honest. We are coming back to visit the south and will definitely come back again to Fancy Yellow.
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Pablody1535ez
Mar 22, 2025
A great cultural day in Algeria - I had the joy of touring with Zaki from Fancyellow, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Zaki was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also passionate about the history and culture of the area, making every stop on the tour engaging and memorable. Zaki took the time to answer all of my questions. The tour was well-paced, and Zaki made sure I had plenty of pictures from the area. Highly recommend booking a tour with Zaki and Khaled from Fancyellow.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).