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"Best of Constantine City" by Fancyellow

5.0 (29 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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"Best of Constantine City" by Fancyellow — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Constantine is also recognized as Qasentina and it’s the capital of Constantine Province in the northern part of Algeria. Known as the City of Bridges, Constantine is a picturesque and dramatic city located on a plateau 640 meters above sea level, and almost totally surrounded by dizzying ravines with the Rhumel River flowing through. A city enmeshed in history; Constantine was founded by the Phoenicians who named it Sewa (royal city). It was taken over by Numidia who renamed it Cirta, before it fell to the Romans and later named after Emperor Constantine the Great.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English, French
Operated by: Fancyellow

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees
Included: All transfers
Included: English speaker local guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Drinks
Not included: Souvenirs

Itinerary

Palais d'Ahmed Bey

one hour

We start our visit by the museum and the finest Ottoman structure Palace of Ahmed Bey where you are going to walk around it to discover the courtyards, the beautiful gardens, colorful tiles with a creative awe-inspiring motifs and mosaics.
Pont Sidi M’Cid

30 min

We are going to walk through the alleyways of the Casbah and along the Boulevard of the Abyss where you can see the scenic view of the beautiful landscapes through the pierced gorges until we reach the city’s most iconic symbol, a 175 m (575 ft) high suspension bridge of Sidi M'Cid with the span of 168 m that connects the city to the hill.
Monument Aux Morts

30 min

After crossing the suspension bridge, we take the staircases to the left side and climb them up until we reach the open area of the Monument to the Dead, a memorial in a shape of triumphal arch topped by a statue of the winged victory that commemorates the victims of World War I
Pont d'El-Kantara

10 min

Bab El Kantara Bridge is one of the oldest bridges of Constantine and was built in 1792.
Mellah Slimane Footbridge

20 min

A few minutes walk across the vertigo-inducing and wobbly footbridge of Mellah Slimane where you are going to see the superb mountainous scenery of the hanging houses on gorge and the deep ravine dwarfed by the enormity of the gorges. At the same time you will be able to see the old Bab El Kantara Bridge and the majestic Sidi Rached Viaduct from the footbridge's vantage point.
La Medina

30 min

Then we climb up the staircases or take the elevator after we cross the footbridge, we continue along the busy rue of Larbi Ben M'Hidi where you can see the Great Mosque of the 11th century from the outside and then sidewind off into cobbled alleyway streets of Souika or the Medina where you are going to explore the small marketplaces that date back to the 16th century, the meat section, the house built during the Fatimid period.
Musee National Cirta

45 min

After exploring the Labyrinth of Souika, we continue up to the main center. Either we climb the long staircases or take the short ones depending on your health status. We reach the interesting National Museum of Cirta where you are going to explore relics dating back to prehistory, Roman time, Punic era, Islamic and French period. All of them are arranged in the ground floor with an exhibition hall, and the upper floor excluding the garden.
Emir Abdelkader Mosquee

45 min

We take the tramway from the main center terminal and head to the most imposing and impressive landmark of Constantine known as Emir Abdelkader Mosque. It is the best place where you can explore the beauty of its Islamic architecture and the richness of its lavish decoration.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cirta Hotel
Hotel des Princes
Protea Hotel Constantine
Constantine Marriott Hotel
Novotel Constantine
ibis Constantine
Hotel El Bey Constantine
Hocine Hotel

Please share with us your accommodation in Constantine to arrange the pick up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For any booking for a departure within 48 hours you need to confirm availability
If you don’t have a tourist visa yet, please make a reservation and contact us at least one month in advance
This tour is mostly walking.