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Private Excursion to Constantine by a local expert

5.0 (15 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

onstantine, nicknamed “the City of Bridges”, is a true masterpiece of open-air history. Few people know that it takes its name from Emperor Constantine I and that it was the ancient capital of Numidia, Cirta. Built on an impressive limestone block and crossed by a spectacular canyon, the city is connected by numerous bridges that offer breathtaking views.

Getting lost in its iconic neighborhoods is a journey back in time. The Ottoman Casbah, in the heart of the medina, houses the sumptuous Palais du Bey, while the Bardo district evokes the passage of the French colonial era. Constantine is not only a city to visit, it is an experience to live: its history, unique architecture and majestic panoramas make it one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Italian
Operated by: Riwaya Travel

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pont Sidi M’Cid

1 h 30 min Admission included

The Sidi M'Cid bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Rhummel gorges and connects the medina of Constantine to the center of the CHU. Its construction was decided after the inauguration of the city hospital, avoiding the long journey of the Constantine dynasty to the CHU via the El-Kantara bridge.
Pont d'El-Kantara

1 h 30 min Admission included

The El Cantara bridge crosses the Rummel Valley of Constantine. The first bridge with a siphon aqueduct was built by the ancient Romans. A new bridge was built over the ruins and its construction was ordered by Salah Bey in 1792 and entrusted to his Maltese architect Bartolomeo. It was then formed of four stone arches. Site of a failed French attack during the Siege of Constantine in 1836. After the bridge collapsed in 1857, it was rebuilt between 1860 and 1863 as the main metal arch above the two cairns. This new bridge linked the monumental gate, but was demolished in 1922 because it had become unsuitable. The bridge was completely redesigned in 1951.
Emir Abdelkader Mosquee

2 hours Admission included

The Emir Abdelkader Mosque is an Algerian mosque located in Constantine in the Emir Abdelkader district. This religious building can accommodate up to 19,000 people and covers a total area of 13 hectares, including the mosque and the buildings of the Islamic University. In 1984, an Islamic university attached to the mosque was established and the opening of the mosque was postponed to 1994. The mosque is both a place of prayer and a university which teaches Islamic sciences. It has two minarets of 107 meters.
Palais d'Ahmed Bey

2 hours Admission included

The Ahmed Bey Palace is a historic palace in Constantine, Algeria. The palace is considered one of the main tourist sites of the city by a centuries-old architect with an Ottoman air.
Monument Aux Morts

2 hours

The Constantine War Memorial was established to honor the city's children who died during World War I. The names of more than 800 soldiers, Muslims, Christians and Jews from the city of Constantine were inscribed on bronze plaques.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our driver will be waiting for you in front of the stairs of the Novotel Inn Constantine. It will be easily identifiable by its down jacket bearing the official logo of our agency.

End point

Our driver will be waiting for you in front of the stairs of the Novotel Inn Constantine. It will be easily identifiable by its down jacket bearing the official logo of our agency.