Origins

$154.85 (per adult)

Summary: Star Wars private tour to three essential origin story film sites in southwestern Tunisia (Tozeur region) led by a specialized Tunisian guide trained by Galaxy Tours creator (Davin Anderson). Original, one-of-a-kind day trip to the in situ Lars Homestead set on the Chott el-Djerid salt flats, Mos Espa set in the Eriguet dunes, and “Star Wars Canyon” (Maguer Gorge) in the Jebel Sidi Bouhlel mountain range, collectively featured in A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, and The Mandalorian. Includes overlapping Indiana Jones locations filmed inside Maguer Gorge for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Bonus stop at hotel premises used as Lucasfilm production headquarters in Tozeur in March 1976. Unrivaled behind-the-scenes insights paired with in-depth historical/cultural context. Comprehensive Galaxy Tours digital reference guides. Exact set, scene, and sequence locations. Exclusive Galaxy Tours expertise. Fan-centric cinematic immersion packed into an unforgettable day-trip adventure.

 

Flexible dates: Day trip available year-round any day of the week.

 

Film sites: Chott el-Djerid — Eriguet dunes (Mos Espa set) — Maguer Gorge [view map]

 

Highlights: Iconic birthplace-of-the-franchise ambience at the Lars Homestead set (Luke’s first appearance location). Watto’s junk shop and food vendor street in the Mos Espa marketplace (Anakin’s first appearance location). Jundland Wastes canyon exploration, Mos Eisley overlook summit hike, Tusken Raider attack boulders, and Hello there!” reenactment at Maguer Gorge (Obi-Wan’s first appearance location).

 

Start/end: Tour starts in Tozeur or Nefta, ends in Tozeur or Nefta. Pick-up/drop-off at client hotel.

 

Time: 07:30

 

Duration: 10 hours

 

Lunch: Tunisian traditional restaurant in Hammat el-Djerid (included).

 

Reference guides: Tour includes password-protected access to Galaxy Tours “secret sauce” digital reference guides—one for each itinerary location—made available offline via the Galaxy Tours app.

 

Languages: Tour offered in English, French, or Arabic. Galaxy Tours digital reference material available only in English.

 

Baseline price: All group sizes welcome, to include solo travelers, for this private tour. Groups smaller than 3 adult travelers (baseline price) will pay the equivalent to 3 adult travelers.

 

Discounts: 25% off for youth (ages 12-17) and 45% off for children (ages 4-11) after baseline price reached. Discounts automatically calculated at check-out.

 

Transportation: Tour includes professional ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicle(s) with accredited driver(s).

 

Waiver: All participants are required to sign the Outer Rim Experience agreement/liability waiver. Adults may opt to list participating minors on their waiver.