Private Tour
Kairouan and El Jem Private Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Kairouan, the 4th holiest city in the Islamic world. The visit starts from the 9Th century Aghlabid basins with an introduction to the foundation of Kairouan and its glorious ages. Moving to the grand mosque, the oldest in North Africa, then the nearby Sidi Sahbi with an introduction to some Tunisian traditions. End the visit with a walk through the medina and its exotic charm. Visit of El Jem (Thysdrus) Roman amphitheater, the third biggest & the best-preserved one in the Roman world. Terminate with the visit of the famous Museum of El Jem.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation in a tourism approved vehicle (insured for tourists)
Entrance fees to Kairouan and El Jem (if option selected)
Lunch (if option selected)
Licensed Tour Guide (if option selected)
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tunis, Hammamet or Sousse
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in other cities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
The Great Mosque of Kairouan, also known as the Mosque of Uqba, is a historic Islamic landmark in Kairouan, Tunisia. Built in the 7th century, it boasts a blend of Islamic, Byzantine, and Roman architecture. Its iconic minaret, the "Tower of Uqba," is a symbol of its grandeur. Serving as a center for worship, scholarship, and culture, it remains a revered site for Muslims worldwide and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bassins Aghlabites
Discover the hidden oasis of tranquility at the Aghlabid Basins in Kairouan, Tunisia. These ancient reservoirs, dating back to the 9th century, are marvels of engineering and architectural ingenuity. Surrounded by lush greenery and adorned with intricate Islamic designs, the basins offer a serene retreat from the bustling city. Whether you seek a peaceful stroll amidst history or a moment of reflection by the water's edge, the Aghlabid Basins beckon travelers to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of Tunisia's cultural heritage.
Options
Full-Day Kairouan and El Jem
Duration: 8 hours
Van
Pickup included
Car and Driver only
‼️This option does not include: Guide, Lunch or Entrance fees (Kairouan 12 TND=3.8 US Dollars + El Jem 12 TND=3.8 US Dollars)
Pickup included
Full-day Tour without lunch
Included in this option: Private Car and Driver ➕ Professional licensed guide ➕ Entrance Fees to Kairouan and El Jem
Pickup included
Full-day Tour with lunch
Included in this option: Private Car and Driver ➕ Professional licensed guide ➕ Lunch ➕ Entrance Fees to Kairouan and El Jem
Pickup included
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Driver, Great Sites, Great Food but bad guide
Rubens J,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00We enjoyed the sites, the driver and lunch but the tour guide was not super helpful. He kept walking way ahead of us and giving us small pieces of info. We booked a private tour so we can have a conversation and get more in depth information that we couldn’t find on google. The driver was awesome and took great care of us.
Enjoyable and smooth trip.
Lijun Q,
Feb 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Enjoyable and a smooth trip. Pickkup on time. Safe driving with caring. Good English speaking. Driver has nice personality.
A must see trip!
Eman S,
May 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00Ali was a brilliant tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and had a lovely calming temperament. He was considerate of our group size and allowed a lot of free time to explore areas fully. I was amazed how he always knew a place for toilets which was essential for our group! He would take you to specific stores, such as a carpet shop after and it was wonderful to see how these were made firsthand. You will need to do your own haggling though! The tour felt relaxed, there's a good amount of time travelling between sites but these were welcomed breaks as we had travelled with 3x young children under the age of 4. The van was clean and had good quality seats and air conditioning. The lunch was a lovely buffet and before seeing El Djem. El Djem was iconic to see in person and I was so pleased that we were able to spend a lot of this time with our group to personally explore the different levels. He also took us to a lovely little store where they would hand make the marbles tiles, I was grateful that they included my young nephew to take part in cutting the marble (it made his trip very exciting!). Overall brilliant trip and I would definitely recommend.
The worst!
Shaza M,
Jan 6, 2024
- Viator
1.00The cities were amazing, El Jem was a beautiful surprise with the level of details and how preserved it is. Each city has its unique character and definitely worth visiting. However, the guide ruined the whole trip; he didn’t follow the timelines, he didn’t give directions or explanations in Kairouan and when feedback was given, he didn’t take well! As a matter of fact, we picked him and drop him in his hometown which led us to divert for 40mins which was very strange! He was trying to get me to buy stuff persistently which I thought inappropriate! And much more….I would never recommend him to no one!
Enjoyed my day but do research
Sterre g,
Aug 23, 2023
- Viator
3.00Do your research when you want to buy a rug/carpet. Don’t just trust your guide to help you with that. If you really want it, do it on your own without a tour. We got into a discussion with the carpet Guy and the tour guide and the whole trip was just awkward after that. Also do your research when you want to buy argan oil. Also it is perfectly fine to go to the vendors outside of the barber’s place. They are not pushy like the tourguide sad
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