Kairouan & El Djem Guided Day Trip with Lunch from Hammamet

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

8 hours

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Travel through Tunisia’s rich heritage on this full-day tour to Kairouan and El Jem. Begin in Kairouan, a UNESCO-listed city and spiritual center of Islam, where you’ll visit the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Basins, and the beautifully tiled Barber Mosque. After a buffet lunch, head to El Jem to explore its colossal Roman amphitheatre—one of the best-preserved in the world. This tour offers a unique blend of Islamic and Roman history, ideal for culture and archaeology enthusiasts.

• Guided visit to Kairouan’s Great Mosque, Aghlabid Basins, and Barber Mosque

• Explore the iconic El Jem Amphitheatre, a Roman masterpiece

• Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ancient architecture

• Ideal for lovers of history, religion, and archaeology

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fees for El Jem Amphitheatre, including access to the Colosseum and Museum

Discover the city with a local expert guide

Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Enjoy a delicious and varied buffet lunch

Drinks

What To Expect

The Great Mosque of Kairouan

This architectural masterpiece is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic monuments in North Africa, renowned for its serene courtyards and towering minaret.

2 hours•Admission Included

Continue to the Aghlabid Basins, a remarkable feat of Islamic hydraulic engineering. These large stone reservoirs were crucial in supplying water to the city and are among the most famous medieval water systems in the Islamic world.

1 hour•Admission Included

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Kairouan & El Djem Guided Day Trip with Lunch from Hammamet

Pickup included

Reviews

4.22

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Two spectacular memorable sites
Sabina L,
Jan 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Two incredible main sites, knowledgeable guide. Karouian had a beautiful spiritual vibe and El Jem was spectacular with lots of free time to explore. We also visited a mausoleum and the basins in Kairouan. Lunch was great, in a hotel. Going in low season was a joy to avoid crowds. There is a fair bit of driving which I'm always comfortable with as its the only way to reach the sites!
Long day..!!
Vaishali P,
Jan 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Long day and slightly uncomfortable cramped bus. El Jem was great ..needed a bit more time here and less time at the museum. Kairoun was interesting but a tad underwhelming as we were unable inside the mosque.
Definitely worth it.
Jacqueline G,
Nov 16, 2024
- Viator
4.00
This was a long day broken up by multiple stops to interesting locations. Our guide Mohamad was very informative throughout. We stopped at a hotel for a buffet lunch which served a good variety of hot and cold dishes. Drinks were not included. Our coach was modern and comfortable. The trip was 11 hours from pick-up to drop-ff. The trip was worth the price we paid (£65) including entrance fees to attractions. Be sure to confirm your pick-up time the day before.
Life enriching and pleasurable experience!
Ion P,
Nov 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great tour with a great guide (Hamadi)! Perfect tempo, not to slow - not to fast. We got time to really take in every story told and every place visited. Really recommendable and life enriching experience!
Great tour with a great guide
Antony R,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Very informative about the wider history of Tunisia and North Africa as well as the sites we visited.