Kairouan Holy City and El Jem Colosseum Tour from Sousse

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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

Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber)

This beautifully decorated Tunisian Zaouia is dedicated to one of the Prophet Muhammad’s companions and is a revered religious site located just outside the ancient medina of Kairouan.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Kairouan Holy City and El Jem Colosseum Tour from Sousse

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Reviews

4.63

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excursion to the holy city and Eljem
sandracT5320IF,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely places to visit but traveling takes up a lot of the day. Both buildings are amazing and the architecture and history are fantastic but there is nothing else to see around the area
Great tour, the...
Ben M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour, the amphitheatre at El Jem is a must see. In Kairouan, the two mosques are impressive although it would've been nice to see more of the medina. We also did not get to see the Aghlabid Basins, although it looked like they were closed due to construction work.
Great.
belinda2111,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excursion with tui very beautiful to see must provide qq something long for women and shoulder and head covered for women and men below knees beautiful open
Alot to do
Marjory M,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Tour guide imformative Not much time in places Carpet shop visit which is not on the agenda Long day
Great day out
charanprite d,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved it! Beautiful sights, really insightful, very educational and learned at lot about Tunisia. Highly recommended.
A great day out
Terence B,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The places we visited were fascinating. The one thing I was perplexed with and they was the lack of non-Muslims not being allowed into the mosque. Strange given the Blue Mosque in Istanbul welcomes all to enjoy and pray in their amazing building. El Jem is fascinating. The architecture at a time of limited tools shows how talented these people were. Lunch was provided. It was tasty and plentiful. A memorable day was had by all.
Great experience!
Liam A,
Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide Faris, was super knowledgeable, friendly and charismatic. He helped us understand the history of Kairouan, El Jem, and Tunisia as a whole. I definitely enjoyed the day and got my money's worth
A jam packed day
Clare P,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He talked about the general history of Tunisia, as well as the specific places of Kairouan and El Jem. We were given time on our own in the museum and at the amphitheatre at El Jem. No real downsides to the trip, maybe some more time walking in the Medina in Kairouan but it was already a full day.
Good tour. Fares is a great guide
Clarence F,
Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fares is a great guide. He took care of all the guests on tour, providing all the necessary information in a very interesting manner. He was always inviting questions and ensured we got the best experience. The bus driver (Naser?) was also experienced. The bus was in good condition. The highlight of the tour was El Jem amphitheatre. The El Jem Museum was also so well explained by Fares. I would have liked to spend more time in Kairouan as some important sites like the 3 doors mosque were skipped. I personally didn't like the visit to the carpet showroom in Kairouan but I understand that it is part of the cultural experience. The good thing is that the carpet salespersons are not pushy. The lunch at Ammar Restaurant in El Jem was very average. Overall, I highly recommend this tour and cheers to Fares
A well-organized and informative tour with a nice guide!
Ilker M,
Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was all in all a good and informative tour with a nice tour guide. The holy city Kairouan with the first mosque in Africa is a must-see! As a muslim I was lucky to go inside and make a short prayer.