Private Tour
Private and Guided Tour to Kairouan and El Jem and Monastir
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
From your Hotel to the city of Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam and spiritual capital of Tunisia. You will visit the great mosque which is the oldest religious building in the Muslim West. Afterwards you will have free time in the medina of Kairouan. Then El Djem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous in Roman Africa for the visit of its amphitheater and finish the excursion with Monastir, ancient Punic and then Roman city of Ruspina.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 To Expect
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
The Great Mosque is the symbol of Kairouan. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the world, one of the most impressive monuments in all of the Maghreb! Its religious prestige makes Kairouan the 4th holiest city in Islam. We admire its imposing minaret, its majestic courtyard of impressive dimensions, surrounded by superbly designed arcades and housing a sundial, and the tall, richly carved cedar wood doors. They open onto the prayer rooms, decorated with dozens of marble columns. Built in 670, this architectural masterpiece, whose appearance evokes an adobe fortress, inspired other mosques in the Maghreb.
Medina of Kairouan
The Kairouan medina is one of the most preserved and authentic in Tunisia, where you can take a look in the souks, taste Kairouan's pastries "Les Mekroudhs" and its artisanal carpet manufacturing.
What‘s Included
Entrance – Medina of Kairouan
Entrance – The Aghlabid basins
Entrance – Great Mosque of Kairouan
Entrance – Forte El Ribat
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance – El Jem Amphitheater
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Small group tour
Small group maximum 12
Pickup included
Without Guide and Entrance
Without guide and entry: This option includes driver and private car
Our driver will take you to the excursion locations
Pickup included
Private and Guided Tour to Kairouan and El Jem and Monastir
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Full day tour from Hammamet
marksT8575DF,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day out for the two of us and Didon Tours provided a very friendly driver and guide for our trip from Hammamet. It was a long day but fascinating, with the El Jem coliseum the clear highlight due to the absolutely massive scale of the structure still remaining. Our guide provided excellent background information and we explored everywhere available. The other two visits to Kairouan and Monastir were very informative as well. All in all places that everyone should visit.
Excellent day to get...
Alexey B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day to get immersed with the heritage of Roman and Arabic culrures. Thanks a lot to Ziad for the experience and flexibility all the way!
Guide was very...
BabluAshraf U,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very professional and wonderful but only carpet shop was took longer , which is not necessary for our tour, anyway overall is good
Excellent. Highly recommended. Unmissable experience if you visit Tunisia.
arielguillermos2024,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Highly recommended! Three sites of great interest are visited. Beautiful panoramas. We chose guide in French. Both driver and guide very friendly and professional. Extensive knowledge of history and excellent predisposition to answer and clarify questions and doubts. A day to remember.
Great trip worth doing.
Andrea N,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really informative guide who was very knowledgeable and didnt make us feel rushed. Worth the drive and so much nicer to have a driver than have to drive ourselves. El Jem is spectacular and Kirouan and the fort at Monastir also worth seeing. Much better than the larger coach trip we did to another site.
To be redone
Prevostleleu c,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a pleasure this day, is superb full of discovery, hanen is to the little angel for us, superb experience. Really I advise all this kind of private tour, it's really top.
A culturally rich day....
Kirsty C,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This private tour to Kairouan and El Jem was an enjoyable experience with many highlights and just a few areas for improvement. Our guide was friendly, spoke excellent English, and had a good general knowledge of the sites we visited. The driver was excellent — polite, professional, and most importantly, safe on the road, which was reassuring given the amount of driving involved. While it was a long day with a lot of time spent in the car, the stunning historical sights made it well worth it. Visiting the mosque of Kairouan was one of the standout moments of the tour — it's a truly beautiful and culturally rich location. The walk through the older parts of Kairouan was also lovely and atmospheric, though we were a bit disappointed not to visit the medina as advertised. El Jem was another highlight; the amphitheatre is magnificent and not to be missed. The gift shop at El Jem was a pleasant surprise — it was well-stocked with reasonably priced souvenirs and, unlike many tourist shops, there were no pushy salespeople. All entry fees were included as part of the tour, which helped everything run smoothly. While lunch wasn’t included, the guide ensured we had an opportunity to stop and eat, which we appreciated. It was also nice to have the comfort and flexibility of a private driver and guide throughout the day. Both were respectful and kept our personal items safe in the car. We were also picked up on time from our hotel, which set a positive tone for the day. There were, however, a few small drawbacks. Although the vehicle was advertised as air-conditioned, we had to ask for the air conditioning to be switched on, which was a bit inconvenient on a warm day. There was also a moment of confusion at the end of the tour when the guide didn’t inform the driver he would be making his own way home, which caused a slight delay. Additionally, while the guide was knowledgeable, the level of historical depth was fairly light. If you're looking for an in-depth historical tour with rich context at every stop, this may not fully meet those expectations. A few tips for future travelers: make sure to bring water, as you'll be in the car for long stretches and walking quite a bit at each site. For women visiting the mosque in Kairouan, it’s advisable to bring a headscarf, both out of respect and in accordance with local customs. Overall, this tour offered a great way to see some of Tunisia’s most impressive historical landmarks in comfort. A bit more detail and communication would have made it even better, but it was still a rewarding and enjoyable day.
You must visit!
949sabite,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular tour! I saw all the major historical sites in one day. Did a day trip from Tunis. The driver Mr Hedi was extremely kind and helped me see everything in perfect schedule. Thank you for the tour and for accepting payment on the day. Follow sabit.escapes on Instagram for full depth review of tour!
Great day tour with our...
Samuel E,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day tour with our knowledgable and engaging tour guide Ahmed, who found the right balance of information & guidance and also giving us free time to explore the locations at our own pace. The highlight of my trip to Tunisia!!
Saidi is an excellent driver for this kind of trip, we didn't miss a single spot.
Ana R,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is worthy. Katrouan, El Jem and Monastir are wonderful places to visit in Tunísia, very close if you are in Hammamet
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