Private Tour
Private Tour to Kairouan, El Jem & Monastir from Tunis_hammamet
Overview
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From your Hotel to the city of Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam and the 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 end the excursion with Monastir, the ancient Punic and then Roman city of Ruspina.
Additional Info
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
Specialized infant seats are available
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 holy city of Islam. We admire its imposing minaret, its majestic courtyard of impressive dimensions, surrounded by superbly drawn arcades and sheltering a sundial, and the high doors of richly carved cedar wood. They open onto the prayer rooms, adorned with dozens of marble columns. Built in 670, this architectural masterpiece whose appearance evokes an adobe fortress has inspired other mosques in the Maghreb.
Medina of Kairouan
The medina of Kairouan is one of the most preserved and authentic in Tunisia, where you can take a look in the souks, taste the pastries of Kairouan "Les Mekroudhs" and its artisanal carpet making.
What‘s Included
Entrance – The Aghlabid basins
Certified professional tourist guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Entrance - Medina of Kairouan
Entrance - Forte El Ribat
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance - Amphitheater of El Jem
Entrance - Great Mosque of Kairouan
Lunch
Pickup points
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Options
Small group tour
Small group maximum 12
Pickup included
Without Guide and Entry
Without Guide and Entry: Only driver and private car
Pickup included
Private Tour to Kairouan, El Jem & Monastir from Tunis_hammamet
Pickup included
Reviews
354 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Fab day in Tunisia
Bami L,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr Chaouki is a tour guide to dream of, deeply knowledgeable and very friendly. He took time out to ask and understand our interests in Tunisia and then proceeded to rearrange our itinerary for the day, eg going to El Jem early morning when it was less crowded so that we could enjoy the colosseum without the queuing and crowds. Afterwards we went to Kairouan and he made the rest on the day really memorable. But here’s the thing on our way to the Medina, Chaouki stopped by a bakery and got a freshly baked piping hot Tabouna (Local Bread) which he shared with us generously. The taste of it… Heavenly! He further came thru for us as we had a slight hiccup with another Guide for a tour of Carthage. Chaouki made the trip worthwhile.
Excellent tour
Passport384632,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the small group tour to Kairouan, El Jem and Monastir. It was one of the best tours we've done, not only in Tunisia but all around the world. Our driver and guide were prompt and followed the itinerary seamlessly. Our lovely guide, Boubou, was so knowledgeable, polite and caring. She even treated us with traditional sweets and sandwiches. We couldn't have asked for more. Definitely 5 stars.
Great tour seeing a wide variety of sights
Patrick S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour seeing a wide variety of sights including a mosque and historic Medina, Roman colosseum, and a fort that you can climb up and down the ramparts Our guide was boubou, and she was a great guide to have, we were in good hands.
Great tour, great guide, great driver
CORSAT,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day out exploring beautiful sites in Tunisia. Zeid (the guide) and Fakim (the driver) were very knowledgeable and attentive, tailoring the information to our interests. We felt very safe on the roads and were shown traditional customs as well as places of interest. Their recommendation for lunch was great too. No hesitation in recommending this tour.
Great experience
Mahmoud B,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Traveled with the guide Fawzi and driver Hamdi which were both very welcoming and both entertaining and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trip so much. They took good care of us the whole time.
Our driver, Ahmed was Simply Exceptional!!!
Nikos K,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This private drive to Kairouan, El Djem and Monastir was unforgettable thanks to Ahmed. From the first moment, he was super kind, polite, calm and deeply professional. We drove for many hours, and Ahmed never complained once -always steady, smiling and focused. He was helpful without being intrusive, made us feel absolutely safe and comfortable, and handled everything with ease and consistency. His driving was smooth and reliable, allowing us to fully enjoy the journey. Ahmed is not just an excellent driver, but a genuinely wonderful person. Highly recommended! Many thanks for this spectacular journey!
100% recommend. Beligh was fantastic!
Hayley G,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beligh was a great guide! Informative, knowledgeable, funny, and super friendly! He went out of his way to make us feel at home in Tunisia and we really enjoyed his full day tour!
Great, but rushed tour.
Nathan H,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was an amazing tour with an enthusiastic guide that allowed us to see these sites during our short stay in Tunisia. Our only complaint is that it was incredibly rushed with only 15-20 minutes maximum at each site. We even left early and changed our route to allow more time. This became frustrating when there seemed to be no rush at all in a rug store which they made difficult to leave (downsides of being tourists). If you are older or want more time at these sites then travel to them separately but if you want a quick visit to multiple places like us then this tour was fun and informative.
Great Guide
X3713AEjohnb,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was excellent and would highly recommend. Had a wonderful experience. He knew the areas we covered quite well.
Great day trip with like...
Simi K,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip with like minded travellers. Felt safe as a solo female traveller. A bit more £££ compared to the general costs of things in Tunisia
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