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
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Private Tour to Kairouan, El Jem & Monastir from Tunis_hammamet
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Reviews
346 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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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FareehaAyyaz A,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A good tour however i left cardigan in car and driver didnt return so i didnt bothet to say anything either.
Nice experience in Tunisia
Ciuperca M,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I recently took a tour with our Tunisian guide Baligh, and it was truly a fantastic experience. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor that made the entire day even more enjoyable. We visited Kairouan, El Jem, and Monastir together, and his explanations, stories, and fun attitude brought each place to life. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged, and he was always happy to answer questions or help with anything we needed. If you’re looking for a guide who is both professional and genuinely entertaining, I highly recommend Baligh. This tour was one of the highlights of my trip!
What an amazing day!...
Maath A,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day! Loved the historical parts from Muslim and Roman era! Tour guide Bubu (Buthaina) was full of positive energy and cheerful which made the day even better. Felt like going with an old friend of mine
The grand mosque in...
George A,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The grand mosque in Kairouan and the amphitheater in El Jem are not to be missed; impressive and with great history behind - I am glad that my guide suggested to visit the museum in El Jem and the Roman villas instead of Monastir; that made it for a more interesting and rewarding day - with Monastir it would have been too much running around. My guide was curteous and knowledgeable.The two negatives were the driving, especially when leaving the highway on the way to Kairouan which is a two-way road and at least once the driver overtook almost on a curve without much visibility - he would also drive above the speed limit on the highway but at least it was a divided highway; the other was that we went to see an old palace which was really a place which sells carpets - the guide should have explained this ahead of time. The person who was selling the carpets was quite persistent and in the end I bought a shawl so as to stop being pestered. These tactics don’t leave a good impression for such a wonderful country with genuinely nice people that I encountered in my trip.
Great
Ramon B,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Besides starting 30 minutes late because of traffic. Everything was great, good guides, driver and experience. All the places they took us were amazing, full of history and knowledgeable guide.
Two must-see places in...
Rodolfo O,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Two must-see places in Tunisia. The Jem is something really awesome! And the tour allows you to see something of the country.
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