Kairouan Guided Tour: Explore Islamic Holy City and Ancient Roman Ruins in Tunisia

Embark on a guided tour from your hotel to the city of Kairouan in Tunisia. Explore the ancient Roman ruins, visit the oldest mosque in the Muslim West, and discover the rich history of Monastir. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Great Mosque of Kairouan - The Great Mosque stands as the emblem of Kairouan. It ranks among the oldest and most stunning mosques globally, and is one of the most remarkable monuments in the Maghreb! Its religious significance elevates Kairouan to the status of the 4th holiest city in Islam. Visitors are captivated by its towering minaret, the…
What's Included
  • Entrance – Medina of Kairouan
  • Entrance – The Aghlabid basins
  • Entrance – Great Mosque of Kairouan
  • Entrance – Forte El Ribat
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance – El Jem Amphitheater
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

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…

Location
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
Rue Sidi Abdelkader,
Cancellation Policy

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

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116y_l_nad
Apr 22, 2026
Excursion at the top - A day of sightseeing with Yaya, just great! Clear explanations at each place, we went at our own pace, driving the minivan by the impeccable driver. My parents and I recommend this excursion!
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Markst8575df
Apr 13, 2026
Full day tour from Hammamet - Excellent 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.
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Alexey_b
Apr 7, 2026
Excellent day to get... - Excellent 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!
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Babluashraf_u
Jan 17, 2026
Guide was very... - Guide was very professional and wonderful but only carpet shop was took longer , which is not necessary for our tour, anyway overall is good
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Arielguillermos2024
Oct 29, 2025
Excellent. Highly recommended. Unmissable experience if you visit Tunisia. - Excellent 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.
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Andrea
Oct 8, 2025
Great trip worth doing. - Really 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.
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Prevostleleu_c
Oct 8, 2025
To be redone - What 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.
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949sabite
May 7, 2025
You must visit! - Spectacular 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!
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George_c
Apr 22, 2026
A 400km whirlwind tour - It was a clever way of squeezing a few disparate locations (~400km round trip) into a single day, and having a local guide and driver the whole time made the experience very easy and low hassle. The hotel pickup and drop off was great. It was a good day!
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Kirsty_c
May 27, 2025
A culturally rich day.... - This 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.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).