Kairouan & El Jem: Explore Islamic & Roman Heritage

Embark on a small group tour from Tunis to Kairouan and El Jem. Explore the Islamic holy city of Kairouan, visit the grand mosque and Sidi Sahbi, and experience the charm of the medina. Discover the impressive Roman amphitheater in El Jem and explore the renowned Museum of El Jem.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Great Mosque of Kairouan - Known as the Mosque of Uqba, this historic Islamic site in Kairouan, Tunisia, was constructed in the 7th century. It features a unique blend of Islamic, Byzantine, and Roman architectural styles. Its renowned minaret, the “Tower of Uqba,” stands as a testament to its magnificence. As a hub for worship, learning, and…
What's Included
  • Transportation in a tourism approved vehicle (insured for tourists)
  • Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Tunis, Hammamet or Sousse
  • Transport by air-conditioned private car
  • Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in other cities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore Kairouan, ranked as the fourth-most sacred city in Islam. Begin by examining the centuries-old Aghlabid basins from the 9th Century while learning about the city’s establishment and history of greatness. Progress to the grand mosque, recognized as the earliest in North Africa, ultimately moving to Sidi Sahbi where you are introduced to Tunisian…

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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Compass32226281784
Aug 5, 2025
Boubou or bust! Best guide! - Boutheina was perfect! My husband and I got a private tour to Kairouan and el Djem! The perfect host, Boutheina made pit stops along the road for us to try in season delicacies: prickly pear, fresh almonds and mint tea. We learned the history and the influences of the region. It was the best day. So good in fact, we asked Boutheina to take us and our friends on a tour of Carthage the next day! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 small children. She was able to tailor the tour to our needs and attention spans! Thank you BouBou for the wonderful and engaging trip!!
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Duncan_m
Jul 18, 2025
Amazing day trip to Khairoun and El Jem! - I was a little nervous about booking a full-day trip with our kids in July with the heat (ages 11 and 5), but I needn’t have worried, it turned out to be an absolutely fantastic day! We were promptly picked up from our hotel by our driver, Shabab, and met our fantastic tour guide, Faycel, en route. The vehicle was spotless, comfortably air-conditioned, and spacious with 8 seats, perfect for a relaxing journey. Faycel was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating and was happy to go at our pace, stop for questions or photo opportunities. The visits to the Mausoleum and Great Mosque were fascinating and well worth seeing, but the true standout was El Jem. Just wow! The amphitheatre is absolutely spectacular and the best part no crowds, so we could really soak up the atmosphere and explore freely. The kids had a fantastic time, and so did we. I honestly can’t think of a single downside. Highly recommend this trip to anyone considering it, especially families. A memorable, hassle-free day out!
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Aseel_a
May 14, 2025
Our trip with Hisham was... - Our trip with Hisham was both safe and enjoyable. We had a great time, Thank you Hisham for the wonderful trip!
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Monikaweissenborn
Oct 14, 2023
A great tour in Tunisia - We really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide told us a lot about the history of the places and the country. We would also like to mention the driver. The young man drove very carefully, so we felt safe at all times. We can only recommend the tour guide.
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William_h
Jun 25, 2023
great tour of kairouan and el jem - this was a great tour! at first all the tour companies required a minimum of 2 people to go, but my sister didn't want to take the tour, so eventually I found a listing online for this tour and I was allowed to sign up with just one person. I expected other people on the tour with us, but I was the only one. we had a driver and a guide (Hoda) and me. First stop was Kairouan, where we saw a large mausoleum, and the mosque. probably about a 1.5-2 hr drive from Tunis (they picked me up at my hotel) then we headed east to El Jem, where there's a large roman amphitheatre that's in really good condition. They were preparing the amphitheatre for a July festival of live performances. then, because i was interested in the history, Hoda took me to a place they don't normally stop at. It was a museum of mosaics, many of them taken from the floors of the large former mansions of El Jem. simply stunning, and much better than the mosaic museum I saw in istanbul After that we went and had a very nice lunch in a nice hotel, all included. I ended up taking a nap on the drive back to tunis, so it went pretty quickly. I really recommend this tour, Hoda was a great guide, and very well-informed and personable.
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Sofyamul
May 29, 2023
Thank you so much !! - Jamal was the best tour guide ever! He went above and beyond for us and made us feel very safe (2 women traveling alone). I believe the group and the guide really make these trips a success (or not) and in this case, we couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you so much Jamal!!
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Mary_b
Mar 28, 2023
A step into the past - Boutheina was my guide for the second day in a row and she greeted me like a friend! I always enjoy getting out of the city for a day to see the countryside and this was a very enjoyable day. The El Jem runis are so well preserved and I was excited to see such a historical monument which brings history to the present day
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Rakesh_s
Aug 15, 2025
Tourist attractions to make trip to Tunis interesting. - No doubt the places visited were not only historical but also very educational and interestingly showing the visitors what Tunis has for the tourists.
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From $130
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).