Private Day Trip to Kairouan, El Jem Amphitheater & Monastir from Tunis Hammamet
by Didon tours
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This private day trip starts with a hotel pickup in Tunis Hammamet and heads to Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam. The visit begins at the Great Mosque of Kairouan, built in 670 and known as the oldest religious building in the Muslim West. The mosque features an imposing minaret, a large courtyard with arcades, a sundial, and prayer rooms supported by many marble columns. After the mosque, the tour continues with a walk through the Medina of Kairouan, a well-preserved area where visitors can explore local souks, see artisanal carpet making, and sample traditional pastries called "Les Mekroudhs." Next, the tour moves on to El Jem to visit its amphitheater, constructed in the 3rd century AD. This Roman Colosseum, a World Heritage Site since 1972, could hold 30,000 spectators and is the third largest of its kind after those in Rome and Capua. The visit lasts about 40 minutes to explore this large ancient monument. The final stop is Monastir to see the Ribat of Monastir, a fortified monastery built in 796 and renovated over the medieval period. The Ribat is composed of four main buildings around two courtyards, with cells for warrior monks and two prayer rooms. Visitors can climb about 100 spiral steps to reach the watchtower, which offers views of Monastir and the sea. Included in the tour are entrances to the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Medina of Kairouan, the Amphitheater of El Jem, the Ribat of Monastir, and the Aghlabid basins near Kairouan. The transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with a certified professional guide. The trip lasts between 8 and 10 hours. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
The Great Mosque is a symbol of Kairouan and one of the oldest mosques in the world. Built in 670, it has an adobe fortress appearance with a tall minaret and a large courtyard surrounded by arcades and a sundial. Its high doors are carved from cedar wood and open to prayer rooms with dozens of marble columns. The mosque's architecture influenced other mosques in the Maghreb. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Medina of Kairouan
The Medina of Kairouan is one of Tunisia's most preserved old towns. Visitors can explore the souks, observe local carpet weaving, and taste traditional pastries called 'Les Mekroudhs.' The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Amphitheatre D'el Jem
The Roman amphitheater of El Jem dates from the 3rd century AD and is a World Heritage Site since 1972. It could hold 30,000 spectators, making it the third largest Roman amphitheater after those in Rome and Capua. It is the largest Roman monument in Africa. The visit is approximately 40 minutes long.
40 min
Ribat of Monastir
The Ribat of Monastir is the oldest defensive structure built along the Maghreb coast by Arab conquerors around 796. It has four main buildings arranged around two courtyards. The site includes cells for warrior monks, two prayer rooms (one housing rare artifacts), and a watchtower reached by about 100 spiral steps. The watchtower was used for signaling and offers views of Monastir and the sea. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Bassins Aghlabites
The Aghlabid basins are located outside the walls of Kairouan's medina and date from the late 9th century. They are important hydraulic works in Muslim history and a notable historical monument in Tunisia. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Day Trip to Kairouan, El Jem Amphitheater & Monastir from Tunis Hammamet
by Didon tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170Overview
This private day trip starts with a hotel pickup in Tunis Hammamet and heads to Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam. The visit begins at the Great Mosque of Kairouan, built in 670 and known as the oldest religious building in the Muslim West. The mosque features an imposing minaret, a large courtyard with arcades, a sundial, and prayer rooms supported by many marble columns. After the mosque, the tour continues with a walk through the Medina of Kairouan, a well-preserved area where visitors can explore local souks, see artisanal carpet making, and sample traditional pastries called "Les Mekroudhs." Next, the tour moves on to El Jem to visit its amphitheater, constructed in the 3rd century AD. This Roman Colosseum, a World Heritage Site since 1972, could hold 30,000 spectators and is the third largest of its kind after those in Rome and Capua. The visit lasts about 40 minutes to explore this large ancient monument. The final stop is Monastir to see the Ribat of Monastir, a fortified monastery built in 796 and renovated over the medieval period. The Ribat is composed of four main buildings around two courtyards, with cells for warrior monks and two prayer rooms. Visitors can climb about 100 spiral steps to reach the watchtower, which offers views of Monastir and the sea. Included in the tour are entrances to the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Medina of Kairouan, the Amphitheater of El Jem, the Ribat of Monastir, and the Aghlabid basins near Kairouan. The transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with a certified professional guide. The trip lasts between 8 and 10 hours. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
The Great Mosque is a symbol of Kairouan and one of the oldest mosques in the world. Built in 670, it has an adobe fortress appearance with a tall minaret and a large courtyard surrounded by arcades and a sundial. Its high doors are carved from cedar wood and open to prayer rooms with dozens of marble columns. The mosque's architecture influenced other mosques in the Maghreb. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Medina of Kairouan
The Medina of Kairouan is one of Tunisia's most preserved old towns. Visitors can explore the souks, observe local carpet weaving, and taste traditional pastries called 'Les Mekroudhs.' The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Amphitheatre D'el Jem
The Roman amphitheater of El Jem dates from the 3rd century AD and is a World Heritage Site since 1972. It could hold 30,000 spectators, making it the third largest Roman amphitheater after those in Rome and Capua. It is the largest Roman monument in Africa. The visit is approximately 40 minutes long.
40 min
Ribat of Monastir
The Ribat of Monastir is the oldest defensive structure built along the Maghreb coast by Arab conquerors around 796. It has four main buildings arranged around two courtyards. The site includes cells for warrior monks, two prayer rooms (one housing rare artifacts), and a watchtower reached by about 100 spiral steps. The watchtower was used for signaling and offers views of Monastir and the sea. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Bassins Aghlabites
The Aghlabid basins are located outside the walls of Kairouan's medina and date from the late 9th century. They are important hydraulic works in Muslim history and a notable historical monument in Tunisia. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.