Full-Day Kairouan and El Jem Tour with Mosque and Amphitheatre

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Grand Mosque of Kairouan, one of Tunisia's architectural jewels
• 02 Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of Kairouan's historic Medina
• 03 See artifacts from the ancient city of Thysdrus at the Archaeological Museum of El-Jem
• 04 Marvel at the impressive Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of Tunisia's best-preserved sites

Join this full-day trip to Kairouan and El Jem to discover some of Tunisia's most remarkable historic and archaeological landmarks. Explore the Grand Mosque of Kairouan, one of the architectural jewels of Tunisia, and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of its historic Medina, one of the best-preserved in the Arab world. Continue to the Archaeological Museum of El-Jem to see artifacts from the ancient city of Thysdrus. The experience concludes at the impressive Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the most imposing and best-preserved sites in Tunisia.

Explore its different parts, such as the central courtyard, the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, and the minaret, which offers stunning views of the city of Kairouan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kairouan, El Djem

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kairouan Medina and El Jem Archaeological Highlights

Stop: The Grand Mosque of Kairouan

• Duration: 30 minutes
• You will have the chance to discover one of the architectural jewels of Tunisia and learn about Muslim history and culture.
• Explore its different parts, such as the central courtyard, the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, and the minaret, which offers stunning views of the city of Kairouan.
• Discover one of the best-preserved historic centres in the Arab world and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the Medina.

Stop: Archaeological Museum of El-Jem

• Duration: 30 minutes
• The Archaeological Museum of El-Jem exhibits a collection of artifacts from the ancient city of Thysdrus.

Stop: The Amphitheatre

• The most imposing and best-preserved site in Tunisia.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transport
• Licensed guide
• Parking fees
• An air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance: Amphitheatre of El Jem
• Entrance: the museum

What's Not Included

• Coffee and/or tea
• Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kairouan, Tunisia

Tour start

Kairouan, Tunisia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.