1 Day Excursion Kairouan and El Jem from Tunis or Hammamet
Overview
Visit 2 of Tunisia's UNESCO-protected sites in one full day:
- Kairouan, the holy Islamic city. Discover the Aghlabides Basins, the Great Okba Mosque, and the three-door mosque, with time for independent exploration and shopping.
-THYSDRUS's amphitheater, is one of the world's biggest & Visit its archeologic museum.
Founded in 670, the city of Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the first holy city in the Maghreb. Its rich architectural heritage includes, in particular, the Great Mosque, with its columns of marble and porphyry, and the mosque of the Three Doors which dates from the 9th century., then El Djem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous of Roman Africa for the visit of its amphitheater.
During this tour: we will live a culinary experience where you will be treated to the delicacies of the local cuisine
- Kairouan, the holy Islamic city. Discover the Aghlabides Basins, the Great Okba Mosque, and the three-door mosque, with time for independent exploration and shopping.
-THYSDRUS's amphitheater, is one of the world's biggest & Visit its archeologic museum.
Founded in 670, the city of Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the first holy city in the Maghreb. Its rich architectural heritage includes, in particular, the Great Mosque, with its columns of marble and porphyry, and the mosque of the Three Doors which dates from the 9th century., then El Djem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous of Roman Africa for the visit of its amphitheater.
During this tour: we will live a culinary experience where you will be treated to the delicacies of the local cuisine
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Medina of Kairouan
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of El-Djem
- Entry/Admission - Amphitheatre of El Jem
- Entry/Admission - The Great Mosque of Kairouan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Great Mosque of Kairouan, Rue Sidi Abdelkader, Kairouan 3100 Tunisia
The Great Mosque of Kairouan, the first in the Maghreb, was founded in 670 and rebuilt in 836.
It served as a model for other mosques in the Muslim West, up to Andalusia.
The mosque is named after the Arab conqueror Oqba, founder of the city.
The minaret is reminiscent of ancient lighthouses, such as the famous lighthouse of Alexandria. 31.50m high, it overlooks the vast courtyard surrounded by arcades.
A forest of columns occupies the entire space of the prayer hall, framing the majestic central aisle.
Many of these columns were taken from ancient sites like Sbeïtla.
The portico surrounding the courtyard, the prayer hall, the harmonious symmetry of the facade with its arched arches and its dome make this mosque a masterpiece of architecture.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Medina of Kairouan, Rue Bouhaha Houmet Jemmaa la medina de Kairouan, Kairouan 3100 Tunisia
Visit of the Aghlabid basins, the Barbier mosque or Sidi Sahbi mausoleum, and its pretty minarets, then to the Kairouan medina where you can take a look in the souks, taste the pastries of Kairouan "The Mekroudhs" and its crafts carpet manufacturing, the great mosque also called Sidi Oqba mosque and finally the three-door mosque.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Amphitheatre of El Jem, El-Jem Tunisia
A visit to the Roman Colosseum, founded in the third century AD and classified as World Heritage in 1972, which can accommodate 30, 000 spectators, third in the Roman world by size after that of Rome and that of Capua, the amphitheater of El Djem and the most impressive Roman monument in Africa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of El-Djem, Route de Sfax, El-Jem 345 Tunisia
Visit of the archaeological museum of El Jem, installed in a reconstituted Roman villa, where one can discover an important collection of Roman mosaics, covering a period going from the 2nd century to the 5th century, statues, terracotta statuettes, vials with Perfume and many other glassworks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Great Mosque of Kairouan, Rue Sidi Abdelkader, Kairouan 3100 Tunisia
The Great Mosque of Kairouan, the first in the Maghreb, was founded in 670 and rebuilt in 836.
It served as a model for other mosques in the Muslim West, up to Andalusia.
The mosque is named after the Arab conqueror Oqba, founder of the city.
The minaret is reminiscent of ancient lighthouses, such as the famous lighthouse of Alexandria. 31.50m high, it overlooks the vast courtyard surrounded by arcades.
A forest of columns occupies the entire space of the prayer hall, framing the majestic central aisle.
Many of these columns were taken from ancient sites like Sbeïtla.
The portico surrounding the courtyard, the prayer hall, the harmonious symmetry of the facade with its arched arches and its dome make this mosque a masterpiece of architecture.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Medina of Kairouan, Rue Bouhaha Houmet Jemmaa la medina de Kairouan, Kairouan 3100 Tunisia
Visit of the Aghlabid basins, the Barbier mosque or Sidi Sahbi mausoleum, and its pretty minarets, then to the Kairouan medina where you can take a look in the souks, taste the pastries of Kairouan "The Mekroudhs" and its crafts carpet manufacturing, the great mosque also called Sidi Oqba mosque and finally the three-door mosque.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Amphitheatre of El Jem, El-Jem Tunisia
A visit to the Roman Colosseum, founded in the third century AD and classified as World Heritage in 1972, which can accommodate 30, 000 spectators, third in the Roman world by size after that of Rome and that of Capua, the amphitheater of El Djem and the most impressive Roman monument in Africa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of El-Djem, Route de Sfax, El-Jem 345 Tunisia
Visit of the archaeological museum of El Jem, installed in a reconstituted Roman villa, where one can discover an important collection of Roman mosaics, covering a period going from the 2nd century to the 5th century, statues, terracotta statuettes, vials with Perfume and many other glassworks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
911r_mim
February 2022
La visite était très intéressante ! Nous recommandons à 100% la visite de Kairouan surtout si vous êtes férus d'histoire
La visite était très intéressante ! Nous recommandons à 100% la visite de Kairouan surtout si vous êtes férus d'histoire951magdad
May 2022
Wycieczka była fantastyczna. Pojechałam na wycieczkę z dwoma kobietami z Niemiec. Przewodnik ma ogromną wiedzę. Jest bardzo profesjonalny. Miła atmosfera.
Wycieczka była fantastyczna. Pojechałam na wycieczkę z dwoma kobietami z Niemiec. Przewodnik ma ogromną wiedzę. Jest bardzo profesjonalny. Miła atmosfera.oulfab2
November 2022
Agréable journée 4 sites magnifiques je recommande. Visite guidée beaucoup d'explication et possibilité d'acheter des souvenirs et petit restaurant des loco
Agréable journée 4 sites magnifiques je recommande. Visite guidée beaucoup d'explication et possibilité d'acheter des souvenirs et petit restaurant des locoK5927KRtanyam
October 2023
We were supposed to be picked up at 6.20 which turned into 6.40, then coach took us to pick up other people from different hotels , we waited 25 minutes for 1 man who couldn’t get up on time, in total over and hour collecting people, then another hour to get to the basins , which are important to...
We were supposed to be picked up at 6.20 which turned into 6.40, then coach took us to pick up other people from different hotels , we waited 25 minutes for 1 man who couldn’t get up on time, in total over and hour collecting people, then another hour to get to the basins , which are important to Tunisia but not really much to see, very rushed as had to make up time ,then went to the first mosque , very pretty building again rushed ( make sure you cover your knees and shoulders) they will give you something if not. After that back of the coach again , rush to next mosque , you have to walk through a busy market and get free time there say 15 min , then walk to mosque . Again very pretty , but one mosque would be enough if you’re not really into religion. Back on the coach for another hour and half , stop for lunch, Buffett style which was nice, then to El Jem what an amazing place, really beautiful and so worth a trip, you get about an hour and half there, I would of liked longer , on the coach at 2.30 to take you back, the guide was good but , has to say everything in 3 different languages, so you don’t get as much information as you could, if you just wanted to go to el jem , I would get a taxi next time, perfectly safe, and cuts out all the nonsense, All in all way to much time travelling on the coach, but some very pretty buildingsmkost88
October 2022
Ghassen was a very knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly guide. He shared a lot of information on the visited sites and Tunisian history in general, presenting it in a very comprehensive and digestable manner. It was a great day that left us with lasting impressions of Tunisian history, culture an...
Ghassen was a very knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly guide. He shared a lot of information on the visited sites and Tunisian history in general, presenting it in a very comprehensive and digestable manner. It was a great day that left us with lasting impressions of Tunisian history, culture and daily life. Although we enjoyed the tour very much, we felt that the price-performance ratio was not reasonable, especially given local standards. The admission fees of all 3 visited sites total to the amount of 36 TND per person (appr. 11 ЕUR), out of 140 EUR trip. In addition despite being mentioned in the tour description, we admittedly missed this detail and were unpleasantly surprised that the lunch was actually not included in the tour (which was the case for alternative tour operators). Again, given the price of the tour the fact left a negative impression. Ghassen took us to a very cute local restaurant and food was great, portions generous and the owner very sweet, in the end we were charged 50 TND for 2 people (we never saw a menu or anything of the sort and the price was rather a negotiation between the tour guide and the owner - still totally fine for European standards, but it was rather the treatment that bothered us). Another small detail was that on a very hot day we were driving without the A/C on until explicitly asked to turn it on - usually even taxi drivers ask if the temperature in the vehicle is alright. Overall, if the small details get fine tuned, so tourists don‘t get the feeling of being ripped off, this tour can be absolutely enjoyable and worth its price.Timothy R
May 2022
Loved the visit to Kairouan and El Jem with Ghassen. The sights were amazing and Ghassen was an amazingly knowledgeable guide. So much history here I never knew about. Great lunch across the street from the amphitheater in El Jem. Highly recommend.
Loved the visit to Kairouan and El Jem with Ghassen. The sights were amazing and Ghassen was an amazingly knowledgeable guide. So much history here I never knew about. Great lunch across the street from the amphitheater in El Jem. Highly recommend.