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Kairouan's old town echoes Tunisia's past, with a peaceful air that hasn't changed much in centuries. On this tour, you'll discover history-drenched locations such as the Roman colosseum of El Djem, Africa's second-oldest mosque and the medina of Kairouan. Karim, one of our expert local guides, says "Kairouan is Tunisia's holiest destination, renowned for its fine Islamic architecture. The interior of the Great Mosque is all endless pillars and arches, colourful carpets, and chandeliers shaped like pine trees that add to the beauty of the space. Even the drains are decorated with intricate stonework."
We'll start off in the walled city of Kairouan. Protected by sandstone walls, the old town offers medina is a maze of narrow streets, whitewashed houses with brightly painted shutters and brick-laid archways, perfect for exploring. Then you'll visit Kairouan's unmissable Great Mosque - considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the region. As well as the mosque's splendid interior, the complex also features a large prayer hall, an arcaded courtyard, and a minaret.
Another important site in Kairouan is the Sidi Sahbi mausoleum, known for its beautiful tilework and stucco decorations – it's a popular site for pilgrimages. Next, there's a stop for lunch before visiting El Djem amphitheatre, the third-largest built by the Romans. During its heyday, up to 35,000 spectators would pack its steep stands to watch gladiatorial fights.
Based on 79 reviews from verified customers
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Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.4/5
Service
4.4/5
Staff
4.4/5
Helen
From United States of America - September 2025Solo traveller
45 - 54 years old
Bad
Overall rated1/5
Didn't turn up. Waited from 7 to 7.50
Ian
From United States of America - August 2025Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Make no mistake, this is a very long day. 10 hours away from your hotel. But the experience in my view was worth it. I knew what I was letting myself ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2025Average
Overall rated3/5
The guide was enthusiastic, knowledgable and spoke good English. The sites were quite interesting to see. But the group was way too big (probably 50+ ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2025Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Great
Overall rated3/5
A very long day we worked out about 5 hours or more was spent just on the coach. The Guide was fleunt in 3 different languages required and was very ...
Karen
From United States of America - June 2025Travelled as a couple
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We really enjoyed our tour of Kairouen and El Jem. Our guide, Hammadi was excellent- extremely knowledgeable and took great care of his customers, ens ...
Andrei
From United States of America - June 2025Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5