Kairouan, El Djem & Monastir day tour from Hammamet

Three centuries of Tunisia in one day: from Islamic holy city to Roman coliseum to coastal fortress

A guided day tour from Hammamet to Kairouan, El Djem and Monastir, traveling through Arab-Muslim, Roman and contemporary Tunisia with a professional guide, private air-conditioned transport, and bottled water included. The tour runs 10 hours and covers the Kairouan medina and its UNESCO-listed streets, the third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world, and Monastir's mausoleum and waterfront.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kairouan, El Djem, and Monastir

• Visit Kairouan hydraulic works
• See Barbier mosque mausoleum
• Tour Kairouan mosque and medina
• Arrive at El Djem Roman Coliseum
• Visit El Jem archaeological museum
• Arrive in Monastir and see Bourguiba birthplace
• Visit Bourguiba mausoleum
• Free time at ribat and marina

The experience

The tour starts in Kairouan, where you walk the narrow medina streets (on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1988), and visit the three-gated mosque at the heart of the city. Outside the medina walls stand the Barbier mosque, the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, and the hydraulic cisterns built in the ninth century, considered the most important water systems in Muslim history. Your guide explains the city's place as the fourth holy city of Islam and the spiritual capital of Tunisia.

From there you travel to El Djem to see the Roman amphitheater, built in the third century AD and classified as a World Heritage site in 1972. It held 30,000 spectators and ranks third in size in the Roman world, after Rome's Colosseum and Capua's arena, and it is the most impressive Roman monument in Africa. After the amphitheater, you visit the archaeological museum, housed in a reconstructed Roman villa, where mosaics, statues, terracotta pieces and glasswork span from the 11th to the 5th century.

The day ends in Monastir, where you pass the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia's first president, and visit his mausoleum. You have free time to explore the ribat, a fortified monastery overlooking the sea, and the marina. The air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide stay with you throughout, and bottled water is provided.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sedan (up to 2 passengers)Up to 2 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30Sedan, includes pickup

Monospace (up to 6 passengers)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:00 and 08:30Minivan, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by taximami

Is this one for you?Choose the sedan if you are traveling as a couple or solo, or the monospace if your group is three to six: both vehicles follow the same route and stops, so the choice depends only on how many of you are going and how much space you want.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic.

What is the Kairouan medina and why is it on the UNESCO list?

The medina of Kairouan is the old walled city at the heart of Kairouan, with narrow streets and markets. It has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since December 1988 because it meets five of the six evaluation criteria for cultural significance as the spiritual capital of Tunisia and the fourth holy city of Islam.

How big is the El Djem amphitheater compared to other Roman arenas?

The El Djem amphitheater, built in the third century AD, could hold 30,000 spectators and ranks third in size in the Roman world, after Rome's Colosseum and Capua's arena. It is the most impressive Roman monument in Africa and was classified as a World Heritage site in 1972.

What can I see in the El Djem archaeological museum?

The museum is installed in a reconstructed Roman villa and holds an important collection of Roman mosaics from the 11th to 5th century, along with statues, terracotta statuettes, perfume vials and glasswork from the Roman period.

What is included in the tour price?

Private air-conditioned transport, a professional guide in your choice of language, bottled water, and all fees and taxes are included. Entrance fees to museums or exhibitions and lunch are not included.

Can I choose between a smaller vehicle and a larger one?

Yes. You can book a sedan for up to 2 passengers or a monospace vehicle for up to 6 passengers at checkout, depending on your group size.