Excursions & day trips

Kairouan Holy City and El Jem Colosseum Tour from Sousse

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£63.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Printed ticket only

Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

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Meal included

Do this because

Visit the serene, historic Great Mosque of Kairouan
Tour the old medina of Kairouan and browse the souk
Discover Roman Tunisia on a tour of El Jem Colosseum
See Tunisia's ancient sites up close with lunch included
Expert guide with unrivalled knowledge of Kairouan

What to expect

You'll kick off the tour in the walled city of Kairouan. Protected by sandstone walls, the medina offers quiet narrow streets, whitewashed houses with brightly painted shutters and brick-laid archways, perfect for exploring. Kairouan's unmissable Great Mosque is 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, a courtyard and a minaret. Another important site in Kairouan is the Sidi Sahbi mausoleum, a significant site for Muslims around the world and known for its beautiful tilework and stucco decorations.

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. Today, you can still see the impressive structure that has stood the test of time and learn about its historical significance.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Lunch
Entrance fees

What to remember

Please contact your TUI Rep to confirm the day of the tour and the pick-up time.
Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
Not suitable for expectant mothers
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Provider

TUI TUNISIA

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Des
From United Kingdom - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Good knowledge from guide and learned a lot about Tunisia. Mosques and El Jem. Fantastic buffet lunch and sufficient time to explore.
Margaret and Mike
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

I was surprised that this trip was labeled as needing to be able to walk well when the pervious trip we did was more walking than this one. The guild ...
Jen
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

A very good informative day. The historical sites were well worth visiting. Be prepared at lunch to not even be offered a glass of water with your mea ...
Sue
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A long, tiring but great trip. Seeing the history of Tunisia & provided with lots of information. Well worth the money
Hanz
From United Kingdom - June 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
C
From United States of America - May 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

I hadn't realised there was going to be so much time on the coach travelling between the various sites. However they were all great, especially the Co ...

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