Top Monastir Cultural Tours

The Sahara Desert is a wonderland for adventurers, but knowing how to get there as a non-Tunisian is quite the task. This 2-day tour from Sousse showcases the best of the region and takes care of logistics such as hotels and tours, saving you hours of planning. You won’t have to worry about totaling your hire car, either—4x4 vehicles tackle rugged terrain with ease.

Haggling skills at the ready for the souks and shops in these two charming seaside towns. Contrast the quiet village streets of Hergla with the vibrant medina of Sousse. Classic Tunisian crafts you'll see include colourful Kairouan rugs, embroidered textiles, copper lamps, leather slippers and olive wood pieces. We'll begin with a stroll around the whitewashed village of Hergla, sitting pretty on top of the coastal cliffs. It's a charming place where the blue of the windows and doors echoes the sea below. Wander the lanes to see the old mosque and watch the basket weavers at work. Maybe you'll catch the fishing boats coming back to harbour with their catch. Oozing old-world Tunisian character, Sousse medina's web of lanes are bursting with activity. As well as the main market at Bab Jadid, don't miss Bab il Gharbi, a great area for shopping, watching local craftsmen, trying street food, or stopping at a café.

Uncover the history of one of the world’s oldest Muslim spiritual centers on a day trip to Kairouan from Sousse. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a tour not only provides a round-trip transportation, but also helps you delve deeper into Kairouan’s rich history than you could alone. You’ll also stop at El Jem Amphitheatre, a Roman masterpiece that’s Tunisia’s answer to the Colosseum.

Option 1: El Jem Amphitheatre & Museum Visit – Day Experience Enjoy a half-day private excursion to the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the most impressive ancient monuments in Tunisia. Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Sousse or Monastir and provide you with a comfortable transfer to El Jem. Once there, you will be free to explore the monuments at your own pace. Option 2: El Jem Festival by Night – Private Transfer to the Show Enjoy a magical summer evening at the International Festival of El Jem with a private transfer service from your location to the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem. Travel comfortably and safely to attend your chosen festival performance and experience the unique atmosphere of this world-famous historical venue illuminated under the stars.

✔️ Convenient departures from Sousse, Monastir ✔️ Small-group or private experience for a more personalized tour ✔️ Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation with a professional driver Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kairouan and the El Djem Amphitheater Well-balanced free time at each site to explore at your own pace Reliable and punctual organization, highly rated by travelers Attentive customer service before, during, and after the tour This full-day cultural tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience Tunisia’s rich heritage in comfort and peace of mind.

With an amphitheatre to rival that of Rome, El Jem makes for a fascinating trip back in time. You'll travel from Port El Kantaoui to the colosseum to have a look around. Then it's off to the museum to learn even more about the games and battles that took place there. You'll be stepping into the age of Gladiator on this half-day tour, which includes a visit to the largest colosseum in North Africa. Once you arrive, you'll have time to explore, taking in the wonder of this vast historic space and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It could once hold up to an incredible 35,000 spectators who came to cheer and jeer the games and battles unfolding on stage. You'll also have the chance to admire how El Jem, formerly Thysdrus, was hugely important during the time of the Roman Empire. Then cap off your visit at nearby El Jem Museum, where a selection of Roman mosaics and exhibitions on the games provide a captivating insight.

Explore El Djem’s well-preserved Roman amphitheater. Stay overnight in a traditional Sahara camp under the stars Visit Matmata’s unique troglodyte dwellings and Star Wars hotel Discover Tozeur’s medina and Star War decor LUNCH IN LOCAL HOUSE IN EXTRA Experience Kairouan’s Great Mosque

The half-day tour of Kairouan is a unique experience that allows travelers to discover one of the most important and historic cities of Tunisia. They will explore the rich cultural heritage of Kairouan, including the famous Grand Mosque, traditional carpet crafts and the UNESCO World Heritage Medina. While visiting the holy places of the city, travelers will feel a spiritual atmosphere. Accompanied by a competent local guide, they will have access to in-depth information and captivating anecdotes, making this experience even more memorable. By booking this tour, they will discover a unique combination of culture, crafts, spirituality and local immersion, making this tour of Kairouan an unforgettable experience in Tunisia.

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The Dougga tour is perfect for lovers of Roman and Carthaginian ruins, a total change of scenery, the magnificent water temple, the starting point of the aqueducts that carried water to Carthage, you also visit the ancient Roman city Thuburbo Majus and finish with the famous Dougga site listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

Ôthentic Travel invites you to a day of discovery of two emblematic monuments of Tunisian history. Start with Kairouan, the Aghlabid capital and the birthplace of Islam in Africa, the starting point for its expansion in Europe. Continue your adventure at the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, formerly Thysdrus, famous for its gladiatorial tournaments. Discover the majesty of this coliseum, the largest in Rome in Africa and the third in the world, after those in Rome and Capua.

Carthage was the capital of ancient Rome's greatest rival and the site of a titanic clash of civilizations. Today, its ruins bear testament to Rome's ultimate victory, as you'll discover during this tour, which also takes in Sidi Bou Said. Under leaders such as Hannibal, Carthage was one of the greatest powers of the ancient world. See ruins such as the Baths of Antoninus, aristocratic villas, the amphitheatre, and the Tophet sacrificial site. Next, you'll visit Sidi Bou Said, a clifftop village of cobbled alleys fringed by whitewashed houses with blue doors and window shutters. The views over Tunis Bay are the icing on the cake.