From Tunis, Hammamet, or Sousse: Private Kairouan Day Trip Standard Option
ID: GYG356795-638710
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Go on a private guided tour of Kairouan, the first Islamic city in the Maghreb and the religious capital of Tunisia. Immerse yourself in Arab-Islamic heritage with visits to the town market, the great mosque, the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, and much more.
Get picked up from your accommodation by your professional driver and English-speaking guide and head to Kairouan. Explore the city and learn firsthand about the history of the first Muslim metropolis in the Maghreb. Begin your visit with a stop at the Aghlabid Basins, an extraordinary feat of medieval-era engineering which continue to provide water to the area's desert inhabitants.
Then head to the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, the most revered holy man in Kairouan, where blessings are obtained for all regional weddings and festivals. Continue on to Kairouan's great mosque. Admire the architectural precision of the structure which serves as the fourth most important mosque in the Sunni Muslim world.
Afterwards, get lost in the city's old medina, classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Make a final stop at Bir Barrouta, a legendary well where you can observe a dromedary extracting water from deep beneath the earth.
Highlights
- Travel to one of the most culturally and religiously significant places in the Muslim world
- Learn firsthand about the history of Maghreb civilization
- See the most important sites in the city and benefit from the services of an English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Pickup from your accommodation in Tunis, Sousse, or Hammamet
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
