The 12 Best Monastir Tours & Excursions

1.Fun VIP Tour: El Jem, Kairouan, Monastir/Sousse (PICKUP ALL City)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Sousse or another agreed city to El Jem, Kairouan, and Monastir. Expect a flexible, mostly self-guided day with WhatsApp support, local tips, and driver hosts such as Othman, Hsin, Ayoub, and Amine. Entrance fees, lunch, and some port charges cost extra.

“We were fortunate to visit Kairouan and El Jem with an incredible driver named Mohammed Amine. He was very accommodating during the tour and guided us during the tour. He provided plenty of time during the stop at El Jem and provided good conversation during the driving. We had an unusual request and went out of his way to accommodate us. The tour to historic Kairouan and El Jem went smoothly because of the driver’s efforts and we were able to see everything we wanted to see. Mohammed Amine went above and beyond and made sure we saw some of the best that Tunisia has to offer.”

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2.Private Tour to Kairouan, El Jem & Monastir from Tunis_hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $98

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide to Kairouan’s Great Mosque and medina, El Jem’s vast Roman amphitheater, and Monastir’s Ribat. The day includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, free time in Kairouan, and a stop at the Aghlabid basins. Lunch is extra.

“The trip to El Jem alone is worth the trip. Amazing coliseum, smaller but more extensive than Rome due to the underground structures. Our guide, Caulios, was exceptional. We had a great day and learned a lot of history. Highly recommend.”

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3.Fun VIP Tour: Sousse &/OR Monastir (Walking Tour or Car Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $27Best value

This 4 to 5-hour private tour lets you choose Sousse, Monastir, or both, with a walking format using cheap local taxis or a private air-conditioned car. Your multilingual host, including guide Tarika, helps with souks, food, transport, shopping, and local customs.

“A huge thank you to Tarika for showing us around Monastir! I weren't expecting to go on the train , micro bus (just like a local) it was really great . Thank you again”

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4.Private and Guided Tour to Kairouan and El Jem and Monastir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $98

Leave Hammamet at 8:00 am for a private, air-conditioned tour of Kairouan, El Jem, and Monastir. Visit the Great Mosque, medina, Aghlabid basins, Roman amphitheater, and Ribat. Guides such as Ahmed and Fhame are noted for clear English and a good balance of commentary and free time.

“It is worthy. Katrouan, El Jem and Monastir are wonderful places to visit in Tunísia, very close if you are in Hammamet”

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5.Half Day Excursion Sousse, Monastir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $63

Travel from Sousse to Monastir with Nadhim, a friendly private driver-guide, for a four-hour look at the Ribat, Bourguiba Mausoleum, fish market, Marina, and Sousse Medina. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, and parking are included. The Ribat entrance costs extra.

“Loved the markets in Monastir. Especially the fish market. Good to see the local life. Guide very prompt and friendly with good communication.”

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6.Private Half Day Tour to Roman Coliseum EL JEM from Monastir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $80

Travel privately from Monastir to El Jem with a guide such as Ala, Abdallah, or Anis, then explore the huge Roman amphitheater and nearby museum. You’ll see gladiator galleries, climb to the upper tiers, and study superb mosaics, all within a focused four to five-hour outing.

“The Collosseum and Museum at El Jem was exceptional. We had a private guide he was very informative, knowledgeable and polite. He was a careful driver and made us feel at ease. The Collessum was very well preserved and offered a great insight into the past. Whilst the Museum contained the finest mosaics we have ever seen. A wonderful trip.”

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7.Tunis, Sidi Bousaid and Carthage Day Trip from Monastir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $116

Travel from Monastir in an air-conditioned vehicle with Nadhmi, visiting the cliff-top beauty of Sidi Bou Said, the ancient ruins of Carthage, and Tunis’s 12th-century medina. The group is limited to four, with room to adjust the pace. Lunch and some Carthage entry fees cost extra.

“Guide was great, excellent communication before and during the excursion. Was able to answer all questions about the history and culture that was asked. Transport was modern clean and very comfortable”

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8.Private half-day excursion to the authentic Monastir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $68

Travel privately from Sousse to Monastir for a focused half-day tour with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and included admission. Walk the marina, visit the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and explore the 8th-century Ribat. Guide Anis is noted for his punctual, patient, and adaptable approach.

“Superbe ville, un incontournable! Ville très propre offrant une belle diversité et à proximité de Sousse. Guide patient, gentil et prêt à s'adapter aux préférences.”

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9.El Jem and Monastir Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Tunis or Hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $105

Travel by private vehicle from Tunis or Hammamet to El Jem and Monastir. With guides such as Bouhdid, Ridha, or Boubou, you’ll see a vast Roman amphitheater, superb mosaics, the old Ribat, and Bourguiba’s mausoleum, with lunch included.

“My guide Bouhdid was great. He is very knowledgeable, funny, and pleasant to be around. Thank you for a great tour!”

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10.Kairouan, El Djem and Monastir Guided Excursion from Hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel privately from Hammamet to Kairouan, El Djem, and Monastir in about 10 hours. Your guide covers Islamic, Roman, and modern Tunisian history, with stops at the Aghlabid Basins, Sidi Sahbi Mosque, El Djem’s amphitheater, its museum, Bourguiba’s mausoleum, and Monastir Marina. Guides such as Mtir and Taib have received special praise.

“Booked online, this day was wonderful and full of interesting discoveries. Pick up from the hotel at the indicated time! Captivating sites supported by the precise information of Mtir our guide, a cultured person, speaking excellent French and open to any discussion on curreRead moreAuto-translated”

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11.Kairouan, El Djem, Monastir Self-Guided Excursion from Hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews

From Hammamet, a private driver takes you to Kairouan’s Aghlabid Basins, Sidi Sahbi Mosque, and medina, then El Djem’s vast Roman amphitheater and museum, before Monastir’s Bourguiba Mausoleum, ribat, and marina. The day begins at 8:30 am and lasts about 10 hours.

“Los lugares espectaculares. Pero el chófer me ofreció un guía local a un precio. Luego el guía quería cobrarme el triple. Además el chofer quería convencerme de no ir a monastir porque no valía la le pena según el. Cuando llegamos fui al mausoleo pero para el robar no hubo tiempo. Por último, no creo que 150km/h este dentro de los límites permitís de velocidad en tunez.”

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12.El Jem, Monastir, and Kairouan Medina Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $57

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from your chosen pickup point to Kairouan, El Jem, and Monastir. Your multilingual driver host shares general facts, helps with lunch, and lets you adjust time at each site. Expect about 6 to 7 hours, with WhatsApp support and flexible drop-off.

“This was a wonderful trip. I feel so grateful to have been able to go on such a well organised and FUN day out in such a beautiful country - especially solo travelling as a female! All the sights were incredible and totally worth the visit! I was also just completely in awe at the beRead more”

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