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Kairouan Culture + Local Flavors • Day 3

Kairouan, TunisiaTourist Attraction

Day 3 focuses on Tourist Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around National Museum of Islamic Art of Raqqada, continue through curated stops, and close near Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum. Plan includes about 87 minutes transit and 300 minutes on-location in Kairouan.

Time Window

9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Start, movement, and finish are mapped across the day.

Estimated Total

TND 167.61

Includes entry, food, and local transport estimates.

Movement

87 mins

Connected transfers between every planned stop.

Exploration

300 mins

4 image-led stops with practical timing.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a tourist attraction focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 87 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: TND 167.61

Stop 1

9:00 AM

to 11:00 AM

0m transfer

National Museum of Islamic Art of Raqqada

Museum

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Spend time at National Museum of Islamic Art of Raqqada and move through the main exhibits without rushing.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

TND 44.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: Closed

H3V3+249, Kairouan, Tunisia

Map

Transfer to Kairouan Grand Mosque

35 mins

Bus or taxiUse public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:00 PM

35m transfer

Kairouan Grand Mosque

Sightseeing

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Visit Kairouan Grand Mosque and explore the strongest highlights nearby.

Best way to reach

Bus or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

TND 25.9

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 60 minsMonday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMLunch break fits here

M4J3+CMQ, Rue De La Kasbah, Kairouan, Tunisia

Map

Transfer to Zaouia of Sidi Sahabi

26 mins

Bus or taxiUse public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 154 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 6:30 PM

26m transfer

Zaouia of Sidi Sahabi

Sightseeing

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Visit Zaouia of Sidi Sahabi and explore the strongest highlights nearby.

Best way to reach

Bus or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

TND 25.9

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Mosquée du Barbier, Av. de la République, Kairouan 3100, Tunisia

Map

Transfer to Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum

26 mins

Bus or taxiUse public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 64 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 8:30 PM

26m transfer

Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum

Sightseeing

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Visit Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum and explore the strongest highlights nearby.

Best way to reach

Bus or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

TND 25.9

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMDinner break fits here

M3JR+R2R, Kairouan, Tunisia

Map

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Lunch around Kairouan

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short lunch break near your current stop before continuing.

Dinner

Dinner around Kairouan

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short dinner break near your current stop before continuing.

Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Kairouan. Eat where locals queue.

CouscousBrikLablabiMint tea & makroudh

Typical meal: from TND 7.4

Plan & book your trip

Where to stay

Central Kairouan · from TND 81.4/night

A central base near National Museum of Islamic Art of Raqqada keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round tripTND 3,848
Hotel · 1 room × 2 nightsTND 162.8
Local transportTND 86.58
FoodTND 186.48
Entry ticketsTND 732.6
Guided tours (optional)TND 366.3
Total for 2 travelersTND 5,016.46TND 8,392.64
Per personTND 2,508.23TND 4,196.32

Estimate for 3 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.