Overview of Tehran tour

Visit the city of the Pomegranate. Bargain in the bazaars, walk through stunning palace gardens, savor flavorful and exotic Persian cuisine in great restaurants, and pleasing classic teahouses of the capital.

Welcome to Iran's largest city and urban area, the largest city in Western Asia, and one of the largest three cities in the Middle East (along with Istanbul and Cairo). Visit the home to many historic mosques as well as several churches, synagogues, and Zoroastrian fire temples, palaces, and great museums. The modern structures, notably Azadi Tower and the Milad Tower, have come to symbolize the city. Northern Tehran is a wealthy region of the city and the streets and alleys of Northern Tehran usually look wider and lusher. Tehran has a wide range of shopping opportunities, from traditional bazaars to shopping districts and modern shopping malls. The Grand Bazaar of Tehran and the Tajrish Bazaar are the biggest traditional bazaars in Tehran. Tehran has many modern and classic restaurants and cafes, serving both traditional Iranian and cosmopolitan cuisine. One of the most popular dishes of the city is the chelow kabab (kabob/kebab is originally a Persian word meaning grilled or roasted meat).

Is this Tehran tour for me?

Travel style: Yolo

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; a mix of public and private transport 

Physical rating: Easy

Light walking, few climbs more challenging than a flight of stairs. Easy does it.