- The Grand Bazaar is endless—get lost in the carpet and spice lanes.
- Golestan Palace is a masterpiece of Qajar era architecture and mirrors.
- The Treasury of National Jewels holds the world's largest pink diamond (Darya-ye Noor).
- Tabiat Bridge is a modern pedestrian bridge connecting two parks—great for evening walks.
- Tochal mountain offers skiing and hiking just a gondola ride away from the city.
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When to go: Spring or Autumn
April-May and September-November are best. Weather is mild.
Summer is hot. Winter can be cold and smoggy (inversion).
- Best: Spring/Autumn.
- Summer: Hot.
- Winter: Smog.
Getting there: Taxi
Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA) is 1 hour away. Take an official taxi (Seir-o-Safar).
There is a metro, but it's slow/infrequent.
- Taxi: Official only.
- Metro: Limited.
- Traffic: Heavy.
Where to stay: Center or North
Center is near museums and bazaar but chaotic. North is upscale, cleaner air, but far from history.
Hostels are great for meeting travelers.
- Center: History.
- North: Modern/Posh.
- Hostels: Social.
What to see: Palaces and Bridge
Golestan Palace. National Museum. Tabiat Bridge at sunset.
Azadi Tower (freedom tower). Former US Embassy (Den of Espionage).
- Golestan: Mirrors.
- Tabiat: Bridge.
- Azadi: Icon.
- Jewels: Must see.
Food: Kebab and Stew
Chelo Kabab (rice and meat) is the staple. Ghormeh Sabzi (herb stew) is the national dish.
Sangak bread is fresh and hot. Saffron ice cream is delicious.
- Kabab: Everywhere.
- Stew: Ghormeh Sabzi.
- Bread: Sangak.
- Tea: Chai.
Getting around: Metro and Snapp
The Metro is excellent, cheap, and avoids traffic. Snapp is the Iranian Uber.
Taxis are shared (Savari) or private (Dar Bast).
- Metro: Best way.
- Snapp: Taxi app.
- Traffic: Insane.
Budget: Cheap
Iran is very affordable due to exchange rates. Bring CASH (Euros/Dollars).
Cards don't work (sanctions).
- Cash: Essential.
- Food: Cheap.
- Transport: Very cheap.
2 Days in Tehran
Day 1: Center. Golestan Palace. Grand Bazaar. National Museum. Treasury of Jewels.
Day 2: North. Sa'dabad Complex (Shah's palace). Tajrish Bazaar. Tabiat Bridge at night.
- Day 1: History.
- Day 2: Mountains & Modern.
- Evening: Bridge.
FAQ
Do I need a headscarf?
Yes, women must wear a headscarf and loose clothing (manteau) in public.
Can I use my credit card?
NO. International cards do not work. Bring all cash.
Is it safe?
Crime is low, people are friendly. Traffic is the biggest danger.