Iran Travel Guide 🇮🇷
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Iran — Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, culture, safety, visas, etiquette & budget
🌤 Live Weather — Tehran
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Tehran
🏛 Heritage Persian civilization · ancient cities
💱 Currency Iranian Rial (IRR)
🗣 Language Persian (Farsi)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+3:30
🔌 Plug Type Type C · F — 230V
Famous for: Isfahan · Shiraz · Persepolis · bazaars · desert cities · poetry & gardens
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-Visa available (many countries) Visa-on-arrival (selected nationalities) Passport valid 6+ months- Hotel booking or local host may be requested
- Some nationalities must apply in advance
- Travel insurance may be mandatory
Confirm visa eligibility before booking flights.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–May Spring — best weather
🍂 Sep–Nov Pleasant & cool
☀️ Jun–Aug Very hot in desert regions
❄️ Dec–Feb Snow in mountains
Shiraz & Isfahan are most pleasant in spring & autumn.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 2M–3.5M IRR / ₹2,000–₹3,200 / $25–40 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 5M–8M IRR / ₹5,000–₹8,000 / $60–95 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 12M+ IRR / ₹12,000+ / $150+ per day
International bank cards usually do not work — carry cash.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Tehran Isfahan — Naqsh-e Jahan Square Shiraz — Persepolis Yazd Desert Kashan Tabriz🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights between major cities
- Comfortable intercity buses
- Tehran metro system
- Taxis & ride-hailing apps
Distances between cities can be long — plan travel days.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — MCI · Irancell · Rightel
- Tourist SIM available at airport
- Good 4G in major cities
- Some websites may be restricted
Download maps & translators before arrival.
💵 Money & Payments
- International cards rarely work
- Carry USD/EUR to exchange
- Local debit cards via travel agencies
- Cash used in markets & taxis
Keep small notes for local transport & street shops.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Chelo Kebab
- Ghormeh Sabzi
- Fesenjan
- Saffron rice & stews
- Persian sweets & tea
Iranian cuisine is aromatic, herbal & slow-cooked.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Nowruz (Persian New Year)
- Yalda Night
- Chaharshanbe Suri
- Religious & cultural observances
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Generally safe & welcoming
- Ask before photographing people
- Avoid political discussions
- Follow dress code guidelines
Respect cultural and religious customs at all times.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Modest clothing required
- Headscarf mandatory for women
- Shoes off inside some homes
- Always greet respectfully
🎒 What to Pack
- Light & modest clothing
- Headscarf (for women)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cash & emergency funds
Dress code varies between cities & regions.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot dry deserts
- Mild springs & autumns
- Snowy mountain winters
- Climate varies by region
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Tehran museums & bazaars
- Day 2 — Golestan Palace & city viewpoints
- Day 3 — Travel to Isfahan
- Day 4 — Naqsh-e Jahan Square & bridges
- Day 5 — Shiraz or Kashan day trip
❓ FAQs
Is Iran safe for tourists?
Yes — locals are welcoming and major tourist cities are safe.
Can I use international credit cards?
Usually no — carry cash in USD/EUR and exchange locally.
Is English spoken?
Common in hotels, tourist cities and young population.
Is there a dress code?
Yes — modest clothing is expected in public.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 115
👮 Police 110
🔥 Fire 125
🧳 Tourist Help Local Tourism Offices