Iran · City Tours

1-Day Yazd Historical Tour with Fire Temple and Tower of Silence

1 Day Round trip from Yazd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Tower of Silence, a circular raised Zoroastrian structure built for excarnation
02 Explore the Amir Chakhmaq Complex and Fire Temple, two of Yazd's most famous landmarks
03 See the Jameh Mosque and Alexander Prison, a 15th-century domed building that now houses a museum and handicraft sellers
04 Discover Dowlat Abad Garden with the country's tallest windcatcher, orchards, and fountains
05 Marvel at the Water Museum and learn about the region's ancient aqueduct construction

Take a walk through the old part of the Iranian city of Yazd and discover its famous monuments and historical masterpieces in one day. Visit some of Yazd's best-known attractions, including the Tower of Silence, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Fire Temple, Jameh Mosque, Alexander Prison, Dowlat Abad Garden, and the Water Museum. This tour also gives you time to explore the old neighbourhood and enjoy some shopping along the way.

Visit the Tower of Silence, a circular raised structure built by Zoroastrians for excarnation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yazd

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yazd Historical Landmarks and Old City Tour

Start the tour at 9:00 am with your Yazd tour guide.
Visit the Tower of Silence, a circular raised structure built by Zoroastrians for excarnation.
Explore the Fire Temple and Amir Chakhmaq Complex, a prominent structure in Yazd, Iran, noted for its symmetrical sunken alcoves.
Marvel at the beautiful Water Museum, which showcases the region's ancient aqueduct construction.
Have lunch at 1:00 pm.
Proceed to visit the Jameh Mosque.
Explore the old neighbourhood and do some shopping.
Visit Alexander Prison, a 15th-century domed building and former school that now hosts a museum and handicraft sellers.
Head to Dowlat Abad Garden and discover the country's tallest windcatcher, orchards, and fountains there.
You also have the option to visit the Zoroastrians Museum (Markar Museum) or end the tour.