Iran · Architecture

12-Hour Yazd City Tour with Persian and Zoroastrian Heritage

12 Hours Round trip from Yazd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Alexander's Prison, an ancient domed structure mentioned in the poems of Hafez
  • 02 Visit the 13th-century Lariha Mansion with mirror-work, traditional paintings, and wind catchers
  • 03 See the Jameh Mosque of Yazd, a masterpiece of Persian and Islamic architecture
  • 04 Discover the Towers of Silence and the stories of the Zoroastrian sky burial tradition
  • 05 Visit the Behram Fire Temple, which enshrines the Victorious Fire

Go on a 12-hour tour to Yazd and marvel at Persian architecture and the traditional practices of Persians and Zoroastrians. Explore this beautiful city as you uncover stories of its rich culture through landmarks such as Alexander's Prison, the Jameh Mosque of Yazd, the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, the Towers of Silence, and the Behram Fire Temple.

Alexander's Prison is an ancient domed structure mentioned in the poems of the famous Persian poet Hafez.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Yazd
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Yazd's Architectural and Zoroastrian Heritage

Visit these attractions with your Iranian tour guide.

  • Alexander's Prison is an ancient domed structure mentioned in the poems of the famous Persian poet Hafez. It also serves as an ethnographic museum housing old archaeological artifacts.

  • The 13th-century upper-class Lariha Mansion is adorned with eye-catching mirror-work, traditional Iranian paintings, wind catchers, and traditional-style doors and windows.

  • Visit the magnificent congregational Jameh Mosque of Yazd, a masterpiece of Persian and Islamic architecture.

  • Explore the Amir Chakhmaq Mosque Complex, an architectural marvel popular for its symmetrical sunken alcoves.

  • At the Yazd Water Museum, catch a glimpse of the hidden waterways that have made desert life manageable.

  • See the Towers of Silence, which carry the countless stories of the Zoroastrian sky burial tradition.

  • Behram Fire Temple of Yazd is a Zoroastrian fire temple that enshrines the Victorious Fire.

  • Visit Dowlatabad Garden, a jewel of Persian architecture and an authentic Iranian garden.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yazd 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Services of a driver guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Food and beverages

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran
Tour start
Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Yazd.

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