8-Hour Tehran History Tour with Golestan Palace and Grand Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Qajar royal complex
• 02 Explore the archaeological collections at the National Museum of Iran
• 03 Stroll through the picturesque Tehran Grand Bazaar, a typical Iranian bazaar
• 04 Visit either the Jewellery Museum or the Carpet Museum, depending on the day

Marvel at the famous historical sites of Tehran on this 8-hour city tour, featuring the 19th-century royal residence of Golestan Palace and the archaeological treasures of the National Museum of Iran. Stroll through the picturesque Tehran Grand Bazaar, a popular local market, and shop for souvenirs along the way. Depending on the day, the tour also includes a visit to either the Jewellery Museum or the Carpet Museum.

Visit Golestan Palace, the oldest monument in Tehran, with a history of more than 400 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tehran

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tehran Heritage Tour

• After breakfast, you will be picked up by your tour guide from your hotel in Tehran at 08:30 am. Visit Golestan Palace, the oldest monument in Tehran, with a history of more than 400 years. It is a former royal Qajar complex and also a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Continue your tour towards the Tehran Grand Bazaar area, a popular market for local people with a picturesque ambience.

• After lunch, head to the Jewellery Museum, depending on the day, or the Carpet Museum.

• Towards the end of the tour, visit the National Museum of Iran, one of the richest museums in the world, holding important archaeological collections.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Iranian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Car for over 3 people

Know before you go

• Travel in a Peugeot 206 car, which can be used for up to 3 tourists, except in the traffic-restricted parts of Tehran.

• Tehran has been the capital city of Iran for around 200 years. If you wish to see the highlights of Tehran, we recommend staying in this city for at least 2 days.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran