4-Hour Persepolis Sightseeing Tour from Shiraz with UNESCO Heritage

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
• 02 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 1979
• 03 Learn about the history and architecture of the Achaemenid Empire
• 04 See the magnificent court that served as the summer residence of Achaemenid emperors

Travel from Shiraz to Persepolis, the wondrous ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in Iran and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. This magnificent court served as the summer residence of the Achaemenid emperors and their official reception quarters. During your visit, gain insight into Achaemenid architecture and understand the palace's importance in Iranian history.

Travel from Shiraz to Persepolis, the wondrous ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in Iran and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shiraz, Persepolis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shiraz to Persepolis Sightseeing Tour

• Meet your tour guide at a predecided location in Shiraz. Start at 8 or 9 am for a 1-hour drive to Persepolis.

• Spend 2 hours visiting the magnificent site of Persepolis Palace before returning. Be back within 4 hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Persepolis tour guide

• Return fare for groups of up to 3 persons in the guide/driver's car

• Travel insurance

• Free WiFi

What's Not Included

• All other costs should be paid by passengers, such as food.

• Tips and gratuity

What to bring

• Sportswear clothing

• Sun protection items

• Hat

• Sunglasses

• Protective creams

• Water

• Refreshments

• Umbrella, depending on the weather

Know before you go

• Good restaurants are available everywhere, and other activities can also be arranged.

• For larger groups, transportation depends on the vehicle required, such as a bus or minibus.

• An additional $20 applies for groups of up to 20 passengers.

• For groups of more than 3 persons, a 1.2 Euros entrance ticket to the site will be charged per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

Tour start

Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.