2-Day Tehran Hidden Gems Tour with Palaces, Bazaars and Mosques

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the opulent Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Middle East
• 03 Discover Iran's rich history and culture at the National Museum
• 04 Step back in time at the Malek Museum House and its Qajar-era artifacts
• 05 Marvel at the architectural beauty of the Shah Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic art and architecture

Embark on a journey through Tehran, the capital of Iran, filled with stunning monuments, museums, and historic sites where you can better understand and appreciate Iranian history, art, culture, and architectural treasures, some dating back to the 16th century. Explore the Golestan Palace, the Grand Bazaar, Shah Mosque, and many surrounding landmarks, while discovering hidden places known only to a local. Across two days, this tour combines the old city's heritage with the lively atmosphere of Tajrish, Darband, and some of Tehran's most iconic modern sights.

Embark on a journey through Tehran, the capital of Iran, filled with stunning monuments, museums, and historic sites where you can better understand and appreciate Iranian history, art, culture, and architectural treasures, some dating back to the 16th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Tehran

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tehran Old City Heritage Trail

• Places we are going to visit:

• Golestan Palace
• Grand Bazaar
• Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque)
• The smallest tea house in the world
• Malek Museum House
• Handicrafts Bazaar (Oudlajan Bazaar)
• Timche Akbarian (the first bank of Iran)
• Marvi Alley
• Agha Mahmood Mosque
• Naser Khosrow Street
• Dar ul-Funun (the first modern university in Iran)
• Imam Khomeini Square (Toopkhaneh)
• Bab Homayoon Street food
• Ferdowsi Street
• Iran Ebrat Museum
• National Garden
• Post Museum
• Parade Square (Mashq Sq)
• Malek Museum
• The National Museum
• Si-e Tir Street
• Saint Peter Church
• Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran
• The Treasury of National Jewels
• Azadi Square (Tower)
• City Theatre

2

Day 02

Tajrish, Darband and Modern Tehran

• Tajrish Square
• Tajrish Historical Bazaar
• Imam Zadeh Saleh Holy Shrine
• Vali Asr Street (the longest street in the Middle East)
• Darband neighborhood
• Melat Park
• Tabi'at Bridge
• Ferdows Garden
• Milad Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Transportation (car, van, or minibus)

What's Not Included

• Lunch and dinner
• Admission tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Tour start

Tehran Province, Tehran, District 11, Kalhor، Kalhor St, M9XP+HP8, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.