Tours & Activities in Tehran
In this free walking tour run by Persian Walk, we briefly cover the history of Iran from 3000 BC to present time. (We promise, it is not boring and takes less than 7 minutes) and introduce the influence of Islam on Iranian life style. We will explore different elements of an old Islamic-Iranian city structure in one of the old neighborhood of Tehran. More detail, we talk about exclusive Iranian Calendar, National and Religious festivals and so much information about life style. We promise you by new insight information of this tour, you will visit the other sightseeing of other cities in Iran with new mindset and have a better understanding of an enchanted oriental country. Some sightseeing in this tours: Golestan Palace Grand Bazaar Imam Khomeini Mosque Jewish Quarter Synagogue Shams-ol-emareh Water reservoir The first bank of Iran Imamzade Yahya Shrine Kazemi Mansion Dress code: we will walk through Bazaar and old neighborhood, which are conservative and traditional environment. We would like to ask you as a respect to their lifestyle, women would choose a dress with a knee-height outfit and do not forget your comfortable shoes and a big smile on your face. How to reach to Golestan Palace: Take red Metro line and get off at Panzdah Khordad metro station and follow the sign to Golestan Palace, then you reach to Panzdahe Khordad Square, turn left to Davar street and you reach to Golestan Palace.
In this free walking tour, we briefly speak about the history of Iran (Persia) from 3000 BC to the present. Then we'll discover some spectacular attractions of Tehran from a new point of view.
We walk through the grand old bazaar and learn more about Iranian daily life.
We explore hidden parts of the bazaar and its secrets.
Then we talk about Iranian Marco Polo and the king who liked to be a Marco Polo.
On our way to explore old Tehran, we walk into old Arab and Jewish neighbourhoods and learn more about them.
Finally, not only you learn about the architecture, history, culture & daily life of Iranians, but also we will give you essential information that is necessary for the rest of your journey.
How to reach Golestan Palace: Take the red metro line and get off at Panzdah Khordad metro station and follow the sign to Golestan Palace; then you reach Panzdahe Khordad Square, turn left to Davar street, and you reach Golestan Palace.
On Tehran Free Walking Tour you will walk with us for 3 hours and visit must-see places on one of below routes that you choose: A – Old Tehran: This option is all about history, we will visit Tehran Grand Bazaar, the famous Si-e Tir Street and Historical buildings such as Iran National Museum, Jewelry Museum, Golestan palace (main hall), This educational tour is the perfect opportunity to get familiar with Tehran’s traditions, history and culture. B – Close to the Mountains: This option focuses more on the nature. We will hike in the mountainous regions of Tehran such as Darband and Tajrish Square, visit the splendid Saa’d Abad Complex and even visit Imam Zadeh Saleh Shrine. C – After 1979: This is a more modern option for people in love with Iran’s recent history. We will visit US former Embassy, Iranian Artists forum, Taa’biat Bridge, War Museum and Imam Zadeh Saleh Shrine. D – Like a Local: This option is a complete surprise, our tour leader will decide an activity for you to experience Tehran like a real local by Walking, Biking or Hiking around this amazing metropolis. Note: After booking this tour and filling in the form, your tour guide will contact you back within a few hours on What’s App or via e-mail. There you talk about your chosen path out of mentioned 4 routes and be informed about the meeting point.
Free Walking Tour in the old Arg area of Tehran.
Your experience on this tour:
- Visiting Golestan Palace (Takhte marmar, Talar Ayne, Talar Salam and ...)
- Visiting Imam Khomeini Mosque.
- Eating Felafel (one of the most popular street food in Iran).
The tour starts at Imam Khomeini Square we walk down Bab honeymoon Street and head toward Golestan Palace which is the most beautiful Ghajari building in old Tehran and also is one of the UNESCO's world heritage sites in Iran.
In Golestan palace, I will tell you about the history and beautiful architecture of this place and after visiting "takhte marmar, Talar Salam, Talar Ayneh and the main palace" we walk across Shamsolemare which was the tallest building in Tehran more than 200 years ago and also Badgir building, here I explain about windcachers in Iran and how they works.
After a short walk through Golestan garden and getting to know about it's architecture and history we will continue our walking tour toward "Imam Khomeini Mosque" which also called "masjed shah" that is Second jame mosque in history of tehran.
After visiting Imam khomeini mosque we are going to taste Felafel, which is one of the most popular streetfood of iran that makes of spicy chickpea paste.
After about 3 or 4 hours our walking tour will be end in Marvi bazar, at Naserkhosro street.
Useful information:
📍Start point: imamkhomeini metro station in Imam khomeini Square (at the begining of bab homayoon street)
📍End point: Marvi Bazar at the end of Naserkhosro street is close to Panzdah E Khordad metro station.