Comprehensive Budget Explorer in Tehran

Explore the historic core of Tehran starting with ancient artifacts, royal palace grounds, traditional bazaar shopping, and city monuments.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Naderi

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with traditional Persian breakfast and tea at a classic historic cafe in central Tehran.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the National Museum of Iran

   09:15 – 10:45

   Examine archaeological relics and ancient Persian historical artifacts.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Golestan Palace Visit

   11:00 – 12:30

   Tour the lavish Qajar-era palace complex and ornate tilework.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Moslem Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:45

   Enjoy a hearty, budget-friendly dish of Tahchin or Kebab in the heart of the Grand Bazaar area.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Explore Tehran's Grand Bazaar

   14:00 – 15:30

   Wander through bustling alleys filled with spices, carpets, and local handicrafts.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Laleh Park Picnic

   15:45 – 17:15

   Relax outdoors amidst central Tehran green space.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Azadi Tower

   17:30 – 19:00

   Observe Tehran's iconic modernist gateway monument.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Shamshiri Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on authentic traditional Persian stews and kebabs.

Head north toward the Alborz mountain slopes to explore northern palaces, bazaars, mountain trails, and city panoramas.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Tehroon Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Savor fresh flatbread and Persian breakfast staples in a relaxed setting.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Niavaran Palace Complex Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Walk through modern royal residences set within landscaped gardens.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Tajrish Bazaar

   11:00 – 12:30

   Browse northern Tehran's vibrant covered market for dried fruits, nuts, and souvenirs.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Cafe Tehroon Tajrish

   12:30 – 13:45

   Refuel with local lunch fare near Tajrish Square.

5. 14:00|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Darband Hiking

   14:00 – 15:45

   Trek along the mountain stream trail lined with traditional teahouses.

6. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Milad Tower Observation Deck

   16:15 – 17:45

   Take in wide views of Tehran from the tall communications tower.

   • entryFree
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Skiing at Mount Tochal

   18:00 – 19:15

   Experience slopes and high mountain air at Tochal.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at SPONAS Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Sample grilled regional specialties in a relaxed neighborhood setting.

A full day immersing in central shopping, national collections, urban parks, and landmarks.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Lamiz

   08:00 – 09:00

   Grab quick morning coffee and pastries in a popular local coffee spot.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Explore Tehran's Grand Bazaar

   09:15 – 10:45

   Revisit different sections of the historical market for textiles and copperware.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the National Museum of Iran

   11:00 – 12:30

   Discover Persian Islamic-era artifacts and manuscripts.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Dizi Sara

   12:30 – 13:45

   Try traditional Persian Dizi (lamb stew served in clay pots) in a cozy atmosphere.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Golestan Palace Visit

   14:00 – 15:30

   View the Mirror Hall and royal reception chambers.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Laleh Park Picnic

   15:45 – 17:15

   Unwind in the park lawns and observe local urban life.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Azadi Tower

   17:30 – 19:00

   Photograph the monument as late afternoon light strikes the marble facade.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Vice Cafe

   19:30 – 21:00

   Enjoy affordable pasta and Iranian fusion dishes.

Combine mountain recreation in Tochal and Darband with palace heritage and northern market shopping.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe DownTown

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the morning with fresh omelettes and warm bread.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Tajrish Bazaar

   09:15 – 10:45

   Shop for traditional spices and herbal teas.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Niavaran Palace Complex Tour

   11:00 – 12:30

   Inspect royal art collections and historic palace interiors.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Shemiran Cafe

   12:30 – 13:45

   Eat light Iranian lunch items in Shemiran.

5. 14:00|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Darband Hiking

   14:00 – 15:45

   Hike the stone pathways along the mountain stream.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Outdoor

   Skiing at Mount Tochal

   16:00 – 17:30

   Enjoy outdoor sports on the slopes of Mount Tochal.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Milad Tower Observation Deck

   17:45 – 19:15

   Watch city lights illuminate across Tehran from the deck.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Alborz Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Savor classic Iranian kebabs and saffron rice.

Visit historic monuments, museums, palaces, markets, and parks across central districts.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Gol Rezaei

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy tea, jam, and flatbread at an authentic artistic haunt.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Azadi Tower

   09:15 – 10:45

   Explore the underground museum under the tower structure.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the National Museum of Iran

   11:00 – 12:30

   Study prehistoric Pottery and ancient Persian stone carvings.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Nayeb Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:45

   Sample classic Chelokebab dishes in central Tehran.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Golestan Palace Visit

   14:00 – 15:30

   Stroll through the central gardens and wind towers.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Explore Tehran's Grand Bazaar

   15:45 – 17:15

   Pick up budget souvenirs and local sweets in the market lanes.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Laleh Park Picnic

   17:30 – 19:00

   Rest under shaded trees at Laleh Park.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Hani Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Taste a variety of self-serve Persian stews and dishes.

Spend another day experiencing northern Tehran's alpine outdoor attractions and historic palaces.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Diamond

   08:00 – 09:00

   Fuel up with breakfast options in a restored traditional house.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Niavaran Palace Complex Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Walk through the Ahmad Shahi Pavilion inside the complex grounds.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Tajrish Bazaar

   11:00 – 12:30

   Discover local crafts, brassware, and traditional snacks.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Heeva Cafe Bistro

   12:30 – 13:45

   Enjoy lunch in Tajrish near the foothills.

5. 14:00|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Darband Hiking

   14:00 – 15:45

   Enjoy the refreshing mountain air along Darband's hiking trails.

6. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Milad Tower Observation Deck

   16:15 – 17:45

   Observe the expanse of the city stretching out toward the south.

   • entryFree
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Skiing at Mount Tochal

   18:00 – 19:15

   Take advantage of afternoon mountain activities on Mount Tochal.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Mansour Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on freshly grilled koobideh kebabs and fresh bread.

Conclude your week visiting iconic central sites, bustling bazaars, historical museums, and scenic monuments.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Cinema

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy a final relaxed breakfast surrounded by cinema memorabilia.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the National Museum of Iran

   09:15 – 10:45

   Take a final look at Persia's remarkable history and archaeological treasures.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Explore Tehran's Grand Bazaar

   11:00 – 12:30

   Do last-minute souvenir shopping in the vibrant bazaar corridors.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sharaf El Eslam

   12:30 – 13:45

   Savor famous traditional kebabs in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Golestan Palace Visit

   14:00 – 15:30

   Reflect on Qajar architecture during a final stroll through the palace.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Laleh Park Picnic

   15:45 – 17:15

   Enjoy late afternoon fresh air and greenery in central Tehran.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Azadi Tower

   17:30 – 19:00

   Say goodbye to Tehran at its most famous landmark square.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Divan Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Celebrate the end of your trip with modern Persian cuisine.