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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Kashan
Spend a full day in Kashan to see the historic houses, Fin Garden and bazaar; add a night if you want a relaxed pace or to visit Maranjab desert.
Kashan is a small oasis town in Isfahan province with a concentration of historic Qajar houses, the UNESCO‑listed Fin Garden and easy access to desert day‑trips. One day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you explore the desert or nearby villages at leisure.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget IRR 3,000,000–5,000,000 excl. bed · Mid IRR 5,000,000–8,000,000 excl. bed · High IRR 8,000,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea with cookies (historical bath) | 100,000 IRR |
| Meal at a traditional restaurant | 400,000–500,000 IRR |
| Taxi within city (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within city (3.1 mi (5 km)) | 70,000–90,000 IRR |
| Entry to Fin Garden (foreigner) | 200,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KKS · Kashan Airport
- Limited domestic service (Mashhad).
Typical fares
- Taxi city centre → Fin Garden
- ≈80,000 IRR, 10 min (check)
- Bus Tehran → Kashan
- ≈1,200,000 IRR, 3 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most attractions are within walking distance of the historic centre. Taxis are cheap (≈80,000 IRR to Fin Garden). For desert trips hire a 4×4 or join a local tour.
See and do
Known for
- Fin Garden
- Agha Bozorg Mosque
- Historic Qajar houses
- Sialk Ziggurat
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fin Garden | Taxi from city centre, ~10 min | 15 min total |
| Abyaneh village | Hire a driver or join a tour, ~1 h each way | 2 h total |
| Maranjab Desert & Salt Lake | 4×4 hire, 60 km (37 mi) west, ~1 h drive4×4 hire, 37 mi (60 km) west, ~1 h drive | 3 h total (incl. dune walk) |
Sleep
- Budget guesthouses (e.g., Noghli House)
- Traditional houses; double rooms ~2,000,000 IRR.
- Mid‑range boutique hotels (e.g., Manouchehri House)
- Renovated Qajar house; double rooms from 2,300,000 IRR.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | قیمت چقدر است؟gheymat cheghadr ast? |
| Can I pay by card? | میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Last bus from Tehran arrives after 3 h; plan for a taxi to the station.
- Women must wear a chador at some shrines (e.g., Sultan Amir Shrine).
- Desert roads may be gravel; a 4×4 is required for Maranjab.
Kashan is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded bazaars and respect local dress codes at religious sites.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kashan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fin Garden
- Agha Bozorg Mosque
- Historic Qajar houses
- Sialk Ziggurat
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Iran Tourism Organization: www.tourismiran.ir/en
- Wikivoyage: Kashan, revision 5338154 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338154
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kashan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.