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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Pasargad
Half-day stop from Shiraz: see the Tomb of Cyrus and the palace ruins, then move on. One hour on site is enough; add 30 min for the gardens.
Pasargad is the site of the Achaemenid capital and the tomb of Cyrus the Great, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins are spread over a few kilometres and can be seen in 2–3 hours. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Shiraz, often combined with Persepolis. There are no restaurants on site and limited accommodation nearby.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 1,500,000–3,000,000 excl. bed · Mid IRR 3,000,000–6,000,000 excl. bed · High IRR 6,000,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | IRR 30,000–50,000 |
| Savari Saadatshahr → Shiraz | IRR 200,000–400,000 |
| Entry ticket to Pasargad | IRR 500,000 |
| Snack from a shop in Saadatshahr | IRR 100,000–200,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SYZ · Shiraz International Airport
- About 130 km (81 mi) south; 1.5–2 h by car or bus + savariAbout 81 mi (130 km) south; 1.5–2 h by car or bus + savari
Typical fares
- Shiraz → Pasargad, taxi
- about IRR 1,500,000–2,500,000 one way (check)
- Saadatshahr → Pasargad, savari
- about IRR 100,000–200,000 (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
The sights are a few km apart. A private taxi or savari from Saadatshahr is the easiest option; walking between ruins takes about 30 min each way.
See and do
Known for
- Tomb of Cyrus the Great
- Achaemenid palace ruins
- UNESCO World Heritage site (Pasargadae)
- Persian Gardens
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Persepolis | Taxi or savari from Pasargad, about 1 h south | About 1 h |
| Shiraz | Taxi or bus via Saadatshahr, about 1.5–2 h | About 2 h |
| Firouzabad | Taxi, about 1.5 h south-west | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Saadatshahr
- Nearest town, about 5 km (3.1 mi) east; basic hotels and guesthouses.Nearest town, about 3.1 mi (5 km) east; basic hotels and guesthouses.
- Shiraz
- 130 km (81 mi) south; full range of accommodation, best base for a day trip.81 mi (130 km) south; full range of accommodation, best base for a day trip.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalām |
| Thank you | مرسیmersi |
| How much? | چقدر؟cheghadr |
| Where is the tomb? | آرامگاه کجاست؟ārāmgāh kojāst |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- No restaurants on site: bring food and water.
- The Tomb of Cyrus is covered by scaffolding and a corrugated iron roof (check current state).
- Extreme summer heat: visit early morning or late afternoon.
- Last savari back to Shiraz may leave by late afternoon; confirm timing.
Pasargad is a quiet archaeological site; petty crime is rare. The main risks are heatstroke in summer and unreliable transport back to Shiraz after sunset.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pasargad yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tomb of Cyrus the Great
- Achaemenid palace ruins
- UNESCO World Heritage site (Pasargadae)
- Persian Gardens
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Pasargad, revision 5020153 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5020153
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pasargad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.