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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Persepolis
Visit Persepolis for a half‑day from Shiraz; charter a taxi from Marvdasht (≈100 k IRR) or a 350 k IRR Shiraz‑to‑site taxi, then return same day.
Persepolis is a UNESCO World Heritage ruin 60 km north‑east of Shiraz. No public transport reaches the site; a short taxi ride from Marvdasht or a longer Shiraz taxi is required. A half‑day covers the main terraces, reliefs and museum; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pace or to combine with nearby Pasargad.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 ≈ 150,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈ 300,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈ 500,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitor ticket | 1,000,000 IRR |
| Taxi Marvdasht → Persepolis (car) | 100,000 IRR |
| Taxi Shiraz → Persepolis (car) | 350,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SYZ · Shiraz International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Marvdasht → Persepolis taxi
- ≈100,000 IRR, car
- Shiraz → Persepolis taxi
- ≈350,000 IRR, car
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
No public bus reaches the ruins. From Marvdasht (14 km (8.7 mi) away) hire a taxi (≈100 k IRR) or from Shiraz hire a fixed‑price taxi (≈350 k IRR). Walk from the drop‑off to the ticket office (5 min).No public bus reaches the ruins. From Marvdasht (8.7 mi (14 km) away) hire a taxi (≈100 k IRR) or from Shiraz hire a fixed‑price taxi (≈350 k IRR). Walk from the drop‑off to the ticket office (5 min).
See and do
Known for
- Achaemenid ruins
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Reliefs of ancient Persian empire
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pasargad | Hire a taxi from Persepolis (≈150 k IRR) or join a tour; about 45 min each way | ≈2 h total |
| Shiraz | Taxi from Persepolis (≈350 k IRR) or shared minibus from Marvdasht | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Apadana Hotel
- Right next to the Persepolis entrance
- Persepolis Tourist Hotel
- About 2 km (1.2 mi) from the site, on Persepolis streetAbout 1.2 mi (2 km) from the site, on Persepolis street
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is the ticket? | قیمت بلیت چقدر است؟qeymat-e belit cheghadr ast? |
| I would like a taxi to Persepolis | یک تاکسی به پرسپولیس میخواهمyek taxi be Persepolis mikhaham |
| Where is the ticket office? | صندوق بلیت کجاست؟sandogh-e belit kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Ticket office open 08:00–18:30; foreigners pay 1,000,000 rials (check).
- Backpacks must be deposited in the luggage room.
- Buses from Shiraz to Marvdasht may stop in the afternoon; plan accordingly.
Persepolis is a low‑risk site; main concerns are heat in summer and keeping valuables safe in taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Persepolis yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Achaemenid ruins
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Reliefs of ancient Persian empire
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: Persepolis, revision 5237828 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237828
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/persepolis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.