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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Shiraz
شیراز
Spend 2 days in Shiraz: one for the historic citadel area and gardens, a second for the poet tombs and a quick Persepolis trip.
Shiraz, capital of Fars province, offers compact historic sites, two metro lines and easy bus links to Persepolis. Two days let you see the main attractions without rushing.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- شیراز
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 2 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 ≈ 200,000–300,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈ 300,000–500,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈ 500,000+ IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kebab with rice | 200,000–300,000 IRR |
| Tea (cup) | 30,000 IRR |
| Taxi (city, 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (city, 1.9 mi (3 km)) | 150,000–250,000 IRR |
| Metro ride | 150,000 IRR (check) |
| Entry: Nasir al‑Mulk Mosque | 300,000 IRR (Oct 2019) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SYZ · Shiraz International Airport
- Regular domestic flights and weekly Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre (taxi)
- ≈ 300,000 IRR per person (check)
- Metro one‑day pass
- ≈ 150,000 IRR (check)
- Snapp app ride (average 5 km)
- ≈ 200,000 IRR (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
Taxis (haggle or use Snapp app, women‑only option available), two metro lines (Line 1 north‑south, Line 2 east‑west, limited service), city buses. Walkable historic centre.
See and do
Known for
- Hafez and Saadi tombs
- Nasir al‑Mulk pink mosque
- Eram Garden (UNESCO)
- Vakil Bazaar
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Persepolis | Minibus from Ali Ibn Hamze terminal, about 30 min drive | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Near Vakil Bazaar
- Close to historic sites and metro line 1; good for walking tours.
- Eram Garden area
- Quieter, near garden and metro line 2; suitable for families.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Can I pay by card? | میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam? |
| Where is the toilet? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Unmarked taxis are common; agree price before boarding.
- Metro Line 2 runs on a reduced schedule; check times.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and avoid midday outdoor visits.
Shiraz is generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded bazaars and negotiate taxi fares up front.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shiraz yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hafez and Saadi tombs
- Nasir al‑Mulk pink mosque
- Eram Garden (UNESCO)
- Vakil Bazaar
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: Shiraz, revision 5339152 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339152
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/shiraz). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.