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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Tabriz
تبریز
Spend 2 days in Tabrriz to see the historic bazaar, Blue Mosque and El Goli; add a day‑trip to Urmia if you have extra time.
Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province, sits at 1,340 m altitude and offers a compact historic centre, a UNESCO‑listed bazaar and several museums. A two‑day stay covers the main sights; longer visits allow regional day trips such as Urmia or the Lake Orumiyeh area.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- تبریز
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry, mild)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- 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 ≈ 150,000 IRR (≈ $3) excl. bed · Mid ≈ 300,000 IRR (≈ $6) excl. bed · High ≈ 600,000 IRR (≈ $12) excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (chai) in a café | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈ 120,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ≈ 250,000 IRR |
| Metro ticket (single) | ≈ 15,000 IRR (check) |
| Bazaar entry | Free |
| Blue Mosque entry | 150,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TBZ · Tabriz International Airport
- 10 km (6.2 mi) from city centre; bus #136 every 30–40 min6.2 mi (10 km) from city centre; bus #136 every 30–40 min
Typical fares
- Airport bus #136
- ≈ 50,000 IRR, 10 min
- Taxi city centre → Bazaar
- ≈ 200,000 IRR, 10 min
- Metro Line 1 (single ride)
- ≈ 15,000 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 and shared taxis dominate; a limited Metro Line 1 operates (as of 2022). Buses run without published timetables; consider a ride‑hail app where available.
See and do
Known for
- Blue Mosque
- Tabriz Bazaar (UNESCO World Heritage)
- El Goli (Shah Goli) park
- Saat Tower
- Azerbaijan Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urmia | Car via bridge over Lake Urmia, about 1.5 h each way | ≈ 3 h round‑trip |
| Lake Orumiyeh (Shahr‑e‑Sorkh) | Bus or shared taxi from Tabriz central station, ~2 h | ≈ 4 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Old Bazaar district
- Walking distance to bazaar, Blue Mosque and Saat Tower; many guesthouses.
- City centre near Tabriz Railway Station
- Convenient for train arrivals; close to metro Line 1.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Earthquake risk – follow local alerts.
- Tarof culture – prices may be inflated for tourists; confirm total before paying.
- Metro is only partially open; plan extra travel time.
Tabriz is generally safe for tourists; stay alert to earthquakes and practice basic tarof etiquette when paying.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tabriz yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Blue Mosque
- Tabriz Bazaar (UNESCO World Heritage)
- El Goli (Shah Goli) park
- Saat Tower
- Azerbaijan Museum
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 – Tabriz page: www.tourismiran.ir/tabriz
- Wikivoyage: Tabriz, revision 5332639 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5332639
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tabriz). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.