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Voykit pocket guide · Iran

Tehran

تهران

Check your own government's travel advice before planning Tehran; entry rules, insurance validity and risks differ by nationality and can change quickly.

Tehran is Iran's capital and largest city, at the foot of the Alborz mountains. It has major museums, palaces and a large bazaar. The city is crowded, with heavy traffic and air pollution at times.

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Country
Iran
Local name
تهران
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov (mild, avoids the worst summer heat and winter smog)
Avoid
Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Jan (temperature inversions trap air pollution)
Stay
2–3 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Money
Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.

Get in

By air

IKA · Imam Khomeini International
About 50 km from the city; taxi or metro link, check the current operator and fare.
THR · Mehrabad International
Mainly domestic flights, closer to the centre.

Get around

The Tehran Metro, city buses and app-based taxis (such as Snapp) serve most of the city. Traffic is heavy for much of the day, so allow extra time between sights across town.

See and do

Known for

  • Golestan Palace (UNESCO)
  • Grand Bazaar
  • National Museum of Iran
  • Milad Tower
  • Niavaran Palace complex
  • Azadi Tower

Sleep

Central Tehran
Near museums and the metro.
North Tehran
Quieter, restaurants and parks, cooler in summer.
Near Tajrish Square
Northern district with a traditional bazaar and easy metro access.

Etiquette, safety and scams

Scams and watch-outs

  • Check your own government's travel advice before you go; several governments advise against travel.
  • Rules on dress and public conduct apply; check current guidance before arrival.
  • Foreign bank cards generally do not work; confirm your payment plan before travelling, since cash access can be limited.
  • Internet access and some foreign apps and services are restricted or blocked; a local SIM helps with maps and ride-hailing.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Tehran yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Golestan Palace (UNESCO)
  • Grand Bazaar
  • National Museum of Iran
  • Milad Tower
  • Niavaran Palace complex
  • Azadi Tower

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/tehran). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.