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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Yazd
یزد
Spend a full day in Yazd’s historic centre and a night in a traditional guesthouse – two days let you see the main sights and relax.
Yazd is a compact desert city where most attractions cluster around the Friday Mosque. One day covers the key monuments; an extra night lets you wander the narrow alleys, enjoy a night‑time fire‑temple visit and rest in a historic house‑hotel.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- یزد
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cool, dry)
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (very hot, occasional sandstorms)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid IRR 250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High IRR 400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi (city ride) | IRR 45,000–100,000 |
| Bus ticket (local) | IRR 10,000 |
| Entry – Jameh Mosque | Free |
| Entry – Atashkadeh (Fire Temple) | IRR 400,000 (2026 estimate) |
| Coffee at café | IRR 30,000–50,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AZD · Shahid Sadooghi International Airport
- 10 km (6.2 mi) west of the old town; taxis or rideshare to centre ~45 000 tomans6.2 mi (10 km) west of the old town; taxis or rideshare to centre ~45 000 tomans
Typical fares
- Airport → Old town (taxi)
- ≈ IRR 45,000 (check)
- Local bus (single)
- IRR 10,000 per ride
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 historic core is pedestrian‑friendly; use local buses (pre‑paid card) for farther sites. Taxis and Snapp (Uber‑like) are cheap (≈50 000 – 100 000 rials per ride).
See and do
Known for
- Windcatchers (badgirs)
- Zoroastrian fire temple
- Jameh Mosque
- Amir Chakhmaq Complex
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Narin Castle (Meybod) | Taxi or bus north‑west to Meybod (≈50 km (31 mi), 1 h); then walk or local taxi to the castleTaxi or bus north‑west to Meybod (≈31 mi (50 km), 1 h); then walk or local taxi to the castle | ≈1 h 30 min total |
| Kharanaq village | Taxi east from Yazd (≈40 km (25 mi), 1 h); no public service, arrange drop‑off at village entranceTaxi east from Yazd (≈25 mi (40 km), 1 h); no public service, arrange drop‑off at village entrance | ≈1 h 15 min total |
| Mehriz Pahlevanpour Garden | Local bus or taxi south to Mehriz (≈40 km (25 mi), 1 h); walk to garden entranceLocal bus or taxi south to Mehriz (≈25 mi (40 km), 1 h); walk to garden entrance | ≈1 h 30 min total |
| Chak Chak (Zoroastrian pilgrimage site) | Taxi east to Ardakan (≈70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min), then continue to Chak Chak (≈10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi east to Ardakan (≈43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min), then continue to Chak Chak (≈6.2 mi (10 km)) | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Old town guesthouses
- Within 5 min walk of Jameh Mosque; good for night‑time ambience.
- Silk Road Hotel
- Backpackers’ favourite; dorms USD 10, private rooms USD 40.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much? | چقدر است؟cheqadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C; carry water and sun protection.
- Taxi fares vary – agree on price before boarding.
- Some attractions (e.g., Atashkadeh) charge entry; check current price.
Yazd is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of summer heat, keep valuables secure in crowded bazaars, and agree taxi fares before boarding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Yazd yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Windcatchers (badgirs)
- Zoroastrian fire temple
- Jameh Mosque
- Amir Chakhmaq Complex
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 (local): www.tourismiran.ir/en/cities/yazd
- Wikivoyage: Yazd, revision 5338136 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338136
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/yazd). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.