Itinerary Tehran

April is a wonderful time to visit Tehran: spring brings mild temperatures (15-24°C), blooming parks, and clear mountain views. This is one of the best seasons for outdoor explorations, urban strolls, and Persian gastronomy.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	1,100 USD
🏨 Accommodations	650 USD
🧳 Gear	100 USD
🗺️ On-site	550 USD
Total	2,400 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇮🇷 Tehran - 5 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Golestan Palace ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Lavish UNESCO-listed Qajar complex with mirrored halls, courtyards, and museums. Go early for fewer crowds.
• [ ] 🏙️ Grand Bazaar ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Maze of covered lanes; explore carpet, spice, jewelry, and tea stalls. Guided tour recommended for orientation.
• [ ] 🏛️ National Museum of Iran ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Iran’s greatest archaeological exhibits – pottery, Achaemenid and Sassanid artifacts.
• [ ] 🌳 Tehran’s Mellat Park ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Urban oasis, spring blossoms, lakes, pop-up cafes.
• [ ] 🏛️ Sa’dabad Complex ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Vast park-like estate; visit the White Palace and the Green Palace for royal Persian art-deco interiors.
• [ ] 🏛️ Niavaran Palace Complex ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Modern historical residence of the last Shah, featuring elegant interiors and beautiful gardens.
• [ ] 🏙️ Darband Village ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Mountain village on Tehran’s edge; scenic walkways, riverside cafes, shisha and kebab spots.
• [ ] 🥾 Tochal Cable Car & Alborz Mountains ⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Take the cable car for panoramic city and mountain vistas; easy hikes available.
• [ ] 🎨 Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Rotating exhibits—Warhol to famous Iranian artists.
• [ ] 🏛️ Carpet Museum of Iran ⭐ (~1h)
  • Detailed history of Persian weaving arts, intricate masterpieces.
• [ ] 🌳 Laleh Park ⭐ (~1h)
  • Lively urban park, often with local art and music in spring.
• [ ] 🏘️ Tajrish Bazaar & Square ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • North Tehran’s charming market; see local shopping culture, sample sweets.
• [ ] 🏙️ Valiasr Street ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • World’s longest city street; great for people-watching, cafés, galleries.
• [ ] 🕌 Imamzadeh Saleh Shrine ⭐ (~1h)
  • Blue-tiled mosque with a bustling forecourt.
• [ ] 🎨 Reza Abbasi Museum ⭐ (~1h)
  • Fine miniatures and calligraphy.
• [ ] 🏛️ Glassware & Ceramic Museum (Abgineh Museum) ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Elegant mansion with beautifully presented glass and ceramics.
• [ ] 🏛️ Azadi Tower ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Tehran icon—walk under the white-marble arches and climb up for panoramic views.
• [ ] 🌳 Jamshidieh Park ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Hillside greenery with water features and picnic areas.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Bam-e Tehran (Tehran Roof) ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Evening stroll on the hills above the city—sweeping illuminated cityscape. Family-friendly street food and cafes.
• [ ] 🍸 Tajrish Tea Houses ⭐ (~2h)
  • Cozy, traditional-style, perfect for late-evening mint tea and sweets.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Moslem Restaurant (Grand Bazaar) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Famous for tahchin, saffron kebabs, and huge portions. Lunch, from 8 USD.
• [ ] 🍜 Divan Restaurant ⭐⭐
  • Celebrated new-Persian cuisine with elegant setting, main courses from 20 USD.
• [ ] 🍜 Dizi Sara ⭐⭐
  • Rustic, local experience—order “dizi” (lamb stew) with bread. 10-15 USD.
• [ ] 🍜 Nayeb Restaurant ⭐⭐
  • Classic for chelow kebab; mid-range prices, upscale vibe.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Tehran Book Garden (~1h)
  • Large, modern book center; lovely for café breaks and browsing.
• [ ] 🏛️ Iranian Artists’ Forum (~1h)
  • Contemporary art and open-air sculpture garden.
• [ ] 🚌 Day trip to Rey (Shah-Abdol-Azim Shrine, Tughrul Tower) (~3h)
  • Tehran’s southern suburb, historic shrines and local sweets.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇮🇷 Tehran

• [ ] 🎬 A Separation (2011) — ⭐ 8.3 — Critically acclaimed drama of social life in modern Tehran — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 🎬 Taxi Tehran (2015) — ⭐ 7.3 — Jafar Panahi’s witty road movie through Tehran by taxi — Mubi
• [ ] 🎬 The Salesman (2016) — ⭐ 7.8 — Everyday life and humanity in the city — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 📺 Tehran (2020) — ⭐ 7.5 — Spy thriller set across Tehran hotspots — Apple TV+

🍜 Local specialties

🇮🇷 Tehran

• [ ] Tahchin (saffron rice cake with chicken or lamb)
• [ ] Dizi / Abgoosht (hearty lamb stew)
• [ ] Chelo Kebab (grilled skewers and saffron rice)
• [ ] Fesenjan (walnut-pomegranate chicken stew)
• [ ] Ash Reshteh (herb, noodle, and bean soup)
• [ ] Persian sweets: zoolbia, bamieh, faloodeh

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇮🇷 Tehran

1. 🌤️ Golestan Palace
2. 🌤️ Grand Bazaar
3. 🌤️ Darband Village
4. 🌤️ Niavaran Palace Complex
5. 🌤️ Azadi Tower
6. 🌤️ Tajrish Bazaar
7. 🌙 Bam-e Tehran (Tehran Roof)
8. 🌙 Tajrish Tea Houses
9. 🛍️ Grand Bazaar
10. 🏨 Espinas Palace Hotel
11. 🍽️ Moslem Restaurant

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Tehran
• [ ] ✈️ Tehran → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Tehran	5	Espinas Palace Hotel	650 USD
Total	5 nights		650 USD