Kashan Travel Guide

Sitting in the central parts of Iran and surrounded by deserts, Kashan is one of the warmer cities that you’ll visit during your Iran travels. It’s advisable to avoid visiting Kashan during the summer when it gets scorchingly hot. However, spring (March till May) and autumn (late September to early November), and even early winter (on the calendar) are ideal weathers to visit Kashan and its numerous attractions. These times are also perfect times to visit the desert for a safari or camping under the starlit skies of the Maranjab Desert.

Although Kashan is not a huge city, the main attractions and must-sees of this historical town are numerous and could take up one complete day to visit. Now, if you’re in for a well-rounded experience, meaning having both the historical attractions of Kashan and spending a night in the desert on your itinerary, you’d want to spend at least two days in Kashan. However, if you’re short on time, and probably on your way to Isfahan, you could cover the city’s essentials in one day.

If you’re on a tight schedule and want to visit the must-see attractions of Kashan in half a day, well, we recommend three sites to visit. The UNESCO-registered Fin Garden could be a perfect starting point. After one hour of exploring this amazing Persian garden, you could continue your Kashan tour with a visit to the historical houses of Kashan, and explore Borujerdiha and Tabatabaei houses.

There are plenty of good places to eat while you are in Kashan. Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel has a spectacular traditional restaurant that serves traditional Kashani food. Mozaffariha Traditional Restaurant is another popular and accessible option located close to the historical houses of Kashan. However, if you’re lucky enough to be invited into a Kashani household, tasting the homemade food from Kashan might be an experience on another level.

Kashan is not a big city, and most local people use their personal cars/bikes or walk around the city to get to their destinations. There are public buses and taxis everywhere as well. However, If your next location is not super far and you’re not on a tight schedule, you can also walk around the city, especially if you’re in the historical parts of the town, and explore the mysteries of the old town on your own. You might be surprised how surprisingly enjoyable walking around the historical parts of the city can be.