Tehran Travel Guide

Iran is a four-season country, and each season has its own beauty. However, when we’re traveling around the country we prefer stable and fair weather. So what’s the best time to visit Tehran? We’d say that both spring (March till May) and autumn (late September to early November) are some of the best times to travel to the country. Summers might be a bit too hot for the average traveler, and winters are also an amazing time to go skiing in the northern mountains of the capital.

Well, that depends on what you’re planning to do. If you want to simply cover the city’s main attractions, you can spend one full day exploring the best of Tehran, and head to your next destination tomorrow morning. However, for an in-depth experience, you can stay up to three or four days in the modern capital of Iran.

The dress code in Tehran is a bit, let’s say, “looser” and “freer” than in the rest of the country. However, there are general dress codes to adhere to in all of Iran, and that includes Tehran, the country’s most progressive city, as well. What are these dress codes? Well, in short, for men: no shorts and no sleeveless tank tops, and everything else is okay. And for women: you have to cover your hair, neck, and shoulders, and wear long sleeves. And no tight pants! Wearing loose and comfy clothes that cover your body well will make you good to go!

Tehran is arguably Iran’s best city for eating out. There is an ocean of options to choose from when it comes to finding exotic restaurants. The famous and traditional Moslem Restaurant in the heart of Tehran, close to the grand bazaar is a must-go if you’re interested in tasting local and traditional dishes. 30th Tir Street is also an amazing place for delicious street food. You have so many options (from traditional Iranian meals to internationally inspired food) to choose from in the modern capital of Iran, you just have to find what works for you.

When we talk about nightlife in Iran, we certainly don’t mean drinking in bars or dancing at clubs, as these things are illegal activities in Iran. However, there is a vibrant nightlife in Tehran, the city that never sleeps, including restaurants with live music, hanging out in Bam e Tehran (the roof of Tehran), night cafes, and private parties happening every night inside closed doors. To get a better experience of what the young Tehranis are up to these days, you need to make friends with the locals and find similar-minded souls to hang out with. You’ll discover so many things about Iran that you won’t see in the media.