Iran Cultural Tours
Traveling in Europe is very interesting. You can go from Hamburg to Paris in half a day while experiencing 4 countries. However, Iran is the 18th largest country in the world, and you can’t travel its full length in half a day. The diversity of ethnicities and cultures you’ll come across in your Iran tour will make it an interesting experience.
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Four Amazing Facts
People & Local life
Iranian people are popular for their hospitality. Persian culture is intertwined with the diversity of rituals, beliefs, and festivals. The vast array of local communities will also give you a sense of these diverse cultural spaces that have led to Iran’s hospitality.
History & Archeology
The ancient Persian civilization and empires have left many historical heritages behind for us. Iran has 24 UNESCO world heritage sites from different eras located in diverse regions all around Iran.
Art & Architecture
From the unique ancient handicrafts such as Persian carpets to the beautiful mirror works and paintings in Iranian architecture, you’ll be surprised by the beauty and diversity of art.
Persian Cuisine
From the different regional dishes to the specialized Persian drinks and desserts, Iran is full of delicious delights. Secret recipes have been passed through generations and time.
Iran Cultural Tour Packages
Travelers Say About Our Cultural Tours
Outi N
From Finland November 2022
Amazing Iran
We spent two and a half weeks in Iran. First we climbed Mount Damavand and after that had a cultural tour and visited Yazd, Shiraz, Persepolis and Isfahan. Everything was extremely well organized and our guides, Ali and Farid, were very professional…Read More
Annie T
From Switzerland October 2022
10 day trip
Prior my trip, I was contacted by other travel agencies based in Iran but the reason why I chose Iranamaze is because right at the very beginning, unlike the others who were not interested enough to answer all my questions and concerns as I was a female solo traveller…Read More
Максим П
From Russia July 2022
Thoughtful. Interesting. Sincere.
The guys provided amazing service. Our program was prepared individually. Moreover, we changed the program during the tour, which the guys also coped with perfectly well!
Michael G
From New Zealand May 2022
Seven Day Tour
I traveled to Iran by myself not really knowing what to expect. I couldn’t be happier with how the tour turned out! The IranAmaze team were able to help me out at each step of my trip planning, especially regarding the changing visa/covid rules at the time…Read More
Justus
From Germany Feb 2020
Trip to nature and cultural sites of Iran
In Summery, we were quite satisfied with the quality of the tour. The details of our plan were set very well and we were feeling safe and were not worried about anything. They helped us from the first minute after arrival by currency exchange, buying local simcard, and providing mobile Internet…Read More.
Katelijn DQ
From Belgium February 2020
Persian Gulf tour
We had a really wonderful experience exploring the Persian gulf with Mohammad. It was our second time in Iran, first time we traveled organised but it didn’t feel fixed at all. The tour was tailored to our specific interests, flexible but still very well organised.
Unique Aspects of Our Iran Cultural Tours
Guides are Everything
You’ll be diving deep into the local cultures of Iran experiencing interactions with locals and living like locals. You get to explore all the hidden gems, which will be possible because of our knowledgeable local guides.
Delicious Persian Cuisine
You’ll be having authentic Persian dishes specific to each region in local restaurants. We recommend several high-quality restaurants, and you can choose your meals based on your personal preferences.
Moments & Flexibility
You’ll be staying a night at a high-quality traditional lodge in different cities. In all of our packages, there is at least one night when you’ll have this authentic local experience in a cozy Iranian guesthouse. These could have been a site to visit on Iran heritage tours before they were turned to guesthouses.
Best Accommodations
We offer a wide range of moments in Iran, which covers a variety of activities during our Iran cultural heritage tours. “Moments” is a feature that defines six different categories for the sites and experiences you’ll have on your journey. It is to ensure the flexibility and diversity of the travel plan whether before or during your trip.
What’s the Best Time for Iran Culture Tours?
Iran covers a wide area of land that sees all four seasons, meaning tourists can visit Iran all year long. In each season, there are many regions that one may visit and enjoy weather that is suitable for a variety of activities. The main touristic cities of Iran include Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, and Kerman. These places have decent weather during spring and fall, making it the best time to visit Iran. However, during these high seasons, naturally, it’s more crowded than the rest of the year.
The cities by the south coastline of Iran and also the islands of Qeshm, Hormoz, Kish are extremely hot during summer. Therefore, the best time to visit this region is during fall and winter from September to March. The northern and northwest cities of Iran, such as Rasht, Anzali, Tabriz, and Ardebil, are very cold during fall and winter. Even though it could still be a memorable experience to visit them during that time, the best time to visit these regions is during spring and summer.
Best Destinations for Iran Cultural Tours
Six Iran city tours are fit into IranAmaze Iran travel agency destinations for Iran classic tours. These are chosen as the main tourist destinations in Iran. These cities contain UNESCO’s world heritage sites and also showcase a wide range of ethnic, culinary, and landscape diversity. Many other cities in Iran could have attractions for tourists as well but these are the cities that summarize the essentials of this country. It’s only to get a glimpse of what this ancient civilization has to offer so you come back and explore the off beaten tracks of Iran later on.
The Capital city of Iran. Tehran is the most populated city located in the north-central part of Iran at the foot of the Alborz mountain range. This metropolitan is where the modern present and likely future of Iran is nestled between family traditions and historical streets. Diversity is at its heart. People come from all different regions to experience Tehran….
It’s a city full of historical houses at the edge of the Dashte-Kavir desert. It’s small in size but rich in culture and wonders to explore every time. An oasis with clay villages that take you back to ancient times. It has a Bazaar worth taking many photos inside with shops that have beautiful Persian carpets and handicrafts inside….
Professional Cultural Tour Guides
Local & Knowledgeable
Customized & Personalized
Our guides are flexible and will adapt the tour schedule to match your preferences. Based on the moments and categories of activities you’d connect with most, they have the adaptability to change our tour to make it the best Iran tours for you.
Flexible & Adaptable
Find more information about IranAmaze’s guides on Guides Page .
How Are We Responsible in Our Iran Cultural Tours?
We believe we should prevent our negative impacts on our trips and maximize the positive ones. Therefore, we have a set of responsible travel policies for our company and specific tips for each tour. Being responsible starts before the trip; we provide necessary information such as Iran etiquette and dress code for our travelers before they come to Iran. On our tours, we support local businesses and individuals by working with them.
Also, we facilitate the cultural interactions for our travelers. This will not only provide more in-depth experiences for them but also make sure these interactions are culturally appropriate. Furthermore, our environmental considerations help our tours to be more sustainable. For more information, check out the Iran responsible travel page and responsible travel section in tour packages.
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Iran Cultural Tour FAQ
Are Iran UNESCO World Heritage Sites covered in these journeys?
– Cultural: Cultural Landscape of Maymand, Golestan Palace, Historic City of Yazd, Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan, Meidan Emam, Esfahan, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil, Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex, The Persian Garden, The Persian Qanat
– Natural: Hyrcanian Forests, Lut Desert
What kind of activities will I take part in?
We have a wide range of exciting activities designed for you in Iran cultural tours. These include Iran history archeology, Iran people and local life, relaxing in Iran nature, etc. Iran travel moments can give you more insight into the diversity of activities done during Iran cultural heritage tours.
Do the cultural tours include insurance services?
You’ll need to have insurance to get a visa to Iran. The Visa process needs insurance as one of the primary travel documents. If you buy a tour from us, we’ll do the visa process for you. If you already have travel insurance, we’ll get that information from you. But if not, we’ll get the insurance for you from a reliable insurance company here. You read more about the coverage and details of the insurance on our Iran travel insurance.
Do we experience Iran cultural tours in a group or private?
Which one of the Iran culture tours is suitable for me?
We’ve tried our best to fit in the most important attractions of Iran in all of our tours. We’ve arranged a variety of Iran travel moments to make sure there are all kinds of activities in any package you decide to purchase. There is also an option for you to enhance or reduce each category of moments before or during your trip. Also, depending on the amount of time you have for traveling, you can choose from six different tours. We have 5,7,9,12,14,21 day Iran tour packages. Even if none of these work for you, you could tell us your preferences and book tailor made iran tour package with us.
Do we only have cultural activities? Or we have other outdoor activities?
We’ve tried to fit in a variety of different activities into our culture tours. Activities such as Iran Trekking Tours, Iran desert tours, walking tours, and nature tours are fit into most of the packages. However, if that’s something you’d like to have more of during your trip, you can let us know, and we’ll enhance the moment of Iran nature for you.
How can I participate in Iran festivals during these tours?
One of the unique services we offer is tours for Iran festivals in different regions. You could also book these tours separately. These tours are usually 1-day or several days tour packages. They can be either added to the other tours you are booking with us or be the particular reason you travel to Iran. However, because the festival dates are fixed, please make sure to align the dates of your travels to these dates.
Some of the festivals happen in the classic route of Iran’s attractions. Some others are not on the same route. If you’d like to participate in those festivals, we would have to add a day or several days to your schedule to get you there. You can tell us all these details when you fill out the booking form.
Are the essentials of Iran covered in these culture tours?
Can we add other tour packages such as trekking tours?
Can we take an Iranian culinary tour via these tours?
Good To Know
Arg of Karim Khan
The Arg of Karim Khan, also known as Karim Khan Citadel, is a historical fortress located in Shiraz, Iran. Built in the 18th century by
Vakil Complex
The Vakil Complex is a historical building located in Shiraz, Iran. Built during the 18th century under the rule of the Zand dynasty, this complex
Pink Mosque
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, often called the Pink Mosque, is one of Shiraz’s most enchanting attractions. Built in the late 19th century, this mosque is
Tomb of Hafez
The Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, Iran is a famous and beloved site that honors one of the greatest Persian poets of all time. Hafez’s