Thanks to Tehran’s free and cheap tourist attractions, such as Irani Garden Park, Water and Fire Park, Nagaristan Garden, etc., it is possible to visit Tehran economically for tourists.
Tehran has couless tourist attractions; That’s why touring this city will be enjoyable for any taste with any budget. Eertainme is completely free in some of Tehran’s famous places, such as Derke, Bagh Irani Park, Water and Fire Park, Shahr Park, Tehran Bazaar, Valiasr Street, Niavaran Park, etc. Also, for an economical tour of Tehran, you can visit many museums in Tehran, such as Golestan Palace, Saad Abad Palace, Niavaran Palace, Nagaristan Garden, National Botanical Garden, etc., at a low cost.
Destinations for economic tourism in Tehran:
Golestan Palace
- Address: First erance: Panzdeh Khordad Street, Arg Square; Second erance: Nasser Khosro St., in fro of Meravi Alley
- Working hours: In the first half of the year, from Saturday to Wednesday 9 to 19 (ticket sales: 9 to 18), Thursdays and Fridays 9 to 20 (ticket sales: 9 to 19); In the second half of the year, from Saturday to Wednesday 9 to 17 (ticket sales: 9 to 16), Thursdays and Fridays 9 to 18 (ticket sales: 9 to 17) (except for Khordad 14, Ramadan 21, Tasua and Ashura, 28 zero, 25 Shawwal)
- Site: golestanpalace.ir
- Erance fee (1403): Domestic visitor 30,000 Tomans; The price of tickets for visiting parts of Golestan Palace ranges from 15,000 to 30,000 Tomans
Golestan Palace is a collection of historical buildings. The kings of differe periods such as Safavid and Qajar have built these buildings on a land of 4.5 hectares. According to documes, Golestan Palace is more than 440 years old and its design was influenced by Iranian and European architecture. These buildings are decorated with the art of tiling, gilding and mirroring.
Photo source: Wikimedia; Photographer: Mohammad Reza Banani
The name of Golestan Palace was included in the list of national monumes of Iran in 1334 and in the list of UNESCO world monumes in 1392. This palace has differe parts, some of which are Ivan Takht Marmar, Hall of Salam, Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Dining Hall, Khlot Karimkhani, Hall of Berlian, Badgir Mansion, Shams Al Amara Palace, Almas Hall and Abeyd Palace.
Saadabad Palace
- Address: Waliasr St., Shahid Fallahi St. (Zaafraniyeh), at the end of Shahid Kamal Taheri St
- Working hours: The first half of the year: Saturdays to Wednesdays from 9 to 19 (erance to the complex uil 17:00), Thursday and Friday from 9 to 20 (erance to the complex uil 18:00); The second half of the year: Saturdays to Wednesdays from 9:00 to 17:00 (erance to the complex uil 15:00), Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 (erance to the complex uil 16:00) (except on 14 June, 21 Ramadan, Tasua and Ashura , 28 Safar, 25 Shawwal, 13 April)
- Site: sadmu.ir
- Erance fee (1403): Domestic visitor 30,000 Tomans; The price of the ticket to visit the parts of the palace is from 15,000 to 30,000 tomans
Saad Abad Palace is a collection of buildings inspired by autheic Iranian, European and Roman architecture. In fact, these mansions are located in the middle of a beautiful garden with tall trees. The area of this garden is about 300 hectares. Qajar and Pahlavi kings used Saad Abad Palace as a summer residence.
Photo source: Wikimedia; Photographer: Hamidreza Abyanaki
Among the palaces in Saadabad are Ahmed Shahi Palace, Shahvand Palace, White Palace, Special Palace of Saadabad, Black or Black Palace, Shams Palace, Ashraf Palace, Queen Mother Palace, Bahman Palace, Shahram Palace, Queen Ismat Dolatshahi Palace, Old Palace Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, Farhanaz and Alireza Palace, Farah Pahlavi Palace, and Turan Queen Palace Amir Soleimani meion did
Niavaran Palace
- Address: Shahid Bahonar Square or Niavaran
- Working hours: First half of the year: from 9 am to 7 pm; Second half of the year: from 9 am to 5 pm (except on 14 June, 21 Ramadan, Tasua and Ashura, 28 Safar, 25 Shawwal)
- Site: niavaranmu.ir
- Erance fee (1403): Domestic visitor 30,000 Tomans; The ticket price for visiting parts of the palace ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 tomans
Niavaran Palace is built in a garden of about 11 hectares. This palace, which is referred to as one of the importa museums of Tehran, is located near the Alborz mouains and tall cypress trees can be seen there; That is why Niavaran Palace has a pleasa climate. This palace was actually the summer residence of the Qajar and Pahlavi kings, which after the revolution, in 1357, its use was changed to a museum.
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In the design and construction of Niavaran Palace, they have used traditional Iranian and European architecture. This palace is decorated with the art of plastering, mirroring and tiling and it attracts the eyes of every viewer. Some of the parts of the palace include Niavaran Palace Blue Hall, Sahibqraniyeh Palace and Hozkhaneh Museum, Ahmad Shahi Kush, Private Library Museum and Jahannama Museum.
Bagh Nagaristan
- Address: Baharestan Square, Danesh Sera St., Shariatmadar Rafi St
- Working hours: Museum complex: every day except Mondays and days of mourning from 9:00 to 17:00; Garden area: every day from 9:00 to 20:00; Restaura: from 12:00 to 17:00; Cafe: Saturday to Wednesday: from 12:00 to 20:00, Thursday and Friday: from 9:00 to 20:00
- Instagram: negarestanmuseum@
- Erance fee (1403): 30,000 tomans for domestic visitors; 200,000 Tomans for foreign visitors
During the Qajar period, Fath Ali Shah ordered the construction of Bagh Nagaristan on a land area of 43,200 square meters. Over time, this garden was not spared from damage and destruction, and its area changed to 11,469 square meters. Nevertheless, Bagh Nagaristan has still preserved its glory and is referred to as a symbol of autheic Iranian architecture.
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Many paiings can be seen on the walls and halls of Nagaristan garden, which also influenced the name of the garden, “Ngaristan”. This garden has differe sections, some of which are Shiraz Memory Memorial, Bagh Nagaristan Library, Kamal Al Mulk Museum, Saf Salam Fath Ali Shah Wall, Munir Farmanfarmaian Hall and Tile Room.
National Botanical Garden of Iran
- Address: Tehran highway, Karaj, Pikanshahr exit, Saro Azad settleme, Shahid Ali Gudarzi street, National Botanical Garden of Iran Boulevard, National Forestry and Pasture Research Institute
- Working hours: Every day from 9 am to 5 pm
- Site: nbgi.rifr-ac.ir
- Erance fee (1403): 45,500 Tomans (in case of online purchase with a discou of 36,100 Tomans); The price of the Butterfly Museum ticket is 16,100 Tomans
The National Botanical Garden of Iran, Tehran, is known as the largest botanical garden in the Middle East, and its name is included in the category of “Top 10 Gardens in the World”. This garden was built in the 1930s on a land of 145 hectares with the aim of genetic storage of endangered species, conducting research in the field of pla science and horticulture, and educating people about plas.
Photo source: Googlemap; Photographer: Majid Irani
Differe types of flowers and plas native to Iran and the world are cultivated in the botanical garden. Among the differe parts of this garden, we can meion the Iranian onion garden, the native fruit garden, the European habitat, the American lawns, the Chinese and Japanese habitat, the Caucasus habitat and the Himalayan habitat. This garden is more spectacular than ever in the spring season.
Palladium Mall
- Address: Ardabili holy street, not reaching A square
- Working hours: Business hours: Saturday to Wednesday from 10:00 to 23:00 and Thursday, Friday and holidays from 10:00 to 23:30; Working hours of food units: Saturday to Wednesday from 11:00 to 22:45 and Thursday, Friday and holidays from 11:00 to 23:15; Supermarket working hours: Saturday to Wednesday from 9:00 to 22:00 and Thursday, Friday and holidays from 9:00 to 23:00
- Site: palladiummall.com
- Ery fee: Free
Palladium shopping ceer is known as one of the most modern shopping ceers in Tehran, with an area of 10,000 square meters. Geometric shapes have been used in the design of this building, and because of this, the structure has a unique appearance. Palladium manufacturing operations were carried out during the years 2008 to 2011.
Photo source: Googlemap; Photographer: Arash Ketabi
In the Palladium shopping ceer, in addition to domestic brands, there are branches of world-renowned brands such as “Nike”, “Jeanswest”, “Jennyfer”, “Mango”, “Diesel”. ) and “Selena” are working. All kinds of clothes, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, decorations and arts and crafts are sold in Palladium. The facilities of this shopping ceer include a pharmacy, a children’s home, a library and a sports club.
Ava shopping ceer
- Address: Aqdasiyeh, Mohed Danesh St., corner of Firouzbakhsh St
- Working hours: Every day from 8 to 23:45
- Ery fee: Free
Ava shopping ceer or Ava Ceer is one of the most luxurious shopping ceers in Tehran. This shopping ceer was built in the years 1391 to 1396 on a land with an area of about 2,500 square meters. Due to its special appearance, this building has been able to win importa awards from prestigious competitions in the world, such as the “Middle East Architect” iernational competition.
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Ava shopping ceer specializes in selling gold and jewelry; But there are other stores such as cosmetics and clothes in this ceer. This complex has many facilities for tourists, including multi-level parking, restaura, car wash, shoemaker, and barber shop.
Tajrish Citadel shopping ceer
- Address: Tajrish Square, the beginning of Saad Abad St
- Working hours: Every day from 10:00 to 22:00
- Site: argceer.com
- Ery fee: Free
Tajrish Citadel shopping ceer was built on a land of 75,000 square meters in the solar years of 1391 to 1393. In this shopping ceer, tourists can buy a variety of products such as clothes, crystals, perfumes and colognes, watches, home appliances, electronics, sleep goods, gold, and cosmetics from foreign and domestic brands.
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Some of the facilities of Arg shopping ceer include coffee shop, food court, restaura, car wash, cinema campus, amphitheater, green roof and parking. There is also a well-equipped amuseme park with 125 machines in this ceer. This amuseme park is suitable for people from 2 to 70 years old. The working hours of the amuseme park start at 12:00 and end at 23:00.
Sam Ceer shopping mall
- Address: Elahia, Fereshte St. (martyr Morteza Fayazi) in fro of Kohyar St
- Working hours: Every day from 10:00 to 22:30
- Instagram: @samceer_official
- Ery fee: Free
Sam Ceer shopping ceer was opened in 1390 solar year in an area of 1,750 square meters. In this shopping ceer, the products of foreign and reputable brands are sold. Among the brands available in this ceer, we can meion “Moblanc”, “Chopard”, “Fratelli Rossetti”, “TAG Heuer”.
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In Sam shopping ceer, it is possible to buy all kinds of clothes for men and women, bags and shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes and colognes. In this shopping ceer, there is also a parking lot for tourists, and people will not have to worry about parking space. There are also restauras and cafes in this complex.
Tindis shopping ceer
- Address: North side of Tajrish Square, Gholam Jafari St
- Working hours: business hours: from 10:00 to 22:00; Operating hours of food units: Saturdays to Wednesdays from 10:00 to 23:30
- Instagram: tandisceer@
- Ery fee: Free
Tandis Passage or “Tandis Ceer” is one of the best shopping ceers in Tehran, which started its activity in 2004. An infrastructure area of 22,000 square meters has been considered for this building. All kinds of women’s and men’s clothes, cosmetics, bags and shoes, accessories, jewelry, carpets, furniture, original perfumes and books are offered in this ceer.
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Some of the facilities of Tandis Passage include a restaura, parking lot, coffee shop, notification and fire extinguishing system, traffic route for the disabled, ATM machine, men’s and women’s hair salon, car wash, roof garden, restroom, prayer room and exchange office. The goods of this shopping ceer are sold at a discou at the end of each season, especially in summer and wier.
Tehran market
- Address: Panzdeh Khordad Square, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar
- Working hours: Saturdays to Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Thursdays from 8:30 am to 2 pm; Working hours of shops in the outer parts of the market: from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
- Ery fee: Free
Tehran Grand Bazaar is known as the heart of Iran’s economy. This bazaar has an area of about 1,000,000 square meters and its structure includes striking arches, numerous and narrow corridors, domes, etc. This bazaar consists of houses, arcades, bazaars, bazaars, commercial ceers and malls. Tehran market was registered in the list of national works of Iran in 1356.
Photo source: Wikimedia; Photographer: Aoine Taveneaux
In the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, all kinds of goods such as nuts and dried fruits, gold and jewelry, rhinestones, clothes, household appliances, beauty and cosmetics, perfume and cologne, sewing supplies, bags and luggage, carpets and rugs, stationery, cloth and plastic supplies with They are sold at an affordable price; That’s why Tehran market is very popular among tourists.
Tajrish market
- Address: Southwest side of Tajrish Square, next to Tajrish Square BRT station
- Working hours: Every day even on holidays from 9:00 to 22:00
- Ery fee: Free
Tajrish market is one of the oldest markets in Tehran, which the architects designed as a covered market. There is a difference of opinion about the year of building the market. According to some, the life of Tajrish market reaches 70 years, according to others, it reaches 150 years, and according to the belief of some, it reaches 220 years. The differe parts of the market include Imamzadeh Saleh, fruit market, mosques, eateries and tekkehs.
Photo source: Googlemap; Photographer: Mohammad Kianersi PhD (MdmKian)
In the market of Tajrish, there are many varieties of products that the sellers offer to the people at a reasonable price. Some of the products of the market are handicrafts such as Yazd cashmere, Khatamkari, Isfahan enamel and copper dishes, Hamedan pottery, Kurdistan rugs and jajim, spices, nuts and dried fruits, ornames and rosaries, seasonings and pickles.
City Park
- Address: Khayyam and Shahid Fayazbakhsh streets
- Working hours: day and night
- Ery fee: Free
Shahr Park is one of the best parks in Tehran, which was built in 1339. This park has an area of 25 hectares; Four hectares have been allocated for lawn cultivation, 13 hectares for tree plaing and the rest of the land for the construction of an artificial lake, water features, sidewalks, buildings, etc. This park is very popular among tourists for walking.
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Some of the attractions of Shahr Park include Tehran Peace Museum, bird garden and bird watching site, ceral library, Shahr Park Aquarium and tulips (at the beginning of spring). This park has facilities such as prayer rooms, restrooms, special facilities for the disabled such as sports equipme, sports facilities, restauras and children’s playgrounds.
Park Niavaran
- Address: Bahnar Square or Niavaran, the northern end of Pasdaran Street
- Working hours: day and night
- Ery fee: Free
Niavaran Park has an area of 62 thousand square meters. This park was put io operation in 1348. The architects built this garden based on the architectural patterns of Iranian gardens. Eight thousand square meters of this garden are decorated with flowers and about 20,000 square meters of it are decorated with grass. Various trees such as plaain, pine and willow can be seen in this garden.
Photo source: Googlemap; Photographer: Araz Maashlu
There are many facilities for tourists in Niavaran Park. Some of these facilities include a library, amphitheater, sports complex of Niavaran martyrs, Aria shooting club, children’s playground, prayer hall, gazebo, four large swimming pools, sports equipme such as gym equipme, table tennis and chess tables, and a cafe.
Water and fire park
- Address: Afrika St., not reaching the Jahan Mozada iersection, at the end of Jubin Alley
- Working hours: Water and fire park activity hours: 24 hours; Hours of operation of water and fire park booths: Saturday to Wednesday from 14:00 to 23:00, on holidays, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 to 24:00
- Ery fee: Free
Water and Fire Park or Hazrat Ebrahim Park was opened in 2008. An area of 24,000 square meters has been planned for this park. Some of the attractions of this park include water fouains and fire towers side by side, silk bridge, lighthouse, enamel dome, famous square, artistic statues and pigeon nest.
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Water and Atash Park has recreational, scieific, welfare and tourism facilities such as suitable space for walking, cinema, amphitheater, cycling path, skating rink, food court, bazaar with stalls selling traditional Iranian food, toys, handicrafts, amuseme park, pavilion, space It has a green area, a prayer room and a toilet.
Iranian garden park
- Address: North Sheikh Bahai St., 20 meters from Pirozan, Shahid Saberi Alley
- Working hours: day and night
- Ery fee: Free
Iranian Garden Park is built on a land with an area of approximately 30,000 square meters. This garden is about 230 years old and 20,000 square meters of it have been dedicated to green space. Tourists can use facilities such as children’s playground, sports field, pavilion, drinking water, prayer room, restroom and restaura in this garden.
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There are various pla species such as plaain, cypress, elm, acacia, walnut tree, pomegranate and persimmon, barberry, clay milk, rose, nastern, sparrow’s tongue, etc. in the garden; But the main reason for the fame of this garden is its tulips. Persian garden tulips bloom every year from the end of April to the middle or the end of May and create unique images.
Waliasr St
- Address: in a wide longitudinal line from north to south in the ceer of Tehran
- Working hours: day and night
- Ery fee: Free
Valiasr street is one of the famous streets of Tehran, where walking gives a good feeling to people. This street is about 18 kilometers long and is known as the longest street in the Middle East. This street was built during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi, and because of this, it was known as “Pahlavi” in the past.
Photo source: Googlemap; Photographer: Manok Paniri
Among the commercial, recreational and cultural ceers of Waliasr Street and its surroundings are Mellat Park, Sa’i Park, Imamzadeh Saleh, Saadabad Palace, Ferdous Garden, Art Academy, Broadcasting Organization, Shahr Theater, Marble Palace, Africa Cinema, Esteghlal Cinema, Passage. Pardis, Noor Tehran Shopping Ceer, Iran Computer Ceer, Safavieh Bazaar and Iranian Trade Ceer are meioned.
nature bridge
- Address: Vanak Square, Haqqani Highway, after the Jahan Mozad Four Roads, water and fire park
- Working hours: 6 to 24
- Ery fee: Free
The nature bridge is one of the symbols of Tehran, whose construction lasted from the fall of 2009 to the fall of 2013. This structure has won many awards due to its unique beauty. One of the most famous awards received by Pol Tayet Bridge is the “Aga Khan Architecture Award” in 2016.
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The designers have considered three floors for the nature bridge, and these floors become spectacular at night due to the lighting. On the first floor of the bridge, there is a restaura, coffee shop and food court, and on the second floor there are chairs for resting. By being on the third floor, you can see a unique view of Tehran. The third floor is also suitable for walking.
Imamzadeh Saleh Tajrish
- Address: Shemiranat area, Tajrish square
- Working hours: spring and summer from morning prayer to 24; In autumn and wier, from morning call to prayer uil 23:00
- Ery fee: Free
Imamzadeh Saleh (AS) is welcomed by many tourists due to its relaxing atmosphere. Pilgrims have to reach the end of Tajrish Bazaar to access Imamzadeh. Imamzadeh’s court and courtyard has an area of about 3,000 square meters. Among the facilities available in the court, we can meion the library, Dar al-Qur’an, bookstore, parking lot and wheelchair.
Photo source: Googlemap; Photographer: Majid Madadi
Various opinions have been quoted about the lineage of Imamzadeh Saleh; But according to the famous saying, he is the son of Imam Musa Kazem (AS). In the past, people who we to Imamzadeh in wier and on snowy days, took salt with them and opened the way for other people; For this reason, Imamzadeh salt offering is very famous and people offer salt to fulfill their needs.
understanding
- Address: Shahid Chamran Highway, Rashiduddin Fadlallah Boulevard, Shahid Shahriari Square (Derkeh Square), Derkeh St.
- Working hours: day and night
- Ery fee: Free
Derkeh is a summer neighborhood in Shemiranat, Tehran, which is 800 years old. This area has many natural and tourist attractions, some of which include Imamzadeh Seyyed Mohammad Vali, Derkeh River, Kara Jungle, Panlangchal Sanctuary and China Crow Peak. Also, walking in the alley of Derke Gardens gives tourists an indescribable feeling.
For the trip to Derkah, bring items such as a backpack, hot water flask, drinking water, clothing suitable for the season, mat, suitable hiking shoes, hat, crutches, snacks and first aid kit. Derkeh is a sight to behold in all days of the year; But this area has a pleasa and pleasa weather in spring and summer.
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Frequely asked questions
What are the free eertainmes in Tehran?
In Tehran, it is free to visit Darka, Imamzadeh Saleh, Valiasr Street, Bagh Irani Park, Water and Fire Park, Tehran Niavaran Park, Tehran City Park, Tajrish Bazaar, Tehran Bazaar, Palladium Mall, etc.
Which museums in Tehran can be visited with low cost?
You can visit Golestan Palace, Saadabad Palace, Niavaran Palace, Nagaristan Garden and National Botanical Garden in Tehran with a low cost.
