Tehran One-Day Royal Heritage Tour

Tour Duration: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Group Size: 2–6 people (Private or small group)

 Includes: Tour guide, transportation (A/C vehicle), entrance tickets, lunch & dinner

 Itinerary

 9:00 AM – Pickup & Meet Your Guide

Your English-speaking tour leader and private driver will pick you up from your hotel or a central location in Tehran in a modern air-conditioned car (e.g., Toyota Hiace or Peugeot Van for group).

 9:30 AM – Golestan Palace Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Explore the stunning Qajar-era palace, the oldest historic monument in Tehran.

Visit: Main Hall, Mirror Hall, Marble Throne, and galleries

Entrance Fee: 500,000 IRR ($1.00) per person (all sections)

Duration: ~1.5 hours

 Perfect spot for royal photos and Persian architecture

 11:15 AM – National Museum of Iran

Dive into ancient Persian civilization with relics from Persepolis, Susa, and the Islamic era.

Entrance Fee: 300,000 IRR ($0.60)

Duration: 1 hour

 12:30 PM – Traditional Persian Lunch

Enjoy authentic Iranian cuisine at Moslem Restaurant (or Dizi Sara near the Grand Bazaar).

Suggested dishes: Tahchin, Dizi, Kebab Barg

Lunch Cost (included): Approx. 1,200,000 IRR (~$2.50)

2:00 PM – Sa'dabad Palace Complex

Head to north Tehran’s lush hills to visit this 300-hectare royal estate of the Pahlavi kings.

Visit: Green Palace, White Palace, and Fine Arts Museum

Entrance Fee (3 museums): 1,000,000 IRR ($2.00)

Duration: 2 hours

Enjoy a short walk in the gardens

 4:30 PM – Niavaran Palace Complex

Continue the royal trail with the last residence of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Visit: Niavaran Main Palace, Ahmad Shahi Pavilion

Entrance Fee: 800,000 IRR ($1.60)

Duration: ~1 hour

 6:00 PM – Persian Café Break

Stop at a cozy garden café (e.g., V Café or Chai Bar in Niavaran) for tea, saffron cake, or faloodeh.

Included in the tour

 7:30 PM – Dinner at Darband or Bame Tehran

Dine with mountain views at Darband Traditional Restaurant or Bam-e Tehran. Try local favorites like:

Joojeh Kebab, Mirza Ghasemi, Kashk-e Bademjan

Dinner Included: Approx. 1,500,000 IRR (~$3.00)

 9:00 PM – Drop-off at Your Hotel or Residence

Pricing Summary (Per Person in a Group of 4)

ItemEstimated Cost (USD)

Tour Leader (Full Day)

$40

Private Vehicle & Driver

$30

Entrance Fees (All Sites)

$6

Lunch & Dinner (incl. drinks)

$5.50

Tea/Café Stop

$1.50

Total (All-Inclusive)

~$50 per person

Note: Prices may fluctuate slightly based on exchange rates and restaurant choices.

 What’s Included

 Professional English-speaking tour guide

Private transportation

All entrance fees to museums and palaces

Traditional lunch and dinner

Bottled water, café stop

 Pickup & drop-off