14-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Tehran in October 2023
Day 1: Golestan Palace
15 minutes (2.5 km) from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
Cultural landmark
Day 2: National Museum of Iran
25 minutes (6.5 km) from Golestan Palace
Archaeological exhibits
Day 3: Tehran Zoological Garden
30 minutes (9 km) from National Museum of Iran
Kids' favorite spot
Day 4: Saadabad Palace Complex
10 minutes (3.3 km) from Tehran Zoological Garden
Royal residence history
Day 5: Milad Tower
40 minutes (11 km) from Saadabad Palace Complex
360-degree view
Day 6: Ab-o-Atash Park
25 minutes (8.5 km) from Milad Tower
Green city escape
Day 7: Tehran Bazaar
25 minutes (7.5 km) from Ab-o-Atash Park
Bargain shopping mecca
Day 8: Tabiat Bridge
40 minutes (10 km) from Tehran Bazaar
Iconic pedestrian bridge
Day 9: Darband
20 minutes (8 km) from Tabiat Bridge
Mountain village hike
Day 10: Cinema Museum of Iran
20 minutes (6 km) from Darband
Movies' behind-the-scenes
Day 11: Masoudieh Palace
20 minutes (5.5 km) from Cinema Museum of Iran
Diplomat district gem
Day 12: Azadi Tower
25 minutes (8 km) from Masoudieh Palace
National symbol
Day 13: Treasury of National Jewels
20 minutes (5.5 km) from Azadi Tower
Priceless gems
Day 14: Niavaran Cultural Complex
30 minutes (10 km) from Treasury of National Jewels
Qajar royal life
Time and Costs Estimates
Golestan Palace (2 hours, 15,000IRR)
National Museum of Iran (2 hours, 10,000IRR)
Tehran Zoological Garden (3 hours, 20,000IRR)
Saadabad Palace Complex (2 hours, 20,000IRR)
Milad Tower (2 hours, 25,000IRR)
Ab-o-Atash Park (1 hour, free)
Tehran Bazaar (3 hours, free)
Tabiat Bridge (1 hour, free)
Darband (3 hours, free)
Cinema Museum of Iran (2 hours, 10,000IRR)
Masoudieh Palace (1 hour, free)
Azadi Tower (2 hours, 25,000IRR)
Treasury of National Jewels (2 hours, 20,000IRR)
Niavaran Cultural Complex (3 hours, 15,000IRR)
Total Estimated Costs: 175,000IRR
Useful Tips
For more time, spend a full day at each major attraction. For less time, skip the Tehran Bazaar and Masoudieh Palace. If visiting on a Monday, the National Museum of Iran and Treasury of National Jewels may be closed. Alternate options are the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran, respectively.