Persian Hospitality
Tehran, Iran
From USD 95.00
Office phone number: +98 (0) 9337 408 300
Persian Hospitality
Tehran, Iran
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join us for a truly authentic experience of Persian hospitality. Meet a local family in their home for enlightening conversation over a delicious home cooked meal. Learn how to prepare the best local culinary delights and experience how an Iranian family lives and entertains their guests.
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Highlights
- Enjoy the Persian hospitality of a local Iranian family
- Sample home-cooked Persian cuisine and learn how to prepare your favourite local dishes
- Breathe in the fresh air and take in the view on the slopes of Tochal Mountain
- Hop on the longest metro line in the Middle East and experience riding the subway like a local
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Entrance to Ferdowsi subway station - Google map GPS location: 35.701194,51.418878
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- Starting time: 5.30 PM
- Ending point:
Entrance to Ferdowsi subway station
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transportation from the subway station to and from the family home, dinner.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to current government restrictions in Iran, American, Canadian, and British nationals may only join a Tehran Urban Adventure if they are travelling as part of an Intrepid tour. Urban Adventures tours in Tehran can only be scheduled for the day immediately before your Intrepid tour starts, or the day immediately after your Intrepid tour ends. Travellers of these nationalities must travel as part of an organised tour and are not permitted to be in Iran longer than one day before or one day after their tour ends. For more information, please contact info@tehranurbanadventures.com.
Our Tehran tour begins with a ride on the longest metro line in the Middle East, where you’ll experience rapid local transportation that carries over 2 million people in and around the city daily. During the journey, be prepared that locals may come over for a chat and you’ll start to get a sense of Persian hospitality (and curiosity) right from the get go!
A short walk from the station, we’ll arrive at the home of a local Persian family where we’ll be welcomed into their home for a meal. With the help of your bilingual guide, we’ll get to know the family and experience their openness in discussing any topic from cultural traditions to political issues. It is a unique opportunity to experience Iranian life up close and personal.
To truly understand Persian hospitality, you have to share a meal together. Persian food served at home is often very different to what is on restaurant menus. With the diversity of ethnic groups in Iran, there is a huge variety of local cuisine. Your hosts will explain how to prepare the dishes you’ll be sampling and give you an idea of the main flavours and local ingredients of Persian food.
After learning about local life, culture, and filling up on Persian delicacies, we’ll walk off our meal with a short walking tour of the surrounding neighbourhood before taking the subway back to Ferdowsi subway station. On the way, you’ll have a chance to quiz your guide about the best authentic places to continue your enjoyment of Persian hospitality
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transportation from the subway station to and from the family home, dinner.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.
Dress standard: Please consider the dress code in Iran. Women should wear a scarf and a coat/manteaux/shirt/tunic/dress that comes to their knees and does not show their body. Men travelling in Iran cannot wear shorts
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +98 (0) 9337 408 300
Email address: info@tehranurbanadventures.com
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