Free things to do in Tehran
32 places in Tehran you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free parks & viewpoints in Tehran
- Iranian Gardenده ونک
- British Embassy's Gholhak Garden
- باغ موزه قصر
- Negarestan Museum Garden
- Water and Fire Parkسیدجعفر شهیدی
- بوستان ابوذر
- Aghaghia Park
- Al-Mahdi Park
- Andisheh Park
- Besat Parkبزرگراه بعثت
- Pardisan Park
- Daneshjoo Park
- Razi Park
- Sa'i Park
- Simorgh park
- Shafagh Park
- Moallem Park
- Fadak Park
- Ghaem Park
- بوستان گلستانه
- Laleh Parkبلوار کشاورز
- Vafa Park
- Mostafa Khomeyni Park
- Mellat Parkولی عصر
- Nahjol Balaqe Park
- Honarmandan Park
- vellayat park
- Valiasr Park
- Park-e Shahr
- Azadi Square
When museums in Iran open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Tehran
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Tehran, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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