Tehran

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.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Tehran

Parks & viewpoints

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
Free-admission days

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.

If you'd like a guide too

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.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Tehran for free?
32 places in Tehran with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Tehran?
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.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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