City Guide
Visiting Darakeh in Tehran: Hiking, Teahouses and Tips
How to spend a day in Darakeh, north Tehran’s riverside valley, from easy walks and teahouses to the hike to Palangchal.
Enghelab Square: A Central Hub in Tehran
A practical guide to Enghelab (Revolution) Square, Tehran’s busy student and book district crossroads.
8 Best Expat Neighbourhoods in Tehran
Where foreigners live in Tehran: eight neighbourhoods compared, with metro stations and shopping tips.
Spotlight Destination: Valiasr Street
A practical guide to walking and riding Valiasr Street, Tehran’s famous north-south avenue.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Tehran: Lines, Fares and Tips
A practical guide to Tehran’s Bus Rapid Transit network, with all ten lines and tips on paying and riding.
Baharestan Square, Tehran: History, Sights and How to Get There
The historic home of Iran’s parliament, with Qajar palaces, gardens and music shops all within walking distance.
Majidieh Neighbourhood, Tehran: A Guide to Living and Visiting
A guide to Majidieh in east Tehran, an Armenian-flavoured residential neighbourhood with good-value housing and everyday amenities.
Tehran’s Weather: A Season-by-Season Guide
What Tehran’s weather is like through the year, how it varies across the city and when to visit.
Naser Khosrow Street, Tehran: A Walking Guide
What to see, shop for and eat on Naser Khosrow Street, the historic thoroughfare between Imam Khomeini Square and the Grand Bazaar.
Golestan Palace, Tehran: History, Highlights and Visiting
A guide to Tehran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, its main halls and its status after the 2026 damage.
