Overview & visitor information
is a charming shop that sells the best nuts, spices and sweets in town. Perfect for gifts. It is located at 1565, Valiasr Avenue near the Chamran Expressway. Telephone: 2050329. Website: www.tavazomotif.com
Shopping
Tavazo Nuts
is a charming shop that sells the best nuts, spices and sweets in town. Perfect for gifts. It is located at 1565, Valiasr Avenue near the Chamran Expressway. Telephone: 2050329. Website: www.tavazomotif.com
City guide
More shopping spots in Tehran
Keep exploring Tehran.
tehranDusto-e
is a souvenir shop with a large range of items and beautifully crafted ornaments. A good place to pick up expensive gifts or a keepsake from Iran. It is located at the corner of Valiasr Ave & Saveh St, in the Northern Vallasr Ave Area. Telephone: 2205 0071
tehranFerdosi Carpet Bazaar
Market
sells all sizes and shapes of carpet and is a good place to make a carpet purchase without the chaos of the grand bazaar. It is located close to Ferdosi Square on Ferdosi Street.
tehranThe Jomeh Bazaar
Market
The Jomeh Bazaar or Friday markets are held in the multi-storey carpark on the east side of Jomhuri Avenue from 9am-4pm every Friday. There are priceless antiques as well as almost valueless bric-a-brac.
tehranTandis Shopping centre
Plaza
in Tajrish contains brand name shops such as Prada, Fendi, Banana Republic, Diesel, Zara, Guess and Versache.
tehranGeisha Street, Milade Noor Street
Modest dress
Geisha Street, Milade Noor Street and Karim Khan Street have countless Jewellery shops where gold and gem-studded jewellery can be bought for extremely reasonable prices.
tehranJahan Crystal Company
is an art and crystal shop located at No.1643, Valiasr Avenue. Telephone: 22668916-9. It is open 9am-9pm Saturday to Thursday. Here you can find the best Iranian art and quality in crystal items at with reasonable prices. Payment is conveniently possible in Iranian Rials and US dollars.
tehranThe Valiasr Avenue
Plaza
The Valiasr Avenue and Tajrish Tandis malls can satisfy any shopaholic, with brand name stores and traditional boutiques open till late.
tehranThe Hossein Hosseiny Carpet
Market
shop is a small but charming establishment that sells carpets, qalyans and other traditional items for quite reasonable prices. It is located in the Serai Parsa bazaar, just off Kababihah Alley. If you want to buy a Persian carpet but do not wish to spend too much, this is the place to go. The proprietor is extremely friendly and offers great service. Telephone: 0912 388 5994
tehranMoses Baba
Market
It is another shop where souvenirs can be found. It is located on the corner of Manchuri and Ferdosi Streets, opposite the entrance to the British Embassy.
tehranTaleqani Street and Nejatollahi Street
Street
also have shops that sell all varieties of items and a stroll through these streets can be quite interesting. Remember to bargain!
More places in Tehran
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tehranWhat to do with Children in Tow
Activity
Tehran isn’t too child-friendly overall but there are a few activities that would amuse and entertain the kids.
tehranSarkis Cathedral
Churches
built in the late 1960s, this is a very conspicuous non-Islamic building in Tehran. It is surrounded by the Armenian quarter and a few other church buildings. Telephone: 8889 7980
tehranReza Abbasi Museum
Museum
a tad further north-east from the centre of town, it contains beautiful ancient calligraphy, pottery and jewellery. Telephone: 863 001, open only on Saturdays
tehranAzadi Square and Tower
Tower
the landmark and icon of Tehran, the Azadi tower is located to the west of the city. Its unique shape and surrounding parks and museum make it a tourist drawcard. Built in 1971 to commemorate the 2500th year of the Persian empire.
tehran
tehranNational Museum of Iran
Museum
located near Imam Khomeini square, is a treasure trove of interesting articles from Iran’s rich history. Telephone: 6670 2061 6
tehranMilad Tower
Tower
Only a short metro ride north of the city is the Milad tower which features a 435m radio and satellite antenna, a viewing deck, a revolving restaurant and a sky dome. It is the tallest concrete tower in Iran and has an octagonal base, symbolic of Persian architecture.
tehranTandiss shopping center
Plaza
it is a hive of activity with stores of designer brands, restaurants and entertainment. Its opening hours are 9am -10pm on weekdays and 10am -10pm on weekends.
tehranTajrish Bazaar
Market
can provide an interesting outing for the whole family. It is beautifully built in the architechtural style of old Persia and houses stalls that sell absolutely everything.
tehranThe mausoleum of Imam Zadeh Saleh
Mausoleum
is also worthy of a visit. The beautiful mosque dates back to the 8th century AD.
More restaurants in Tehran
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tehranAlborz Restaurant
Telephone: 8761907 North Sohrevardy Avenue, After Shahid Beheshti Avenue.
tehranFardis Restaurant
Telephone: 8828516 28 Ferdowsi Street.
tehranNayeb Restaurant
Tajrish: Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Upper Parkway. Has several branches in the northern neighbourhoods of Tehran. It is a very exclusive and prestigious restaurant, with delicious Persian food and smooth and efficient service.
tehranMilano Restaurant
Telephone: 2213494, 2213494 No.6, Nezami St., Mirzapoor St., Dr.Shriati Avenue.
tehranKhayam Restaurant
Located near the Khayam metro station.
tehranZeitoon Restaurant
Located in the Ferdosi Grand hotel; No.24 Kooshk e Mesri st. Ferdossi Ave Telephone: 66727026 – 31
tehranTaj Mahal Restaurant
Vanak Square, Mollasadra Ave, 29 Sheikh Bahaei St, Shahrak-e Qods. Serves good Indian food but is in a fairly dingy neighbourhood.
tehranBaba Taher
Located in Jomhuri-ye Eslami avenue Serves all kinds of food in traditional décor and surroundings. Live music can sometimes be enjoyed here as well. It is located opposite the south side of the British embassy.
tehranWestern fast food restaurants
similar to McDonalds and KFC are located around Enghelab street and Valiasr Avenue, in the Tajrish square area.
tehranfalafel restaurants
In Khordad Avenue, there are some falafel restaurants that prepare excellent authentic food for fairly cheap. The stalls are across the road from the bazaar and are a great way to experience Tehran.