Location: Shiraz
Top Things to do in Shiraz
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Shiraz, Fars Province
Shiraz (/ʃiːˈrɑːz/ ( listen); (Persian: شیراز), Šīrāz, Persian pronunciation: [ʃiːˈrɒːz], pronunciation (help·info)) is the fifth-most-populous city of Iran and the capital of Fars Province (Old Persian as Pars). At the 2011 census, the population of the city was 1,700,665 and its built-up area with "Shahr-e Jadid-e Sadra" (Sadra New Town) was home to 1,500,644 inhabitants. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the "Roodkhaneye Khoshk" (The Dry River) seasonal river. It has a moderate climate and has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. Shiraz is one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia.
Restaurants in Shiraz
1. Uppersia
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5.0 based on 261 reviews
UpPersia Travel offers Iran tours and travel services for travelers keen to explore Iran. It is the international brand of Pazira travel company and has always done its best to assist international travelers get the most out of their Iran trip and leave Iran with nice memories.
2. Zagros Nomads Trekking
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
trekking and nomads tours in Zagros mountains around Shiraz. as Im from the mountains and nomads I surely help you to take a nice trip to the mountains for a nice trekking and visit some Qashqai nomads families.
3. Trip of Iran
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Experience Trip of Iran in a whole different light on this entertaining and attractive tour around Iran. See the best of Iran like historical sites, nature, local people lifestyle, cultural, food, etc. Follow your guide to hidden attractions that you probably wouldn't find on your own for tastes of everything from Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf. Discover Persia from ancient era until now.
4. Mrpersepolis
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
Mrpersepolis offers professional and licensed tours all around Iran, specialising on Persepolis, Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) and Pasargadae, often in combination with the Classic Route. We provide travel, accommodation and 'things to do" advice and will happily assist in making visa arrangements and booking stays in authentic and local guesthouses. We also offer an opportunity to visit local families for lunch or for traditional music gathering. (NB: Tours in Italian, French, Spanish and Russian also possible).
5. Eram Garden (Baq e Eram)
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4.5 based on 731 reviews
Reviewed By Saeid0380 - Shiraz, Iran
Eram garden in Shiraz is one of the nine UNESCO inscribed cultural heritage sites as Iran's Persian Gardens and also kind a botanical garden. The best time for visiting this amazing garden is March and April which the air is permeated with the scent of orange blossoms and all trees and flowers look fresh and pristine. Plus there is a awesome mansion with 7 color tiles. In addition, there are some Cedar trees in Eram garden that very they are famous. All in all, the panoramic views of the garden, the aroma of flowers, the splendid view of old cypress trees and the grandeur of ancient building enchants visitors from all over the world and these are some of the reasons this unique garden has become one of the most visited attractions of Shiraz
6. Tomb of Hafez
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4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
Reviewed By IranDestination - Shiraz, Iran
This place is special because of its spiritual atmosphere which makes it different from other tourist attractions. Hafez and Ferdowsi are the most important Iranian poets, so much so that Goethe considers himself influenced by them and has dedicated a book to Hafez. Hafez’s poems contain deep philosophical meaning that have kept their effect throughout the ages; so different people with different levels of education and age can interpret different meanings off of them. Furthermore, these poems have tremendously helped the Iranian music industry grow. Thus the effect and influence these poems had on Iranian culture are quite shallow and vast and you can find a copy in almost every Iranian house. Traditionally these poems are also used for fortune telling: people think about a specific matter and open a random page, the tray to foresee the future based on the poem, this is sometimes done by street badgers who use a trained bird who pulls the poem out, but many people do not do this due to the possibility of poems being pre-selected. When you visit Hafez’s tomb you might see many Iranians reading the poems and crying which is due love the feel towards Hafez.
7. Afif-Abad Garden
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By BRaissiyan - Tehran, Iran
It's a very big garden, with famous pattern of well known Persian gardens, some of which are registered as world heritage site. There is a beautiful building at the Centre of the garden lavishly decorated with delicate iranian Artistic architectural features. The building once used to be a villa for royal family, now converted to a military museum. If you are interested in rifles and guns and military history never never miss this museum. To me, It's significance is because you can see the temporary history of Iran. But you have to be familiar with guns to enjoy the museum because the information and guides are relatively poor. There is also a small but cozy tea house.
8. Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine
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4.5 based on 861 reviews
Reviewed By 1stQuesters - Tehran, Iran
Shiraz's Shah Cheragh Shrine is a very interesting place to visit, as it gives a good exemple of what Holy Shrines look like in Iran. The dome, with its rosebud shape, is a typical feature of Shirazi architecture. Non-muslims visitors are accompanied by a guide, for free, who give them insight about the place and its history. It's also possible to visit a small part of the interior, to see the mirror-work. Like in all holy shrines, women are required to wear a chador, which can be borrowed for free at the entrance. It's also interesting to visit in the evening, after sunset. The lights makes the place even more beautiful and the atmosphere is very lively, with many families gathering in the yard.
9. Qavam House
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4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By RodF428 - Royal Wootton Bassett, United Kingdom
This was our first taste of a secular building a garden in Iran, and what a treasure it is. As so often in Iranian garden design, there is a lovely long pond with fountains, and many lovely trees and plants. The pavilion at the bottom of the garden has beautiful stucco work, and carved wooden pillars. But it is the reception hall which takes the breath away with the mirror mosaic and tile work. I personally found it more tasteful than the Golestan Palace in Tehran. The adjoining private family quarters is not quite as grand, but still very beautiful.
10. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
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4.5 based on 1,549 reviews
Reviewed By mahdiyehk2019 - Yazd, Iran
Nasir almolk mosque is the most beautiful mosque of iran with the great stained glass windows, colorful ...
