When planning a trip to Iran, estimating how much cash you’ll need for tourist attractions entrance fees is important. Knowing these costs helps you budget effectively and ensures you won’t miss out on any must-see sites due to a lack of cash. Particularly with Iran’s complicated banking system which is isolated from international.
When visiting Iran, entrance fees can vary widely depending on the attraction. For example, UNESCO World Heritage sites like Persepolis or the Golestan Palace may have higher fees compared to smaller museums or sites. By researching these fees ahead of time, you can allocate the right amount of cash for your visits. Here are some tips to help you manage this aspect of your travel budget:
Research Attractions Entrance Fees
Look up the entrance fees for the attractions you plan to visit. Many official tourism websites and travel guides provide this information. Also, you can find the last updated prices here or you can ask in the Persian Walk Iran Travel Community on WhatsApp, where other travelers or travel experts are ready to answer quickly. Entrance fees can change, so check for the most recent information closer to your travel dates.
Carry Sufficient Cash
Since many places in Iran prefer cash transactions, make sure you have enough local currency (Iranian Rial) to cover these costs.
Include entrance fees in your overall travel budget. This will help you avoid unexpected expenses and ensure you have enough money for other activities and necessities. By being prepared and knowing the entrance fees, you can enjoy a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience in Iran.
The prices are shared in Iranian Rials (IRR) which is changing day by day in Iran. So you can check the exchange shop (AlanChand.com) for the rates online.
Tehran Tourist Attractions Entrance Fees
Golestan Palace Complex (Entire Complex): 15,500,000 IRR
- Golestan Palace Entrance: 2,500,000 IRR
- Iranian Paintings 1,000,000 Rials
- Marble Throne 1,000,000 Rials
- Chadorkhaneh Mansion 1,000,000 Rials
- Photo Gallery 1,000,000 Rials
- Wind Tower 1,000,000 Rials
- Main Part of Palace 2,500,000 Rials
- Hall of Diamonds 1,000,000 Rials
- First Floor Shams-ol-Emareh 1,000,000 Rials
- Howz Khaneh 1,000,000 Rials
- Ethnology Museum 1,000,000 Rials
National Museum of Iran: 4,000,000 IRR
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Carpet Museum: 2,500,000 IRR
Sa’adabad Palace Complex:
- Entrance: 2,500,000 IRR
- Green Palace: 2,500,000 IRR
- Melli Palace: 2,500,000 IRR
- Other Museums: 2,500,000 IRR
- Mir Emad Museum and Royal Kitchen: 1,000,000 IRR
- Reza Abbasi Museum: 1,000,000 IRR
Negarestan Museum Garden: 2,000,000 IRR
Niavaran Palace Complex: 2,500,000 IRR
- Main Palace: 2,500,000 IRR
- Ahmad Shahi Pavilion: 1,500,000 IRR
Azadi Tower: 1,500,000 IRR
Iran Meteorite Museum: 500,000 IRR
Moghaddam Museum House: 2,000,000 IRR
The Former US Embassy in Tehran: 2,500,000 IRR
Tehran Milad Tower Entrance Fees

Milad Tower Open Observation Deck: 15 USD
Milad Tower Open Observation Deck and Its Museums (3 Floors): 20 USD
Milad Tower Sky Dome, Open Observation Deck, and Its Museums (4 Floors): 30 USD
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Kashan Tourist Attractions Entrance Fees
Fin Garden: 3,500,000 IRR
Broujerdi House: 1,500,000 IRR
Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse: 3,500,000 IRR
Tabatabaei House: 3,500,000 IRR
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Sialk Archeological Hills: 2,000,000 IRR
Abyaneh Village: 1,500,000 IRR
Natanz Jameh Mosque: 1,500,000 IRR
Isfahan Tourist Attractions Entrance Fees
Chehel Sotoun Palace: 2,500,000 IRR
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque: 2,500,000 IRR
Ali Qapu Palace: 2,500,000 IRR
Shah Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh of Isfahan): 2,500,000 IRR
Vank Cathedral: 3,000,000 IRR
Bethlehem Church: 1,500,000 IRR
Jameh Mosque of Isfahan: 2,500,000 IRR
Museum of Music: 4,000,000 IRR
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Yazd Tourist Attractions Entrance Fees
Water Museum: 1,000,000 IRR
Alexander’s Prison: 1,500,000 IRR
Lariha House: 1,500,000 IRR
Vaziri Mill Complex, Zarch Qanat, and Payab (Walking in Qanat Experience): 5,000,000 IRR
Saheb Al-Zaman Zurkhaneh: 2,000,000 IRR
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Dakhmeh (Tower of Silence): 2,000,000 IRR
Atashkadeh (Zoroastrian Fire Temple): 2,000,000 IRR
Dolat Abad Garden: 2,000,000 IRR
Meybod Icehouse: 1,000,000 IRR
Chak Chak Temple: 2,000,000 IRR
Kharanaq Village: 1,500,000 IRR
Abarkuh Cypress: 500,000 IRR
Zein-o-Din Caravanserai: 1,500,000 IRR
Sar Yazd Castle: 1,500,000 IRR
Pahlevanpour Garden: 2,500,000 IRR
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Fars Province / Shiraz Tourist Attractions Entrance Fees
Pasargadae: 2,500,000 IRR
Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rustam): 2,500,000 IRR
Persepolis (including Museum): 3,500,000 IRR
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Nasir ol Molk Mosque (Shiraz Pink Mosque): 2,500,000 IRR
Vakil Mosque: 2,000,000 IRR
Vakil Bathhouse: 2,500,000 IRR
Tomb of Khaju Kermani: 500,000 IRR
Narenjestan-e Ghavam (Qavam) House: 2,500,000 IRR
Zinat ol Molk House: 2,000,000 IRR
Pars Museum: 2,500,000 IRR
Karim Khan Citadel: 2,500,000 IRR
Sa’di Tomb: 2,500,000 IRR
Hafez Tomb: 2,500,000 IRR
Eram Garden: 2,000,000 IRR
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Tang-e Chogan: 2,500,000 IRR
Bishapur: 3,500,000 IRR
Palace of Ardashir (Firouzabad): 3,500,000 IRR
Kerman Tourist Attractions Entrance Fees
Rayen Citadel: 1,500,000 IRR
Shazdeh Garden: 1,500,000 IRR
Bam Citadel: 3,000,000 IRR