A Memorable Day Trip to Tehran 

Tehran day trips offer a good opportunity to explore this enchanting land in the Middle East. Tourists can visit some of the traditional landmarks of the city in a single day. 

A Visit to the Local Markets

The first leg of the day trip can be a visit to the local markets of Tehran. The bazaars offer a wide variety of merchandise such as copper and other metals, carpets, paper and spices. The marketplace consists of both big and small traders. Tourists can pick up small gifts and souvenirs to carry back home. 

Imam Khomeini Mosque and Jewels Museum

During the afternoon, travelers can explore the Imam Khomeini Mosquety. Built in the early 18th century, the mosque has a large number of followers worshiping during the hours of prayer. The nearby National Jewels Museum is an interesting attraction. Here the visitors can see the exotic display of various jewels. The tourists can also make a quick visit to the Fine Arts and Archaeological Museum. The museum displays a wide range of interesting objects dating back to the sixth century B.C.  The winged lion from Susa is a masterpiece that fascinates many visitors. 

Gulistan Palace 

If there is spare time left in the evening, visitors can end their day trip with a visit to Gulistan Palace. It is one of the grand historical buildings in Tehran that has undergone renovations and construction over a period of 4 centuries. Every part of the palace has a different historical tale to tell. Visitors should note the palace is closed to public on Thursday and Sunday.