Early hikers climb the stream path at Darband while snow on the Alborz catches the first light. By midday the vaulted lanes of the Grand Bazaar fill with shoppers and porters, and the afternoon drifts through the tiled courtyards and mirror halls of Golestan Palace. After dark, families wander the curving decks of Tabiat Bridge, and teahouses up the trail stay lit late.
Beyond the classic stops, Tehran keeps opening up in museums, leafy parks and cafés, with Milad Tower standing over the north. Summers are long, hot and dry, while winters turn cool and often bring snow to the northern slopes. When your list runs out, a Local Friend knows which corner of the city should come next.
