{"id":25909,"date":"2019-05-15T16:10:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T16:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=25909"},"modified":"2026-01-25T14:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T14:32:22","slug":"20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Tips You Should Know Before Traveling to Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning your travel to Iran? Here are some useful <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tips\/\" title=\"Tips\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"100711\">tips<\/a> for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are planning to travel to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/can-americans-travel-to-iran\/\" title=\"Can Americans Travel to Iran? A Guide for US Citizens\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"99943\">Iran<\/a>, this article might be a bit of help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#1-are-iranians-arab\" >1. Are Iranians Arab?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#2-how-to-get-a-visa\" >2. How to get a visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#3-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iran\" >3. Is it safe to Travel to Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#4-what-should-i-know-about-the-money\" >4. What should I know about the money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#5-is-alcohol-legal-in-iran\" >5. Is Alcohol legal in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#6-how-can-i-get-around-the-country\" >6. How can I get around the country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#7-what-should-i-wear-while-im-in-iran\" >7. What should I wear while I&#8217;m in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#8-can-i-get-an-iranian-sim-card\" >8. Can I get an Iranian SIM Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#9-what-about-internet-usage-in-iran\" >9. What about Internet Usage in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#10-iranian-hospitality\" >10. Iranian hospitality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#11-what-words-in-persian-should-i-learn\" >11. What words in Persian should I learn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#12-tea-or-coffe\" >12. Tea or Coffe?!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#13-should-i-ask-for-the-price-beforehand\" >13. Should I ask for the price beforehand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#14-what-is-taarof\" >14. What is Ta\u2019arof?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#15-what-should-i-eat-in-iran\" >15. What should I eat in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#16-toilets-in-iran\" >16. Toilets in Iran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#17-should-i-take-off-my-shoes\" >17. Should I take off my shoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#18-segregation-in-public-transportation\" >18. Segregation in public transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#19-can-i-shake-hands-with-women-in-iran\" >19. Can I shake hands with women in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/20-tips-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-iran\/#20-is-it-normal-to-blow-my-nose-in-public\" >20. Is it normal to blow my nose in public?!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-are-iranians-arab\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-are-iranians-arab\"><\/span>1. Are Iranians Arab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some may think, Iranians are not Arabs and the vast majority of them are Persian and speak Persian (Farsi) and calling them Arabs is like calling an Irish man British or English!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also there are some people who are of both mixed Arab and Persian ethnic or cultural background. Conversely, ethnic Arabs and Arabic speakers living primarily in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khuzestan-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Khuzestan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Khuzestan<\/a> province of Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/travel-to-Iran-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Travel To Iran\" title=\"Travel To Iran\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-how-to-get-a-visa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-how-to-get-a-visa\"><\/span>2. How to get a visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of people need a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tourist-visa\/\">visa<\/a> for traveling to Iran, but it is relatively easy for most of the tourists to receive it. You may receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tourist-visa\/\">visa on arrival<\/a> or even speed this up by applying an e-visa. There are a few countries, though, which need to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tourist-visa\/\">visa<\/a> in advance or book on a tour as they cannot travel independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iran\"><\/span>3. Is it safe to Travel to Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard lots of negative news <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/things-nobody-tells-about-iran\/\" title=\"7 Things Nobody Tells You About Iran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"99944\">about Iran<\/a> and it is undeniable that stereotypes and false images around this country are overwhelming nowadays. However, most tourists who have traveled to Iran have described their experience so positive and far from what they might have previously heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Iran represents one of the safest places in the Middle East to travel to. If you are wondering if it is safe to travel to Iran or no, we suggest you read this <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/it-is-safe-to-visit-iran\/\">article<\/a> to know more about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-what-should-i-know-about-the-money\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-what-should-i-know-about-the-money\"><\/span>4. What should I know about the money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran has its own banking systems and it means that the master card and visa card are almost useless in this country. So, you need to bring your money in cash. The official <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-currency-and-exchange\/\">currency of Iran<\/a> is Rial, however, Iranian have come to call it another way as Toman which is Rial divided by ten. So, if something is 500,000 Rial, for example, is 50,000 Toman and Iranian people don\u2019t bother themselves with all these other zeros as well and so, it would simply be 50 Toman!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25953\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1.jpg\" alt=\"Money\" class=\"wp-image-25953\" title=\"Money\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Money-SURFIRAN-1-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo @theculturetrip. Com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The exchange rate you may see on the Internet is not the same as the exchange rate that actually is available in Iran. In fact, it is so much better. Our suggestion is to exchange a little bit of money at the airport- maybe 10 to 20 euros- just to get to the nearest city and then go to a legitimate exchange shop, but do not go to the bank because it has the same exchange rate that you see on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-is-alcohol-legal-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-is-alcohol-legal-in-iran\"><\/span>5. Is Alcohol legal in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1979, alcohol has been prohibited for Muslim citizens and Iran is a country where <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/can-i-drink-alcohol-and-eat-pork-in-iran\/\">alcohol is outright banned<\/a> across the entire country. Therefore, the nightlife in this country is quieter. But, you still have fun at nights as Iranian love to go out after dark, especially in warmer seasons of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-how-can-i-get-around-the-country\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-how-can-i-get-around-the-country\"><\/span>6. How can I get around the country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The transport in Iran is probably way better than you\u2019d imagined. The road network is very good and the roads go all over the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are buses that service nearly every single city and town and there are also trains that go everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, ferries service all of the islands and there are planes to every major city which is very affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25954\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Traintravel\" class=\"wp-image-25954\" title=\"Traintravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TraintravelSURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@gomediran.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For taxis, make sure to download Snapp application which is Iran\u2019s answer to Uber and it works well. The only problem is that the taxi driver may ring you to ask where you are! Getting taxis are really easy, too, but be careful about the prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-what-should-i-wear-while-i-m-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-what-should-i-wear-while-im-in-iran\"><\/span>7. What should I wear while I&#8217;m in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any women who come to Iran, Muslim or not, have to cover up their hair, arms, and legs. Using vivid colors for clothes, however, won\u2019t cause you any problem. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-dress-code\/\" title=\"dress code\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">dress code<\/a> for men is a lot more relaxed. However, your t-shirt better has sleeves on a regular length because wearing stringers are not common for men and they also have to wear trousers and not shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25955\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Iran\" class=\"wp-image-25955\" title=\"Iran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iran-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@peregrinetravelcentreadelaide.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-can-i-get-an-iranian-sim-card\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-can-i-get-an-iranian-sim-card\"><\/span>8. Can I get an Iranian SIM Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/mobile-sim-card-visiting-iran\/\">SIM cards in Iran<\/a> are really cheap and the same is true for data. You can easily buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/simcard\/\">SIM card<\/a> and charge it with for example 10 Gigs of data for around 15,000 Tomans, so it would be a very affordable option for you to use the Internet while you\u2019re in Iran. It will also enable you to use Snapp for the taxi, too. If you plan to be in Iran for more than 30 days, you have to register your SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-what-about-internet-usage-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-what-about-internet-usage-in-iran\"><\/span>9. What about Internet Usage in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use websites like Facebook and YouTube in Iran you are going to have to use a proxy as those websites are blocked here. There are many applications which are free if you are in Iran for less than 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-iranian-hospitality\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-iranian-hospitality\"><\/span>10. Iranian hospitality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/iranian-hospitality-tour\/\">Iranian hospitality<\/a> is truly incredible. Ask anyone that\u2019s been to Iran before and they\u2019ll guarantee you by saying the same thing.&nbsp; You can walk down here and people will say hello or offer you help or tea or a meal at their house or they will simply welcome you to their country!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-25960 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"People\" class=\"wp-image-25960\" title=\"People\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/People-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/rick-steve\/\" title=\"Video: Rick Steves After Travelling to Iran: &#8220;Why Death To America?!&#8221;\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4394\">Rick Steves in Iran<\/a>. Photo by ricksteves.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-what-words-in-persian-should-i-learn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-what-words-in-persian-should-i-learn\"><\/span>11. What words in Persian should I learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important point would be to learn the Farsi numerals before coming to Iran. In most shops around the country, the prices are written in Farsi numerals, so learning them can help you a lot and you can also practice them by looking at the registration plates while you\u2019re on the streets. A few phrases like Salam (hello) Khoobi (how are you?) Khoobam (I\u2019m fine), Merci (Thanks), Khodahafez (Goodbye) and Cheghad (How much?) would also help you to communicate more effectively!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-tea-or-coffe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-tea-or-coffe\"><\/span>12. Tea or Coffe?!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may find many coffee shops which serve coffee in Iran, Iranians love to drink tea, even more than Irish or English people! Everywhere you go in Iran you\u2019ll be offered tea and they have it with a rock candy called Nabat. You simply stick it in and you spin it around and it is absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25956\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Teahouse\" class=\"wp-image-25956\" title=\"Teahouse\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teahouse-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@mahcard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-should-i-ask-for-the-price-beforehand\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-should-i-ask-for-the-price-beforehand\"><\/span>13. Should I ask for the price beforehand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you hail a taxi or anything else, always confirm the price, so that is clear between you and the other person. Not confirming it can cause you problems as a tourist. All products in supermarkets and shops have the price written on them (in Farsi numerals mostly). Look around the product and you\u2019ll see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-what-is-ta-arof\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-what-is-taarof\"><\/span>14. What is Ta\u2019arof?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an Iranian custom by when you\u2019re trying to pay for goods or service, the other party will refuse your payment and then you have to insist payment and then they refuse again and then you insist again until they finally accept it! It is a bit bizarre and takes a bit of getting used to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-what-should-i-eat-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-what-should-i-eat-in-iran\"><\/span>15. What should I eat in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love to try new food, then you\u2019re in for a treat when you come to Iran with such a diverse selection of <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">foods<\/a> across all cities. There are certain <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-foods-to-try-while-traveling-in-iran\/\">Persian foods<\/a> you better try while you&#8217;re in Iran and then you&#8217;ll notice that it is a foodie\u2019s paradise here! You can also read more about Iran&#8217;s food culture <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nigel-slater-in-iran-irans-food-culture\/\">here<\/a>. However, if you\u2019re a vegetarian, you\u2019ll, unfortunately, have fewer options. Don&#8217;t worry, though, because you&#8217;re going to find a vegetarian option in most restaurants among traditional foods like <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/mirza-ghasemi-recipe\/\">Mirza Ghasemi<\/a> or Kashk-e Bademjan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25957\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian Food\" class=\"wp-image-25957\" title=\"Iranian Food\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranianfood-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo @mahcard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-toilets-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-toilets-in-iran\"><\/span>16. Toilets in Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can find regular toilets in many restaurants or public places in Iran, I hope you haven\u2019t been skipping leg day because most toilets in Iran are squat toilets which basically are holes in the ground that you have to squat over! Remember that the public ones don\u2019t have toilet paper so it would be better to carry tissue around with you all the time or use hoses like locals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-should-i-take-off-my-shoes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-should-i-take-off-my-shoes\"><\/span>17. Should I take off my shoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a part of Iranian&#8217;s custom and you\u2019ve got to take your shoes off everywhere, especially when you\u2019re entering someone\u2019s home and you normally swap them out with some slippers. It would be easier to get used to it when you spend your time with the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11740\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" title=\"Why you should visit Iran?\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should visit Iran?\" class=\"wp-image-70363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reasons-Why-You-Need-To-Visit-Iran-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-segregation-in-public-transportation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-segregation-in-public-transportation\"><\/span>18. Segregation in public transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are \u201cwomen only\u201d sections on most forms of public transport. However, women actually don\u2019t have to use these sections, but if they\u2019re alone or in groups with other women, then they tend to make use of them. Also, men and women can\u2019t go to the gym at the same time in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-can-i-shake-hands-with-women-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19-can-i-shake-hands-with-women-in-iran\"><\/span>19. Can I shake hands with women in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaking hands with the opposite sex are hit-and-miss here. Some women do shake hands and some don\u2019t. 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