Tabriz Travel Guide: The Ultimate Iran Experience Every city in Iran

Every city in Iran feels unique, and Tabriz stands out with the best ice cream in the country! 🍦 Locals love grilled lamb intestines (try it if you dare), but you’ll also find classic Iranian dishes like dizi (stew), kebabs, and fresh flatbreads. 🛏️ Accommodation Finding hotels online is tough—Hostelworld is the only semi-reliable option, but most travelers book on arrival. 🏠 Darya Hostel & Guesthouse: Twin room: $13/night Single bed (shared bathroom): $4/night (often sold out) 🍨 Must-Try Food Lux Ice Cream – A local legend! This shop has been serving creamy delights for over 20 years. 💰 Money & SIM Cards Exchange: Aghazade Exchange near the bazaar (~1 USD = 485K rials). SIM Card: Sold near the hostel (look for the marriage registry office on Google Maps, then find the shop in Figure 2). 20GB data: 1.5M rials (enough for your trip). 🚖 Getting Around Snapp (Iran’s Uber): Super cheap! Gas costs pennies, so ride freely. VPN Needed: Download SpeedCN before arrival (no VPN = no internet). 🏞️ Top Attractions 1️⃣ Kandovan Village 🏔️ A 1,000-year-old cave village (1hr from Tabriz). Taxi: 2M rials one-way or 5M round-trip (our driver even gave us a tour!). 2️⃣ Tabriz Telecabin (Cable Car) 🚡 Less than $1 for a sunset ride with panoramic city views! 3️⃣ Tarbiat Bazaar 🛍️ Huge market with spices, carpets, and dirt-cheap fresh fruit. 4️⃣ Tabriz Central Bus Terminal 🚌 Buses to Tehran (~9hrs, 2.18M rials). Pro tip: Don’t trust "sold out" warnings—just show up and buy last-minute! 🚍 Bus Travel Hack Many ticket windows = many companies. Check each one! We got lucky—arrived at 11 AM, bought a Tehran ticket on the spot, and boarded immediately (with free water & AC!). #Tabriz #IranTravel #BudgetTravel #HiddenGems #FoodieAdventure