"You can reach Golestan Palace by the Imam Khomeini metro lines. It is very difficult to reach by car and there is a traffic pattern. If you have a motorbike, you can go by motorbike. There are several exits to Imam Khomeini Station, and the closest one is the one in the center of Tehran's Grand Bazaar. At the beginning of the entrance to the palace, you must choose from a machine and draw a card. The cost of visiting each part of Golestan Palace is 15,000 tomans in 2025. You will be given a receipt and a receipt that they will stamp for you at the beginning of entering each hall. There are people in the palace who only guide you and answer your questions about the history of Golestan Palace during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah.

It consists of several sections and has different and attractive sections, it has a clean health service, a prayer room, a cafe and a restaurant inside the Golestan Palace, and the main tomb of Nasser al-Din Shah. One of the large ponds is without water, and the fountains of the ponds are not working and their water has rocketed.

The behavior of the palace's services and staff is good, and the information on the signboards is not accurate and easy to read. I think you should do a thorough study of the history beforehand.

The entrance and exit of Golestan Palace is through a gate. People who enter the palace with specialized cameras for photography and filming are not allowed to film or take pictures without official permission, but you can take photos and videos with your mobile phone camera.

Chinese tourists are mostly seen here, some tour groups explain to them in English and tell the history and stories of the past.

There are other people who explain things to Iranian speakers in Persian with precise analysis and excellent knowledge, and people can use these services for free."

Maryam Hazrati

"Golestan Palace: A Jewel of Persian and Qajar Heritage.

The Golestan Palace, located in the heart of Tehran, is one of the oldest historic monuments in the city and a masterpiece of Qajar-era architecture. Originally built during the Safavid period, it was extensively expanded and renovated in the 19th century by the Qajar kings, especially Nasser al-Din Shah, who sought to modernize Iran while preserving its traditional aesthetics.

The palace complex includes several buildings, halls, and gardens, combining Persian decorative arts with elements of European architecture. Highlights include the Marble Throne Hall (Takht-e Marmar), adorned with intricate mirror work and stucco; the Shams-ol-Emareh, one of Tehran’s earliest tall buildings; and the Mirror Hall (Talar-e Ayeneh), known for its dazzling reflective surfaces and royal portraits.

Golestan Palace served not only as a royal residence but also as a ceremonial center for coronations and state functions. It was here that Reza Shah and later Mohammad Reza Pahlavi were crowned, linking the site to both Qajar and Pahlavi dynastic legacies.

Today, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Golestan Palace preserves a vivid memory of 19th-century Iran’s encounter with modernity. Its collections, architecture, and gardens offer valuable insights into the art, politics, and court culture of Qajar Iran."

Lefteris Stamatelatos

"Golestan Palace, this magnificent monument of the Qajar dynasty, enchants every visitor like an unfinished story. A place where Iranian art has reached its peak in unique architecture, delicate tilework, eye-catching mirrorwork and masterful paintings. More than a historical monument, this palace narrates the splendor and grandeur of the Qajar kings, court customs and lifestyle of that era.

Entering Golestan Palace, it is as if you are traveling in a time tunnel and witnessing important historical events, fateful decisions and unique manifestations of Iranian art."

Setareh Sasan