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Borujerdi House and around
A day in Kashan · 9:30–17:00 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/kashan/itineraries/borujerdi-house-and-aroundA walking day around Borujerdi House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Tabatabaei House, with a lunch break nearby and Abbasian House to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Borujerdi House ↗1 h 30 min
Elaborate 1850s mansion with painted ceilings and a windcatcher
- Look up at the painted domes
- Close to Tabatabaei House
↓ 4 min walk
11:002Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse ↗1 h
Historic bathhouse with a domed roof and tiled interiors
- Visit midday for light through dome holes
- You can climb to the roof
↓ 2 min walk
12:003Tabatabaei House ↗1 h 30 min
Grand Qajar merchant house with courtyards and mirrored rooms
- Allow an hour
- Best light is midday
Lunch
13:30Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 2 min walk
Afternoon
15:004Ameri House ↗30 min
Restored Qajar mansion now a hotel with wind catchers
- Often open for tea
- Great courtyard photos
↓ 2 min walk
15:305Abbasian House ↗1 h 30 min
Large Qajar mansion with multiple courtyards
- Includes a small museum
- Beautiful stained glass
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Kashan tips
Cultural
- Understand taarof: Iranians often politely refuse payment or insist you go first; offer again and expect to pay in the end.
- Respect mosques: Remove shoes, dress conservatively and avoid prayer times when visiting the Agha Bozorg Mosque or other shrines.
- Taste rosewater sweets: Kashan is famous for rosewater from the Qamsar valley; try it in sweets, sharbat drinks or as a souvenir.
Local Hacks
- Go up on the roofs: Several historic baths and houses let you climb onto the roof for views over domes, badgirs and the old town.
- Time it for rose season: Around May the rose harvest in nearby Qamsar and Niasar brings rosewater distilling you can watch up close.
- See Fin Garden early: The UNESCO-listed Persian garden is calmest right after opening, before tour groups arrive.
Saving
- Sleep in a historic house: Kashan has many restored courtyard guesthouses that offer character and breakfast at good value.
- Eat where locals eat: Simple kabab and ash (thick soup) joints near the bazaar are far cheaper than restaurants in the restored mansions.
- Share a taxi for day trips: Split a driver with other travellers for Abyaneh, Fin Garden or the Maranjab desert to cut costs.
Security
- Bring all your cash: Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran, so carry enough euros or US dollars for the whole trip and exchange locally.
- Watch rial vs toman: Prices are often quoted in toman (10 rials), so confirm which unit is meant before paying to avoid costly mix-ups.
- Follow the dress code: Women must cover their hair in public and everyone should wear long sleeves and trousers to avoid unwanted attention.
Transportation
- Arrive by train or bus: Kashan is on the rail line and bus routes south of Tehran, an easy few hours' ride and a handy stop before Isfahan.
- Walk the old town: The historic houses, bazaar and Agha Bozorg Mosque are close together, so the centre is best explored on foot.
- Use Snapp: Iran's ride-hailing app Snapp works in Kashan and avoids fare haggling; a local SIM makes it much easier to use.
Weather/Clothing
- Visit in spring or autumn: Kashan sits on the edge of the desert, so mild months are far more pleasant than the scorching summer.
- Pack for cold winter nights: Winter days can be sunny but nights get cold, especially if you head out to the desert, so bring a warm layer.
- Choose loose, light fabrics: Breathable long sleeves and a light scarf keep you within the dress code and protected from the strong sun.
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Day 1 of 19:30–17:005 stops
Borujerdi House and around
A walking day around Borujerdi House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Tabatabaei House, with a lunch break nearby and Abbasian House to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 h 30 minElaborate 1850s mansion with painted ceilings and a windcatcher
3 tips
- Look up at the painted domes
- Close to Tabatabaei House
- Small entry fee
📷 Photos
4 min walk
211:00 · 1 hHistoric bathhouse with a domed roof and tiled interiors
3 tips
- Visit midday for light through dome holes
- You can climb to the roof
- Allow 45 minutes
📷 Photos
2 min walk
312:00 · 1 h 30 minGrand Qajar merchant house with courtyards and mirrored rooms
3 tips
- Allow an hour
- Best light is midday
- Combine with Borujerdi House
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:30
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps2 min walk
Afternoon
415:00 · 30 minRestored Qajar mansion now a hotel with wind catchers
3 tips
- Often open for tea
- Great courtyard photos
- Combine with nearby houses
📷 Photos
2 min walk
515:30 · 1 h 30 minLarge Qajar mansion with multiple courtyards
3 tips
- Includes a small museum
- Beautiful stained glass
- Allow an hour
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.