A Good Iranian Tour Company for a Tour of Iran
A Good Iranian Tour Company for a Tour of Iran
Is Local
Is Responsible
A good tour company is responsible, towards you, towards its operating team, and towards the region and society it takes you to. If the Iranian travel agency you pick cares about the nature and respects the local communities, it will also be reliable for a nice tour of Iran.
Is Licensed
Being licensed under Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism makes a local Iranian Tour Operator reliable. This license makes the tour operator responsible toward you and the services it offers you. But lack of it discharges the company from any responsibility.
Is Experienced
Like in any other business, high experience in the field of incoming tours makes a company more professional, skilled and knowledgeable in creating and operating the best possible tours. In case of Iran, the unique features and infrastructure of the country make the experience and professional level factor vital.





Main ways ITOA promotes inbound tourism
- Improving visa and travel conditions
The association, in cooperation with the relevant governmental bodies, works to facilitate and optimize the process of issuing tourist visas and to reduce barriers to entry. The aim is to create a transparent, efficient, and predictable framework for international tourists so that they can choose Iran as a travel destination with confidence and ease, and enjoy a safe and pleasant experience. - International partnerships and MoUs
The association signs cooperation agreements with foreign tour operator bodies, such as the MoU with India’s OTOAI, to develop joint tour programs, marketing actions, and cultural exchange between Iran and key source markets. - Participation in global fairs and roadshows
ITOA and its members take part in international tourism exhibitions and professional events (e.g., ITB, FITUR, regional B2B meetings), presenting Iran’s products and building direct B2B relationships with overseas tour operators and travel agencies. - Regional and multilateral networks
ITOA participates in regional frameworks like the ECO tour operators’ network, where Iranian companies present their packages, propose familiarization trips, and help create multi‑country itineraries that include Iran as a core destination. - Product development and responsible promotion
Members design attractive and diverse tours based on Iran’s cultural, historical, natural, and pilgrimage capacities, offering tourists a safe, responsible, and competitively priced experience. The goal of these initiatives is to increase travel demand and strengthen Iran’s image as a welcoming, reliable, and valuable destination in international markets..
