Rick Steves' Iran 

Don't ask a woman her age, A man his Salary, Or a British museum where they get all their artifacts.

I have been truckdriving all over Europe and North america for 27 years. I have been drinking tea with Iranian truckdrivers in Switzerland and chatting with pakistan drivers in Canada. I can tell you after all these years in hundreds of towns and places I have been to. We are all the same. Its the leaders that are messing it all up.

RU-vid why are recommending me these amazing pieces of content 9 years after they’re published??? These documentaries need more attention!

As an Omani 🇴🇲 i love Iran as a Muslim country. In Oman We are brought up and raised only as Muslims without feeding this poisonous sectarian divide . In my country you’ll never be asked about your sect or religion as long as you respect everyone else. This documentary about Iran is very helpful and amazing. I wish one day i will visit this great & lovely country ❤

I am American but I stand for the people of Iran

As a Saudi , this documentary made me realize how much we share in common with our Iranian brothers and sisters , i wish our nations could unite , understand and sympathize with each other .

As a Persian-Tajik of Afghanistan i am proud of my Iranian heritage. As we most know Afghanistan,Tajikistan, Uzbekistan was apart of great Persia.

*Iran is such a beautiful country with the loveliest people.* ❤️ *Love from Bangladesh* 🇧🇩

I've learned more in 44 minutes about Iran then I've known in the last 57 years. Thank you Rick.

I was really moved by the woman's statement. "Governments make war, people don't".

I am an Iranian, and after seeing this video, I was very happy that an American made such a video about the culture, history, people, etc. of Iran. Hoping there is no problem between the governments, thanks Rick😀😇

I as an Afghan very happy watching and hearing nice things about Iran , I will travel to Iran from San Francisco, CA I hope Iran government doesn’t bother me or other Americans. ❤

As an Iranian, I am truly impressed by your video as you managed to project an actual image of the Iranian people and culture.

Rick we need this NOW. Jan 2020. These are NOT our enemies.

As a Chilean, Rick you are part of the movement of Peace. I met you many years ago at The Main Library in Salt Lake City, UT. This documentary should be watch for every American, or South- American and the rest of the World. Congratulations!!

As an Iranian who has lived both in Iran and Canada I can say this documentary was great.....was a good representation of the country without any bias....Thanks

I have met many Iranians in Europe and yes. The Iranian people are some of the nicest people I been around. It is a goal of mine to visit one day.

IRAN : I'm a businessman from Germany and visited Iran 2 months ago, great Land with a lot of potential. Awesome people, amazing Landscape and nature, rich culture and... Every thing is Best.

I really enjoyed this video. I learnt so much about aranians and their way of life... Love is the meaning of life.. Watching from Ireland on 20th April 2024.. ❤

When I see Tehran, it's unbelievable how similar it is to Delhi in India. Of course, there are civilisational and near-historical linkages between India (and the wider subcontinent) and Iran but the similarities - of urban spaces, cuisine, culture, and physiognomy - is extremely similar. Iran's been on my bucket list for years and I can't wait to visit someday soon. Thanks for this, Rick.

The hospitality of iranian people nearly bought tear to my eyes.

I’m far from politics, for me Persia is the country of great ancient culture, homeland of magnificent poets and philosophers, thanks Rick for the interesting story. Blessed are the peacemakers...

Just last night I was chatting with a delightful Iranian family here in the West at a well attended holiday market. Such warm, intelligent, and engaging people, with a charming sense of humor. And Persian women are so lovely and loving. I pray peace will return to Iran in the future.

Iranian people are very nice and loyal, cheerful, beautiful and respectful and show the Islamic culture..❤❤ from Pakistan ❤❤

Politics aside Iran is a beautiful country with so much history and the Iranian people🇮🇷 Much respect from the UK🇬🇧

Dear Rick Steves, My 8 year old half-Persian identical twin girls (born in the U.S. and never been to Iran) BEG to watch this episode of yours over and over. We’ve seen it more times than i can count. They keep asking “when can we visit Iran?!” My heart aches. Because as much as i yearn to go (i haven’t been back since i was 7), i know it can’t be anytime soon. And so we live vicariously through this video of yours, Rick Steves. Thank you for showing the world who the Iranian people truly are. Iranians love you.

What beautiful Country ancient civilization rich culture Iranian peoples are hospitable & friendly wish u peace 🇮🇷 ✌️ 🇺🇸

I'm Pakistani and I didn't know that why I felt a connection with iran especially when I saw books in persian ,streets ,mosques and food. I have huge respect for Iranian people who suffered so much, but still managed to protect their culture and traditions. Long live Iran>❤

Beautiful gorgeous ancient country, great piece, thank you! I hope it will not be destroyed like beautiful Syria

Solid proof that the "People" of the world are generally Peace-Loving., Thank God~!

My daughters father is from Iran. He was in the Iranian military and came here to study. He never saw her because he had to return back to Iran after he was finished with his studies. I wish I could tell him that he has 4 amazing grandsons. They are so handsome and funny like he was. And our daughter is so beautiful, just like a Persian princess. God be with all the people in Iran and I hope and pray that one day things will be better for all of us, both countries and all people . God bless all people in Iran.

I did a similar trip alone. As an Irish citizen I enter Iran getting my visa on arrival. It is fantastic. Great hotels, food, hospitality and transport highways. Since the deposition of the Shah, education has boomed. A huge percentage of women work as engineers. Isfahan is great as is Persepolis.

As an afghan;) i'm proud of my neighbor iran;) love our neighbor🇦🇫🇮🇷

It's refreshing to see a credible report that doesn't demonize Iran and it's people, and advocates for peace between Iran and the US. Thanks Rick.

The history, culture is so rich. People are energetic, vibrant, well- educated and family loving. Extremely beautiful, ancient cities ,everything looks fine. Surely Iran is a place to visit, to know.

This is the only unbiased and most fantastic documentary I've seen on Iran by a western journalist. Such a beautiful country and people with a rich civilization.

We should all be happy with each other Iranian people have a beautiful culture and history. Iranian people want same thing love freedom and Peace respect.

Iran has beautiful healthy people.

I was in iran and on my last day bought a small silk carpet for my mother. But i didn't have enough money. The shopkeeper gave it to me and asked me to send him the money when i was home. Iranians are wonderful people. I like this documentary, hope it will help to bring peace and happiness to the people of this world.

Such a pleasure today to see this beautiful story from 🇺🇸 Love is my answer to war. Love God

Iv'e been lucky enough to visit almost 60 countries now, including Iran; of everywhere I have been I have never been so welcome as I was in Iran; wonderful country & people, don't confuse toxic politics with people.

Love Iran from Egypt ☺️🇮🇷🇪🇬

Iran is a beautiful country with loving people who care for you😊❤

Long live Iran & Great Blessings to the People of Iran.

Iran has a rich history, culture and tradition.......as I watch this video I can say that Iranians are friendly and welcoming people....they have awesome smiles😊, if given a chance to travel the world, Iran is part of my bucket list😍......Iranians were misunderstood and judged by others,,countries around the world all have the negative and positive side, so as Iran....we're all the same... ❤from Philippines

I met an Iranian when I was in Armenia. He was really kind and vey educated guy. Now, we are friends.

God bless the Iranian people❤

I am an Iranian woman, living in Iran❤. Thanks for showing an unbiased picture from Iran.

Iran is definitely the best Middle Eastern country apart from Syria! So rich in history n culture! The people are so respectful.. something you won’t see in America or even here in Australia !! Can’t wait to visit Iran ✌️

I am Iranian and this video made me cry. Because in 2017 we still rely on government to tell us how we should act towards other cultures. The more we learn about each other the more we find out how similar we are. I am so happy that Rick made this video it's his best one yet.

the most intresting fact about iranians is that they are one of the few in the world that you can say have been the protagonists through out their history, atleast from what i know about it they were always the country that minded its own buisness and always been invaded and brutalized by their neigbours and to see despite all of that they are still open to them is just amazing, they are truely a fabulous nation

I'm from Iran and this video is from nine years ago and Iranian society has changed a lot And now you can see the shade of religion in Iran less

The hospitality of the Iranian people is ( or should be ) known throughout the world. They are the most kind people I've ever met and I've been thru much of the world. The birthday cake they gave him, is an small example of their kindness. God bless them !

Much love to the Iranian people and culture from the USA. Salaam aleikhum

a cooworker of mine from ireland went to iran a couple of years ago for a month,when he came back he said this was the best holidays of his life. he spent about 2 weeks with iranian bedouin people and the rest on other cultural things around this fascinating culture. i was so jealous. the nicer to see this report.thank you rick steve for sharing this rich culture with us.

As an American I find Iran to be such a beautiful and fascinating place. I am a fan of Persian food and would love to travel there someday. The people of Iran deserve freedom.

Beautiful country full of beautiful decent people!!❗🇪🇸

I want to say those who want to visit Iran,especially the tourist women, don't be afraid of hijab.In my city Shiraz we are free to wear shawl for hair so you can wear shawl and it is really easy to wear it.Shiraz is a peaceful and beautiful city in iran,I recommend all of you come to Iran and visit Shiraz and Esfahan.People of Iran are so hospitality and kind with foreigners, So don't be afraid of anything. Hope that all of you have a lovely trip to Iran.

Long life Iran 🇮🇷 ❤ from Kurdistan-Iraq.

This was always my most favorite video of Rick Steves in all of his shows. I took three Eurail trips between '87-91, staying at the excellent "Back Door" hotels he suggested and visiting places like Lauterbrunnen, Sterzing (Austria), Brugge (Belgium) that guided tours sometimes miss. I have enjoyed four guided tours, the most recent in '17, and one experience working in Bologna Italy visiting Venice on my two weekends off, getting "Lost in Venice" like Rick recommends, lol. One day I hope to go to Iran--I got to go to classes with many Iranians and Muslims in college who came to America so they could return home and help their countries with their education, and they were so hospitable and friendly and so far from politics, as most ambassadors for their country like Rick Steve's are. The area of Persia, the "cradle of civilization" is rich in history, and taught us the value of law, and urban dwelling, and helped humanity find a home in times of famine, in their day. I one day hope to visit, though I am aging, I would find a trip there more interesting than visiting Israel, not because of dislike of Israel, just because I want to walk in the less modern places, less luxurious places, where family life can still find happiness. All my life, I have found travel enriches more than riches but I also have no problem with world leaders sharing their rich architecture since I feel such tourism opens communication.

The open minded Persians who welcomed foreign cultures and traditions, are the image of Iran that I carry in my mind. I love people of Iran and I wish they are always safe and happy. Love and respect from India.

Incredible how beautiful and cultural rich Iran is. I'm fond with the country. Ciao from Sicilia.

Rick Steves possesses a beautiful soul. I often think....Wouldn't our global community, be countless times better, more peaceful and happier, if only all human beings possessed such a soul? Thank you Rick Steves, for bringing to us all, these truly wonderful, eye opening & informative/educative videos. They make one feel as though one has travelled far & wide, even if one has never left their country. Peace

As an Iranian, I was very impressed by this video. I have never seen such a good video made of Tehran

I have known and become friends with three Iranian Americans, and have found them to be polite, caring people. Please US military, stay out of Iran. Leave them alone. They are not our enemy!

I recently watched a vlog from a young New Zealand backpacker showing Iran and it's friendly people and it's beautiful country. Now this video has confirmed to me, that we in the west have been lied to with propaganda for too long. Im Australian and i wish i could visit Iran and meet it's people. Thanks to Rick for this. Peace to Iran.

I was in Iran years ago. Loved the people and the country. Very friendly. Hope relations between countries will relax.

RIck, play this video again in the travel channel. Culture VS wars.

Thanks for this honest documentary i am from Afghanistan and speak the same language FARSI

I wish tensions between the U.S. and Iran wasn’t so tense. I find Iran’s people beautiful, friendly, and well educated. It’s a shame because our countries and cultures could learn so much from each other. Life is short. Peace people. 🇺🇸🇮🇷

Lived in Tehran 1971-73. Amazing country!!! People overall are friendly and fun!

It's a 9 year old video but RU-vid suggested it to me today 😢😢 Love from Pakistan

Of all Ricks Steve's work, this one is the most important and should be shown annually in every classroom in America.

The most comprehensive, most insightful travel doc on Iran I've seen yet. Never arrogant, never condescending, Mr. Steves, you are a true ambassador of good will.

What a beautiful country! Greetings from Brazil.

People in Iran are beautiful !!! Let us Make peace and learn from each other. Thanks to Rick Steve for this episode.

The Iranian people have class.

Iran is a beautiful country .love iran from Azerbaijan

Watching this before the USA vs Iran game at the World Cup. With all the tension going on in this game, this is a great way to remind ourselves of the similarities that the American 🇺🇸 and Iranian 🇮🇷 people actually have.

Thanx for sharing Rick love Iran from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

Wow iran is great and most beautiful country 🇮🇷🇮🇷 love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

Iran looks like a nation with a wonderful people and a rich culture, it's a shame our governments are in conflict, i'm certain many westerners would travel there. This is the land of Persia, one of the greatest empires in history, the most merciful, and the one with the first great road network. The people look very friendly and amiable, not as the media has construed and demonized them here. What a fascinating place.

It was the same positive impression of Persians I've met all over the world, in China, Europe and and the US. All of my Persian friends in the US are successful entrepreneurs, doctors, IT and other professionals. The vast majority of them are intelligent, friendly and extremely hospitable. Iranians deserve better!

As a well-educated man [a Ph.D. degree holder], I would confidently and impartially claim that what Rick represented in his video is quite correct, and Iranians are really kind, they protect the peace, and respect all people and cultures, ... we ARE NOT ENEMIES NEITHER FOR AMERICANs nor OTHER CITIZENS ON THIS PLANET ... We love all of you❤

Iranians are friendly. I had a good Iranian friend back then in college in the Philippines. They were intelligent exchange students so as today's youth and people. I hope Trump will watch these peace-loving civilian friendly people.

This might be my favorite episode of Rick Steves' show. I am both fascinated and mystified by the Middle East, especially since I know so little and the information we receive in America is limited and skewed. It's refreshing to see an objective, respectful documentary such as this, which gives a more human look at the largely misunderstood country of Iran. I was just as surprised as Rick to see that many Iranians actually welcome Americans! It just proves that the government does NOT represent the people. Iran seems like an incredible, dynamic country and I hope to visit one day. As always, thank you Rick Steves, for your wonderful program!

During the Paseo scene, by the river Bank, notice the crowds. Not a single cellphone in sight. People are talking and going about their life. Amazing. Americans can learn a lot from this.

This video was for about 12 years ago. I visited Iran last year. Every thing is changed. Streets, shops, girls dresses, even people appearance or even their reactions😂

Very educational, don't want to see any of these innocent people harmed.

Beautiful people! Beautiful land! Love and peace from America ❤

i love how the Iranian guy explained that the war between Iraq and Iran was not a religious war but a expansion of economic and national one, yet he still went ahead with his original statement, other than that the vid is superb

I find Iran and its people to be interesting and complex. For me Western culture has become a cess pool of social decay. I'm bothered by our lack of self discipline and appreciation of our history and sacrifices of martyrs. I saw no graffiti in this video, no beggars, and no trash. The Iranian people seem to be friendly,, educated and despite some restrictions, generally happy. Great video Steve

Love ❤️ Iran 🇮🇷 from Somalia 🇸🇴

Anyone watching this after the latest US-Iran conflict?

Я был в Иране много раз. Бывал в многих городах и в Тегеране а так же в Ахвазе жил один месяц в доме у шейха , даже встретил свой день Рождения в городе Ахвазе 59 лет. Все было хорошо и прекрасно. ❤ АДАМ ОМЕЙЯ ИЗ ДИНАСТИЙ ОМЕЙЯДОВ.

OMG … those elderly village women were simply adorable !

Very intelligent man explaining difference in Shi'a and Sunni Islam. As a Muslim (although not Shi'a), i am impressed! Salute!

I've been living with blinders on all my 64yrs. I'm an American who's always thought that the Iranian people hate us American's but the fact that Rick Steves was treated with such kindness & hospitality over there has opened up my eyes to a completely new outlook on things. I love how his shows show that people are the same everywhere.

I think my day is never happy unless I watch something from Iran especially news 🇧🇩🇵🇸🇮🇷 ❤ Your brother Robin from Bangladesh

I have always admired the Persian-Iranian culture. I hope to be able to see it in person someday. Thank you Rick Steve for this lovely documentary ❤🙏