Rick Steves' Iran
Rick Steves' Travel Guide © 2009 | Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village. Most important, you'll meet the people of this nation whose government so exasperates our own. #ricksteves #iran
More from Rick About Iran:
• Iran Travel Talk: • Iran: Personal Impress... The hour-long talk Rick gave upon returning from Iran
• Iran Travel Journal: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... Rick's behind-the-scenes look at filming the special
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Don't ask a woman her age, A man his Salary, Or a British museum where they get all their artifacts.
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Huahaáhaāä.... 🤣😂🤣 The Dutch government already returned some of Indonesian precious artefacts to Indonesia, because we insisted them to do so !!! 😁👍👍👍 Alhamdulillah...
@@sarahcesar5813 - "Some" of indonesian...- is that "some" enough ? Or was it only... how may i call it...een pijn stiller ? Hey i am serious.
@@chehrazadeesmey8399 ... Yes, only some precious keris and ceramics which belong to the Yogjakarta Sultans. In the latest agreement, the Dutch will return more of those. Indonesian people are upset about it. Well, we are crossing our fingers at the moment. May God bless us. Insyaallah, aamiin 🙏🤲
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.
well said, sir.
Ageed👍🏻
+Chilirain Jimenez you can find many Unique birds & Animals in Iran and Apart of that our Persian cuisines are great , I have traveled in many areas in Iran & India so I know these two countries very well
+Bab Rainy for sure👍🏻I'd love to visit there one day, thanks for telling me that ☺️
wow.....wow!
KZhead why are recommending me these amazing pieces of content 9 years after they’re published??? These documentaries need more attention!
Amen brother!
As an afghan;) i'm proud of my neighbor iran;) love our neighbor🇦🇫🇮🇷
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And Sir, i love Afghanistan & it's beautiful peoples! My best wishes to you all & may peace always prevail.
it was once all one
Soon we'll be whole again
@@hisdudeness4537 under the taliban or Khamenei?
I am American but I stand for the people of Iran
After sacrifices so much during Obama period why the US impose sanctions again? If that is the case through out the regime of US.
@@MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife The current US president is not so bright, never even reads a book! They might as well have elected a crazy old man who shouts at the moon! :D
Ya boy...
I definitely agree .. we should not be threatening Iran at all. It boggles the mind that we are part of a nation who has such a thirst for innocent blood. Enough already .. more than enough .. every soldier should refuse to participate in an Iranian slaughter.
I stand for the people of America, the land of the free.
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 .
me too and I am American. I apologize for my country's ignorance.
@@tezdaqueen9765 ❤️
Bring down your corrupt Monarchy.
As one woman said, "Governments have war with each other because they benefit, but there is no war between the people." But there exist immutable geopolitical realities. Iran's government is hardly innocent, but it is the House of Saud that facilitates the intervention of the US in the region, as well as being armed by the military industrial complex of America with arms used on civilians in Yemen.
as an iranian we would love to unite if you're either sunni or shia but not a vahabi
*Iran is such a beautiful country with the loveliest people.* ❤️ *Love from Bangladesh* 🇧🇩
Bangladesh ki documentry film Daley na from India 🇭🇺
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.
I've learned more in 44 minutes about Iran then I've known in the last 57 years. Thank you Rick.
Me too!
And me as an Iranian became sad of US propaganda that lead US people to such an ignorance.
Thank for this fabulous trip God bless Iran and Iranians
@@Blue-de3tu that because USA targeting Iranian people by it's Economic sanctions
@@Blue-de3tu if you are American simply your government wants to remove their regime and later America and put some one have loyalty to them in everything in economic, politic, etc , America don't care about people it care only what this country has rich resources like oil and gas and also politic goals
I was really moved by the woman's statement. "Governments make war, people don't".
Shias lie
Because Iranian Government care about their Country, love their people. On the other hand a few number of people of Iran only love themselves. I Bangladeshi respect The Iran Government for their patience.
John Henke people are are good and educated go discover and get to know people and don’t listen CNN Foxx news and BBC
@@nahidshamoli2172 the goverment has been corrupt since the beginning khomeini kept up the iran iraq war for 7 years just for the islamic regime to stay when it couldve ended in 1 year with only 1 million deaths on both side with iraq paying for damages and sanctions removed but instead he kept it going he refused at the end 8 million died on both sides one being my grandfathers brother and my 14 year old uncle
all of us think like that actually.
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😀😇
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Masahaallah Iran khubsurat mulk duaa ki darwast
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 ❤
"poisonous sectarian divide" agreement and ❤️ from 🇮🇳
Rick we need this NOW. Jan 2020. These are NOT our enemies.
They dont seem to agree with that, for the past 41 years 🤷🏼♀️
The people are not, the Regime is!
Iran is awesome to visit. Rich Culture
@@waqasadil2509 say it is( no..😆)... then what - should we let them kill us?
@@waqasadil2509 hanging homosexuals from cranes - rich culture
As an Iranian, I am truly impressed by your video as you managed to project an actual image of the Iranian people and culture.
Hassan Jafari ❤️🙏
I felt a deep respect and affection for the people of Iran from this documentary. We must not tolerate leaders who do not understand respect for others.
@Eric Moonwalk for every hater like you there are tens of thousands of kind and intelligent people in the world. Your douchebag attitude screams your IQ.
Hassan Jafari Can I ask why Iran hates Israel ? I don't understand. Thanks.😊
The US is going to bomb your country my brother, and bring it to rubbles, like they did in Iraq Afghan and Syria,,,Iran cannot stand up against the US not even for an hour,,you should leave now with your families..its very hurtful to know ..but it has to happen ..to please the Israelis and Saudis..
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 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.. ❤
The hospitality of iranian people nearly bought tear to my eyes.
never mistake the real people of a country against its political face viewed by the world ,the Iranian government killed 1500 of its own people who dared to celebrate the death of Qasem Soleimani
You must have misread Ray's comment, Robin. He said "hosTILity"....
Ray Bantawa I’ve read many a travel blog putting Iranian people at the top of their list for being so kind and welcoming. “People to people” indeed.
Edit bought for brought
@@carlosmejia5728 haha
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.
We ( Persian people ) still believe we are from unique family , German people and Iranian are Aryans , the meaning of ariya word in history step by step changed . we love your people and your country. Sorry my English is not very well.Good luck.
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i am an iranian and dont agree with you you had just a journey to this country and you have no idea how life is fucked up here
Hi.. What is the song at 19:10?
Everywhere in this Planet is the life fucked up, no matter in Iran, Germany or Japan.
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. ❤
دوستدار تو از ایران❤🇮🇷
Why don't you stay there? Don't come back here.
most welcome nobody will bother u...... our govt to positive to guest and peoples r best with hospitality and humanity u will know when u come
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.
৯ Video from years ago
Do you see any dirt food in this? Please don’t compare India to any other countries. They have the most ignorant people.
Politics aside Iran is a beautiful country with so much history and the Iranian people🇮🇷 Much respect from the UK🇬🇧
Yes, I lived there and have a Persian wife. Most will remind you that they are not the regime.....
النظام الايراني افضل نظام يحترب الغطرسة الامريكية
😂😂😂 Sheeeet Iranian people, you can ask England Embassy in Tehran that How they climb the embassy wall and burn the flag.😂😂😂
The Iranian people should become friendly with the people in Israel.They are both kind and thoughtful,but are not afraid to be honest with a person.
Iran has beautiful healthy people.
My observation too. I guess because there's no American fast food shops.
@@mynameiswoman There is a lot of American foods in here but we have our traditional foods too so we don't eat fast foods a lot because our foods are delicious too.
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!!
Such a pleasure today to see this beautiful story from 🇺🇸 Love is my answer to war. Love God
We're all the same🇺🇸♥️🇮🇷♥️🇩🇪
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...
I would like to visit Persepolis and the biblical sites in Iran like where Daniel was supposed to have been thrown into the lion's den.
It’s Iran not Persia. Altough Persia is what we call the region in Latin languages, and what Greeks, and this Romans called them, Persia is a western term. The kingdom of Persia was a western puppet, named with a western not local term. Iran is the what it is called in Farsi, and the country is called that not in the western term (which again was imposed from the west). I still use Persia for the region (as an Italian) because that is what we have been calling it for thousands of year, however the country is Iran not Persia. Just like we call the empire Parthia not Persia (1st century. Persia was another empire). The people are all, and I call all Persians, but not the country. They chose Iran, we use Iran. 😅🤷🏼♂️ I don’t know why had so much to say about the topic.
I also don’t know why my English was so bed for that comment in particular either.
YES! Blessed Are The Peacemakers!
Didn't the Iranians take over Persia and the Persian people?
The Iranian people have class.
***** what is wrong with you dude ?
***** why would you say such things ?
***** I am Persian currently living in Iran and i don't agree with you . tell me what is your relative source ?
***** what is your own nationality so i can answer you properly ?
***** i reject all you said none of those are true .
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.
Watch out. The goverment shut down a civil airplane two years ago. Might happen to you.
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>❤
We never have suffered as much as Pakistanis. Our GDP per capita is ten times of Pakistan.
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.
Hope you get to go there best of luck cheers from new Zealand
Aus Grows Thank you for your kindness and for taking the time to write this - means a lot 💖
And I as an American love the Iranian people,we're all live in the same planet,we shouldn't be fighting one another,we should be trying to find ways to protect this amaizing planet of ours.
Majd MD 🥺
One day you will go! God willing
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.
Hard to be anything if your censored and monitored by the government. Furthermore this is Rick, he is not a CNN looking for a hot story to exploit, just being nice is his style. Its a "Travel" channel yet he makes sure to promote the current regime story line, that the sinister CIA placed the puppet sha and that the real good guys are the ayatollahs and their grip on society because at least it has "Family Values"
I am a Iranian,we don't want the war,but perhaps your president wants...!,so what can we do...🤔,our people must choose,but Iranian people are angry from USA,USA hurt Iranian people with boycott,killed them with protecting the war between Iran and Iraq,and anything else...,now If you want to communicate between IRAN and USA you must sate Trump!🤔.
@@rezas.k8304 آقا رضا سلام خودتو خسته نکن ، حکومت پشت پرده آمریکا کمپانیهای اسلحه. سازی هستند که جون ایرانی آمریکایی براشون مهم نیست و دنبال بهانه هستند . دولتمردای ما باید اگاه باشن به این ، مصاحبه الیور استون کارگردان امریکایی ضد جنگ تو جشنواره فجر 96 که از کانال چهار پخش شد و همین موضوعو بیان کرد گوش کن، میگه دولتهای امریکا پوسته ای بیش نیستند میگه نوبت ایران شده، مو به تن ادم سیخ میشه از تحلیلش warmongering and weaponry companies want to start a war because of selling more weapons and don't care about dying Iranian or American.
@@RealSavages I think you've been brainwashed with hateful chauvenism. Please write in grammatical and coherent sentences so we can talk about this.
Pity he is AMERICAN.
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.
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.
You’re in Canada.
@@anonymoususer8895 What makes you say that? Because Canada loves people from all cultures whereas the US....well, it is less welcoming and that is an understatement.
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.
No one should fall for propaganda about Iran...most is exaggerated and false... Undeniable history like No other.... Do not fall for lies...
DixieBanjo
Moral of the history, keep mullás, ayatollahs, priests, pastors away from the government, promote a secular society and everything will be fine.
@@magnomaxx2010 yes secular Stalin Russia was a picnic. said ironically
@@magnomaxx2010 secularism is a cancer
Very educational, don't want to see any of these innocent people harmed.
Concordo. Ao contrário das generalizações, o Irã é um país repleto de beleza. Um povo lindo e culto.
Daddybob I disagree
Not everyone is innocent 😇
What about innocent Americans harmed.
There are no innocent in this world
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.
It's unbiased: They literally have to say and film what the government permits them 😐... It's like making a documentary FOR Disney ABOUT Disney, and then saying: This is a very unbiased documentary. This documentary is enlightening and interesting to be sure, but it is inherently biased by what it is forced to omit
God bless the Iranian people❤
Ameen
Beautiful gorgeous ancient country, great piece, thank you! I hope it will not be destroyed like beautiful Syria
Syria is ugly
Not looking good sorry to say..
@@riorio745 hh
@@riorio745 ý
Any country that America do not gain economically is a target for war. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Venezuela. All these countries sell their oil internationally but have restrictions on American businesses. America wants world power and dominance and that's why they sanctions countries that do not bend to their will. If wasn't for Putin America would have invaded Venezuela already. It's sad but it's the new war strategy.
Solid proof that the "People" of the world are generally Peace-Loving., Thank God~!
بنی آدم اعضای یکدیگرند که در آفرينش ز یک گوهرند Human beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul Les êtres humains (les enfants d'Adam) sont les parties d'un corps Ils sont issus de la même essence چو عضوى به درد آورد روزگار، دگر عضوها را نماند قرار If one member is afflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain Lorsqu'une de ces parties est atteinte et souffre Les autres ne peuvent trouver ni la paix ni le calme تو کز محنت دیگران بی غمی، نشاید که نامت نهند آدمی If you've no sympathy for human pain The name of human you cannot retain Si la misère des autres te laisse indifférent Et sans la moindre peine ! Alors Il est impensable de t'appeler un être humain
you should open a history book
That's why the "People of the World" must come together more, through mediums like this and others. Let's by-pass governments and lairs everywhere. My Best. Out.
People are generally peace loving when in a omogenous majority. Most time we love each other from far away.
Unfair media...Ask the 87 families of the dead at the Argentinian Jewish centre..the victims of Hamas and Hezbollah...the Yemenis....etc etc
Iranian people are very nice and loyal, cheerful, beautiful and respectful and show the Islamic culture..❤❤ from Pakistan ❤❤
I live at the Netherlands and friend with several nice people from "Pakistan". We have lots of similarity in history, culture, and language. ❤
RIck, play this video again in the travel channel. Culture VS wars.
Anyone watching this after the latest US-Iran conflict?
Ryan Gandolfo lol me
me too
Same here. I first watched this after reading Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Graphic novel about growing up during the Iranian Revolution, it's brilliant!
Yup, most Americans just want to take care of their families and live in peace. It's a shame we have been groomed to think the Iranian people are our enemy. I've never been harmed by an Iranian and hope our leaders can stop this bullshit and let us all live in peace
Revisiting. Saw it for the first time back in 2011 when I was still in the military and deployed. -C
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 !
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Iran 2014: "We love America!" Iran 2021: "Death to America!"
@@gmann7082 Very different context. This was also not filmed in 2014. When you cause a war in a country, people are hurt.
Iran is a beautiful country with loving people who care for you😊❤
Long live Iran & Great Blessings to the People of Iran.
Omg omg. One of those little girls is me 5 years agooo. I do remember you. Now I’m 17 =)
کدومشونی
and now im sure you have a boyfriend?
At 11:01 it's written on the board that the year is ۸۷ which means 2007-2008 and these boards change each year. So this documentary was made at least 12 years ago not 5 years. So if the children were around 12 at the time, they are 24-25 year olds now.
@@zahraashari4331 Are you happy as a young woman now?
Iran is beautiful I hope you are all well with this Pandemic ❤🙏
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. 🇺🇸🇮🇷
I do too, but some people in the world stage.. stur the pot... oh well, deep subject...I use to say all things change... until I learned about the Battle and war history of IRAN... very mature military..dont lose ! and thanks for being a country that I look up to because of its rich history and all of the people I have met from Iran are super kind and intelligent! PS I love the flat bread too!
As a Iranian person I hoped too
I hope to one day visit your country brother, beautiful culture and beautiful people. God keep you.
@@leorobles7939 the same to you brother
@@alitair6926 my daughter's father is from Iran. He was here in the US before your revolution in 1979. He was in your military and studying here where I live. He had to return and never saw his daughter. She is beautiful just like the beautiful women in Iran. I wish he could have met her. She has 4 sons so he is a grandfather of 4 boys. They are very handsome boys and his daughter is very beautiful and looks like him. I wish he could one day meet her and her son's. I can only pray
What beautiful Country ancient civilization rich culture Iranian peoples are hospitable & friendly wish u peace 🇮🇷 ✌️ 🇺🇸
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.
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Ameen❤️
why was he not able to return to you? :(
@@glowiedetector he was in the military and that was around the time that the Shah was being deposed. Basically the guys that were studying here in the US were not allowed to leave Iran because of their military involvement.
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.
Looking forward to my visit in October
this comment is from 2 years ago, then I hope you have enjoyed your stay here.
i want a iranian woman 💓
I am very happy to know everything deeply about Iran
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.
Gullible leftists make great propaganda tools
No doubt iran is hospitable country & its people are very humble, come to pakistan specially KPK the hospitality is beyond ur imaginations
@@analyticalprocess3622 i have read and watched (it' all over youtube in all sorts of languages) many many travellers who travelled to Iran and they all say the same thing. Strange logic, that only leftists travel. In which case, more rightists should start travelling and the world will be a better place
I had the same conclusions after visiting Russia
@@analyticalprocess3622 and extreme right wing conservatives make great fascists.
I love Iran 🇮🇷 from Pakistan 🇵🇰. I love Rick Steve. How awesome his work is and his videos are love to watch. All the best people of Iran 🇮🇷 Salam from Pakistan 🇵🇰 All the best Rick !
I was in Iran years ago. Loved the people and the country. Very friendly. Hope relations between countries will relax.
Beautiful country full of beautiful decent people!!❗🇪🇸
Yes because the government forbids degenerate western culture to infest
@@bilbobaggins4710 s profile says he likes to spread suffering
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
You must be an Iranian!!
People, yes. But the theocracy in Iran is inhumane, especially against women.
What a beautiful country! Greetings from Brazil.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to go to our country. I hope one day our beautiful country and people overcome their difficulties (made by politicians and misinterpretation of religion) so all people around the world can go to Iran, enjoy hundreds types of attractions, make wonderful memories, and become friends with out people. Love from an Iranian-German girl.
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.
THEY WON'T GET IT THE RITUAL IS THE SWORD.get out of the philosophy of death.
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!
I realize that Iran is incredibly flawed and that the government is oppressive, violent and cruel. Just because I'm a "white western woman" doesn't mean that I'm completely naive about what occurs in the Middle East. I read the news, I know all about the atrocities. What I was trying to communicate is that we (Americans) should not judge the citizens of Iran based on the theocratic regime they are forced to live under.
Mohamed Irufan Hussain Thanks for that! This is exactly my point and I think we should all be more open-minded and accepting : )
+Mallory Gantner very warm welcome :)) (if you visited one day iran) iranian people so friendly and loves all people around the globe with different nations and cultures .
All you said may well be the case, but I was expecting more travel tips than "oh look, an Iranian (man or woman)! let's observe it's behavior with our American norms set as the default, and explain EACH detail of how their culture is different!" It did come off rather condescending and ridiculous/narcissistic at points, particularly when he was interacting with women... he made a fool of himself, and we didn't learn much new.
+Mohamed Irufan Hussain there is a huge difference the U.S slaughters people planet wide and the U.S citizens support this. Iran does not do this and iranians do not support that kind of action HUGE DIFFERENCE! So yes U.S citizens should bejudged by what THEIR government does.
It's a 9 year old video but KZhead suggested it to me today 😢😢 Love from Pakistan
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.
I met an Iranian when I was in Armenia. He was really kind and vey educated guy. Now, we are friends.
Thanks for this honest documentary i am from Afghanistan and speak the same language FARSI
Hi! How the Pashto speakers can understand Persian, it is intelligible for the Afghans ? :D
I thought Afghans spoke Pashto???
@Im not there See ya This was in 2014
@@ratbatnufftime2861 Afghanistan speaks both Dari (Farsi) and Pashto. Pashto I don't believe is intelligible to Farsi speakers: but Pashtun people are a type of Iranian I believe. Afghanistan and Iran are very diverse both ethnically and culturally. Afghanistan being a DNA gold mine! Some of the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen!
@Ranjit Tyagi , Lsten to Iranian classicl , tradionl singrs and composr eg ; Sima Bina , Shahram Nazeri , Googoosh , Murteza Pashaei , Mohsen Yaganeh and the flute player Ustad Hassan Kassai .
Long life Iran 🇮🇷 ❤ from Kurdistan-Iraq.
Love you bro from IRAN❤❤
How beautiful and informative 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 ❤
i love this show it has changed my thinking about Iran.
I hope so:) peace to u sis... And God bless u and ur family;))
Live there for 18 months and you will come to conclusions rather opposite to this episode.
Joyce, interested. Please explain. Sounds like you have luved three.
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!
Their government is our enemy.
Yes,, but its all about what the Saudis and Israelis want.
@@Lerian_V Because they aint puppets? If you dont like them, stay away from them.
@@CollinsSakwa254 We will once they stay away from our allies.
@@Lerian_V US has no allies, just puppets and vassal states.
Thanx for sharing Rick love Iran from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️
As an Iranian, I was very impressed by this video. I have never seen such a good video made of Tehran
Of all Ricks Steve's work, this one is the most important and should be shown annually in every classroom in America.
Another good item for every classroom in your country and mine is the book "Out of Iran" by Angela Ferrante and Sousan Azadi. It documents a westernized woman's escape from that country after the revolution in 1979, and the archaic social changes that took over Iran under the Ayatollah for a few decades.
I agree
Lol It is a con. Wake up.
@@LogansWarning can you elaborate?
why?
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.
Good point Ray. Still, I doubt if anything will change that much.
We're so glad to meet americans(every nations) in our country!
Now live the rest with this guy's ignorance.
The world is but one planet and mankind its civilization.
Typical ignorant American that’s why. Lol
such a beautiful documentary, i could have watched it for hours. Iran is a beautiful country and i hope to visit it one day.
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.
If it came to living in either Iran or Saudi Arabia.....I rather liver in Iran.
I wouldn't want to live in either country.
Not much of a choice. But Iran would be better that the extremly conservative Saudi state. In Saudi Arabia openly atheistic people can be executed. And women can vote in Iran. Only re ently in SA.
@@Wolf-xu1fj who wouldn't?
Sorry what
Iran has culture and people seem happy. Saudi ? not so much, especially if you are a woman.
This is a must-watch for us Americans as the US drops nuclear deal, and tensions mount
Tweet this link to Trump
No one liked the nuclear deal. Seeing death to Israel in a mosque just reinforces it. Are you even old enough to remember the Iran hostage crisis at the end of the Carter administration? Iran is a sponsor of terror. If only the media would cover what happens in Yeme, Syria, etc... the missile that was targeting an international airport in Saudi Arabia thankfully was intercepted and was made in Iran. We know this because the news aired the Niki Haley press conference on the matter. They promise not to do nuclear weapons and don’t have to let inspectors in to see what they are or aren’t doing isn’t a deal.
@@LifeOfTheParty323 More like to Bolton, that SOB is insane
@@kristinesharp6286 i smell ignorance
Moral of the history, keep mullás, ayatollahs, priests, pastors away from the government, promote a secular society and everything will be fine.
It is my dream to travel to Iran sometime soon...fascinating history!!
Yes do it's a very interesting country
Thanks beautiful Iran I seen on website.🌃🙏💞
Love Iran from Egypt ☺️🇮🇷🇪🇬
❤️❤️🤝
Im Irani ❤❤❤
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.
i hope that iranian people can get more freedom very soon
Ayy im persian too. I completely agree, we’re all humans at the end of the day.
Elaine Stewart uh I don’t live there and never gone. Being from somewhere doesn’t make you belong there.
Avi Oheb Shalom, a year later your comment is still valuable. Maybe things will get better between our countries From the USA..
They need some democracy and freedom !!! 🚀🇺🇸🇬🇧
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.
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.
Iran is a beautiful country & so are her people. Salam....
Yeah. Iran looks amazing.
Yep ..hope one day to see the richness (not the riches) of Iran & her ppl :)
Kiwi Trekkie yeah lol
nashi nash i take groups there (iran) if u ever want to go let me know nashi.
Nanatoh kardam
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.
Steve is the best at what he dose
Rick Steves is amazing. He just makes the best Travel Documentaries! He is such a respectful and intelligent Man!
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
Are you serious? What about when the Moguls invaded India and subjected it...leaving the Taj Mahal as a wave goodbye.
@@classicalaid1 I said one of the few I didn't say the only one, also India has far worse things happen to it than the moguls
We love Iran. Lots of love from India 😍
We love u too our Bollywood friends lol
@@Ahmad24056 bollywood has become Marijuana industry
@@Ahmad24056 Fk bollywood and fk you
:) 3>
@@akashgjoshi it creates withdrawal symptoms and many other mental problems
Much love to the Iranian people and culture from the USA. Salaam aleikhum
Drood bar Shoma
We don't say salam aleokum. That's arabic
Salam is also Arabic which u say😂😂@@Of_infinite_Faith
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
Lived in Tehran 1971-73. Amazing country!!! People overall are friendly and fun!
It's changed a little since then. You'd be surprised 😮
Iran is a beautiful country .love iran from Azerbaijan
Don't forget that you are iranian too and Russia took you away
yasha baji. azerbaijan bizim ghardashimiz/bajilarimiz dilar 3>
I would prefer to go to Azerbaijan, I'd like to see countries that were closed to the world by communism for almost half a century.
@@RC-cf7yu Azerbaijan was belonged to Iran
Incredible how beautiful and cultural rich Iran is. I'm fond with the country. Ciao from Sicilia.
Is that you picture? Very beautiful...What is your nation of birth??
@@bilbobaggins4710 Italy (Sicily)
Fatima do you know about our country?
@@derisees8361 wow Italians are hot af
You look like Persian women
No one,just no one can beat Rick.Thank you so much for widening our horizon.
we need more documentries like this.......
Was in Iran in 2009., two weeks. Positively amazed by it’s people and their culture.
Iranian women are some of the most beautiful in the world.
Me too 2 weeks.
Islamic culture is a disgrace to humanity.
@@LogansWarning No more disgraceful than unconstructive bigotry.
@Neo Nazi Free speech. Don't like it, I don't care.
Love Iran from Bangladesh. Thumbs like if you are same.
From kermanshah
Thank you🙏
Meanwhile bangladick is the worst blasphemy sh'thole as bad as Pakistan.
Love to Iran From Australia
OMG … those elderly village women were simply adorable !
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 ❤🙏
Love you Iranians :D The Persian legacy is a beautiful one. May both our governments burn to the ground one day so we can finally live in peace.
+Mark Snow What about no?
+MayhemZip No to what? Hoping for peace?
respect dear friend.
Mark Snow haha seriously!
amen
Wow what a marvelous documentary.. Esfahan must be one of the most beautiful city in the world. Lots of love from germany
Und diese Dokumentation hat noch nichtmal die wahre Seele Persiens/Irans gezeigt.
danke from Iran, Isfahan, we love German too.
@@hosseinmoeini1428 I ' hope so i can visit the Iran really soon..
Everyone loves Germany
Ja, aber leider alles geht durch die britische molla salafisten und russischen KGB Spionen wie khamenei blitzschnell kaputt. Wer sich noch was sehen will muss sich beeilen.
People in Iran are beautiful !!! Let us Make peace and learn from each other. Thanks to Rick Steve for this episode.
Thank you to share your journey whit us about 15 years ago ! as an iranian im truly happy for show persian calture and hospitality to the world . I hope in future people around the world travel to iran and im sure they are going to love foods and people and calture .