Rick Steves Iran

    Rick Steves’ Travel Guide © 2009 | *Updated in 2026 with a message from Rick.* Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he’s ever visited: Iran. In this one-hour, ground-breaking travel special, 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

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    *More from Rick about Iran:*
    • Iran Travel Talk: https://youtu.be/NpPp6FRsUrQ The hour-long talk Rick gave upon returning from Iran
    • Iran Travel Journal: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/tv-specials/iran/iran-travel-journal-part-i Rick’s behind-the-scenes look at filming the special

    Rick Steves, America’s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

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    1. Thank you Rick, for your messages of peace. And also, for the invaluable documentation of historical sites that have been destroyed.

    2. Your channel is very important. I remember watching this when it was released back then. Sad how things have turned out since. Hope peace will prevail ❤

    3. That programme was a real insight into Iran, an eye opener. So sad that things gave gone downhill in recent times. Such a lovely land, such kind people and such a cultured place.

    4. Americans are not welcome in Persia!

      Americans enter sovereign foreign countries to instigate troubles, and to loot resources. Agents of the U.S. empire masquerading as 'journalists' and 'tourists'.

    5. Since when is America one of Irans neighbours? Pretty sure it’s like on the other side of the world and has absolutely no right to be bombing and murdering their people but hey…

    6. I've always rejected the idea of having a public figure as a hero or idol, but there are a less than handful of people I greatly admire and Rick is one of them.

    7. God bless you Rick, Safe travels, Let me know when your home lol Never mind this is a old video.. Glad you made it out alive !!! Thanks for the Autographed photo btw