In the Assarkhaneh tour, we first take you to the old alleys behind the Shah (Imam) Mosque. These narrow alleys are commonly known as Ashti-konan alley. Why? Our guide will tell you the reason. In addition, you can have a different view of the Shah (Imam) Mosque.

Then, we move toward the Charsooq-e Maqsood (Maqsood Crossroad). This crossroad still holds its name from the Safavid period and you will hear its story on the tour. Afterwards, we move along the stores at the eastern side of the Naqsh-eJahan Square. On our way, we will visit Sarai Espadana which holds several handicraft shops, some unique antique shops, a traditional restaurant and a number of different coffee-shops.

Again, we will come back and continue our way to Qeysarieh Bazaar. Here, we will see the Assarkhaneh Shahi or the Royal Oil-pressing house, which was constructed in the Safavid period and its income was dedicated to the Abbasi Jame Mosque. This complex is composed of two floors. The main floor included the main parts of the Assarkhaneh such as the entrance, pishkhan (courtyard), barandaz (dock), shotorkhan (barn), tir khaneh (main hall) and several storage rooms. The second floor, called mehman khaneh (guest house), contained several rooms to put up people who came to the Oil-pressing House from other cities. Unfortunately, parts of this complex, like pishkan, are destroyed. Also, the part known as shotorkhan (barn) has changed its function and is now used for other purposes. But, the main parts of the Assarkhaneh are finely restored and reconstructed and invite you to visit an industrial monument from the old times rarely found in any other place. Our expert guide will show you the different parts of Assarkhaneh and, at the same time, explains all the machines and processes in this place which were used in the production of oil from different oil seeds.

In the bazaar, we will visit Shah Caravanserai and Sarai Chitsazha (those who make printed Cotton). Next, we spend sometime in the Bazaar-e Zargarha (Goldsmiths Bazaar) and end up in Timch-e Malek, which is a unique piece of architecture and its visit is a must. At the end, we will turn to the fabulous work of art near the Hakim mosque which is found recently, the Jorjir Portal from the Deylamid period.