At the Tourist Office

Bebakhshid, naghshe-ye shahr darid?

Excuse me, do you have a city map?

Start with 'bebakhshid' to politely get the staff's attention.

Ja-haye didani-e shahr kojast?

Where are the city's sights?

A standard way to ask what you should see in the city.

Koja ro pishnahad mikonid?

Where do you recommend?

Polite and perfect for asking staff for their expert opinion.

Koja berim behtar-e?

Where is it better to go?

A very natural, everyday way to ask what the best option is.

Muze che sa'ati baz mishe?

What time does the museum open?

You can swap 'muze' (museum) with any other place.

Belit ro az koja mitunam bekharam?

Where can I buy the ticket?

Emruz tur-e shahr darid?

Do you have a city tour today?

Chetor mitunam beram bazar?

How can I go to the bazaar?

The standard way to ask for directions to a specific place.

Bazar az kodum taraf-e?

Which way is the bazaar?

A shorter, colloquial way to ask someone to point you in the right direction.

Piade chand daghighe rah-e?

How many minutes is the walk?

A highly common Persian phrase for asking how long a walk takes.

Ye resturan-e khub nazdik-e inja mishnasid?

Do you know a good restaurant near here?