Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Internet Access
Issatis.net
( 623 1425;
www.issatis.net
;
Kashani St; 9am-1.30pm & 5-9.30pm)
Op-
posite the
ateshkadeh
.
Medical Services
Dr Mogibiyan Hospital
( 624 0061; Kashani St)
For urgent treatment
.
Money
Kazemi & Partners Money Exchange
( 620 5822; Sarrafan Bazar; 9am-1pm &
4-6pm Sat-Thu)
Not the best rates in town, but a very convenient location near the
Masjed-e Jameh.
Yazd Exchange
( 624 7220;
www.yazdexchange.com
; Kashani St; 9.30am-3pm &
5-8pm Sat-Wed, 9.30am-4pm Thu)
Opposite the Ateshkadeh, these guys offer an efficient
service with good rates.
Tourist Information
For virtual tours of the city's main monuments, go to the website of the
Yazd Cultural
Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
(
www.yazdchto.ir
)
.
There are two privately operated tourism information offices in the Old City. Don't be-
lieve claims that one is more official than the other. Both have English-speaking staff.
Tourist Information Office
( 622 3005;
www.iranpersiatour.com
;
Amir Chakhmaq
Sq; 9.30am-noon & 3.30-5.30pm)
Located in the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, it sup-
plies maps and advice, makes hotel bookings, books desert tours and offers free wi-fi.
Yazd Tourist Information Office
( 621 6542;
www.yazdtourist.com
; Ziaee Sq;
9am-6pm, to 8pm summer)
Stocks a few maps and brochures, but is mainly about selling
tours.
Travel Agencies
Ama Safar Tour & Travel Agency
( 622 9440;
www.amasafar.com
; 189 10th Far-
vardin Ave; 7.30am-9pm Sat-Thu)
Adjoining Hotel Dad, this professional outfit has
helpful English-speaking staff. It can organise visas and will book air and train tickets.
Silk Road Travel
( 626 7783;
www.silkroadhotelgroup.com
; 6th Alley, off Masjed-e
Jameh St)
Located in the Orient Hotel; can book air, train and bus tickets and arrange
ferry tickets through a partner agency in Bandar Abbas.
