Probably Tehran is the first city you will arrive to in Iran, if you are going by plane. It is not the most interesting city in Iran, but you can enjoy it anyway :).
Firstly, BE CAREFUL ABOUT TAXI DRIVERS. Do ask for a price before you go anywhere, otherwise they will have a ride around Tehran and charge you like for limousine. Most of them don't know English (also, if you ask them, they will say "of course", but then it turns out that "of course" is the only thing they are able to say). Learn basic persian phrases, like telling the destination, numbers, bargaining and whatnot. It's useful and not that hard. :)
Secondly, make a plan before you go. Wandering around Tehran is not pleasant experience, especially in the rush hour. Expect a REALLY bad traffic and pollution. Crossing the street is not an easy skill, and it may give you a heart attack. And so does walking on the pevement, since the motorbike drivers don't care , and drive there as well. And usually faster than you'd expect. I was warned that pickpocketing is a problem in Tehran, but I haven't felt endangered anyhow.
About the pollution... well if you are an asthmatic, do take a hygienic mask. Seriously, I don't have any problems with lungs, but sometimes I was choking of all this dust in the air.
Thirdly, you can skip many places in Tehran, but don't forget to go to the Museum of Jewels , the Bazaar and Azadi Tower. They're just worth visiting.
The bazaar isn't as amazing as in Esfahan, but still impressed me. Maybe you will not find all these amazing hand-made Persian things there, but you will get to see daily life of Iranians. I bought some interesting things there anyway, which I couldn't find anywhere in my country for sure. And again... they're cheap! :D
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