"Citizens from the US, Canadia, US/American Samoa and U.K./B.O.T. are not allowed to travel to Iran independently and are required to travel on tours, either as

"Citizens from the US, Canadia, US/American Samoa and U.K./B.O.T. are not allowed to travel to Iran independently and are required to travel on tours, either as part of a tour group or a tailor made individual tour." -- Wikitravel. But check if this has changed. I went on my own, with an Australian passport. I don't think English is widely spoken. You can use couchsurfing, there are lots of enthusiastic hosts. I think this is the best way. You can also easily find inexpensive hotels if you want to take a break. The app 'psiphon' (who runs it?) lets you access all websites while visiting (ie facebook), alternatively tor usually works. The info on Iran on this page is good: http://www.travelindependent.info/middle-east.htm http://www.travelindependent.info/middle-east.htm