History

Touring Club of Iran was formed in 1935. The Club’s primary objective was to bring comfort and facilitate the Iranian tourists traveling abroad and foreign tourist traveling to Iran by motoring vehicles. It has joined the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) as the representative of Iran in 1952.

After the Islamic Revolution (1979) in Iran, its name was changed to the Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI). It preserves the goal of providing tourism services to all with the slogan of comfort and safety for travel. It has gained valuable experiences to improve and extend its services.

TACI was appointed as exclusive organization responsible for issuing the International Driving Permits (IDP), issuing and guaranteeing the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD), and issuing the vehicle’s Registration Certificate and the Registration Number Plates for the Iranians who travel abroad with their own vehicles.

TACI’s Roadside Assistance Services was established in 1968 with the aim of providing relief services (towing and repair) for Iranian and foreign tourists. Over the time, TACI developed its activities by providing relief services through its provincial representatives. The TACI’s roadside assistance rescuers were then deployed in the cities and roads throughout the county. Its extensive fleets of Patrols are on duty 24 hours every day.

Providing the tourism information for travelers, TACI has been operating the national travel Call Center (09629), and the official travel guide of Iran website (www.VisitIran.ir).

Participation in international tourism and handicrafts exhibitions as representative of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of the Islamic Republic of Iran, establishing an executive secretariat for the Iran’s tourism information overseas representatives, investment and exploitation of some residential units like hotels or motels (prioritizing the historical one) are other activities of the TACI.

Enjoying more than 85 years of experience in organizing the tourism rallies,foreign expeditions, etc. have made TACI a good source for the enthusiasts of touring and automobile events in Iran.