In contemporary literature, tourism is linked to social and cultural rights, quality of life, cultural participation, and access to cultural heritage, beyond an economic activity. From this perspective, the concept of “right to tourism” has been raised in recent studies; however, its legal foundations and the limits of government responsibility are still under debate. The present study, using a descriptive-analytical method and utilizing Islamic sources, legal documents, and scientific literature on tourism, examines the possibility of formulating tourism as a social-cultural right and the responsibility of the Islamic state in ensuring fair access to it. The findings show that although the modern concept of “right to tourism” is not explicitly raised in classical Islamic sources, the Quranic teachings about traveling the earth, understanding societies, and reflecting on historical monuments, in conjunction with the principles of justice, human dignity, and eliminating deprivation, provide the necessary normative capacity to explain it. In the legal system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Principles 3, 22, 29, 40, and 50 of the Constitution also provide the necessary foundations for supporting fair access, social welfare, the rights of others, and environmental protection. Accordingly, the responsibility of the Islamic state is not limited to the development of the tourism industry, but also includes providing fair conditions for citizens to benefit from tourism opportunities. Finally, the article proposes the concept of "the right to fair, responsible, and sustainable tourism" as an appropriate framework for tourism policymaking in the Islamic Republic of Iran.