Safety

Picture of pedestrians walking on Istiklal Caddesi in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Istanbul Pedestrian Tips to Keep You Safe on the Road

In Istanbul, pedestrians aren’t treated the same way as they are back home. The car rules in Istanbul, except in places like Sultanahmet Square, Istiklal Caddesi, Taksim Square, Ortaköy and of course the Princes’ Islands.

Pickpocketing is only one of the few Istanbul tourist scams you can experience.
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How To Spot and Avoid Common Istanbul Tourist Scams?

Istanbul, just like every world city, has to cope with its typical tourist scams. Although most Turks are unbelievably honest and would go the extra mile to help you rather than rip you off, in