3 Travel Safety Tips upon Roaming the Streets of Istanbul

TEMPO.CO, Istanbul- The historical and cultural value added with the magnificent tourist locations are some of the reasons why tourists look forward to visiting Istanbul, Turkey. Although the city's beautiful Mosques, museums, and urban panorama can always become a magnet that continues to attract tourists from across the globe, visitors looking to visit the country must pay special attention to Travel Safety Tips to avoid unpleasant experiences.

Many foreign tourists sometimes experience unpleasant moments after falling for the friendliness of merchants or people in general in the city.

An example is eating at restaurants managed by friendly people but eventually overcharges the food that you had already finished, which can sometimes be twice the normal price. There are also instances where you will not receive the complete amount of change after a transaction.

In order to help you stay clear from being the next victim, here are the travel safety tips you can implement in your next visit to Istanbul;

1. Price List

Tourists should be able to identify local cultures and how people sell their products. Choose a store or restaurant that exhibits a clear price list for the items they sell. This helps you determine and confirm that the value charged against tourists are the same as they charge locals.

2. Find a Comparison

There are a plethora of stores in Istanbul and some sell similar goods with different price ranges. This is why it’s urged for you to compare the price of an item in one store to another to avoid falling victim to frauds.

3. Read Reviews

Want to be safer? You can always research the reviews of expensive restaurants from visitors who have dined there before you. Pay attention to the reviews since this also helps you decide what menu to order and the technicality of how a dish is served.

ASTARI PINASTHIKA SAROSA