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As of October 2026, Isfahan scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No. Isfahan is not safe for travelers due to severe government advisories and significant political instability. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
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Iran · Assessed 13 October 2026
20
/ 100
Safer than ~7% of countries
Score capped at 20 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Iran FCDO advises against all travel to Iran.”
Updated 2026-10-07T13:26:00Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Iran: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-09-25T09:36:55.3305531-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWhile specific data for Isfahan is limited, general crime rates in Iran are moderate, with a homicide rate higher than many Western countries.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and petty theft can occur in crowded tourist areas and on public transport.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Negative
51/100
Traveler sentiment is extremely negative due to severe government warnings and reports of political repression and human rights abuses.
No. Isfahan is not safe for travelers due to severe government advisories and significant political instability.
Official government advisories from multiple countries strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Iran, including Isfahan. Recent reports indicate severe human rights concerns, including executions and torture linked to protests.
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Full briefing
Official government advisories from the UK, Canada, and the US all strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Iran, including Isfahan. These warnings are based on significant political instability and severe human rights concerns. Recent reports from October 2026 detail executions and torture of protesters in Isfahan, underscoring the extreme risks for visitors.
The situation on the ground is volatile. News reports from October 2026 highlight public executions and crackdowns linked to protests. There are also mentions of torture and harsh sentencing for individuals involved in demonstrations. While specific crime statistics for Isfahan are not detailed, the overall risk profile for Iran, including a moderate crime index and a higher-than-average homicide rate compared to many Western nations, suggests a need for caution.
Given the severe government advisories and the documented human rights abuses, Isfahan is not considered safe for travelers. If travel is absolutely unavoidable, it is strongly advised to book through a pre-arranged, reputable tour operator and to avoid any political gatherings or demonstrations. Always remain aware of your surroundings and refrain from discussing sensitive political matters.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Isfahan districts for visitors, 5 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Isfahan safety map.
Outskirts of IsfahanavoidIncreased risk of crime and potential for unrest; avoid unless essential.
Naqsh-e Jahan SquarecautionHigh tourist traffic makes it a target for petty crime; be aware of surroundings.
Abbasi Hotel areacautionGenerally safe due to tourist presence, but exercise caution at night.
Jolfa (Armenian Quarter)cautionHistorically a safe area, but general advisories for Iran apply; stay aware.
Chaharbagh StreetcautionBusy commercial area, be vigilant against pickpocketing.
Isfahan Grand BazaarcautionCrowded market area, prone to pickpocketing and minor scams.
07 · After Dark
While specific data for Isfahan is limited, general crime rates in Iran are moderate, with a homicide rate higher than many Western countries.
After dark, be most careful around Outskirts of Isfahan, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Abbasi Hotel area, Jolfa (Armenian Quarter). Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
No. Isfahan is not safe for travelers due to severe government advisories and significant political instability. Official government advisories from multiple countries strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Iran, including Isfahan. Recent reports indicate severe human rights concerns, including executions and torture linked to protests. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Isfahan report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags Outskirts of Isfahan as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Isfahan ranks #1 of 9 Iran destinations we've assessed, scoring 20/100. See the Iran safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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