{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/iran/isfahan","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:12:42.858Z","place":{"city":"Isfahan","country":"Iran","countryCode":"IR","lat":32.65246,"lon":51.67462},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":49,"label":"Very Negative","summary":"Recent news indicates significant human rights concerns and public executions, creating a climate of fear and instability that would negatively impact traveler sentiment regarding safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":15,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":48,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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· extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 8 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":4,"display":"Level 4 — Avoid all travel","year":null,"score":0,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":15,"display":"15 / 100 (Very Negative)","year":null,"score":15,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No, Isfahan is not safe for travelers due to significant political instability, human rights concerns, and official government advisories recommending against all travel.","summary":"Official government advisories from Canada, the UK, and the US strongly recommend against all travel to Iran, including Isfahan. Recent reports highlight public executions and ongoing protests, indicating a volatile security situation. Travelers should be aware of potential risks associated with political instability and strict government regulations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Isfahan is limited, general crime rates in Iran are moderate, with a risk of petty crime and potential for more serious incidents in areas with political unrest."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Naqsh-e Jahan Square Area","Jolfa District","Abbasi Hotel Vicinity","Chaharbagh Avenue"],"avoidAreas":["Outskirts of Isfahan"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers or vendors, especially in tourist areas.","Solicitations for money or assistance from individuals who may be part of a larger scam."],"zones":[{"name":"Naqsh-e Jahan Square Area","level":"caution","note":"High tourist traffic, but recent reports of public executions and protests in the city warrant caution."},{"name":"Jolfa District","level":"caution","note":"Historically a Christian quarter, it's generally safe but subject to the same broader security concerns and potential for unrest."},{"name":"Abbasi Hotel Vicinity","level":"caution","note":"A well-known landmark, but proximity to central areas means it could be affected by any public gatherings or demonstrations."},{"name":"Chaharbagh Avenue","level":"caution","note":"A major thoroughfare, generally safe for daytime transit, but be aware of potential for protests or increased security presence."},{"name":"Outskirts of Isfahan","level":"avoid","note":"Less information available, and general advisories suggest avoiding non-essential travel to the country."}]}}