Should I carry my passport and cash while sightseeing in Istanbul?

From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 41 days ago

TL;DR

For sightseeing in Istanbul, carry only the cash you need — one traveler mentions up to TRY 1,000 — and avoid keeping money or valuables in a backpack worn on your back. Unless you specifically need it, it is generally safer to leave your passport in secure hotel storage.

What the community said

Take a limited amount of spending money for the day; around TRY 1,000 was mentioned as a practical maximum. Avoid carrying all of your cash and valuables while sightseeing.

around TRY 1,000

Do not keep cash, documents, or valuables in a backpack worn on your back. A hotel warning specifically highlighted the need to be careful with backpacks.

backpack worn on your back

If you do not need your passport for a specific errand, leave it in a secure place at your hotel and carry only the cards and cash needed for the day.

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