How to Avoid Being a Pickpocket Victim in Italy (10 Essential Tips!)

Are you planning a trip to Italy but worried about pickpockets? Don’t let fear ruin your adventure! In this video, we’ll share 10 essential tips to help you stay safe and avoid common pickpocket scams in popular tourist spots like Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan.

From understanding where pickpockets operate to learning how to secure your valuables, we’ve got you covered so you can have a stress-free and unforgettable Italian getaway. 🇮🇹✨

We’ve traveled to Italy countless times and have never had a problem—because we follow these simple safety tips! Stay aware, be prepared, and enjoy your dream trip with confidence.

🔹 Key Topics Covered in This Video:
✔️ The most common pickpocket techniques (so you can spot them instantly!)
✔️ The worst places for pickpockets in Italy
✔️ Must-know safety tips for keeping your belongings secure
✔️ What to do if your wallet or phone gets stolen
✔️ How to blend in and avoid looking like an easy target

Chapters
00:00 Pickpockets
01:03 Principles to Follow to Avoid Being a Pickpocket Victim
01:15 Tip 1: Where to be Especially Vigilant
02:04 The “Pickpocket Express” Bus
02:24 Tip 2: Valuables
03:20 Tip 3: Looks to Avoid
03:40 Tip 4: Blending In
04:26 Tip 5: Protecting your Wallet or Purse
05:46 Tip 6: Handling Your Backpack
06:11 Tip 7: Passports and Credit Cards
06:50 Tip 8: Cash Machines
07:46 Tip 9: Safeguarding Your Phone
08:20 Tip 10: Common Pickpocketing Techniques to Look Out For
08:31 In the Piazza
08:51 On the Metro
09:38 “The Photo Opportunity”
10:14 “The Shove”
10:42 The Fake Clean-Up
11:00 The Map Ruse
11:40 Motorbikes
12:26 Enjoy Your Trip Stress-Free

Hi, we’re Anne and Ed from Our Big Italian Adventure. We spend half the year living and traveling in Italy, and we want to help you have the most amazing trip discovering and enjoying this spectacular country.

If you like feeling prepared rather than worried, our Italy Trip Planning Guide (PDF) does the same thing for your overall planning. It lays out the key decisions—timing, route, transportation, and bookings—in a calm, step-by-step way so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. Learn more: https://ourbigitalianadventure.com/yo...

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