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Is Greece or Italy Safer to Visit? Travel Safety Comparison

A side-by-side view of Vardekort's three scores — Safety, Expectation, and Confidence — for Greece and Italy, drawn from the same sources and rubric.

Reviewed by Haakon Skramstad · Last updated 8 April 2026 · How we score

Side-by-side scores

MetricGreeceItalyDifference
Safety22Greece23Italy1 point differenceItaly higher
Expectation20Greece21Italy1 point differenceItaly higher
Confidence21Greece22Italy1 point differenceItaly higher

Scores are guidance, not guarantees. A higher score indicates a more positive reading in the aggregated data — not an assurance of personal safety.

Key differences

  • Italy's safety score is 1 point higher than Greece's in current aggregated data.
  • Italy shows a higher expectation score, based on AI analysis of public reporting.
  • Italy's overall travel confidence indicator is currently higher.

Greece

Greece is generally safe for tourists. Petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in Athens, particularly around Omonia and on crowded public transport. Be cautious with your belongings at beaches.

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Italy

Italy is generally safe for tourists. Pickpocketing is common in Rome, Naples, Milan, and Florence, particularly near train stations and on public transport. Scams targeting tourists exist in major cities.

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Sources

Both comparisons draw on the same underlying sources. Deduplicated here:

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