18 Tourists Giving the Rest a Bad Reputation
It's often assumed that tourists always behave well in any city they visit, but on countless occasions, they've gained notoriety for inappropriate behavior or misconduct.
The following images show photos of tourists posing on historical monuments, disrespecting local rules, damaging nature, or interacting with animals, which is prohibited.
These photos reveal the bad behavior of tourists, who also damage infrastructure, create graffiti in public spaces, and trespass in areas where they are not authorized to be.
Looking at these pictures, we can see the lack of respect, responsibility, and education among tourists, and they show how the actions of a few can change perceptions of travelers and local communities.
Protest Against Tourists

A tourist standing in front of a protest against tourists.
Koala

"They don't let tourists hold them, but they said I was koala-fied."
Absurd Tourist Behavior

Ultimate tourist.
Access Not Allowed

Trashy tourists.
London

Tourists in London.
Iceland

Tourists in Iceland. 50 meters from the car rental.
Wild Sea Lion

Tourists disrespect wild sea lion and invade it’s space. Even when it tries to scare them off, they laugh.
Graffiti

Tourist graffiti.
Tourist in Town

“Tourist time in our town, and someone takes up two spaces when finding parking is already annoying enough.”
Canadian National Parks

Tourist in Canadian national parks.
Ostrich

“Today I played tourist and got bit by an ostrich.”
Greece

“The American tourist I saw in Greece.”
Treasure Island

Tampa man charged with hitting tourist with shovel on Treasure Island beach.
Lei Yue Mun, Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese tourist breaking a piece of protected rock at Lei Yue Mun, Hong Kong.
Jasper Lake, Alberta, Canada

"I went to Jasper Lake, Alberta, Canada to be dissapointed by the tourists."
Russian Tourist

“I present you Russian tourists.”
Pisa, Italy

“I hate tourists.”
Yellowstone National Park

Concerned tourists at Yellowstone National Park put a bison in SUV because they thought it was cold.
Warning

"A warning to tourists. Thanks Idaho."
Feet on the Seats

Family of 3, 3 pairs of sweaty feet on the seats. Venice, Italy.