Gratuities for your Tour / Cruise Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship's crew are not included in the trip price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
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Globus tours include first-class hotels in central locations, all breakfasts and some additional meals, all transportation, included sightseeing with VIP “skip the line” access with experienced local guides, and Local Favorites, which are unique included excursions designed to bring the local culture to life.
There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.
What is the average age you would say that go on these tours? any early-mid 20 year olds? There are sometimes a few early-mid 20 yo on those tours, but as a general rule they would be travelling with parents/family members. The average age is around 45-55, but it depends on time of year and tour type.
Most tours include accommodations, most meals, sightseeing, and transportation. They also include the services of a professional tour manager or escort who accompanies the group, and per- haps other transportation such as cruises or trains.
Basic tipping etiquette says, yes, you should tip your tour guide. There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.
Typically, the gratuity rate for guides should be around 10 to 20 percent of the total trip cost. That means if you're paying $500 for a day or two of guided rock climbing, an appropriate tip for your guide would be between $50 and $100.