How do you tip for free walking tours?

It depends on the length of the tour, how other people are on the tour and and how satisfied you are after the tour, but it's common to tip anywhere from $5-$20 per person. If you consider the cost of paying for a group or private tour, even though free tours aren't totally free, you're still saving money.



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Tipping: something to consider when taking a Free Tour Although not obligatory, you decide what the tour was worth or what you can afford, if anything. The value-for-money ratio is determined by you so there is no risk of being 'ripped-off' or feeling like you didn't get your money's worth.

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For a short guided tour in the U.S.: Tip $5-$10 (or more) per person if your tour is around two hours or less. This would be an appropriate amount for most walking tours, like our JFK Assassination Tour, as well as some attraction tours, like our express Statue of Liberty visit.

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Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours.

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At the end of the tour, if you enjoyed yourself, it's customary to pay what you think the tour was really worth or what you could afford. According to online reviews, most people leave between €5-15/per person, but of course, you are not obligated to leave anything.

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For drivers spending the majority of the day with you, as is the case with a limo or moving between airports, hotels, and events, 10 to 15 percent of the total bill is custom. You may find drivers go above and beyond and provide extra service to ensure safety or comfort.

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On a guided food tour, it's expected that you tip your guide, as well as your driver if you have one. A standard tip is 15 – 20% of the tour price. Tip is typically included at each restaurant you visit, so it's not necessary to tip restaurant staff.

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Of all the world's most popular tourist destinations, Japan is most notoriously the one where you should make a point not to tip. Why? Well, the gesture could be considered rude. The Japanese philosophy is that the staff works for an establishment as a team, and if they do a good job, customers will return.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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Unless the driver or tour company outright refuses tips, plan to give a charter bus driver a cash gratuity at the end of the tour, whether it lasts three hours or 10 days. These full time workers often make minimum wage, and a token of appreciation from a tour group can help them continue to do what they love.

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Like any member of the service industry, Tour Directors, bus drivers and local guides depend on tips to make a living. Program Leaders are advised to collect tip money from each participant at the beginning of the tour to avoid confusion and lack of money at the end of the tour.

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