How much do free walking tours make?

Now, any guide who's worth their weight would be able to make roughly around $10 per person. So 300 people on a tour, you make $300, as the tour guide, you pay the company $120 out of that, and everybody's happy that's in a utopian landscape, that works great.



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Most entry-level tour guides only earn about $8-$15 per hour. But, there are experienced tour guides that earn upwards of $60,000 per year. These people often work for tour companies as managers. Since this is in the same service industry as restaurant workers, tipping is factored into wages.

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Ultimately, travel companies are a great resource and can offer amazing value for money – if you do your research and book the right package. Our top tips for booking with a tour company: Always price-compare other packages, as well as what you would pay if you did it yourself.

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