How much do you tip a European tour guide?

Tour Guides Tipping your tour guide shows is a common sign of appreciation. In European nations, you should aim to award your tour guide anywhere between 5% and 15% of the price you pay (per person), with the higher spectrum of the tip reserved for an exceptional service!



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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.

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Typically, the gratuity rate for guides should be around 10 to 20 percent of the total trip cost.

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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.

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At bars in Europe, tips are not customary, but leaving change or a few euros is always appreciated, if not expected. For takeaway food or drinks, counter dining, or stand-up service, tips are also not customary.

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Tipping tour guides in France doesn't have to be expensive. You can tip between 2 and 5 euros a day for a day tour guide and 1 to 2 euros for a museum or gallery guide. Don't forget to tip the driver if you have one in addition to the tour guide on your trip.

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But definitely tip your tour guide If you're part of a large group tour, then a tip of five euros for a half day or 10 euros for a full day, per person, is recommended. If you're on a small or individual guided tour, then the tip should be 10 percent of the tour's total cost.

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Tipping London tour guides Whichever you choose don't worry about the tipping etiquette, just enjoy the tour and the experience. If you'd like to tip the tour guide it will always be appreciated but never expected. You may choose to use the 10% rule of thumb or offer £10/20.

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Please do not forget to tip your guide. It is not mandatory but appreciated. 20% is the customary tip for these guides. Your travel agent can add an VIP Tour guide to your booking.

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Tipping tour guides in Spain In Spain, tour guides are generally not tipped, as their pay is included in the tour price. However, if you feel that your tour guide went above and beyond or provided an extra value, it is considered to leave a tip of €10-15.

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About.com has a Tipping Guide for travelers that further suggests that the tour guide should receive a tip of 10% to 20% of the tour cost. As a last thought, the guide still needs to earn his or her tip. Just with any other profession, the tip should match the level of service.

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What is the rule for tipping in Italy? There is no strict rule about tipping in Italy. Leaving a tip is a courteous gesture that shows the person who provided a service to you, that you appreciated their help. As such, leaving a tip is entirely up to you and, in many cases, it will not be expected, albeit appreciated.

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The currency of Italy is the Euro (€). US dollars are not accepted.

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As opposed to the U.S., where most waiters make their living from tips, servers in Paris are paid a living wage. And since service is already included in the price, no one is expecting you to tack on an additional 20 to 25 percent at the end of the meal.

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Tipping culture in Europe is very different, so there are some habits American travelers will want to leave at home. For most, tips are not expected in Europe, and it's fine not to tip at all, especially in more casual settings like bars or cafes. In other cases, though, small tips may be warranted.

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In Greece it's considered bad form to leave a single euro, even for a small total — if service isn't already included in the bill and it's for, say, €10, leave a €2 tip. Iceland is an emphatically no-tipping country.

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In most countries €10 a week is perfectly acceptable — or €15 to €20 if you think the service was exceptional, says Wyse. Generally, in good hotels, you will receive excellent service whether you leave a gratuity daily or not. It is therefore easier to leave a lump sum at the end of your stay.

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