How much do you tip a tour bus driver in Greece?

Some tours may be free and tip-based, so if you participate, consider tipping. Tours that aren't very long may prompt a 20€ to 50€ tip. Private or free tours can result in tips of up to 100€. How much you tip your tour guide depends on how much you enjoyed the excursion.



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For a tour that only lasts a few hours, tip your guide 10 percent to 20 percent the cost of the tour. How much you tip also depends on the size of your tour, so you should tip more for a more personalized experience. For a multi-day tour, you should tip your guide $5 to $10 per day on the last day.

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Waiters don't expect tips, unlike Europe, their (not very good) wages are not fixed on the basis that they will be augmented by tips. Many Greeks leave nothing at all, others will round up the bill from, say, 43.56 euros to 45 euros, some leave one or two euros. Waiters will certainly be delighted if you leave 10%.

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Tip in the local currency Whenever you tip during your trip to Greece it is important to use the local currency, that is - Euros. Otherwise you'll leave your service providers with cash they can't use without paying high fees on currency exchange.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable. Still, it would be best if you carried some cash, as many street vendors, artists, and small cafes only accept cash, while also cash is the preferred method of tipping in Greece.

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Greek: “To logariasmo parakalo” After eating a delicious meal in Greece, you'll get your server's attention and ask for “To logariasmo parakalo” from your server. Both “logariasmo” and “parakalo” have the strongest accent on the last vowel, which sounds like the English word “oh.”

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While there's no strict rule, a general guideline is to tip around 10-15% of the total cost of the charter. If you were particularly impressed with the driver's service, feel free to tip more as a token of gratitude.

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While there's no strict rule, a general guideline is to tip around 10-15% of the total cost of the charter. If you were particularly impressed with the driver's service, feel free to tip more as a token of gratitude.

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Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest. Exceptional service often earns more: Did they go out of their way to show you something you're interested in?

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Guides who are self-employed receive the entire payment therefore, much like having the owner of a beauty salon doing your hair, you aren't expected to tip them. A private tour guide with an agency is likely making better than minimum wage but would still very much appreciate the tip.

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During a meal Kali orexi (?a?? ??e??): this means “good appetite” and is said before a meal. Stin igia mas / Yiamas (st?? ??e?? µa? / ?e?? µa?): this means “to our health,” and is used when raising glasses in a toast.

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If you ride in an airport shuttle, you won't be expected to tip your driver unless they help with your bags. In that case, you can tip one euro per bag — the same amount you should tip skycaps who handle your luggage at the airport.

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Don't forget to tip your tour guides! D.'s in Greek history. On a group tour, tip 5-10 Euros per day (even the free tours). On a private tour, give your tour guide 20 Euros per day.

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The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.

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The best way to get euros in Greece is via an ATM or to exchange American dollars for euros before arriving. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Greece, but it's important to be cautious of bank fees and to confirm that a business accepts cards before ordering.

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Greece uses the euro as its currency, and businesses only accept Euros for payment. It's a good idea to carry some Greece currency for cash transactions, especially in remote areas. The best way to get euros in Greece is via an ATM or to exchange American dollars for euros before arriving.

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