How much do you tip for free walking tour in NYC?

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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The tours are 'free', because unlike regular tour providers' services, there is no set price for taking a tour, no prescribed fee to pay regardless of the tour experience itself. Instead, you are free to 'tip' your guide as you see fit after your tour.

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Let's say you paid $50 for a three-hour walking tour with a small group of eight or fewer. If you loved the tour a 20% tip would be appropriate. If you thought it was just ok, maybe 15, 10, or even 5 percent tip seems reasonable.

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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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Like most other service providers, tour guides depend on tips. Generally, a 15-20% guideline applies, though tipping in these situations should also reflect the size of the tour group, as well as the length of the tour.

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There is no official definition of free tour, but it could be defined as a pay-what-you-feel tour based on tips that are paid to the local guide. This type of tour can last between 1-4 hours (some last even more) although usually, it is two hours.

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How much should I tip for a free walking tour in Prague? We leave the decision how much you wish to pay for the tour at end to our guests. However, if you can afford it and you really liked the tour, we recommend an equivalent of 8-10 euros per person.

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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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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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At the conclusion of the tour, the guide invites their guests to pay what they feel the tour has been worth. The guide keeps 100% of that money, but gets paid no fee from the company to give the tour outside of the optional payment from their guests.

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How much should I tip my tour guide?
  • 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. ...
  • For a full-day guided tour in the U.S.: Tip $10-$20 per person if it's a longer guided tour (think six hours or more).


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Travel with some cash, as it means you can easily tip your taxi driver, porter or waiter. Tipping in New York or rest of America, it is generally 15 to 20% of bill. Travel with some cash, as it means you can easily tip your taxi driver, porter or waiter.

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