Should you tip in Greece?

Tipping is a common practice in Greece, especially in the hospitality industry. It is a way to show appreciation for good service. It's recommended to have cash on hand for tipping purposes. While some establishments accept credit cards, it's easier and more convenient to tip with cash, especially for smaller amounts.



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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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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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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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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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Is it rude not to tip at all-inclusive resorts? While tipping is allowed at some resorts, it is optional, so you won't have to worry about staff pressuring you to do so.

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Tipping etiquette made easy for your all-inclusive vacation While tipping etiquette varies by location and resort, the main takeaway here is that it is good practice to be prepared to tip staff, especially if you are impressed with their service.

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While tipping is allowed at some resorts, it is optional, so you won't have to worry about staff pressuring you to do so. You don't have to feel bad about not being able to or wanting to tip everyone.

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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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Is it safe to drink the tap water in Greece? In Athens and most places across mainland Greece, the tap water is perfectly safe to drink. In harbor towns and the Greek Islands, however, it is generally better to drink bottled water, which is readily available and very cheap.

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Leave whatever you feel comfortable with on the table; if you are in an elegant restaurant and had the meal of a life-time, leave 5-10% (preferably in coins or cash). Tipping is to reward a good meal and great service. The same tipping etiquette can be practiced for other services in Italy.

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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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“It's a nice gesture to offer a tip to a worker who goes above and beyond the service,” Swann says. “For example, maybe you frequent the establishment regularly and they have your order memorized.”

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While resort fees may include certain hotel services, amenities, and access to different areas, they do not include tips or gratuity for hotel staff. Some travelers assume that tips for housekeeping, concierge service, or luggage delivery are included in the resort fee, but the fee is paid directly to the hotel.

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“It is not customary to tip at a continental breakfast that is served buffet-style,” Bergen says. “It is customary and appreciated to tip during breakfast when there is a server who takes your order or serves coffee and juice.”

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Many all-inclusive resorts make it simple for guests to tip by accepting U.S. dollars. If you do have to exchange currency, checking the official exchange rate ahead of time helps with budgeting. When tipping in U.S. dollars, avoid leaving coins that are difficult to exchange.

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While tipping may not be required at some all-inclusive resorts, many guests prefer to do so.

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