Should you tip on a food tour?

On a guided food tour, it's expected that you tip your guide, as well as your driver if you have one. A standard tip is 15 – 20% of the tour price. Tip is typically included at each restaurant you visit, so it's not necessary to tip restaurant staff.



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

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It depends on the length of the tour, how other people are on the tour and and how satisfied you are after the tour, but it's common to tip anywhere from $5-$20 per person. If you consider the cost of paying for a group or private tour, even though free tours aren't totally free, you're still saving money.

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For starters, here's a simple rule for restaurant tipping: Leave 15 to 20 percent of the pretax total of your bill. Don't dip below 15 percent unless the service has been abysmal—and never skip a tip.

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On Gate 1 passengers settle onboard gratuities at the end of the cruise and the suggested amount is provided on the travel documents and can vary from itinerary to itinerary. However, the recommended amount is around $14 per person, per day for the crew.

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Definitely tip housekeeping if they are tidying your room each day. If the bed and breakfast has an on-site restaurant, leave a tip for your server.

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