What should we tip our tour guide?
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What should we tip our tour guide?
I have arranged for a couple of day trips for our group of 12 while we are in Tuscany. We'll have two drivers who will also serve as guides for the day. Can anyone give me a guideline for good service?
We'll also have a cook for a couple of nights , what percentage there?
We'll also have a cook for a couple of nights , what percentage there?
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I usually use Context Tours for a 3-4 hour guided walking tour and the groups are always small (6-8 people). The tours usually cost approximately 80 euro per person on average. I usually tip 15-20 euro to my guide if they were knowledgeable and did a good job, which they usually do. If, by chance they were average I will tip 10 euros to the guide.
Recently I had a full day tour of three wineries in Umbria which included three wineries and lunch. It was a private tour with guide who drove me around for 250 euros. The guide was extraordinary and provided buckets of information beyond what I initially requested. I ended up tipping him 60 euros.
Recently I had a full day tour of three wineries in Umbria which included three wineries and lunch. It was a private tour with guide who drove me around for 250 euros. The guide was extraordinary and provided buckets of information beyond what I initially requested. I ended up tipping him 60 euros.
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I always tip the Tour Guide.
They may get paid by the Tour Company but they rely on tips also.
I have had tour guides that were so good that they virtually made the whole day.
They may get paid by the Tour Company but they rely on tips also.
I have had tour guides that were so good that they virtually made the whole day.
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