Tipping your tour guide is a thoughtful way to show appreciation for their hard work and expertise. Here are some guidelines for tipping tour guides:
Short Bus Tours (Several Hours or Less):
- Tip your guide 10% to 20% of the cost of the tour.
- Hand it to them when saying goodbye at the end of the tour12.
Multi-Day Tours:
- For longer tours, consider tipping your guide $5 to $10 per day on the last day.
- If there was a driver in addition to the guide, tip them $1 to $5 per day1.
Free Tours (Offered in Many Large Cities):
- Even for free tours, it’s courteous to tip. Base it on the quality of the tour.
- A tip of $5 to $10 is reasonable, depending on your experience1.
Remember, tour guides often go beyond their duties to make your experience memorable. A small token of gratitude can make their day! 🌟👏