Tipping Private Tour Guides
Dec 28th, 2005, 09:06 AM
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Tipping Private Tour Guides
We have several private tours arranged with individuals when in Paris-Rome-Florence. I feel certain that the tours will be wonderful, so I am wondering what the protocol should be for tipping. I am paying these folks directly at the end of the tour. Thanks for advice. Bonniejean
Dec 28th, 2005, 10:27 AM
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Hi B,
If it is a private tour (just you and your companions) the guide has charged you an appropriate price for services rendered.
For service above and beyond the call of duty, about 5% extra.
You simply put the tip in the envelop containing the guide's fee and give it to him/her at the end of the tour.
Have a nice visit.
If it is a private tour (just you and your companions) the guide has charged you an appropriate price for services rendered.
For service above and beyond the call of duty, about 5% extra.
You simply put the tip in the envelop containing the guide's fee and give it to him/her at the end of the tour.
Have a nice visit.
Dec 28th, 2005, 01:24 PM
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I don't expect tips on the tours I give, but some people tip anyway. Large groups typically don't, which is fine with me (I already charge what I consider to be a fair fee for the service, so it would be illogical for me to expect something extra).
