London Tour Guides
Sep 19th, 2010, 06:17 AM
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I have hired a Blue Badge guide/driver to take our family of six adults on a day trip to Bath/Stonehenge, etc. What is the customary tip for these guides, assuming they provide a delighful day?
Sep 19th, 2010, 07:35 AM
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How much is the total tour costing you? Amount of tip is partly dependent on what you are paying. It won't be a straight % of your cost -- but you wouldn't want to tip £5 on a £200 tour either.
Plus -- you'll also be buying the guide at least lunch, and possibly afternoon tea and/or dinner depending on how long you are out.
Plus -- you'll also be buying the guide at least lunch, and possibly afternoon tea and/or dinner depending on how long you are out.
Sep 23rd, 2010, 08:49 AM
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£600 (!) -- are you flying in a private jet 
Just kidding - and it is for 6 of you so it will have to be a large vehicle. But that does seem awfully high for a day trip.
Since you are presumably also paying for at least one meal - a £40 or £50 tip would be more than generous.
But honestly - is it <i>really</i> £600? Blue Badges are really wonderful - but hopefully the tour includes some special, out-of-the-ordinary "wow's" to account for the cost.
Just kidding - and it is for 6 of you so it will have to be a large vehicle. But that does seem awfully high for a day trip.
Since you are presumably also paying for at least one meal - a £40 or £50 tip would be more than generous.
But honestly - is it <i>really</i> £600? Blue Badges are really wonderful - but hopefully the tour includes some special, out-of-the-ordinary "wow's" to account for the cost.
