Tipping in Poland
 

What is the standard tip at a restaurant in Poland...US is 15-205%...is it the same in Poland??

Also , when we have gone on escorted tours in the Caribbean, it is customary to tip the bus driver and the tour guide. We are doing an Orbis Tour through Southern Poland - is a tip appropriate at the end of the stay? And if so, what would people suggest?

Restaurant tips 10 to 15% of the bill.

Bus driver and tour quide usully $1 ( 3 zl) per person at the end of trip.

There is no standard! Poles generally do not tip. If you are dining with a Polish friend and try to leave more than a ten percent tip you will be cautioned that it is excessive. Poles seem to leave the odd change that is returned after paying the bill. Poles fight for jobs in restaurants that cater to travelers! Do not leave tip money on the table...give it directly to your wait-person.

Thanks, I appreciate the information! Obviously there was a typo in the first email, I meant to say 15-20%!!!

I will keep your guidance in mind!

same as in US - 10-20% depending on service ... and Poles do tip ...

As for Bus driver / tour guide I think $1 is too little - what usually happens is that people get together and do a collection which then is given to drivers and guide ...

Hi
If the tip is not included in the bill, then give 10-15%. If it's included, I usually round it off and give it to the waiter and not leave it on the table.

Thanks - the collection theory for the bus driver and tour guide makes sense to me - I have seen that done before.

15 dyas to go!!!