Hi. One last question. What is the customary amount to tip or at all for a private tour? Especially if you're hiring someone directly who's not with an agency? Thanks, Gordon
Generally no tip.
There have been lots of discussion on this forum:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/tipping-tour-guides-in-rome
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/tipping-hired-drivers-or-tour-drivers