My husband and I have scheduled a several tours during our upcoming trip to Italy, some private some very small group. They range in time from 2-3 hours to full day excursions. What is considered a respectable tip for a great guide?
Thank you.
Posted by
Boston, MA
1829 posts
Italians wouldn't tip
I would only give them something extra if they did something you felt was above and beyond like waiting additional time for you or making an otherwise unscheduled stop for you. If they did give them 20 additional Euro. Otherwise pay the stated rate, no tip.
Posted by
alameda, ca, usa
2684 posts
If the tour was particularly enjoyable and well-led I usually give the equivalent of $5 as a tip. In Tallinn I had the pleasure of being led by the owner of EstAdventures for 2 delightful all day trips, each included something extra, with one day spending a good hour in a handcrafts co-op selecting yarn and knitted items so I gave a 20 euro tip each day.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33760 posts
For new travelers who don't know their geography, Tallinn is in the Baltics, the capitol of Estonia.
As such, Estonian tipping culture may not directly correlate to that in Italy.
Posted by
OP
28 posts
Thank you for your suggested tipping protocol.