racnwdow Posted September 17, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Should you tip your tour guides on a cruise ship sponsored excursion? We will be in Italy, Greece, Israel and Cyprus. Some of these countries to not customarily tip. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 17, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I have in those countries (except Cyprus, where I have not been), and my gratuity was readily accepted. Frequently I have seen a sign on the bus that tips were gratefully accepted (or words to that effect). I felt tips were expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted September 17, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2019 We most always tip tour guides regardless of the location if they provide good service EXCEPT those that specifically ask or beg for a tip. I am a firm believer that anyone who asks or begs for a tip is disrespectful of his/her clients and simply does not deserve a tip. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzmom Posted September 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I have only been on one Shore excursion where tips were not accepted and expected.That was in Skagen, Denmark ten years ago. We did a bike ride and when we all tried to tip our excellent guide, he was actually horrified. Even in the UK, tips were expected. That said, I can't speak to the countries you will be visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now