tipping

[sheshe01]

We are headed to Greece and Turkey end of August. What is tipping culture? I have heard it is not common but still expected in tourist areas. What do you tip tour guides? When we were in Peru last year we were the only ones tipping the guides. Even though it was uncommon we still thought the guide and driver deserved a tip. 

[edinburgher]

34 minutes ago, sheshe01 said:

We are headed to Greece and Turkey end of August. What is tipping culture? I have heard it is not common but still expected in tourist areas. What do you tip tour guides? When we were in Peru last year we were the only ones tipping the guides. Even though it was uncommon we still thought the guide and driver deserved a tip. 

Unlike in the US where you are located, workers in European countries earn actual wages so "tips" are a bonus not a necessity.  Having said that, extras are always welcome and it is a personal decision how much and to whom you choose to tip.

 

For drivers and guides we tip depending on the quality of the guide, but also how demanding the drive has been.,  on occasion on especially challenging routes such as mountain routes, we have tipped a driver more than we tipped a guide as we appreciated our safe journey and the expertise of the driver. .

 

In cafes, bars etc, it is usual to round up to the nearest euro or whatever the currency is with a few coins. In restaurants a service charge may have already been added so need for anything exra.  If there has been no srvice charge added to the bill,  maybe 10- 15%% or a little more.

 

No real easy answer!!