Cassnic Posted August 13, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2004 We are doing a few tours in Italy, If the driver does a nice job for a 9 hour tour, Can anyone tell me what the average gratuity would be. Thanks, Joe G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted August 13, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2004 It's really personal preference and it varies all over the board... I've seen books with recommendations of $5 per couple for a half-day shore excursion and $10 for a full day...But, that would be for a bus tour with 35 or 40 people on it...If you have a private tour or a small group, I'd say you go higher... Also, figure if you're paying, say, $300 for the tour, is 10-15% ($30-45) out of line? I'd think not...especially if the guide is very good... Also, note in some instances, you may have both a driver and a guide...In that case, I may give 10% to the guide and 5% to the driver... Or, if it's one of those large bus tours, $10 to the guide and another $5 to the driver... But, I really don't think there's any standard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekay Posted August 13, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2004 We go along the same lines as Bruin Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassnic Posted August 13, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Thanks for the info !!! Joe G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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