Around 10% is a familiar tip in restaurants and cafés when service is not included. Tipping also features in taxis and personal services; confirm the bill and how the tip is paid.
About 10%Dining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsAbout 10%
Around 10% is a familiar tip in restaurants and cafés when service is not included. Tipping also features in taxis and personal services; confirm the bill and how the tip is paid.
Before paying: Check for an included service charge or gratuity. If adding a card tip, confirm the total before completing payment; with cash, make clear what is a tip and what change you need.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsAbout 10%
The operator describes around 10% as a familiar service tip, including taxis.
Optional operator benchmark for a transfer. This is a euro reference, not a requirement to pay in euros.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptions€10 / person / day equivalent
Original Travel’s optional guide budget; this is separate from the driver amount.
Tour driversAdvice & exceptions€2 / person / day equivalent
Original Travel’s optional tour-driver budget.
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Keep a prepaid airport transfer separate from a metered taxi or a full-day driver. For tour budgets, check the unit and whether guide and driver tips are separate.
If you choose to give a personal cash tip, use a currency the recipient can spend and make its purpose clear. Card payment for the bill does not guarantee a card-tip facility. Check the final total before approving it.
For a prepaid tour or resort stay, read the gratuity inclusions. A service fee, a staff tip pool and an individual guide tip may cover different people.
