Tipping is optional. Small change or rounding up is sufficient for ordinary restaurant service; a larger tip may be appreciated in an upscale venue but is not a universal requirement.
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Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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Spain tipping cheat sheet
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsRound up
Tipping is optional. Small change or rounding up is sufficient for ordinary restaurant service; a larger tip may be appreciated in an upscale venue but is not a universal requirement.
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.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptions€10 / person / day
Original Travel’s optional tour-guide suggestion. Adjust for the actual tour and avoid duplicating prepaid tips.
When & how: Thank the guide at the end.
Tour driversAdvice & exceptions€1–3 per passenger
Operator suggestion for good driver service, capped at €10 per car. Optional; duration is not specified.
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Arriving & getting around
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.
