What about the transfer? Yes, similarly many visitors of Santorini like to tip the driver, who is driving them to or from the hotel. Therefore, you might be one of them and you should know that a 2 to 5 tip is fine, if you are in a semi-private.
Do you have to tip a private tour guide?
For a private tour guide who takes you out on a short excursion which might be a few hours in the day, you must tip them around 10-15% of the cost of the day tour. If it is a high-priced tour, you may tip around 5% of the cost involved. Being generous with tips also motivates the tour guides to work better.
What do you tip a tour driver?
Tipping guidelinesWe recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver(s). If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Do you tip private drivers in Greece?
Should I tip a private driver in Italy?
Tipping a private driver in Italy depends on the quality of the service and the amount of time involved. If it's a short drive to the hotel, than tip like you would a taxi. If it's a full day's tour where you driver is also a guide, then 10% is good. Never tip if the service is poor or rude.
How much do you tip a private tour guide in Athens?
Generally, 10-15% is ok, not great, and 20-25% is a pretty nice tip. If you have exemplary service and want to tip more, you will certainly be appreciated. In Greece, that simply isn't the case. While some fine dining restaurants in Athens may add a 10% service charge, that is the exception, not the rule.
How much do you tip a private tour guide in Europe?
Tour GuidesFor a couple of hours with a private guide, a tip of €10–20 for the group is fine (more if the guide goes above and beyond, such as booking advance tickets or arranging for a driver for you).