Like any member of the service industry, Tour Directors, bus drivers and local guides depend on tips to make a living. Group Leaders are advised to collect tip money from each participant at the beginning of the tour to avoid confusion and lack of money at the end of the tour.
Who to Tip
Tour Director
Each participant is expected to give the Tour Director at least €3-5 EUR per day on European tours, and $4 USD per day, or local equivalent, on all other tours.
Bus Driver
Each participant is expected to tip their bus driver €1-2 EUR per day on European tours, and $1-2 USD per day, or local equivalent, on all other tours.
Local Tour Guides
Tipping for local tour guides is at the discretion of the Group Leader. If you would like to tip your local guide it is advised that tip money be collected in advance as well.
Cruises
On Greek Cruises, each participant must tip €7-9 EUR per day. This money should be left in the room to be distributed among the cruise ship staff.