How much should you tip your guide?
There's no right answer — the tour is free and the tip is yours to decide. But "I had no idea what was normal" is the most common thing travellers say afterwards, so here's what people actually give, in the local currency, city by city.
How many of you?
1 people
How was it?
GoodGreatExcellentUnforgettable
— per person
These are customary ranges for a standard 2–3 hour walking tour, gathered per country rather than converted from a single figure — local practice differs. Treat them as a starting point, not a price.
How tipping works on a free tour
- The tour genuinely costs nothing to join. The tip at the end is how the guide earns — there is no salary behind it.
- 100% of what you give goes to the guide. FreeTour.travel never takes a cut of tips.
- Cash is still king in most places: guides can take it on the spot, and small notes are easier than a big one.
- Tipping less than the usual is fine, and nobody will chase you. Guides would rather you came than stayed home.
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