Tipping on a Private Escorted Tour

[SantaAna,CA]

Hello all! I have a question for you. From time to time I book a private escorted tour and they are fairly expensive. I noticed on this particular website they said about the tour cost (which is hundreds of dollars) "does not include gratuity". Now my first inclination is, sheesh, you're charging enough for a private tour and want a gratuity too. Sorry, just a reaction. That being said, what would you think is a proper amount to tip? 10% of the tour cost? Just wondering. Thanks!

 

Jane :)

[LaPaloma]

Hello all! I have a question for you. From time to time I book a private escorted tour and they are fairly expensive. I noticed on this particular website they said about the tour cost (which is hundreds of dollars) "does not include gratuity". Now my first inclination is, sheesh, you're charging enough for a private tour and want a gratuity too. Sorry, just a reaction. That being said, what would you think is a proper amount to tip? 10% of the tour cost? Just wondering. Thanks!

 

Jane :)

 

Jane, IMHO...if you have paid hundreds for the tour...the guide is getting paid as well as the company..therefore...10% would be crazy. I would evaluate the guide and the day..and give what you feel is sufficient, and that will do. Lola

[SantaAna,CA]

Just to let you know, this is actually going to be an 8 hour private tour in San Francisco....not a tour while on Seabourn. I asked it on this board because I know how well traveled you all are.

 

Thanks for your input.

 

Jane

[PittsburghJack]

Jane,

Mrs. Jack and I took a private tour of Washington, D.C. The driver was most pleasant and very informative. The tour lasted four hours with frequent stops. I tipped him $30. Hope this helps. Jack