question on tipping for private tours and transfers in BA & Santiago

[FunForUs]

In Buenos Aires, we have scheduled transfers from the airport to the hotel, transfers from hotel to pier, and a tango club show with private transfers.

We have also scheduled a full day tour and transfer from the pier in Valparaiso to the Santiago airport. There are two of us. How much should we tip the driver in each case?

[zagmom03]

In Buenos Aires, we have scheduled transfers from the airport to the hotel, transfers from hotel to pier, and a tango club show with private transfers.

We have also scheduled a full day tour and transfer from the pier in Valparaiso to the Santiago airport. There are two of us. How much should we tip the driver in each case?

 

Hi,

May I ask you who you booked your transfers through? We will be doing this cruise in February 2009. I have emailed 2 companies and have not heard from either one. Any information will be helpful.

 

Thanks,

Vickie

[cookiersmom]

Hi John and Shirley

You mention a tour and tango tour in BA? Can you tell me which company?

thanks

[Keith1010]

Tipping is really a very personal thing. I would base my tip based on the length of the tour/transfer, the overall cost and the quality of the tour/transfer. You will find that each person will tip differently so my recommendation is to do what you think makes sense. Any size tip will be appreciated.

 

Keith

[FunForUs]

Hi,

May I ask you who you booked your transfers through? We will be doing this cruise in February 2009. I have emailed 2 companies and have not heard from either one. Any information will be helpful.

 

Thanks,

Vickie

privatetours.com.ar

they have a web site so you can get info about their services.

[FunForUs]

Hi John and Shirley

You mention a tour and tango tour in BA? Can you tell me which company?

thanks

I believe we are on the same cruise. We have booked with privatetours.com.ar (Carlos) email is info@privatetours.com.ar

He has been most helpful. We are doing the estancia tour on Friday and the tango on Thursday evening.

[CruzinNoony]

Cookiersmom and John & Shirley - We are all on the same cruise. We have booked with Carlos for the whole time we are in Buenos Aires, which is 3 nights. His rates seem reasonable enough and he has been highly recommended on these boards. We are going to the tango show/dinner at Esquina Carlos Gardel. John and Shirley, is this the same one you are going to?

[zagmom03]

privatetours.com.ar

they have a web site so you can get info about their services.

 

Hi John and Shirley,

Thansk for the info.

 

Vickie

[FunForUs]

Cookiersmom and John & Shirley - We are all on the same cruise. We have booked with Carlos for the whole time we are in Buenos Aires, which is 3 nights. His rates seem reasonable enough and he has been highly recommended on these boards. We are going to the tango show/dinner at Esquina Carlos Gardel. John and Shirley, is this the same one you are going to?

No, we are going to Taconeandro -- we will have to compare notes. Carlos said that it was smokefree. I have read that the Gardel show is excellent though and that was on our short list.

[cookiersmom]

CruizinNoony and Fun4US

 

Oh, you are both using Carlos, so he must be a company, not a single person?

We are doing an Estancia at Montevideo, so are really looking for a general BA tour on the 24th and maybe 25th. We arrive on the 24th in the morning.

 

Are your tours private drivers?

 

Anyway, I will write to him and see what he can offer us.

We also want to go to a Tango show one nite, I guess I will have to check out the two you mention. DH will definately prefer smoke free, for sure.

 

thanks

[Crown Prince]

http://www.privatetours.com.ar/ing/default.htm

 

info@privatetours.com.ar

 

Visit the oldest neighborhoods in B.A. PLAZA DE MAYO , visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral. SAN TELMO , sightseeing constructions dating back from the XVIII and XIX centuries. LA BOCA , where the first european inmigrants arrived at the end of the XIX century; a walk along Caminito (little path) you will find different artists, street shows and colorful houses called conventillos. A visit to one of these old constructions is included. To the north, PUERTO MADERO and its Docks, PALERMO and its woods, OLIVOS: an outlook to the President´s Residence. SAN ISIDRO , old neighborhood where the aristocratic families would spend their summer during the XVIII and XIX centuries; an outlook to some of these old houses and a visit to its neogothic cathedral. A ride on the Tren de la Costa (coastline train) overlooking the river (Río de la Plata) and the wealthiest mansions in Buenos Aires. Rounding up this tour we will arrive in TIGRE and take a trip on a Catamarán boat through the different Delta´s islands. Every day at 8:45 AM. 5 hours

 

* With Evita´s Mausoleum, Recoleta. Duration 6 hrs.

* With lunch in Puerto Madero. Duration 6 ½ hrs.

* With lunch in La Boca (A Tango Performance is included). Duration 6 ½ hrs.

* With lunch in La Boca (A Tango Performance is included) + Evita´s Mausoleum. Duration 7 hrs.

* With lunch in Puerto Madero + Evita´s Mausoleum. Duration 7 ½ hrs.

 

CITY TOUR: 3 hours 9 AM and 2 PM

 

Discover the beauty and charm of Buenos Aires. Its wide avenue, 9 de Julio; where you will have and outlook of the Opera House (Teatro Colón) and the Obelisk. To the south, the civic and historical center of Plaza de Mayo, The Government House (Casa Rosada), The Metropolitan Cathedral and The Cabildo. You will also sightsee the old neighborhood of San Telmo, where you will enjoy its Flea Market on Sundays. Next, La Boca, where the first italian inmigrants arrived in the second half of the XIX century; famous neighborhood due to its picturesque and colorful arquitecture and its main street Caminito. To the north, Puerto Madero, one of the newest and more expensive neighborhoods in town. Then Retiro, and next Palermo; residencial area sorrounded by french style parks. In the end, you will visit La Recoleta, one of the exclusive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires where you will find a famous cemetery, elegant boutiques, excellent restaurants and outdoor coffee shops.

 

TANGO TOURS:

 

ESQUINA CARLOS GARDEL: Located in Abasto Neighborhood. It features an orchestra with 6 musicians, more than 20 artists on the stage, the only one singer who sings like Carlos Gardel and the outstanding Tango dancer Carlos Copelo. It is a luxurious place and it is said that it is the place where Carlos Gardel sang for the first time when in the old days it was called El Chanta Cuatro. The cuisine and service are very good. With a menu with more than 30 options to choose from (some more if you choose the Executive or VIP) and San Felipe or Ruttini Wines (depending on the option). Open bar of drinks. Wine, beer, sodas, etc. DINNER & SHOW U.S.$ 74.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

DRINK & SHOW U.S.$ 55.- Every Day at 9.15 pm.

EXECUTIVE DINNER & SHOW U.S.$118.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

VIP DINNER & SHOW U.S.$148.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

VIP DRINK & SHOW U.S.$110.- Every Day at 9.15 pm.

 

 

TACONEANDO: Located in San Telmo Neighborhood, a very well known Tango neighborhood. The place has got capacity for 120 people and a very good distribution of tables. It was founded by Beba Bidart, an actress and Tango singer; in the 80's and it was declared Touristic Interest by the Government of Buenos Aires. It features and orchestra with 4 musicians, 7 Tango couples of dancers and 3 wonderful singers among them Daniel Olivera. Its ambiance and special attention will give you and excellent option where to enjoy one of the most traditional Tango Shows in Buenos Aires. TYPE OF SHOW RATES PICK UP TIMES

DINNER & SHOW U.S.$ 50.- Thu, Fri. & Sat. 8.40 pm.

DRINK & SHOW U.S.$ 40.- Thu, Fri. & Sat. 9.40 pm.

VIP DINNER & SHOW U.S.$ 85.- Thu, Fri. & Sat. 8.40 pm.

 

 

EL QUERANDI: Located next to San Telmo Neighborhood. It is one of the traditional Tango Shows, usually chosen by european visitors. Its decoration and ambiance will make you feel like if you were at one of the first bars of 1900's. It features a capacity for 120 guests and an excellent gastronomy. The shows will let you see part of the Tango history and different Tango dancers that walk by the tables and are dressed up in costumes like in the Belle Epoque of beginning of the XX Century. You will also see the performance of 3 singers among them Mariano Mores's grandson. DINNER & SHOW U.S.$ 67.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

DRINK & SHOW U.S.$ 53.- Every Day at 9.15 pm.

VIP DINNER & SHOW U.S.$129.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

 

 

LA VENTANA: Located in the traditional San Telmo Neighborhood. It features a picturesque place and 2 orchestras among them, Juan D'arienzo's typical orchestra; directed by Carlos Lazzari (D'arienzo's concertino player). It offers a good gastronomy, a great Tango Show and also a Gaucho Show and a performance of Evita. Its international cuisine offers a variety of starters, exclusive argentinean barbecue, pastas, homemade breads and a variety of desserts. Drinks included: varietals wines from Norton Vineyard , sodas, mineral water.

 

DINNER & SHOW U.S.$ 70.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

DRINK & SHOW U.S.$ 55.- Every Day at 9.15 pm.

VIP DINNER & SHOW U.S.$105.- Every Day at 8.15 pm.

 

 

MICHELANGELO: Located in the historical San Telmo Neighborhood, it features a capacity for 250 people. Their staff of dancers has got as guest stars the great Tango Dancers Gloria and Eduardo Arquimbau. 6 couples of dancers and Marsan’s Orchestra. It offers a colorful and dynamic show where you will see the history of the Tango and life in those years.

Their gastronomy includes a variety of starters, main courses and desserts.

 

DINNER & SHOW

U.S.$ 75.-

Every Day at 8.15 pm.

 

DRINK & SHOW

U.S.$ 55.-

Every Day at 9.15 pm.

 

VIP DINNER & SHOW

U.S.$135.-

Every Day at 8.15 pm.

 

VIP DRINK & SHOW

U.S.$ 80.-

Every Day at 9.15 pm.

 

 

 

CHE TANGO: Located in the colorful neighborhood of La Boca, it features a capacity for 800 people and an excellent show distibuted in three different stages. Also 6 couples of dancers, an orchestra with 06 musicians and as guest stars one of the great Tango singers: Hugo Marcel. You will be able to enjoy the traditional Tango and the present one. You will also see Rodolfo Ruiz who will delight you with music from the Andes.

They offer a very good gastronomy with a variety of starters, main courses and desserts.

Drinks included: Norton wines, beer, sodas, mineral water, coffee, tea

Drinks included: Finca de Altura Wines, beer, juices, mineral water and a glass of champagne. DINNER & SHOW

U.S.$ 65.-

Mon to Sat at 8:15 pm.

 

DRINK & SHOW

U.S.$ 45.-

Mon to Sat at 9:15 pm.

 

VIP DINNER & SHOW

U.S.$135.-

Mon to Sat at 8:15 pm.

 

VIP DRINK & SHOW

U.S.$ 80.-

Mon to Sat at 9:15 pm.

 

 

 

COMPLEJO TANGO: Located in the heart of Balvanera Neighborhood, it features a warm and confortable ambience with capacity for 100 people. It is a different option for Tango lovers. Here you will be able to get in touch with professional Tango Dancers who will give you a free Tango Class before the Tango Show. It is an amusing show where you will see step by step the history of this fantastic music. Gastronomy: a variety of starters, main courses and desserts.

Drinks included: Wine or champagne, mineral water or sodas

 

TYPE OF SHOW RATES PICK UP TIMES

DINNER & SHOW

U.S.$ 55.-

*Every Day at 8:15 pm.

 

DRINK & SHOW

U.S.$ 40.-

Every Day at 9:15 pm.

 

VIP DINNER & SHOW

U.S.$110.-

*Every Day at 8:15 pm.

 

 

 

*With the Tango Class, the pick up is 01 hour before. The Tango class is not included in the Drink & Show option.