Tipping for tour staff is not included, but our tour crews go out of their way to make sure each experience during your vacation is nothing short of exceptional and appreciate recognition for their service. You are welcome to present individual tips to your tour staff in an envelope at the end your vacation, payable in local currency. Below are suggested minimum tipping amounts, per person/per day based on whether you are traveling on a standard motorcoach departure, small group departure or with a private driver. When enjoying a private tour, or in some cases when traveling on a guided coach vacation in Ireland you will have a combination Driver/Guide. In all other situations, you will have a 2-person crew of a Tour Director and a Driver.
Ireland:
- Driver/Guide (1-person crew) €10 per person, per day; for small group departures, €13 per person, per day
- Tour Director (part of 2-person crew) €7 per person, per day; for small group departures, €8 per person, per day
- Driver (part of 2-person crew) €7 per person, per day; for small group departures, €8 per person, per day
- Guide for walking or city tour €2 per person, per day
- Private Driver for chauffeur vehicles €25 per person, per day
England, Scotland or Wales:
- Tour Director (part of 2-person crew) £7 per person, per day; for small group departures, £8 per person, per day
- Driver (part of 2-person crew) £7 per person, per day; for small group departures, £8 per person, per day
- Guide for walking or city tour £2 per person, per day
- Private Driver for chauffeur vehicles £20 per person, per day
Iceland:
- Tour Director (part of 2-person crew) $7 per person, per day; for small group departures, $8 per person, per day
- Driver (part of 2-person crew) $7 per person, per day; for small group departures, $8 per person, per day
- Private Driver for chauffeur vehicles $25 per person, per day
Italy:
- Tour Director (part of 2-person crew) €7 per person, per day; for small group departures, €8 per person, per day
- Driver (part of 2-person crew) €7 per person, per day; for small group departures, €8 per person, per day
- Guide for walking or city tour €2 per person, per day
- Private Driver for chauffeur vehicles €25 per person, per day
Spain:
- Tour Director (part of 2-person crew) €7 per person, per day; for small group departures, €8 per person, per day
- Driver (part of 2-person crew) €7 per person, per day; for small group departures, €8 per person, per day
- Guide for walking or city tour €2 per person, per day