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How much should you tip a tour guide in Colombia?

Short answer

COP 40,000–80,000 per person, per day

40,000–80,000 pesos per person for a full day.

CommonCash preferred

Colombia sits above the South American norm here. Lonely Planet groups it with the US and Canada rather than its neighbours, putting guides at the local equivalent of ten to twenty dollars per day, with the driver tipped separately. Guides on Cartagena walking tours, coffee farm visits and Tayrona day trips all expect it.

Cash or card?

Once you have agreed to the propina it goes on the bill and onto the card. Carry cash for taxis, porters and street vendors.

Common questions

How much should you tip a tour guide in Colombia?
40,000–80,000 pesos per person for a full day. Colombia sits above the South American norm here. Lonely Planet groups it with the US and Canada rather than its neighbours, putting guides at the local equivalent of ten to twenty dollars per day, with the driver tipped separately. Guides on Cartagena walking tours, coffee farm visits and Tayrona day trips all expect it.
How much should you tip tour guides in Colombia?
COP 40,000–80,000 per person, per day. 40,000–80,000 pesos per person for a full day.
Can you tip by card in Colombia?
Once you have agreed to the propina it goes on the bill and onto the card. Carry cash for taxis, porters and street vendors.

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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 5 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 5 September 2026.

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