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How much should you tip a tour guide in France?

Short answer

€5–10 per person

€5–10 per person for a half or full-day tour.

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Guides working with international visitors, Louvre tours, Normandy day trips, wine tours in Bordeaux and Burgundy, are routinely tipped. €5–10 per person is the usual band. Free walking tour guides are paid only by tips; €5–10 per person is fair.

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Common questions

How much should you tip tour guides in France?
€5–10 per person for a half or full-day tour.
Can you tip by card in France?
Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.

Full tipping guide for France

Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.

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