Tour guides · Greece
How much should you tip a tour guide in Greece?
Short answer
€5–10 per person
€5–10 per person for a good half or full-day tour.
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Guides on group tours are routinely tipped by international visitors. €5–10 per person for a day tour is the usual band; a private guide for a family might get €20–40. If a driver is separate from the guide, €3–5 per person is normal for them.
In practice
- Two people on a full-day Delphi tour → €10–20 total for the guide
Things to do in Greece
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Common questions
- How much should you tip tour guides in Greece?
- €5–10 per person for a good half or full-day tour.
- Can you tip by card in Greece?
- Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.
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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Rough Guides, “Greece travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)