Tour guides · Peru
How much should you tip a tour guide in Peru?
Short answer
S/ 20–40 per person, per day
20–40 soles per person for a full day.
CommonCash preferred
Guides on Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley and city tours are routinely tipped and it forms a real part of their income. Lonely Planet puts South American guides at the equivalent of five to ten dollars per day, which is roughly this range. Trek porters are tipped separately and more generously.
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Common questions
- How much should you tip tour guides in Peru?
- S/ 20–40 per person, per day. 20–40 soles per person for a full day.
- Can you tip by card in Peru?
- Cards work in hotels, mid-range restaurants and tour agencies, but not in colectivos, street stalls or rural shops. Carry soles for tips.
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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 5 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 5 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “Peru travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-05)
- Lonely Planet, “Everything You Need to Know About Tipping in North and South America” (consulted 2026-09-05)