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How much should you tip a tour guide in Turkey?

Short answer

10% of the tour price, per person

About 10% of what you paid, per person, per day.

CommonCash preferred

Guides on Cappadocia, Ephesus and Istanbul walking tours are routinely tipped. Ten percent of the tour price per person is a reliable rule that survives currency swings better than a fixed lira figure. Balloon pilots in Cappadocia are usually tipped separately by the group.

Tip calculator

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Cash or card?

Some card terminals allow a tip, but cash is far more reliable and much more welcome. Restaurant tips added to a card payment often do not reach the server.

Common questions

How much should you tip a tour guide in Turkey?
About 10% of what you paid, per person, per day. Guides on Cappadocia, Ephesus and Istanbul walking tours are routinely tipped. Ten percent of the tour price per person is a reliable rule that survives currency swings better than a fixed lira figure. Balloon pilots in Cappadocia are usually tipped separately by the group.
How much should you tip tour guides in Turkey?
10% of the tour price, per person. About 10% of what you paid, per person, per day.
Can you tip by card in Turkey?
Some card terminals allow a tip, but cash is far more reliable and much more welcome. Restaurant tips added to a card payment often do not reach the server.

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Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Turkey and have not yet been checked against cited sources.