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Jason789
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Posted on: 8:17 am, July 22, 2008

Hey everyone

Can anyone tell me if you are required to buy your tour guide lunch, as well as transport?

Also, what would you recommend as a decent tip (is it similar to American standards)?

Cheers and thanks. J


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Mmonkie
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Posted on: 10:04 am, July 22, 2008

No, you are not required to buy them lunch. Usually if they bring you to a restaurant that is on an itinery, they are already getting a commission.

I still invite them to join me though.

Tip: depends on how many days and how good they were.

Note: Most tour guides do not get paid and survive only on tipsd and commission. So tip what you think is fair for the service you recieved


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Jason789
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Posted on: 5:54 pm, July 22, 2008

Thanks for the information.

My tour is costing me 1500 for 2 people, day tour of city and area. I have booked direct with the guide. I would also invite them over for lunch, sounds silly to have them eat at another table!!

thanks again for the information,


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