LifestyleBBCHow much should you actually tip on a 'free' walking tour?
Free walking tours are not actually free for the guides, who often pay a fee per guest, so tipping well really does matter.
They're advertised as free – but guides often pay a fee for every guest. Here's what travellers should know before joining one.
A travel writer investigated how free walking tours actually work and found guides often pay a per-person fee to booking platforms.
One guide paid 3 euros per guest through a booking company, meaning a poor tip could leave her earning nothing or losing money.
If you prefer knowing your costs upfront, booking a paid tour can sometimes cost the same as a fair tip on a free one.
Guides on some platforms pay around 3 to 3.50 euros per guest who shows up, so a low tip can leave them out of pocket.
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