Originally Posted by
mandolino
The American "slide rule and calculator" approach is not necessary in Europe. Just give whatever seems reasonable at the time. If you've only got €1.65 in loose change give that. If you want to give €5, give that. It's all good. If your pockets are empty , give nothing. The only arbiter of what amount is "acceptable" is you.
The tours in Europe were confusing to say the least. We crammed 6 tours in six days and its true, that money and loose change to follow the principals you are talking about.
Just recently did a Kauai Na Pali coast Catamaran tour on Captain Andy's Southern Star. I was able to post the tip on credit card at the desk. In this case what would be the appropriate amount to tip on a $550 tour? I figure the food portion is worth $120. Tipping in tours are so difficult to figure out. That's an $85 tip if I go by the 17% rule.