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How much should you actually tip on a 'free' walking tour? - BBC
Publisher description: They're advertised as free – but guides often pay a fee for every guest. Here's what travellers should know before joining one.
NewsAPI | Sep 27, 2026 | Kate Bettes
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Five people booked her free walking tour. She's given up paid work for the day to be here, so her no-show guests have cost her time and income. But if Daphne was running a free walking tour, why should she expect money at all? Let me explain. How a free walking tour worksOn a free walking tour, guests book without paying upfront and are encouraged to tip at the end. But to use some of these platforms, free walking tour guides like Daphne pay a booking or finder's fee for each guest who turns up.
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