{"id":12376,"date":"2023-07-13T11:11:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T10:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=12376"},"modified":"2026-01-10T07:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T07:59:03","slug":"tipping-italy-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette","title":{"rendered":"Tipping in Italy: Handy Guide to the Do\u2019s and Dont\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Should you be <strong>tipping in Italy<\/strong> during your holidays? There are many different situations to explore. And, you know, visiting a new country throws up many, many questions. Some are invigorating and remind us why we set our sights on a particular destination in the first place: Should I do<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/guided-tour-vs-independent-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Guided Tour vs Independent Travel?<\/a> What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things should I do?<\/a>\u00a0Who might I meet? <\/em><br \/><br \/>And some are more practical and emphasize how adrift we can feel when arriving in a new place: <em>How do I ask for directions? How do I use public transport? <\/em><em>Do much should I be tipping in Italy?<\/em><em> How much should I tip? Will it be too little, or too much?<\/em><br \/><br \/>If you\u2019ve ever found yourself deliberating over tipping or service charges in a foreign country, you probably promised to school yourself on the subject before your next adventure. We&#8217;re here to help. Let&#8217;s talk about tipping in Italy, and the different situations you may face during your holiday.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22357\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22357\" class=\"wp-image-22357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Group-toasting-in-a-wine-cellar.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people toasting with red wine in a vaulted restaurant\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Group-toasting-in-a-wine-cellar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Group-toasting-in-a-wine-cellar-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tipping in Italy depends on a few different factors that will help you know exactly how to act.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#Is_tipping_in_Italy_expected_or_mandatory\" >Is tipping in Italy expected or mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#Do_restaurants_in_Italy_have_cover_or_service_charge\" >Do restaurants in Italy have cover or service charge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#How_do_we_go_about_tipping_in_restaurants_in_Italy\" >How do we go about tipping in restaurants in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#Do_Italians_tip_for_coffee\" >Do Italians tip for coffee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#Do_you_tip_in_Italy_when_you_go_to_a_bar\" >Do you tip in Italy when you go to a bar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#How_about_tipping_tour_guides_taxi_drivers_and_hotel_porters\" >How about tipping tour guides, taxi drivers and hotel porters?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#How_much_do_you_tip_a_tour_guide_in_Italy\" >How much do you tip a tour guide in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#Do_you_tip_taxi_drivers_in_Italy\" >Do you tip taxi drivers in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#Should_you_tip_your_hotel_porter\" >Should you tip your hotel porter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/tipping-italy-etiquette\/#What_if_Im_in_a_situation_where_I_dont_know_what_to_do\" >What if I&#8217;m in a situation where I don&#8217;t know what to do?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tipping_in_Italy_expected_or_mandatory\"><\/span>Is tipping in Italy expected or mandatory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>First off, tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected but, if you do decide to do so, the gesture is a very clear indicator that you appreciated the service provided.<br \/><br \/>As many of us like to tip\u2014or are, at the very least, accustomed to doing so\u2014it\u2019s worth remembering that different etiquette applies depending on the service provided. <br \/><br \/>If you keep the following tips\u2014yes, we said it\u2014in mind, you will be covered on your next Italian adventure, and local workers will appreciate your knowledge and understanding.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22379\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22379\" class=\"wp-image-22379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tour-guide-talking-to-a-group-eating.jpg\" alt=\"Tour guide talking to a group sitting down\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tour-guide-talking-to-a-group-eating.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tour-guide-talking-to-a-group-eating-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tips in Italy are not expected, nor mandatory, but maybe even because of that, they have a greater meaning.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_restaurants_in_Italy_have_cover_or_service_charge\"><\/span>Do restaurants in Italy have cover or service charge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner in Italy, and decide to leave a tip, the figure will depend on the terms of your receipt.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Many restaurants in Italy provide their patrons with bread and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/how-is-olive-oil-made-meaning-of-extra-virgin-cold-pressed\">olive oil<\/a>. As a result, patrons will pay what is known as a <em>coperto, <\/em>or a cover charge. This is a bit different than tipping in Italy, because the <em>coperto<\/em> goes to the restaurant itself, and not your individual server.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_11847\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11847\" class=\"wp-image-11847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/olive-oil-tasting-tour-italy-sustainable-tourism.jpg\" alt=\"local food green tourism, tipping in Italy, coperto\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/olive-oil-tasting-tour-italy-sustainable-tourism.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/olive-oil-tasting-tour-italy-sustainable-tourism-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some bread and olive oil may mean you have to pay for a <em>coperto<\/em>, or a cover fee.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_we_go_about_tipping_in_restaurants_in_Italy\"><\/span>How do we go about tipping in restaurants in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If the service you received was good and ultimately enhanced your experience, you would be advised to round your bill up to the nearest ten. In these instances, locals tend to leave this as a cash tip, specifically for their server.<br \/><br \/>If your receipt stipulates a service charge\u2014<em>servizio incluso\u2014<\/em>you should not feel obliged to add anything further. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dining-in-italy-italian-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check the menu<\/a> before you order. If you don&#8217;t understand, simply ask if there&#8217;s a service charge, so you know what to expect at a restaurant. Restaurants and servers, as well as the menus, should be clear about any and all additional charges you&#8217;ll get, beyond of what you order.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_18218\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18218\" class=\"wp-image-18218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Food-tour-Bologna-DevourTours-274.jpg\" alt=\"Guests on bologna food tour eating pasta and drinking wine at a restaurant\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before you calculate the tip at a restaurant in Italy, sit back and enjoy your meal.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Italians_tip_for_coffee\"><\/span>Do Italians tip for coffee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Many locals enjoy quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/how-to-order-coffee-in-italian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drinking coffee<\/a> at a cafe counter, and are likely to simply round off the price of their beverage after a quick caffeine fix. <br \/><br \/>So, for example, if your coffee is 1.80 or 1.90 euros, and you paid two Euros, leaving 10 or 20 cent on top of your receipt would be much appreciated. It really is as simple as that, so there&#8217;s no need to overthink when you&#8217;re having a quick coffee at a cafe counter, or for take away.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22766\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22766\" class=\"wp-image-22766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Devour_RomeIMG_9006res.jpg\" alt=\"Tipping culture in Italy expands to coffee and other social interactions, like this over-the-counter coffee experience\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Devour_RomeIMG_9006res.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Devour_RomeIMG_9006res-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avoid tipping using the \u201csmall\u201d coins (\u20ac0.01 or \u20ac0.02) as it may look It looks like you\u2019re cleaning your wallet instead of genuinely showing appreciation for great service.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_tip_in_Italy_when_you_go_to_a_bar\"><\/span>Do you tip in Italy when you go to a bar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just like in cafes and coffee shops, tipping in bars is not expected in Italy, but leaving change for your server is not uncommon. Many locals tend to simply round off the bill, and leave the remainder for wait staff, if they are satisfied with the service provided.<br \/><br \/>Remember, tipping in Italy in this instance can depend on how often a local frequents a particular bar and how familiar they are with the wait staff. As a visitor to the country, there is certainly no onus on you to tip per drink, or leave a substantial extra after squaring your tab. If you&#8217;re specially satisfied with the service, or you got something on the house, you may feel like tipping extra, and the waiters will appreciate it.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t miss our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/drink-like-an-italian\">how to drink like an Italian<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22375\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22375\" class=\"wp-image-22375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Toasting-with-Chianti-red-wine.jpg\" alt=\"People toasting with red wine Chianti\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Toasting-with-Chianti-red-wine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Toasting-with-Chianti-red-wine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tipping in Italy is voluntary, and it will make you think about what you enjoyed about the experience you just had.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_about_tipping_tour_guides_taxi_drivers_and_hotel_porters\"><\/span>How about tipping tour guides, taxi drivers and hotel porters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_you_tip_a_tour_guide_in_Italy\"><\/span>How much do you tip a tour guide in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tipping tour guides can be tricky! Should you? Shouldn&#8217;t you? What\u2019s the etiquette? Where do you stand?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Italy, a good rule of thumb is to consider the duration of your tour. If you spent half a day or less on a tour, you might consider tipping your guide between five and 10 euro. If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/?filters=Day%20Trips\">experience was close to a day in length<\/a>, a tip of 10 euro or so would be gratefully received.<br \/><br \/>But remember, your decision should depend purely on how impressed you were by your guide and the service provided, and you should never feel that you <em>have<\/em> to tip.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_18146\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18146\" class=\"wp-image-18146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Devour_Bologna_Food-Tour_High-Res_0199.jpg\" alt=\"A Devour guide in Bologna leads guests in front of the church of Basilica di San Petronio, in Piazza Maggiore\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tipping for a great tour is very much appreciated, but not mandatory.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_tip_taxi_drivers_in_Italy\"><\/span>Do you tip taxi drivers in Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to tipping taxi drivers in Italy, it\u2019s pretty simple. Most locals simply round up, so if your fare comes to 18 euro, and you leave your taxi driver with 20 euro, that gesture would be very appreciated.<\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure that you understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/taking-taxi-cab-italy-transport-travel-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how taking a taxi works in Italy<\/a>, though, as you may find some other relevant differences.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_476\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-476\" class=\"wp-image-476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0698-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"You can take a taxi from Naples to Pompeii\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0698-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0698-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0698-1536x1020.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tipping culture in Italy may be rounding up your fare as a gesture of appreciation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_tip_your_hotel_porter\"><\/span>Should you tip your hotel porter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>What about if you want to tip your hotel porter? No problem. A similar rule of thumb remains: you&#8217;re not forced to do it, but it&#8217;ll be greatly appreciated.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced excellent service in your hotel, tipping is welcomed and appreciated.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22813\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22813\" class=\"wp-image-22813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-porter.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel staff bringing some towels\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-porter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hotel-porter-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you want to tip your hotel porter or any other hotel staff, you can, but you&#8217;re not forced to do so. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@olly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrea Piacquadio<\/a><\/p><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_Im_in_a_situation_where_I_dont_know_what_to_do\"><\/span>What if I&#8217;m in a situation where I don&#8217;t know what to do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If all else fails, and you find yourself in a situation where you&#8217;re still unsure as to whether or not to tip, why not let a local lead you with their personal rule of thumb?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The following tipping in Italy rule of thumb came courtesy of one of our Walks of Italy insiders in Rome:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&#8220;If the meal is \u20ac40 and we pay with a \u20ac50 bill, and the waiter gives us a \u20ac10 note as change, we won&#8217;t leave a \u20ac10 tip. So, no tip to the waiter! <em>On the other hand<\/em>, if the waiter gives back change with two \u20ac5 notes, we would consider giving a \u20ac5 tip!&#8221;<br \/><br \/>A word to the wise!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22359\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22359\" class=\"wp-image-22359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Person pouring a glass of red wine from the bottle, Chianti\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Do you tip in Italy? If it&#8217;d make you feel more comfortable and happy, you can do so.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Happy with restaurant etiquette, but unsure where to eat? Take our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/trastevere-food-tour\/\">evening food tour in Rome&#8217;s Trastevere neighborhood<\/a> to discover some of our favorite restaurants, wine bars, and more in the city.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should you be tipping in Italy during your holidays? There are many different situations to explore. And, you know, visiting a new country throws up many, many questions. Some are invigorating and remind us why we set our sights on a particular destination in the first place: Should I do\u00a0Guided Tour vs Independent Travel? 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