Indeed they are, but in the video we describe what the common practice is. In recent times, tips are becoming a rarer event, due manly to the widespread use of electronic means of payment.
Oh wow. I definitely over-tip. But I always will. I don't feel guilty. In the U.S., servers do not earn a living wage. Tips are how they make ends meet. Although, one night in Sevilla, we super-tipped the tapas servers because we had such a wonderful time. It was like paying for dinner and a show. The next night, when we went back, they surprised us at the end of the evening and refused to let us pay for anything. I still tipped again as we had another great time with them.
Thanks, Peter. That's the thing, as explained on the video, waiters in Spain earn a living wage, just like many other workers. So tipping is Spain is, above all, a reward mechanism. But the great thing is that you are free to tip the way you prefer. All the best!
Thank you so much for the link to this video...I had not seen it. You have made me so comfortable to travel now in Barcelona. I ride the tube in London and the subway in NYC so now know I can easily ride the bus and Metro so will not need to spend my money on taxis to get around. Your videos are the best!
Glad to hear we made you feel comfortable about your upcoming trip. Public transportation in Barcelona is brilliant. Your main concern: always place your valuables on a location out of reach for pickpockets. All the best!
We have been very confused with tipping in Spain , this video has been so helpful especially as we now live in Spain and going out for coffee / lunch was getting a little pricey. This knowledge has removed so much pressure and guilt:)
I live in Belgium now but have lived across Europe over the last 25 years and have learned that although tipping is not always usual tipping taxi drivers and waiters/waitresses will guarantee good service next time. (At some restaurants they remember my name and what I like to eat) During Covid I couldn't go out but even after 2 years of not going to one restaurant they still remembered my name and welcomed me - even giving me a hug :-) . Most of the taxi drivers I use in Antwerp not only know my name but also where I live and some even remember that I have epilepsy and ask me how that is now. Tipping is a good idea if you want to get great service later.
Great video again - thank you so much.Just for comparison - in Slovakia the tipping practice is exactly the same / follows the same principles. So if you ever visit, you can simply stick to what you'd usually do at home. 🙂
thank you for this advice! if the booking doesn't fall through I'll be going on my first vacation to spain soon :) now from what I understand the spanish "rules" are pretty similar to german tipping culture so when my brain malfunctions I can refer to my default programming, thats comforting to know ;)
Your channel has the best information. I wonder with the current inflation rates if the percentage of never tippers has increased. The US is such a tipping culture. Even cafés and ice cream shops expect a tip. I’ll just remember my German roots when tipping, with a touch of American style for good service. Thanks for another great video!
I’ve just returned from a week long trip to Barcelona and was so glad I had watched your videos on transport and ticket options from the airport into central Barcelona. Flying into T2 we bought the T10 Casual then took the R2 train to Passig de Gratia. So simple and cheap! Thanks for such good concise and well presented travel information.
Very interesting and informative about Spanish tipping culture. Just to share we totally do not tip in Singapore, and no one expects a tip too. There is no need to feel good or bad about tipping or not tipping respectively :)
I’m on my 6th trip to Spain and, for the first time ever, a waiter in Granada said the tip wasn’t included in the bill. I had read about this happening in France (service compris: service included), but I had never heard of this in Spain. I just left my last 2€ coin and moved on, but I wouldn’t have tipped otherwise.
Great video. Just wanted to see what is the expectation for larger groups (8+) ? In the US restaurants actually force you to pay a minimum of 20% with large groups
Hi Ariel, in highly touristic restaurants there might be some sort of arrangement for larger groups. Other than that, the same principle explained on the video applies to smaller groups. All the best.
Between 10 and 15€. Free tours are a gigantic scam, for that money you could hire an official guide tour with proper salary and decent working conditions. Working for a tip is not something we wish to anyone.
It's up to you. In the case of so-called "free tours" (which are anything but free, the biggest scam in the recent tourism history), a tip of between 15€ and 20€ is being requested.
Hola, this is not a typical question but do you know if you should tip at the casino? In America when playing poker and I win a big pot, I tip the dealer. Do you know this answer? Gracias!
A video giving tips on tipping, how titillating, sorry.... Thnak god your not going crazy, here in Vancouver Canada tipping is getting out of hand with machine preset at 15-30% and your given the cold shoulder if you "only" tip 10%
I am in Lisbon. When we got our check, waitor asked if we want to add tip. We felt odd, we did end up tipping him. Is tripping culture the same in Lisbon as Spain?
Hi, the tipping culture in Portugal is the same in Spain. The waiter must have sensed you might come from a country with a tipping culture and made a question you never hear in non-tourist restaurants. If you are not extraordinarily pleased with the service, can leave no tip, no problem at all.
Are you talking about agency tours? The fee you are going to pay covers tips. But if you are happy with the service provided, give whatever you feel like it.
That is entirely up to you. On hotels of 1 to 3 stars, locals will never leave a tip. On four or five star hotels, do as you would do back home, but most locals wouldn't leave a tip either.
Saludos desde California! Estoy planeando un viaje a Madrid este verano. Me gustaria saber donde se podria hacer cambio de moneda de dolares a Euros. Que tipo de agencias ofrecen estos servicios en Espana? Gracias, estoy encantada con su canal.
Hola Edith, en este canal todavía no tenemos un vídeo sobre ese asunto, pero en nuestro canal en español, sí, aquí: ua-cam.com/video/dxXEeBpabBI/v-deo.html
Hola Tony, gracias por hacerme saber de su canal en Español, estoy encantada con sus videos. Para mi es muy importante verlos porque ofrecen mucha información para visitantes como yo, desde que empecé a verlos me siento menos estresada y más entusiasmada por mi viaje. Saludos desde California!
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I really appreciate you videos. We’re half way through our 2 week vacation in Spain and your suggestions and advice has been great.
Delighted to hear that, Brian!
I'm going to Spain in a couple weeks and am enjoying and appreciate all of your videos. They are very informative and interesting. Thank you!
Delighted to hear that, Jeniffer, have a great trip!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you!
In Spain tips are very welcome! Muchas gracias!!!
Indeed they are, but in the video we describe what the common practice is. In recent times, tips are becoming a rarer event, due manly to the widespread use of electronic means of payment.
Oh wow. I definitely over-tip. But I always will. I don't feel guilty. In the U.S., servers do not earn a living wage. Tips are how they make ends meet. Although, one night in Sevilla, we super-tipped the tapas servers because we had such a wonderful time. It was like paying for dinner and a show. The next night, when we went back, they surprised us at the end of the evening and refused to let us pay for anything. I still tipped again as we had another great time with them.
Thanks, Peter. That's the thing, as explained on the video, waiters in Spain earn a living wage, just like many other workers. So tipping is Spain is, above all, a reward mechanism. But the great thing is that you are free to tip the way you prefer. All the best!
Thank you, Sir, for being so thoughtful of others 🙏🏽🙃 May God Add up truly nice things into your life 🙂🙏🏽
Americans should keep their silly tipping culture in their own country.
Thank you so much for the link to this video...I had not seen it. You have made me so comfortable to travel now in Barcelona. I ride the tube in London and the subway in NYC so now know I can easily ride the bus and Metro so will not need to spend my money on taxis to get around. Your videos are the best!
Glad to hear we made you feel comfortable about your upcoming trip. Public transportation in Barcelona is brilliant. Your main concern: always place your valuables on a location out of reach for pickpockets. All the best!
We have been very confused with tipping in Spain , this video has been so helpful especially as we now live in Spain and going out for coffee / lunch was getting a little pricey. This knowledge has removed so much pressure and guilt:)
Great to hear that! If you go for coffee and pay attention, you will see hardly anyone tips. Lunch is a different matter. All the best!
Great, clear explanation. I've always beeb unsure when in Spain. Thanks for the video.
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Thank you for this comprehensive and easy to understand explanation. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff!
I live in Belgium now but have lived across Europe over the last 25 years and have learned that although tipping is not always usual tipping taxi drivers and waiters/waitresses will guarantee good service next time. (At some restaurants they remember my name and what I like to eat) During Covid I couldn't go out but even after 2 years of not going to one restaurant they still remembered my name and welcomed me - even giving me a hug :-) . Most of the taxi drivers I use in Antwerp not only know my name but also where I live and some even remember that I have epilepsy and ask me how that is now. Tipping is a good idea if you want to get great service later.
Great tips on tipping. I am very excited to visit Madrid in the next ten days after watching your videos on madrid.
Hope you’ll have a great stay!
Great video again - thank you so much.Just for comparison - in Slovakia the tipping practice is exactly the same / follows the same principles. So if you ever visit, you can simply stick to what you'd usually do at home. 🙂
Oh well, we didn’t know that but that’s exactly what we did!
thank you for this advice! if the booking doesn't fall through I'll be going on my first vacation to spain soon :)
now from what I understand the spanish "rules" are pretty similar to german tipping culture so when my brain malfunctions I can refer to my default programming, thats comforting to know ;)
Indeed, most of Europe works in a similar way. Have a great trip!
Very good that kind of tip. There are those who are in doubt about what to do in other countries. I really liked the video 👏👏👏
Thank you, Yara!
Your channel has the best information. I wonder with the current inflation rates if the percentage of never tippers has increased. The US is such a tipping culture. Even cafés and ice cream shops expect a tip. I’ll just remember my German roots when tipping, with a touch of American style for good service. Thanks for another great video!
Hi Indy, we don't fell inflation rates (which are now back to nearly normal in Spain) have had any impact on tipping practices here. All the best.
As a waiter, it id you JOB to provide good service! What is your employer paying you for?
So tipping for good service seems odd.
Thank you for making my upcoming travels to Barcelona so much easier.
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I’ve just returned from a week long trip to Barcelona and was so glad I had watched your videos on transport and ticket options from the airport into central Barcelona. Flying into T2 we bought the T10 Casual then took the R2 train to Passig de Gratia. So simple and cheap! Thanks for such good concise and well presented travel information.
Delighted to hear that Malcolm!
Quite the best advice on tipping.
Glad you found it useful!
Wonderfully explained!
Thank you, Rafael!
Thank you for the information. It is very helpful as I will be returning to Spain again.
Great to hear that, Jim!
The video is perfect. Totally true what you explain about tips. I am from Barcelona and therefore, I can say it
Thanks, Dan! There is so much nonsense about tipping in Spain on the internet!
Very interesting and informative about Spanish tipping culture. Just to share we totally do not tip in Singapore, and no one expects a tip too. There is no need to feel good or bad about tipping or not tipping respectively :)
Thanks Jimmy, that's one thing we like about Singapore, when we get there we never have to worry about tipping etiquette! All the best!
So different from the US! 18-20% are expected! The other day 18% was just added-we were not even asked!
Thank you for all the useful information!
Dont' mention it!
Toby, gracias por toda la informacion!
¡Gracias a ti!
Thank you .
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Very helpful, thanks
I’m on my 6th trip to Spain and, for the first time ever, a waiter in Granada said the tip wasn’t included in the bill. I had read about this happening in France (service compris: service included), but I had never heard of this in Spain. I just left my last 2€ coin and moved on, but I wouldn’t have tipped otherwise.
Thanks! By its own definition, a tip is a voluntary payment, it could never be included in the bill, in Spain that would be illegal.
Great video. Just wanted to see what is the expectation for larger groups (8+) ? In the US restaurants actually force you to pay a minimum of 20% with large groups
Hi Ariel, in highly touristic restaurants there might be some sort of arrangement for larger groups. Other than that, the same principle explained on the video applies to smaller groups. All the best.
Well explained!
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Great stuff!
Thank you again, Arindam!
Gracias
great videos !! may I know how much to tip street musical performers in Spain?
They are not service providers as such so you basically tip whatever you feel like it.
Thank you, Tony! Haw much l have to tip for a free walking tour guide?
Some tours will be much longer, then others.
Between 10 and 15€. Free tours are a gigantic scam, for that money you could hire an official guide tour with proper salary and decent working conditions. Working for a tip is not something we wish to anyone.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you.
What do you tip a your guide?
It's up to you. In the case of so-called "free tours" (which are anything but free, the biggest scam in the recent tourism history), a tip of between 15€ and 20€ is being requested.
If a server makes higher minimum wage than in US, , im not tipping; I expect "good service" for my money.😊.
I've watched the video, but I don't think this was covered so I'll ask in the comments. Should I tip when ordering takeaway in person?
Hi Antoine, it wasn't covered indeed. We don't usually tip when ordering takeaway. All the best!
Hola, this is not a typical question but do you know if you should tip at the casino? In America when playing poker and I win a big pot, I tip the dealer. Do you know this answer? Gracias!
Hi Joan, to be honest with you, we haven't got the faintest idea.
A video giving tips on tipping, how titillating, sorry.... Thnak god your not going crazy, here in Vancouver Canada tipping is getting out of hand with machine preset at 15-30% and your given the cold shoulder if you "only" tip 10%
I am in Lisbon. When we got our check, waitor asked if we want to add tip. We felt odd, we did end up tipping him. Is tripping culture the same in Lisbon as Spain?
Hi, the tipping culture in Portugal is the same in Spain. The waiter must have sensed you might come from a country with a tipping culture and made a question you never hear in non-tourist restaurants. If you are not extraordinarily pleased with the service, can leave no tip, no problem at all.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for clarify it!
I have booked some walking tours in Barcelona (Barcelola), how much I should tip for a couple on a three hours tour ?
Are you talking about agency tours? The fee you are going to pay covers tips. But if you are happy with the service provided, give whatever you feel like it.
I understand you don’t tip in restaurants but do you tip house keeping at a hotel when they clean your room? Thank you so much in advance.
That is entirely up to you. On hotels of 1 to 3 stars, locals will never leave a tip. On four or five star hotels, do as you would do back home, but most locals wouldn't leave a tip either.
No. If you want, you certainly can.
Saludos desde California! Estoy planeando un viaje a Madrid este verano. Me gustaria saber donde se podria hacer cambio de moneda de dolares a Euros. Que tipo de agencias ofrecen estos servicios en Espana? Gracias, estoy encantada con su canal.
Hola Edith, en este canal todavía no tenemos un vídeo sobre ese asunto, pero en nuestro canal en español, sí, aquí: ua-cam.com/video/dxXEeBpabBI/v-deo.html
Hola Tony, gracias por hacerme saber de su canal en Español, estoy encantada con sus videos. Para mi es muy importante verlos porque ofrecen mucha información para visitantes como yo, desde que empecé a verlos me siento menos estresada y más entusiasmada por mi viaje. Saludos desde California!
@@edithrocha664 un saludo para ti también.
Where is the best place to exchange dollars for euros in Barcelona?
We don't have a specific exchange to recommend, but there are a couple in the Ramblas, where you can go a compare the rates they are offering.
is it the same in Portugal? Thank you!
Roughly similar.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you.
Hi, Spaniard here.
Ignore this video, we dont tip in Spain.