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Free walking tour of Vienna

Our greeters are volunteers who will give you your very own tour of the city. All our walks are completely free, and we don't take tips. A walk takes around two hours, and the maximum size of the group is six people.

Self-guided walk

Many of the historical sights in Vienna live in the compact, largely flat, and eminently walkable city centre. I've put together a set of suggestions for seeing the important locations on your own with photos, instructions, visitor tips, and links to more information on what you pass.

Guidelines for Tipping on a Free Walking Tour

A general rule of thumb is to tip between 10-20% of what you would have paid for a paid tour of similar length and quality.

Do you tip in Austria? It's normal to tip for good service in restaurants, bars and cafes in Austria - especially in touristy or business areas. Tips are also appreciated in hotels and serviced apartments - and other places where staff may not be so well rewarded, like spas or salons.

Vienna is a very safe city to walk in at night, with well-lit streets and plenty of foot traffic in popular areas. But remember that individual experiences can vary. So, taking safety precautions like walking with others, sticking to well-lit streets, or using well-traveled routes can help ensure personal safety.

At the end of your trip, plan on tipping out everybody in a service position. First, tip your guide 10 to 20 percent of the total cost. If you have multiple guides, you can tip the lead guide and they can split that up amongst the other guides.

Always remember when travelling abroad that it is good practice to agree on a final fare before the cab driver begins driving. Tour Guides: Is a tip required? Tipping tour guides is very much appreciated but not expected. Common practice in Austria is about 2 Euros per person, per day.

When tipping serving staff, Austrians normally add 5% to 15% to the bill so it's rounded up to a convenient number. If the bill is 9 Euro, maybe round up to 10. If it's 25, round up to 28.

How much to tip a tour guide in Europe? ›

Tipping your tour guide shows is a common sign of appreciation. In European nations, you should aim to award your tour guide anywhere between 5% and 15% of the price you pay (per person), with the higher spectrum of the tip reserved for an exceptional service!