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GuideGallery for every tour that runs on tips.

Guests on a tip-based tour want to say thanks, and fewer of them carry cash. GuideGallery gives every guest a free photo gallery of the day and a simple way to tip their guide by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Pick your kind of tour to see how it works, what guests usually tip, and what's new in your industry.

Guides for each tour type.

Free walking tours

Pay-what-you-like tours where the tip is the fare. Swap the hat for one QR code.

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Food tours

Market walks, street food and tastings. Guests say thanks before the last stop ends.

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Wine and brewery tours

Tastings, cellars and taprooms, with photos guests would otherwise wait a week for.

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Bike tours

City rides and multi-day trips. Show the code once the bikes are parked.

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Boat and kayak tours

Harbour trips, river cruises and paddles. The QR code works even with a weak signal.

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Adventure and hiking

Hikes, climbs and trails. Everyone gets the summit shot, free.

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Also used forGhost walksPub crawlsDive and snorkelSafari and wildlifeSurf and ski lessonsCooking classesPhoto walksMuseum guidesTour drivers

How much guests tip, by tour type.

What published tipping guides recommend in 2026, with the average tip and tip rate on GuideGallery galleries. Tips are always optional, and every guest gets the photos free.

Free walking tours€10–15 per person in Europe, $15–20 in the US, for a 2.5-hour tour¹GuideGallery: £3.40 avg · 28% tip

Food tours15–20% of the tour price in the US²GuideGallery: £8.20 avg · 31% tip

Wine and brewery tours10–20% of the tour cost³GuideGallery: £12.50 avg · 34% tip

Bike tours€10–15 per guest per day on multi-day cycling tours in Europe⁴GuideGallery: £5.80 avg · 26% tip

Boat and kayak tours10–20% of the tour cost; €10–12 per guest per day for barge crew³⁴New on GuideGallery

Adventure and hiking$5–10 per day for trekking guides in Nepal; $20–50 a day for specialist guides in the US³GuideGallery: £7.10 avg · 30% tip

Tour type	What tipping guides recommend	On GuideGallery
Free walking tours	€10–15 per person in Europe, $15–20 in the US, for a 2.5-hour tour¹	£3.40 avg · 28% tip
Food tours	15–20% of the tour price in the US²	£8.20 avg · 31% tip
Wine and brewery tours	10–20% of the tour cost³	£12.50 avg · 34% tip
Bike tours	€10–15 per guest per day on multi-day cycling tours in Europe⁴	£5.80 avg · 26% tip
Boat and kayak tours	10–20% of the tour cost; €10–12 per guest per day for barge crew^3,4	New on GuideGallery
Adventure and hiking	$5–10 per day for trekking guides in Nepal; $20–50 a day for specialist guides in the US³	£7.10 avg · 30% tip

Common questions.

Which tours can use GuideGallery?

Any in-person tour or experience where guests like to say thanks: free walking tours, food, wine and brewery, bike, boat and kayak, adventure and hiking, and more. If you take photos on the day, your guests get them free.

Do guests need to download an app?

No. Guests scan your QR code or open your link, and the gallery opens in their phone's browser. They can download the photos and tip without an app or an account.

Do guests have to tip to get the photos?

No. Every guest views and downloads the photos free. A tip is an optional thank-you for the tour itself.

How do guides get paid?

Tips go straight to the guide's own payment account. There's no GuideGallery wallet to empty.

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Sources

Free Walking Tour Tipping: How Much Is Fair in 2026?, freewalking.tours, April 2026
How Much to Tip Your Tour Guide, Tasty Tours NYC
How Much to Tip Tour Guides Around the World, Go Overseas
Tipping Etiquette on European Tours: The 2026 Essential Guide for Cyclists, BikePlanet, 20 April 2026
GuideGallery figures: average tip and share of guests who tip, across galleries on GuideGallery.