🪙 TIPPING rules in Spain | when and how much should you tip

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ROAD TRIP Spain and Portugal

ROAD TRIP Spain and Portugal

Күн бұрын

The issue of tipping in Spain is quite confusing, as there are no set rules as such. Come and find out how us, Spaniards, tip in our own country.
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@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
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@brianreis8814
@brianreis8814 25 күн бұрын
I really appreciate you videos. We’re half way through our 2 week vacation in Spain and your suggestions and advice has been great.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 24 күн бұрын
Delighted to hear that, Brian!
@peter_bazinet
@peter_bazinet 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@janishani1
@janishani1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir, for being so thoughtful of others 🙏🏽🙃 May God Add up truly nice things into your life 🙂🙏🏽
@ginismoja2459
@ginismoja2459 3 ай бұрын
Americans should keep their silly tipping culture in their own country.
@Heart2HeartBooks
@Heart2HeartBooks Жыл бұрын
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.
@johnchestnut9739
@johnchestnut9739 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks
@willowtree6657
@willowtree6657 Жыл бұрын
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:)
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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!
@Malecare
@Malecare 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias
@Joi_SS
@Joi_SS Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the useful information!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Dont' mention it!
@jenniferjennifer3902
@jenniferjennifer3902 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear that, Jeniffer, have a great trip!
@jenniferjennifer3902
@jenniferjennifer3902 2 жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you!
@chrishughes3882
@chrishughes3882 3 ай бұрын
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.
@jeffweyenberg1241
@jeffweyenberg1241 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comprehensive and easy to understand explanation. Keep up the great work!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff!
@jimkwan1807
@jimkwan1807 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. It is very helpful as I will be returning to Spain again.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Great to hear that, Jim!
@marysuevoth2004
@marysuevoth2004 Жыл бұрын
Great, clear explanation. I've always beeb unsure when in Spain. Thanks for the video.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
👍
@arindamgupta3174
@arindamgupta3174 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again, Arindam!
@NagiebLightwave
@NagiebLightwave 2 жыл бұрын
Well explained!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Mirror1973
@Mirror1973 Жыл бұрын
Toby, gracias por toda la informacion!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias a ti!
@debsterlee3801
@debsterlee3801 Жыл бұрын
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!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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!
@petezipk5476
@petezipk5476 9 ай бұрын
Great tips on tipping. I am very excited to visit Madrid in the next ten days after watching your videos on madrid.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 9 ай бұрын
Hope you’ll have a great stay!
@sungchulpark797
@sungchulpark797 Жыл бұрын
Quite the best advice on tipping.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@danpastor7116
@danpastor7116 Жыл бұрын
The video is perfect. Totally true what you explain about tips. I am from Barcelona and therefore, I can say it
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan! There is so much nonsense about tipping in Spain on the internet!
@silviahernandez4827
@silviahernandez4827 Жыл бұрын
Thank you .
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@carolwilhite9999
@carolwilhite9999 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making my upcoming travels to Barcelona so much easier.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏
@yararevirtual
@yararevirtual 2 жыл бұрын
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 👏👏👏
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Yara!
@malcolmmckenzie9027
@malcolmmckenzie9027 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear that Malcolm!
@Barking_Schnauzer
@Barking_Schnauzer Жыл бұрын
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. 🙂
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Oh well, we didn’t know that but that’s exactly what we did!
@indyschlumpf728
@indyschlumpf728 Жыл бұрын
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!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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.
@arielsanchez4690
@arielsanchez4690 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@badtypoerror
@badtypoerror 2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Soarwithjoy
@Soarwithjoy Жыл бұрын
So different from the US! 18-20% are expected! The other day 18% was just added-we were not even asked!
@TheSpanishDoctor
@TheSpanishDoctor 11 ай бұрын
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.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 11 ай бұрын
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.
@meiling475
@meiling475 4 ай бұрын
great videos !! may I know how much to tip street musical performers in Spain?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 4 ай бұрын
They are not service providers as such so you basically tip whatever you feel like it.
@olgitad4693
@olgitad4693 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tony! Haw much l have to tip for a free walking tour guide? Some tours will be much longer, then others.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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.
@olgitad4693
@olgitad4693 Жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you.
@davidviso1954
@davidviso1954 Жыл бұрын
I have booked some walking tours in Barcelona (Barcelola), how much I should tip for a couple on a three hours tour ?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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.
@joanfisher9805
@joanfisher9805 10 ай бұрын
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!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 10 ай бұрын
Hi Joan, to be honest with you, we haven't got the faintest idea.
@AntoineM1312
@AntoineM1312 Жыл бұрын
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?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Hi Antoine, it wasn't covered indeed. We don't usually tip when ordering takeaway. All the best!
@so-yanseto8454
@so-yanseto8454 9 ай бұрын
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.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 9 ай бұрын
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.
@ginismoja2459
@ginismoja2459 3 ай бұрын
No. If you want, you certainly can.
@edithrocha664
@edithrocha664 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Hola Edith, en este canal todavía no tenemos un vídeo sobre ese asunto, pero en nuestro canal en español, sí, aquí: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt6IeMhz1cfGcn0.html
@edithrocha664
@edithrocha664 Жыл бұрын
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!
@TonyGalvez
@TonyGalvez Жыл бұрын
@@edithrocha664 un saludo para ti también.
@peiyuhuang4015
@peiyuhuang4015 2 ай бұрын
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?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 2 ай бұрын
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.
@peiyuhuang4015
@peiyuhuang4015 2 ай бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for clarify it!
@MelissaC269
@MelissaC269 Жыл бұрын
is it the same in Portugal? Thank you!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Roughly similar.
@MelissaC269
@MelissaC269 Жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you.
@CORNPOP24
@CORNPOP24 Жыл бұрын
Where is the best place to exchange dollars for euros in Barcelona?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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.
@yolislava
@yolislava Ай бұрын
What do you tip a your guide?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Ай бұрын
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.
@chuck7432
@chuck7432 4 ай бұрын
If a server makes higher minimum wage than in US, , im not tipping; I expect "good service" for my money.😊.
@Colinpark
@Colinpark 3 ай бұрын
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%
@Ulexcool
@Ulexcool Жыл бұрын
Hi, Spaniard here. Ignore this video, we dont tip in Spain.
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