Free tours operate on a tips-based model, where guides offer tours for free and participants tip based on their satisfaction. Tours can be booked online, with a designated meeting point typically at a well-known city landmark. Tours usually last between 2 to 2.5 hours, covering major attractions and historical sites. Participants are encouraged to tip the guide what they believe the tour was worth, based on their level of satisfaction.
Guides lead the group, providing insightful commentary, historical facts, and engaging stories.
Advantages include affordability, flexibility in payment, highly motivated guides, and unique local insights.
Tipping fairly, usually ranging from €20 to €25 per person, reflects the tour’s quality and the guide’s effort.