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Tipping in United Kingdom
Customary: 10%–15%. Often already added as an optional service charge — check before doubling it.
At restaurants
What is customary: Service is usually already on the bill
Worked example
On a £20.00 bill, 10% is £2.00, so you would hand over £22.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about £10.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Free walking tours run entirely on this — the guide has usually paid the company for your place.
The money
United Kingdom uses the British Pound (GBP). Today 1 USD is 0.739407 GBP.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.