Should you leave a tip in Venice?

Should you leave a tip in Venice? In Venice, like many popular travel destinations, tips and gratuities are discretionary and dependent on the service quality you've received. Sometimes it's appropriate to tip simply because it's customary - for example in a restaurant, hotel or cab.

Are there mosquitoes in Venice?

Venice's lagoon is infamous for its dreaded mosquitoes, zanzare. If you're prone to bites and visiting in summer take some insect repellent or a repelling device with you, or buy them in a local supermarket.

Can you walk around with alcohol in Venice Italy?

Provided you do it quietly and discreetly, there is unlikely to be any problem. In many places in Italy (including the Venice Giardini and next to the church at Torcello), my wife and I have had a picnic lunch and shared some wine without anyone paying any attention.

Should I tip the water taxi in Venice?

Water taxi drivers do not expect gratuities but are always appreciative and gracious when they receive one. I've never seen or heard of a water taxi driver in Venice diss a passenger for not tipping.

Is Venice an expensive city?

The northern Italian city of Venice is a notoriously expensive place for a vacation.

Are gondolas cash only?

Good to know: Unless you pre-book a gondola tour, you'll have to pay cash for your gondola ride. So make sure you have enough money on you. Private Venice gondola tours that you can pre-book online are usually more expensive than the official rates.

What is a bad tip?

I worked as a server to pay my bills during my brief art school stint. It was there I got an inside look at the dark underbelly of the US's tipping culture. Industry insider: common consensus says 15-20% is considered a normal tip, but honestly any amount less than 20% is considered a bad tip.

What country is it rude to leave a tip?

Japan. Unlike Spain, Japan is a country where you should not tip at all; it's actually offensive. In the majority of Japanese restaurants a bill is not brought to the table. Instead, payment is accepted at the bar, so even trying to leave a tip for the waiter can be tricky.

Is it rude not to tip in Italy?

What is the rule for tipping in Italy? There is no strict rule about tipping in Italy. Leaving a tip is a courteous gesture that shows the person who provided a service to you, that you appreciated their help. As such, leaving a tip is entirely up to you and, in many cases, it will not be expected, albeit appreciated.