Tip or not to tip?
At restaurants in Italy, the general rule is that you do not tip, because most restaurants include a 0.10 percent service fee, or a charge for the tablecloth, or bread. If you receive stellar service at a restaurant and want to show your gratitude, you can leave an additional 0.10 percent. Taxi drivers expect a 0.10 percent tip, and they are usually satisfied if you round up to the nearest Euro for short trips inside the historic city walls. Make sure that you hang onto the 1. and 2. EUR coins and 5. EUR bills. Taxi drivers can rarely offer change back if the amount due is more then 10. EUR. You are welcome to tip your ICON scholar at the end of your itinerary if you feel satisfied with your time. Many of them are still in school and appreciate the assistance and encouragement. A tip of 0.20 percent is suggested for guides across Europe, but ICON scholars do not expect this from guests. They are sharing their passion, and frequently do so for free with student groups and on short promo
