2cruisecats Posted April 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) I don't know if these are "allowable" questions, but here goes -- All things being right in the world, we have a planned tour in SPB this May. I know we can (and will) pay for the tour via credit card but ... Tip -- How was this handled? Tip -- I assume cash, but what currency? Tip -- What percent? (we have a guide and driver) Also, if you stopped for lunch, how was payment handled? Credit card? Cash? And did you pay for your guide's lunch? Was there a need for Russian currency during your tour or did most places take cards? Edited April 7, 2018 by 2cruisecats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted April 7, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I don't know if these are "allowable" questions, but here goes --All things being right in the world, we have a planned tour in SPB this May. I know we can (and will) pay for the tour via credit card but ... Tip -- How was this handled? Tip -- I assume cash, but what currency? Tip -- What percent? (we have a guide and driver) Also, if you stopped for lunch, how was payment handled? Credit card? Cash? And did you pay for your guide's lunch? Was there a need for Russian currency during your tour or did most places take cards? Tip -- How was this handled? I have always paid at the end of the tour - if you are touring for 2 days, tip at the end of day 2, if 3 days, tip end of day 3. Tip -- I assume cash, but what currency? I have paid in both US dollars and Euros (been on several private tours with ALLA TOURS) Tip -- What percent? (we have a guide and driver) My guides with Alla have always been phenomenal so I usually tip my guide 10% and the driver 5%. Usually, the restaurants I frequent accept credit cards (VISA, MC - AMEX not so much) and I usually do not treat the guide or driver to lunch - it is not expected. I always have Rubles when I visit Russia but I am usually staying in excess of a week. There is really no need to purchase rubles if you are only there on a port visit. However, you can easily get rubles at the ATM in the Marine Facade (the cruise terminal) upon arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 7, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I would ask your tour guide they have done this before some accept CC but may charge a % for the convenience I know SPB-Tours took USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat343 Posted April 7, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 7, 2018 We tipped in cash, did not pay for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 7, 2018 You will find the guide and/or driver will be provided with lunch by the restaurant you are at, after all they are bringing in patronage.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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