Tips in Egypt are called “Baksheesh.”
Egypt’s customs are different from those of other countries, but it’s best to avoid some of them on your trip or vacation there, like the tips (Bakshesh in Arabic).
Tipping is a normal part of life in Egypt, and not just for tourists. This article will tell you some useful things about tipping in Egypt. Keep in mind, though, that tipping is not required.
Who should I tip?
Tipping is common in Egypt, especially in tourist areas, where it is seen as a second income or the only income for some people who don’t have jobs. You can tip people who help you or do something for you, like those who carry their bags to the airport and to the bus, or those who work in hotels as bellboys, in room service, or in restaurants.
In restaurants, the most you can tip is 10 percent of the total bill, which is listed as a “service charge” on your bill. However, this 10 percent is for the restaurant, not the waiter, so be sure to tip him as well. How much you tip depends on how much money you make and is not required.
Do you leave a tip at the hotel breakfast buffet?
If breakfast is a buffet, where you choose your own food and serve it to yourself, you don’t have to leave a tip. Tipping is usually only done at restaurants with table service, where a server comes to your table to take your order, bring your food and drinks, etc.
Are tips given in dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds?
You can leave a tip in dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds, but not in coins, because you can’t exchange or buy anything with foreign currencies. Please keep in mind that the number of tips you leave should depend on how well you were served and how happy you were.
Other Egypt tips can be disregarded.
- Watchmen at monuments and other places where taking pictures or using a camera pass is not allowed will ask for money to take your picture.
- Kids ask for money to give you an address you already know.
- If a local comes up to you and tells you something about a site or monument that you didn’t ask about or offers to show you hidden spots that you will definitely see with your guide, it’s best to ignore them.
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