so I recently had this weird encounter at Luxor temple with a guide. at first, it seemed cool, right? he knew a lot about the history and stuff, but then things got kinda strange. after he finished the tour, he started asking for money, like way more than what we agreed on.
have you guys ever had something like this happen? I felt kinda pressured but didn’t want to be rude. he kept pushing for tips and saying it was normal, but I was confused. I thought guides were supposed to have set prices.
the whole vibe felt a bit off. like, was he just trying to scam me or what? I mean, I get it, everyone’s gotta make a living, but this felt different. has anyone else dealt with a guide like this at Luxor?
I really wanna hear your stories. it’s nice to share these experiences. helps to know what to expect next time.
Had a weird encounter myself at the Luxor temple. I thought I was getting a legit guide, but it felt off. Like, this dude was more interested in selling me souvenirs than sharing any real history. At one point, it was like a hard sell for this Egyptian cotton—like, dude, I came for the temples, not a shopping spree!
And then there was this other time in a different spot where the guide was super knowledgeable and made the history come alive. I left feeling like I’d just stepped back in time. Makes me wonder if some guides are just out to take advantage of tourists. It’s such a hit-or-miss.
Honestly, it’s hard to tell sometimes whether you’re getting an authentic experience or if it’s just a scam. Keep your wits about you, and don’t dive into every offer!
Totally had a freaky experience with a guide at the Luxor temple. Thought I was getting an insider scoop, but it felt more like a sales pitch for overpriced trinkets.
My buddy went through something similar last year. They led him around for an hour before pushing him to buy stuff that was way marked up. Seems like this kinda scam is not uncommon. Makes ya wonder how many fell for it!
Had such a strange experience at the Luxor temple guide too. My friend and I thought we were getting a legit tour, but it felt like we were being hustled the whole time. One minute we’re learning about the history, then boom, the guide starts pushing these random souvenirs on us. Honestly, it kinda ruined the vibe.
I remember when I went to the Colosseum in Rome, my guide was super chill and really knew their stuff. That made it worth it! But at Luxor, it felt more like a sales pitch instead of a genuine tour. I get that guides gotta make a living, but there’s a line, ya know? Just gotta watch out who you trust – it can totally feel like a scam at times.
That Luxor temple experience sounds familiar. I had a guide who started off all charming and knowledgeable, but then it turned into a weird sales pitch for, like, overpriced souvenirs. I felt kinda scammed, you know?
Later, I found out other travelers had similar encounters. It’s frustrating when you just wanna soak in the history but end up feeling like a walking wallet. Definitely keep your wits about you at places like Luxor temple—it’s too easy to get caught off guard! Just remember, a great guide can make or break the whole vibe.
I had a similar weird encounter at Luxor temple. The guide seemed super friendly at first, chatting me up about the history, then suddenly he was pushing for a tip like it was mandatory. Felt kinda scammy.
Another time, I got led to this gem shop that I swear was just a front. The pressure was unreal. You gotta watch out for that stuff, it can take away from the whole experience, which should be magical and enlightening, not awkward and tense.
Had my own weird encounter at Luxor temple too. I was hyped up to see the place and thought the guide was really legit at first. But as we went on, it felt more like a sales pitch than a history lesson. Very sketchy vibes, fr. Like, he just kept pushing some local handicrafts and private tours, and it felt like I was getting scammed for sure.
Another time, a different guide just vanished halfway through! One minute he’s explaining hieroglyphs, the next he’s gone, and I’m left standing there. It totally made me question if I was getting real info or just getting hustled. Just a heads up, trust your gut when choosing a guide!
I remember when I visited Luxor, my guide seemed super friendly at first. He was showing us all the amazing sights, but then he started pushing us to buy overpriced souvenirs that looked kinda sketchy. It felt like he cared more about his commission than our experience.
Last summer, I had a similar situation in Rome with a “guide” who started taking us to the least interesting spots just to hit us up for tips. It really made me wonder if some guides are just working for themselves. I love exploring new places, but those kinda vibes really ruin the trip. Is Luxor temple guide scams a common thing?