If anyone ends up dropping out of the 2025 tour please let me know as I would love to sign up!

Both our 2025 tours are booked out sorry, but I can add you to waitlist. Is it just yourself or are you travelling with someone else?

Would you have availability for a group of 10 or more?

For 2023 we are almost completely booked out and only have a few (less than 3 or 4) spots left for some of our hotel package and dates. The only festival we can still offer a package to for a group that size in 2023 is our Stuttgart Beer festival. The 2023 Beer or Bust tour has been booked out since July.

Am I too young or old for this tour?

Provided you are over 18, you’re good to go. Most people on the Beer or Bust tour are couples in their 30s and 40s, although you can expect guests of all ages from mature 20-something-year-olds to the young-at-heart 70+-year-olds.

Are the flights included?

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you will need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your fights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

Where are the hotels located on the tour?

In both Munich and Stuttgart, the hotels are the closest to the festival grounds, just 2 minutes and 5 minutes walking respectively. In Prague and Rothenburg the hotels are located in the old-town centre, close to every pub and bar you will visit.

Do you include beer tent reservations at Oktoberfest & Stuttgart Beer Festival?

Beer tent reservations in a big tent are included at both festivals and also include vouchers for some beer and a lunch.

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Personable, knowledgeable, and just an all around great group. Saw so many places and had a better time than even expected.
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Gold Operator: Thirsty Swagman
Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 25
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Days 1 - 3
Munich
Meals
Breakfast (Full breakfast every day), Dinner (Oktoberfest beer tent dinner voucher with 2 litres of beer)
Included Activities
- Oktoberfest beer tent experience with reserved seating
- Oktoberfest dinner in beer tent
Optional Activities
- Additional beer tent visits beyond included voucher
- Souvenir shopping at Oktoberfest grounds
- Traditional Bavarian food experiences beyond included meals
Landmarks
Oktoberfest
Days 4 - 7
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast (Full breakfast every day)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Regensburg's medieval Old Town
- Access to Regensburg's bar and pub scene
Optional Activities
- Guided historical tours of UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Specific restaurant reservations beyond included meals
- River Danube activities or boat tours
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Days 8 - 9
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Meals
Breakfast (Full breakfast every day)
Included Activities
- Exploration of medieval town and historic pubs
- Medieval pub experience
Optional Activities
- Medieval museum visits
- Town wall walks and viewpoints
- Specialty restaurants beyond included meals
- Historic crime and punishment museum
Landmarks
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Old Town
Days 10 - 11
Stuttgart
Meals
Breakfast (Full breakfast every day), Dinner (Stuttgart Beer Festival tent dinner vouchers (2 dinners) with 4 litres of beer)
Included Activities
- Stuttgart Beer Festival tent experience with reserved seating
- Stuttgart Beer Festival dinners in beer tent
Optional Activities
- Additional beer tent visits beyond included voucher
- Local brewery tours
- Souvenir shopping at festival grounds
- Extended dining experiences
Landmarks
Stuttgart Beer Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest)

Landmarks
Oktoberfest

Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town

Landmarks
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Old Town

Landmarks
Stuttgart Beer Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest)

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Rating: 4.8(280 reviews)
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Tour of the Year Winner: 2018
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4.9

Overall rating based on 38 Reviews

Itinerary
4.9
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.6
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Dale
October 8th, 2025
It was simply wonderful!!! The tour guides were amazing 🤩 and accompanying.
Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Dale, thank you so much for your amazing review and feedback on our tour guides! Great to hear you had such a good time on our Beer or Bust tour. Hope you stay thirsty for beer!
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Stanley
October 18th, 2024
I have been on 16 cruises, one Touch tour and the Beer or Bust tour was simply the best trip beyond comparison Ken...
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Traveled in October 2024
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Thank you so much Stanley Craig, you and your brother Todd were truly Thirst Legends, you both gave us so many epic stories to share in future. It was a pleasure to meet you and have you as our guests. Until we raise another one, stay thirsty for beer!
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Sasha
October 16th, 2024
Fabulous time. Your guides are amazing. Personable, knowledgeable, and just an all around great group. Saw so many...
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Traveled in October 2024
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Marianne
October 16th, 2024
Everything was done so well! Starting in Munich for the experience of a lifetime. In between trips to Regensburg...
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Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Hi Marianne, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, it's great to hear you had such a good time on our flagship Beer or Bust tour. Thank you also for joining us, you are appreciated. Keep those beers flowing!
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Debbi
October 10th, 2023
This 10 day trip is amazing! The accommodations, reservations at beer tents and restaurants were perfect. They...
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Traveled in September 2023
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Thank you Debbi for your epic feedback about our Beer or Bust tour - so good to hear you had such a great time. You are amazing! Stay thirsty, always :)
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Tina
August 11th, 2023
Ken and his team rock! One off the bucket list, for sure! Everything was taken care of, from the absolutely fantastic...
Ken and his team rock! One off the bucket list, for sure! Everything was taken care of, from the absolutely fantastic accommodations, entry to the beer tents, tickets for food and beer, with late night fun at local restaurants/bars. We had a lot of free time to explore, and immerse ourselves into the culture. The entire tour was awesome! You will not be disappointed with Ken an his super fun team. As a frequent traveller, I would highly recommend this tour. I mean, who doesn’t want to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany! Prost my beer friends!Show more
Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Thank you Tina for the epic feedback, great to hear you enjoyed the tour so much. Until we raise another frothy beverage, stay thirsty!
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Sonia
August 10th, 2023
One of the best tours I have been on. It was a perfect mix of partying and sightseeing. We were able choose our own...
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Traveled in October 2022
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Terence
August 9th, 2023
Stuttgart was fabulous! Dancing on benches and drinking beer. Can life get any better?
Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Thank you Terence for your great words to us, keep those beers flowing!
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Jean
November 1st, 2022
Fantastic time. Thanks for the memories
Traveled in October 2022
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Thank you Jean, great to hear you had such a good time on our Beer or Bust tour. We'll pass your feedback to the tour guides Max & Ashley also of course. Stay thirsty!
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StaceyNorris
October 25th, 2022
What an Epic trip! This tour not only met but exceeded our expectations! Totally worth the wait. We can’t wait to...
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Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
Thank you Stacey you thirsty legend, great to hear you and Mike had such a good time on the Beer or Bust tour. Keep those beers flowing... Prost!
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M
Matt
Asked on November 18th, 2024
If anyone ends up dropping out of the 2025 tour please let me know as I would love to sign up!
Tour Details
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written November 2024
  Both our 2025 tours are booked out sorry, but I can add you to waitlist. Is it just yourself or are you travelling with someone else?
- M
  Matt
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  It would be just me. Yes, please do add me to the waitlist! If I don't hear back before the end of this year I'll see if the 2026 tour aligns for me.
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written November 2024
  I have added you to our waitlist for the first week Beer or Bust tour, starting Tuesday Sept 23rd. If you'd prefer the 2nd week tour (Tuesday Sept 30th) I can change it, but the best chances are week 1 as we already have quite a lot of people on waitlist for week 2.
- M
  Matt
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Which week is better? Or are they both the same? Wondering if week 2 is better and perhaps best to wait for 2026 after all. But if they're essentially the same then week 1 works.
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written November 2024
  The tours are identical either week. We use the same beer tents at the festivals and go to the same pubs / taverns / bars in the other towns.
- M
  Matt
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Week 1 waitlist it is then.
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Don
Asked on November 21st, 2022
Would you have availability for a group of 10 or more?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written November 2022
  For 2023 we are almost completely booked out and only have a few (less than 3 or 4) spots left for some of our hotel package and dates. The only festival we can still offer a package to for a group that size in 2023 is our Stuttgart Beer festival. The 2023 Beer or Bust tour has been booked out since July.
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written November 2022
  Our deposit policy is 25%, this portion is non-refundable if the guest cancels. The balance isn't due until 60 days prior and after this is also non-refundable.
K
Kenneth
Asked on June 5th, 2018
Am I too young or old for this tour?
Age Range
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written June 2018
  Provided you are over 18, you’re good to go. Most people on the Beer or Bust tour are couples in their 30s and 40s, although you can expect guests of all ages from mature 20-something-year-olds to the young-at-heart 70+-year-olds.
J
Judy
Asked on June 5th, 2018
Are the flights included?
Flights / Transfers
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written June 2018
  Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you will need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your fights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
J
Jade
Asked on June 5th, 2018
Where are the hotels located on the tour?
Accommodation
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written June 2018
  In both Munich and Stuttgart, the hotels are the closest to the festival grounds, just 2 minutes and 5 minutes walking respectively. In Prague and Rothenburg the hotels are located in the old-town centre, close to every pub and bar you will visit.
B
Bianca
Asked on June 5th, 2018
Do you include beer tent reservations at Oktoberfest & Stuttgart Beer Festival?
Tour Details
- Thirsty SwagmanOperator•Written June 2018
  Beer tent reservations in a big tent are included at both festivals and also include vouchers for some beer and a lunch.

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