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Beer or Bust

11 days
From Munich to Stuttgart
4.8
36 traveler reviews
Beer or Bust - Thirsty Swagman
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Beer tents of Oktoberfest
  • A pub that’s over 1,000 years old
  • Stuttgart Beer Festival
  • Traditional Czech pubs

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-3 Oktoberfest, Germany
  2. Day 4-7 Regensburg, Germany
  3. Day 8-9 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
  4. Day 10-11 Stuttgart Beer Festival, Germany
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Operated by

Thirsty Swagman

Number of tours

7

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

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2018 Tour of the Year Winner
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
  • 4.8
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  • Beer or Bust reviewer 1
    · 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 put together a great package and experience.
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • ML
    · October 16th, 2024
    Everything was done so well! Starting in Munich for the experience of a lifetime. In between trips to Regensburg and Rotenburg were delightful. Then on to Stuttgart for the final beer festival. Everything was well organized and completely explained. Hotels were nice, restaurants were great; I wouldn’t change a thing!
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    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • DW
    · October 10th, 2023
    This 10 day trip is amazing! The accommodations, reservations at beer tents and restaurants were perfect. They offered great suggestions as for what to do during free time, and guides were personable. We had a great time!
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    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 :)
    Trip date: September 2023
  • TM
    · August 11th, 2023
    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!
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    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    Thank you Tina for the epic feedback, great to hear you enjoyed the tour so much. Until we raise another frothy beverage, stay thirsty!
    Trip date: September 2022
  • SB
    · 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 agenda during the day, with great suggestions made by our very knowledgeable tour guides. Attending Oktoberfest beer tents with a group is great and so much fun. I highly recommend the Beer or Bust tour!
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    Trip date: October 2022
  • TT
    · August 9th, 2023
    Stuttgart was fabulous! Dancing on benches and drinking beer. Can life get any better?
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    Thank you Terence for your great words to us, keep those beers flowing!
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    Trip date: September 2022
  • Beer or Bust reviewer 7
    · November 2nd, 2022
    Fantastic time. Thanks for the memories
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: October 2022
  • S
    · 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 plan our next Thirsty Swagman trip.
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: September 2022
  • Beer or Bust reviewer 9
    · October 22nd, 2022
    I'm glad you are dropping Prague. Don't need a 6 hour bus ride and the change in currency was a hassle . How about name badges ? David Dennis
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    Thank you David for the great review and your feedback, we can't wait to include Regensburg from 2023 on the Beer or Bust tour. Bus ride is just 2 hours from Munich, more time for raising beers!
    Trip date: October 2022
  • Beer or Bust reviewer 10
    · October 22nd, 2022
    Amazing trip. Lodging was great. Had a fantastic time. Trip of a lifetime.
    Thirsty Swagman commented on this review
    Thank you Tyler for your epic review of our Beer or Bust tour, great to hear you had such a good time. We'll pass on your feedback to Ashley of course. Stay thirsty!
    Trip date: September 2022

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11 days
Beer or Bust
From Munich to Stuttgart

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • 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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    Tour ID: 86878

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      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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