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Oktoberfest Munich (5-Star Le Meridien hotel)

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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 150
Ages 18+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Included Activities

    • Meet & Greet at hotel foyer

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oktoberfest festival grounds
    • Enjoy festival rides
    • Sample festival food
    Landmarks
    Oktoberfest
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  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Included Activities

    • Group meet-up at Hofbräu beer tent
    • Access to non-reserved area of Hofbräu tent
    Landmarks
    Hofbräu Tent
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  3. Day 3

    Munich

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch voucher included with beer tent reservation)

    Included Activities

    • Beer tent reservation at allocated big tent
    • Lunch voucher
    • Beer vouchers (1 or 2 beers)
    Landmarks
    Oktoberfest
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  4. Day 4

    Departure

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4.9
Overall rating based on 58 Reviews
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.8
  • 4.8

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  • L
    October 30th, 2025
    We had an amazing time with Thirsty Swagman! They took wonderful care of us on our trip and were available to answer...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Thank you so much Lori for your epic feedback - especially about Ana. She is amazing and it is great to hear Ana went out of her way (again) for a Thirsty Legend. I am so glad you had such a great time with us at the Munich Oktoberfest. Stay thirsty, always!
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  • K
    October 17th, 2025
    We had a great time as a family of 4! The hotel was wonderful and we loved the ease of having everything planned for...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Thank you so much Kayla for your wonderful review, it is great to hear you and your family enjoyed the experience with us. Safe travels and here's to many more adventures!
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  • J
    October 28th, 2024
    This was a bucket list trip for my husband and it did not disappoint. Everything was set up for us and we had so...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Thank you so much Joan & Mark, that's great to hear you had such a good time with us at the Munich Oktoberfest. You are both appreciated! Keep those beers flowing... and Prost!
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  • Oktoberfest Munich (5-Star Le Meridien hotel) reviewer 4
    October 25th, 2024
    Thank you to Kenneth and the entire crew at Thirsty Swagman. Back in 2022, my siblings and I decided a family trip to...
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    Traveled in October 2024
  • S
    October 18th, 2024
    This was the trip of a lifetime and Thirsty Swagman took all of the guesswork out of the experience! We customized...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Thank you Stan for your fantastic feedback and review, it is much appreciated! Glad to hear you had such a great time with us at Oktoberfest in Munich and the Stuttgart Beer festival. Hope we can raise another beer or 3 somewhere some day. Prost!
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  • Oktoberfest Munich (5-Star Le Meridien hotel) reviewer 6
    October 17th, 2024
    THE BEST! Worth your time and money. Book it- we have attended twice with Kenneth and his crew and it's a 10 star...
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  • C
    October 8th, 2024
    What a wonderful experience! Kenneth and his staff were amazing to work with, both in preparing for the trip and...
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  • A
    October 2nd, 2024
    The tour was fine but that’s all. It wasn’t anything we couldn’t have done on our own (with the exception of making...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Hi Ali, Firstly you didn't even book any package at this hotel, we do not book families with kid there. The children were asked to leave at 8pm, which is a policy of all Oktoberfest beer tents - this was emailed to you prior to booking and it is not something we are in control of, the beer tents make this decision on what age children have to leave. We also did not charge you for either of your two kids, so you received the package at a significant discount. We had several other families with kids this year and none had any issues with having to leave at 8pm.
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  • J
    September 29th, 2024
    Ken and his crew took care of us well, our Oktoberfest Munich trip could not have been better. Thank you Ken and...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Thank you John for the great feedback! Stay thirsty.
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  • Oktoberfest Munich (5-Star Le Meridien hotel) reviewer 10
    October 12th, 2023
    My husband and I decided to stop in Munich for Oktoberfest before traveling elsewhere in Europe for a couple weeks....
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Thirsty Swagman
    Rachel you are awesome, thank you so much for this epic feedback! We are so happy that you had such a great time with us at the Munich Oktoberfest. And agreed, the breakfast at the Le Meridien is amazing, it's such a good hotel. Stay thirsty, always.
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  • J

    Jessica

    Asked on February 27th, 2025

    do we need to reserve seats in any of the tents we re staying at The Meriden Hotel maybe they might have special passes, or do i reserve seats with you to enjoy the fun

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten February 2025

      we can't arrange just beer tent reservations however since it's not legal to resell these. The only way you can legitimately get them is from the beer tents direct, you will need to contact each beer tent individually to do this. It will not be possible to get reservations for opening day, these are made available only to long-term existing customers (mostly Munich locals and German companies). Please do not buy these via any kind of "reseller", they will be a scam. I would recommend a company like Radius or Thirsty Historian, they offer day-tours that include reservations (however only day-time reservations and not opening weekend)

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    Marc

    Asked on November 22nd, 2024

    Could they get a triple room at Le Meridien?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten November 2024

      We can do triple-share rooming there, but the room is essentially a double-occupancy room with an extra bed added. The bed is slightly shorter than a standard bed - it's 2 meters but that includes the headboard so some people find them a bit small. If the extra person is very tall this might bother them. It hasn't been an issue 99% of the time but just for your info. Can you tell me also if you'd prefer a room with 3 separate beds or 1 king-size bed and the extra bed? I will need to check availability with the hotel if you want 3 separate beds.

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    Marc

    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    Are airport transfers and city tours included in the 3 night tour price? Would like a 4 night price estimate with Le Meridian hotel.

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten September 2024

      We cannot arrange airport transfer for groups less than 20 people. For city tours we recommend local companies like Radius Tours or The Thirsty Historian. It is not something we do, we specialise in purely festival and pub tours.

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      Marc

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Are 4 and 5 star hotel tours available for 3 or 4 nights during Oktoberfest 2025 starting on Monday Sept 22 or Monday Sept 29?

    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten September 2024

      5-star packages are booked out. We could do a mid-week package beginning Tuesday 30th Sept and add an extra night prior. We have an evening beer tent reservation on Thursday which is not customisable.

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      Marc

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Can you provide pricing for a mid-week package for 3 or 4 nights that begins on Tuesday 30th September, leaving on Friday 3rd Oct or Saturday 4th Oct staying in a 4 star or 5 star hotel?

    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten September 2024

      Extra nights are 595 EURO per room at the 4-star hotel and 695 EURO per room at our 5-star hotel. Rates are per person based on double-occupancy. Single-occupancy rooms available depending on availability.

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    Caroline

    Asked on June 26th, 2024

    What does this tour include and not include?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten June 2024

      All our Oktoberfest packages include: Choice of 3, 4, or 5-star hotel accommodation, Full breakfast every day, 1 daytime beer tent reservations at Oktoberfest, Beer tent vouchers for 1 lunch & 2 Litres of beer, 1 evening beer tent reservations at Oktoberfest, Beer tent vouchers for 1 dinner & 2 Litres of beer, Professional, bilingual tour guides, ZERO boring sightseeing! They do not include flights or things that you buy at the festival, or extra beer / food etc.

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    Janice

    Asked on January 3rd, 2024

    Wanted to modify tour option for Munich beer tour. Would arrive in Munich on Sunday September 22 and leave on Friday the 27th. Need three rooms. Two rooms for two people each and third room for three people. Would like one day for city tour and rest of time at festival.

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten January 2024

      2024 packages are booked out. Only mid-week 2 package (1st October for 3 nights) available at 5-star Le Meridien or 3-star Senator hotel. Would need to request a triple-share room. Unable to customize dates this late.

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    Brett

    Asked on May 20th, 2023

    What is the upcharge for attending solo?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten May 2023

      The single-occupancy rate for those dates at our Le Meridien package is 2,095 EURO per person, 500 EURO additional to the listed rate. It will be converted to your local currency when you book via TourRadar.

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    Ellen

    Asked on May 9th, 2023

    Is it safe for a female traveler to go to Oktoberfest alone?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten May 2023

      Yes we have a lot of women travelling by themselves, that won't be a problem. The single-room rate for that date at the 5-star Le Meridien is 2,395 EURO.

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    Veronica

    Asked on November 20th, 2022

    We have about 6 of us. We are doing Berlin Marathon on 9/24/23 and we wanted to all do Ofest. Can you recommend another tour operator that has availability?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten November 2022

      Sorry but we are completely booked out now for 2023, you could try Spyglass tours or do a search on TourRadar for other tour operators.

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    Daniela

    Asked on October 7th, 2022

    I was looking at Oktoberfest for 2023, spent 1 rainy day in the Hoffbrau house tent this year thinking of opening to midweek. we were booked at the Sofitel across from the Meridian for 4 nights this year. Can your La Merridian package be extended to include opening weekend? And what tents would we receive tickets for, my wife prefers to drink wine but had a good time this year

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten October 2022

      Thanks for your enquiry about our Oktoberfest packages, we will actually be offering an option at the Le Meridien. The tents at this stage will be Marstall on the Sunday night (they have wine, champagne etc) and Hofbrauhaus on the Monday evening (they also have a wine, I think it's a white wine).

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      Daniela

      TravelerWritten October 2022

      I am interested in staying a few extra nights we would like to stay from the 15th of September until the 20th or 21st. not sure if additional tents can be added? Yes Hofbrauhaus Had wine one option we were there this year. We were looking to sample a bit more of the tents like the Oxen tent as well supposed to have a great Roast beef dinner.

    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten October 2022

      We can add the extra nights, at the Le Meriden it's 555 EURO per room per night incl. breakfast for both. We aren't able to book at the Sofitel since we do not have a group booking there.

    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten October 2022

      We can't arrange extra tent reservations, these are made for our entire groups. Reservations can only be made for entire tables, and days like opening Saturday are not possible to get. I wouldn't recommend going to the festival grounds on opening Saturday, it's just far too crowded - people line up at 5am just to have a chance of getting in. On the Tuesday you will easily be able to get into any tent and find a seat without a reservation if you get there by around 4pm or so.

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    Joy

    Asked on March 21st, 2022

    Is there a shuttle from airport to the hotel? Is there a breakfast at the hotel?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten March 2022

      Airport transfer is not included. It's cheaper to get a taxi (approx 50 EURO) or train, which runs direct every 15 minutes and costs less than 15 EURO for 2 people. All our packages include full breakfast every day.

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