Oktoberfest Package 3-Star (Hotel Mirabell)

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  MarkFoster
  Written on October 10, 2018

  5.0 - Excellent

  The accommodations were great, and our guide(s) were very friendly, but I guess that I just expected more for the extra money. I had as much fun (or more) on the nights that I attended that weren't on the official tour. The "tour" wasn't much of any "tour." You simply had someone meet us at the hotel and walk us to the tent. Sure, we got a table, but the seats were such that we couldn't really see anything. I had better luck getting better seats without the reservations. Also, you guys never once introduced yourselves to us. The only reason that I know you were there was because of your Facebook pages/posts, so I knew what you looked like. I guess I expected just a bit more for the extra money, especially with the "build up" of posts on the FB page prior to the event. I really admire entrepreneurs, and I admire the fact that you have built a company simply based on going to great places to drink great beer. That is truly amazing. And I sincerely appreciate the location and top-notch accommodations for the hotel, etc. I just felt that the actual event lacked luster. You guys could have stood up and introduced yourselves and welcomed all of your customers -- encouraged us to meet one another -- given us a little bit of a talking "tour" on the way from the hotel to the event. I really felt like the "meet and greet" should have been a more formalized thing with some cocktails (or beers) at the hotel, maybe meet somewhere for some snacks or a meal or something like that. It was really just, "Here's your wristband. Nice to meet you. Be here at 10am tomorrow. Bye." If that was all you were going to do for the meet and greet, you could have just left our goody bags with the front desk when we checked in. All in all, we had a blast, and we appreciate what you did provide. Like I said, I'm not really trying to complain. I just felt like we would get more for the money. Keep doing what you are doing, but maybe add a bit for the next group.

  

  Thirsty Swagman commented on this review

  Hi Mark, thank you for the feedback, it's much appreciated. I had a look and you booked the Mirabell hotel package, so I'll pass the feedback onto the tour guide there also. They are all expected to introduce themselves and welcome our guests. I'll be in contact via email also in the next few days. (Kenneth)

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  KellyBrockette
  Written on October 9, 2018

  4.0 - Good

  The 'meet and greet' Friday night was a letdown. Would've liked to have met EVERYONE in the group that night to get to know them; didn't even meet everyone from our hotel that night - was just handed a packet of stuff and told to show up there tomorrow morning. Felt that for what was paid, there may have been more events planned/put together or more perks given. The guides were great - loved meeting Ashley, Sabine and Kenneth and getting to know them better.

  

  Thirsty Swagman commented on this review

  Thanks Kelly for your feedback, it's appreciated. I will pass the message onto the guide from the Mirabell also who did the meet & greet that day. Will also be in contact via email in a few days.

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  Cathy
  Written on October 5, 2017

  4.5 - Excellent

  We took the Thirsty Swagman Octoberfest Tour in September 2017. The hotel was conveniently located to walk to the festival as well as to public transportation. It had a great breakfast. Our guides were personable and saw to it that we had a good time in the beer tents. It was a great experience.

  

  Thirsty Swagman commented on this review

  Thanks Cathy, we appreciate the kind words. May the beers keep flowing for you!

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  Scott
  Written on October 4, 2017

  4.0 - Good

  We had a grand time. You provided just what you advertised. Zuza was a great guide, very engaging and humerous.

  

  Thirsty Swagman commented on this review

  Thanks Scott, nice to hear you had a great time at the festival. We'll pass your praise to Zuza as well.

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  Jennifer
  Written on October 3, 2017

  4.5 - Excellent

  The tour was better than expected. Going to the tents with a group was a great way to experience Oktoberfest. Zuza was an excellent guide. She was available for questions and took time out of her day to ensure that I was having a good time.

  

  Thirsty Swagman commented on this review

  Thanks Jennifer, we'll pass on your kind words to Zuza as well. Cheers to beers!

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  Gregory
  Written on October 3, 2017

  4.0 - Good

  All went according to plan. We had a good time and enjoyed meeting the rest of our group.

  

  Thirsty Swagman commented on this review

  Thanks Gregory!

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  Phil
  Written on October 7, 2016

  5.0 - Excellent

  This Oktoberfest tour was a last minute thought, so I took a chance on Thirsty Swagman and they lived up to and exceeded my expectations for a guided tour of the massive festival in Munich. "Zuza" was our guide for our hotel group, was there at each appointed meeting time and walked us into the festival and got us Bier tent seats each day. She gave us the necessary background to have a good time and understand the customs (mostly about bier of course, ha).

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  Christopher
  Written on February 24, 2016

  5.0 - Excellent

  This was amazing the value for the experience was great being so close to the grounds and having a nice place and great people

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  Meg
  Written on October 12, 2015

  5.0 - Excellent

  We couldn't have been happier with our Oktoberfest experience. Thirsty Swagman really knows what they are doing. The tour is extremely well organized and you can't beat the location of the hotel. All of the guides were great but I especially want to commend Serena. That girl worked her butt off to make sure everyone had an awesome and safe time... and she seemed to be having a blast herself. In my opinion the tour was a great value, giving us even more than we paid for. The guides got us seats in the HB tent on the first night, even though that wasn't included in the price of the tour. I would recommend Thirsty Swagman to anyone and am interested in trying out one of their other tours in the future!

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  John
  Written on October 2, 2015

  5.0 - Excellent

  Great tour, was good starting the day in group and reserved area. It's then easy to make new friends and get the day going, whist still being quite flexible for those who don't want to join or who would rather wander off and do their own thing. Accommodation was good, particularly for location. Being very close comes in handy. A very short walk to and from. Also nice to have a few guides wandering around with you who can help out with anything whist still enjoying themselves.

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