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Beer or Bust

11 days
From Munich to Stuttgart
4.9
37 traveler reviews
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 25
Ages 18+
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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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Thirsty Swagman

Number of tours

7

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

67%

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2018 Tour of the Year Winner
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
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    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.
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    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
  • SR
    · October 16th, 2024
    Fabulous time. Your guides are amazing. Personable, knowledgeable, and just an all around great group. Saw so many places and had a better time than even expected. Having planned outings that are optional was a great perk. Plenty of time for solo sightseeing and the bus and bus driver were top notch!
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    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!
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    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?
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    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 8
    · November 2nd, 2022
    Fantastic time. Thanks for the memories
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    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.
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    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 10
    · 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
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    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

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    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!

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten 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?

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten 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 SwagmanOperatorWritten 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.

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten 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 SwagmanOperatorWritten 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.

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten 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?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten 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 SwagmanOperatorWritten 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.

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    Kenneth

    Asked on June 5th, 2018

    Am I too young or old for this tour?

    Age Range
    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten 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.

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    Judy

    Asked on June 5th, 2018

    Are the flights included?

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    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten 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

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    Jade

    Asked on June 5th, 2018

    Where are the hotels located on the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten 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.

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    Bianca

    Asked on June 5th, 2018

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

    Tour Details
    • Thirsty SwagmanOperatorWritten 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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