Is Thirsty Swagman worth it? The data verdict
Thirsty Swagman rates 4.76★ across 222 verified reviews — genuinely good, short of exceptional. Its trips run about £309/day — pricier than the market median. The complaints below are consistent enough to take seriously before booking.
Where Thirsty Swagman scores
What travellers consistently praise
- Guides who go above and beyond
- Well-organised beer tent logistics and vouchers
- Hotels close to festival grounds
- Genuinely fun, sociable group atmosphere
The consistent complaints
- Occasional unfriendly or disengaged guides
- Hotel shortfalls (no AC, thin pillows, stairs)
- Inconsistent guide favouritism reported by some
Both lists distilled from the same verified review base — we publish the bad with the good.
In travellers' own words
“This tour was amazing! A little slice of authenticity that is not over-run by a ton of tourists with the same amount if as Munich’s beer fest. My friends and I”
“Really was looking forward to this tour. However, the reality fell far from the expectation. The hotel was not as described in the booking, the tour guides were lackadaisical about their role as leaders for the”
“We had an amazing time with Thirsty Swagman! They took wonderful care of us on our trip and were available to answer questions and help with travel issues. Throughout the Oktoberfest events, they”
“Mirabell has a fine staff. Room and breakfast were good. Luggage must be carried up several stairs to reach elevator. Meet and greet was late and unfriendly. Only interaction”
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