# OktoberfestTours.travel > Premium guided Oktoberfest tours and packages to Munich, Germany, by Thirsty Swagman. Includes accommodation at hotels minutes from the festival grounds, professional bilingual local guides, and guided beer-tent access. Also covers the Stuttgart Beer Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest) and Munich Springfest (Frühlingsfest). 5-star rated, Gold-rated on TourRadar. OktoberfestTours.travel is the dedicated Oktoberfest brand of Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd (Australia). Oktoberfest 2026 runs Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 on the Theresienwiese in Munich. Packages start from €1,295 per person. Bookings are handled via Rezdy; enquiries via the contact page. The site also hosts a comprehensive, independent guide to attending Oktoberfest (beer tents, beer, food, dress, tickets, transport, history) that is not tied to booking a tour. ## Tours & Packages - [All Tours & Packages](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/packages/): Overview of every Thirsty Swagman beer-festival package. - [Oktoberfest Munich Packages 2026 & 2027](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/packages/oktoberfest-munich/): Flagship product. 3-, 4- and 5-star hotel options near the Theresienwiese, daily breakfast, guided beer-tent access with food and beer vouchers. From €1,295pp. - [Stuttgart Beer Festival Packages](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/packages/stuttgart-beer-festival/): Packages to the Cannstatter Volksfest, the world's second-largest beer festival. - [Munich Springfest Packages 2026 & 2027](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/packages/munich-springfest-packages-2026/): Frühlingsfest, Oktoberfest's spring counterpart. - [Beer or Bust Tour](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/packages/beer-or-bust-tour/): Flagship multi-festival adventure tour across four beer-festival destinations. - [Why Party With Us](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/why-party-with-us/): What sets Thirsty Swagman tours apart. - [Contact](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/contact/): Enquiries and bookings. ## Plan Oktoberfest 2026 & 2027 - [Oktoberfest 2026: What You Need to Know](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-2026/): Dates, when to go, budgeting, what to wear, how to get there, and FAQs for 2026. - [Oktoberfest 2026 Schedule of Events](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-2026/schedule/): Day-by-day schedule of parades, ceremonies and family days. - [Oktoberfest 2026 Beer Prices](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-2026/beer-prices/): Official per-litre (Maß) beer prices for 2026. - [Oktoberfest Dates 2026 & 2027](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/dates/): Exact dates and the key days worth attending. ## Oktoberfest Munich Guide - [Oktoberfest Munich: Complete Guide](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/): The canonical, comprehensive guide. Where and when Oktoberfest is, opening hours, tents, beer, food, dress, transport, accommodation, costs and history. - [Oktoberfest Tickets & Reservations](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/tickets/): How beer-tent reservations work and how to get a seat without one. - [Oktoberfest Accommodation in Munich](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/accommodation/): What to look for when booking hotels for the festival. - [Oktoberfest Beer: Munich's Big 6](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer/): The six breweries and the Märzen-style festbier served at Oktoberfest. - [Oktoberfest Food](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/food/): Traditional Bavarian dishes and typical prices. - [What to Wear: Dirndl & Lederhosen](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/dress/): Traditional Bavarian dress explained. - [History & Traditions of Oktoberfest](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/history-tradition/): Origins from the 1810 royal wedding to today. - [Opening Weekend](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/opening-weekend/): How to be part of the opening day and the keg-tapping ceremony. - [Oktoberfest Drinking Age](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/drinking-age/): Legal drinking age and rules for attending with children. ## Beer Tents - [Guide to the Oktoberfest Beer Tents](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer-tents/): Overview of all 14 major tents, their breweries and personalities. - [Schottenhamel](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer-tents/schottenhamel/): The oldest tent; site of the opening keg-tapping. - [Hofbräu Festzelt](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer-tents/hofbrau-festzelt/): The famous "party tent". - [Hacker Festzelt](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer-tents/hacker-festzelt/): "Bavarian Heaven". - [Paulaner Festzelt](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer-tents/paulaner-festzelt/): The largest tent at Oktoberfest. - [Augustiner Festzelt](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/beer-tents/augustiner/): Oldest of the six Munich breweries. ## Oktoberfest Around the World - [Oktoberfest Celebrations Worldwide](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-celebrations/): Major Oktoberfest celebrations beyond Munich. - [Oktoberfest Blumenau, Brazil](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-celebrations/blumenau-brazil/): The largest Oktoberfest after Munich. - [Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Canada](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-celebrations/kitchener-waterloo-canada/): The world's second-largest Oktoberfest celebration. ## About - [About & Why Book With Us](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/why-party-with-us/): About OktoberfestTours.travel by Thirsty Swagman. - [No Idiot Rules](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/no-idiot-rules/): The tour code of conduct that keeps trips safe and fun. - [Festival News & Updates](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/news/): Annual beer-consumption results and festival announcements. ## Optional - [Oktoberfest Music & Songs](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-munich/music/): Popular tunes you'll hear, including Ein Prosit. - [Oktoberfest Photos](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-fun/photos/): Festival photo gallery. - [Oktoberfest Videos](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-fun/videos/): Festival video collection. - [Oktoberfest Trivia](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/oktoberfest-fun/trivia/): Fun facts about the festival. - [Blog Archive](https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/news/): Long-form articles and news posts (2013–present).