Our tour guide was hilarious and very knowledgeable. We were very happy to have reserved seating in the Hofbrau Haus tent. It was very crowded and we were glad that the tour began early before the crowds were too much. The food, music and fun made it a day to remember! The one thing I would suggest is that they give better directions as to where to meet. From the directions, it was not evident that the meeting place was actually INSIDE the train station- not out on the street. We looked for quite awhile before we found the meeting place.

Definitely dont want to show up to Oktoberfest without tickets. This was well worth the money. Also dress up in the traditional outfits 90 of the people are.

A MUST DO for first timers!!! Get your bearings, understand what to do and not do, listen to your guide and have fun! Our guide was a British bloke, extremely accommodating and friendly. By the time we crawled home, we felt like we would have no problems on our own the rest of the week. A couple hints for first timers, don't go Friday or Saturday evening! It is so crazy packed and you have to be at a table inside a tent to get a beer, and finding an empty seat, especially if you don't speak German, can be extremely difficult and frustratingly sober. Also, there is a drink called the Rattler, which is half beer and half lemonade which is great I love beer ALOT and I enjoyed it which is designed for daytime drinking. It looks just like a large mug of beer but you can drink twice as long and not have to crawl home thank god my wife was safely able to get me back to the apartment!. Remember, Rattler Longer drinking with less head spinning... you are gonna want to stay a while, don't overdo it!, 3rd, don't go pass out in the grass on the hill, everyone throws up there. Have Fun! PROST!

I imagine that this works with the right people. There is zero space at the tables that this tour company reserves. Anyone 6 foot or taller should look for another option great and enthusiastic. But there is no question that you are on the outside of what Oktoberfest is. You feel like a tourist.

This tour was well worth the money- if only to have a reservation at Oktoberfest.
The guides were friendly and willing to wait for and accommodate their guests.

Bit expensive, yes, but as a 1st timer to Oktober Fest, well worth it. Knowledgeable and friendly guides. Definitely gave me a deeper apprciation for the festival and City than I would've gotten on my own.

This was a great tour!! We learned a lot about the history of the festival.

Having never been before it was great having a guide. Nice to hear stories about what you are seeing. Can't say enough about being able to walk into the tent and have a seat for lunch. Once we got our bearings we went to other tents and easily sat for a quick stein which we shared and then off to explore another tent. This was a great first experience.

If you remember how you got back to your hotel , you did not have a good time!!
Day start nice with a walk from train station downstairs to a train . Got on for about to stops and had a nice walk to the grounds.
Enjoyed the the big wheel and looking in a few beer tent before getting to ours.Chicken was very good as were the 2 free beers.
If you stand with your beer be prepared to drink it all. Nice friendly competition. Don't finish , prepare for boooos!
Book hotel early on Expedia for Octoberfest. We stayed at Bayer89 close to train station and grounds.Booked early for good deal!

A fantastic way of getting some perspective and insight about Oktoberfest! Highly recommended and enjoyable. Also a great way to ensure you get a seat at a tent really these are buildings constructed just for Oktoberfest and then taken down after the festival. A most memorable day.