Bucket List Events Reviews 

This was the first time me and my family used Bucket List events. I wasn’t referred, I just booked the trip hoping for a great time at the Macy’s Day Parade. Our experience exceeded our expectations. I know first hand how tough it is trying to organize a large group. Bucket list Events did so without a hitch. Everything was wonderful. The accommodations at the Lotte Palace were top 10. A BEAUTIFUL hotel that spewed the holiday festivities. The day of the parade was crisp and cold. Having a venue to have breakfast prior and lunch after made the event all the more enjoyable. You could view the parade from inside or stand up front on the sidewalk cheering the parade characters as the came by. The energy was intoxicating. Our visit to the Rockettes certainly put us in the Christmas spirit, and the play, Book of Mormon kept us laughing to the very end. Our seats of five to both events were excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better kick off to the holiday season. It’s one we will never forget. I would use Bucket List Events again in a heartbeat, and I would recommend them everyday of the week!!!!!

Meticulously planned trip that was truly one bucket list experience after another thanks to Ben’s hard work. The hotel and parade viewing locations could not have been better or more beautiful. Brunch was delicious, our theatre tickets were superb. I could not have asked for more.

The Macy’s Parade Bucket List event far exceeded our expectations! The communication with Ben throughout was excellent. The Lotte Palace Hotel was beautiful and the staff was helpful. All events were well planned and no detail left unturned. The parade/ brunch venue was lovely and the food and service was outstanding. We had a perfect viewing spot for the parade. Ben and his crew patiently answered our questions, and were very personable and attentive throughout our stay. We have recommended this event to all our friends and relatives.

We had the greatest trip of our lives. The staff was so friendly and catered to all our needs. They were there for us during our entire stay and made the trip worry free. I would recommend to anyone wanting a package trip to use Bucket List Events before you book with anyone else. Thanks to all the staff with Bucket List Events for a wonderful and memorable Thanksgiving. I will always use your company for future trips.

This experience was supposed to be my once in a lifetime bucket list event to see the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. The hotel and the tickets to see shows were amazing. The entire reason to use Bucket List was to see the parade front and center. This did not happen. We were behind hundreds of people and could not see anything on the ground. There was also a Thanksgiving day brunch included that we were told stayed open until after the parade, this was untrue so I did not get to eat. I do not feel like I got what I paid for and will have to do this again on my own.

The Thanksgiving Parade at Jams was fantastic!!! It was exactly what we were hoping for: the location/view; the food; your staff and the staff at the restaurant were all PERFECT!!! We couldn't have asked for anything more!

I don't know what to say. They were great!! Everything was planned perfectly. They are a very caring group and took very good care of everyone.

Ben was a very personable host that took great care of us! The entire experience was fabulous! We loved the walking food tour and driving tour of Nashville. The CMA awards topped it all off! I would highly recommend Ben and Bucket List Events!

If I could say one thing to convince you to book your Oktoberfest tour with Bucketlist, it would be convenience. From the moment we arrived in Munich—exhausted after an hour and 45 minutes of slogging through customs (German efficiency my arse!)—Bucketlist proved their worth. Our original airport transfer had been accidentally taken by other guests, but Toby and Connor responded immediately and arranged a replacement car within minutes. Considering a taxi or Uber from the airport can easily run over €100, this included accommodation is absolutely not something to overlook.

We stayed at Hotel Munich City Center, which ended up being a very convenient home base for the tour. The staff were helpful, the breakfast was solid, and the location made it easy to get around. That said, on my next trip I’ll likely choose Hotel Kraft, simply because it’s closer to the downtown area and has quicker access to shops and more traditional German food options. The only real downside of City Center was our bathroom setup—our shower had no curtain or partition, so the entire floor got soaked every time we used it. We found ourselves requesting extra towels more than once, but the hotel staff always provided them promptly, so while it wasn’t ideal, it never became a significant issue.

The welcome dinner at Augustiner Keller was the perfect warm-up to Oktoberfest—amazing food, hearty beer, and such a cozy, festive introduction to the culture. The Bucketlist staff and guides were genuinely wonderful: friendly, knowledgeable, fun to talk to, and incredibly well organized. Tent reservations were seamless and stress-free.

Our first tent was the smaller Poschner’s, which was a fantastic, intimate introduction to Oktoberfest tent culture. Paulaner was our second tent and our first big one—and honestly my favorite. Every tent had its own charm and vibe, even during the freak heatwave that pushed temps over 90°F inside. The included drinks and food, plus the guides who helped us navigate ordering, made everything incredibly easy. All we had to worry about was having the time of our lives.

Our final large tent was Hofbräu, and yes—it absolutely earns its reputation as the rowdy, fratty party tent. It was wild, loud, chaotic, and ridiculously fun.

We also did the day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Mike’s Bikes guides were honestly better than the audio tour. Their storytelling, humor, and knowledge brought the place to life. Truly incredible people showing off an incredible piece of history.

Overall, I would 100% book this experience again. In the tumultuous political climate back home in the U.S., it was refreshing and heartwarming to experience so many people from all over the world simply coming together to have fun without judgment, pretense, or preconceived notions. I loved everyone I met, and I cannot wait to go back.

Danke, Toby and Connor—you helped make this a trip of a lifetime.

Bucket List Events made our trip to Nashville so fun and easy. We attended the CMA’s. It was awesome. The hotel they booked for us was great as well. Definitely recommend Bucket List !!!

My sister and I had an amazing trip! The food tour was a lot of fun with fantastic food. reggie did a great tour of celebrity homes. he was a riot! ben was the best! we love him! great guy. so glad we took the plunge after a lifetime of being on our bucket list.

My husband and I had the great opportunity to participate in Oktoberfest in Munich through Bucketlist. It was an extraordinary experience and would highly recommend using Bucketlist. They handled everything from picking us up ar the airport, to reserving a really nice boutique hotel walking distance from Octoberfest grounds. They had great, knowledgeable and fun guides who made sure we were always at the right place and at the best tents. They provided us insider tips on the best food and beer to order at each tent. They definitely made it a memorable experience. I also really like they offered an activity day in between the tent visits days. We went to the Eagles nest which is a truly a unique place with lots of history and amazing view of the alps.

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Bucket List Events is the way to go for your once in a lifetime vacation experience! You can mold your experience to your preferences and then let Bucket List take it from there! We used them for our Oktoberfest 2025 vacation and added on Salzburg, Austria. We had no idea how we were going to navigate such a big event and where to start planning and Connor and Toby made it a breeze! We were able to enjoy large and small tent events and there was plenty planned to take in the city and Bavaria. What we loved the most is there was always a back up plan in place in case weather or unforeseen circumstances came up. All the guides were amazing, full of info and, loads of laughs. I highly recommend Bucket List Events for your next adventure.

The Bucket List events team is amazing. I cannot imagine booking or navigating Oktoberfest without being a part of the Bucket List experience. Overall an awesome trip to Oktoberfest for my family!

Solidly organized, clear, delivered every inch to what was promised. Friendly helpful staff, call out to Connor who guided us from the start, remained responsive and helpful up to and at the festival.

We went as a family of 6, and left so happy and still dancing and with lifelong memories of one of the highlights of our travels. Thank you!

Bucket List Events was well organized and available each day for any questions we had! The hotel, tent reservations at Oktoberfest and transportation to each excursion or transfer to another city was on time and accommodating! The drivers were friendly and all spoke English which was much appreciated. It was an adventure to remember because of Bucket List Events! I highly recommend them for all your travel needs that they may offer! Connor and Toby were awesome!

I'm a travel advisor and received a special request for a client to fulfill her husband's bucket list wish to attend the Oktoberfest. This was to be a surprise birthday present. I turned to BLE for support in making this a reality for them. Toby took care of everything including ensuring it remained a surprise. Everything from check-in, accommodations, and tours were thoroughly managed. Toby even made sure my client was assigned to one of his hoped for tents.
BLE will be a "go-to" for me for taking care of my client's special requests. They make it easy to take good care of my clients.

This was our first experience with Bucket List, and it was top notch! Easy pick up from the airport, great options for day trips and tours, but the biggest benefit to using Bucket List was the Oktoberfest experience. Ideal tent, ideal seating, phenomenal experience. We had the unique opportunity to enjoy Oktoberfest with Bucket List and then went back later in the week with a different group of friends who did not have the benefit of Bucket List, and while still so fun, it was clear that the Bucket List procured experience won!

I attended Oktoberfest 2025 to celebrate my sister's 50th birthday. Connor and the BLE staff provided a once in a lifetime experience for my family. BLE executes each detail of the planning with professionalism, which resulted in no worrying for us. Our driver from the airport was on time and nice, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and so prepared to maneuver the crowds and get us to our seats at the tent. They were always available to give tips, advice and help. We will definitely plan other trips through BLE.

We used BLE for our trip to Oktoberfest 2025 and I can’t express what an amazing experience it was from start to finish. Connor, Toby and the entire team were fantastic and everything was seamless. In addition to making navigating an event as massive as Oktoberfest so easy, this team was able to help with everything from hotel selection, transport, guided tours and restaurant recommendations, all of which were truly excellent. The communication during the planning phase and throughout the trip exceeded all of my expectations. But what makes BLE stand out even more than perfect planning, communication and execution? The people. All of the BLE staff were not just helpful and knowledgeable, they were genuinely delightful to spend time with. I can’t wait to book another event with them in the future!