Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2025-04-25T22:00:00
End: 2025-04-25T23:00:00
Location: Budapest

Cruise ship sailing on the Danube River near Buda Castle, Budapest.

Budapest, Chain bridge with tourist boat

Cruise ship by the chain bridge in Budapest

Cruise by the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a 1-hour Danube cruise with audio guide and an optional drink, perfect for seeing Budapest’s landmarks from a scenic, relaxing setting.

Cruise past the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge while learning their stories through a multilingual audio guide.

Admire panoramic views of Gellért Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion from the water, capturing Budapest’s skyline in daylight or by night.

Choose a night-time cruise for a magical view of the city’s lights or a daytime ride with a complimentary drink for a refreshing journey.

1-hour daytime or evening sightseeing cruise

Complimentary audio guide in English, German, Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish, Slovak, Russian & Korean

1-hour night-time sightseeing cruise (as per option selected)

1 drink (as per option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Viola
Apr, 2025Verified booking
4/5
It was a beautiful experience. The illuminated Parliament is spectacular. On the boat, unfortunately, there was not all the free space on the open-air roof, only half of it, so not everyone could look out over the river or take pictures without the presence of other people. However, the monuments could still be seen well
Daniela
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Excellent service Ilalian guide downloaded at the time ( bring headphones) one hour of navigation recommended at sunset .
Raquel
Mar, 2025Verified booking
3/5
It says tour with audio guide but none of us had that. It is a tour of the Danube in a closed boat designed for you to sit and consume drinks and food during it, if you want to enjoy the panoramic views of the city you have to be turned all the time as the seats are not facing the views but backwards. I do not recommend it at all if you are looking for a guided tour to get to know the city.
Maxime
Mar, 2025Verified booking
3/5
I hadn't understood that the audioguide had to be downloaded onto your own device, and that headphones were therefore a prerequisite. Even though I reread the confirmation email, this information was not made sufficiently clear. The proof is that I saw hardly any other passengers listening to the audioguide. Listening to it afterwards, the content is interesting.
Alessandro
Mar, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Beautiful cruise on the Danube taken at 7 p.m. on March 8 when it was already dark so you could see the illuminations of the major sites in Budapest, from Freedom Bridge to the Parliament. Great atmosphere xbecause the lights off give way to photograph the sites without the reflections. Great bar on board for a drink

Cruise Along the Danube

Marvel at the wonderful sights of Budapest on the Danube as you enjoy this 1-hour cruise. See the hidden nature of the riverbanks from this sightseeing cruise that one can only see from the water. Bridges over the River Danube were built in many rounds. Take in the fascinating architecture of the Chain Bridge and the Margaret Bridge. Passing by Margaret Island will allow you to see locals walking and jogging on this calm and relaxing favorite getaway within the city.

Sail Past Famous Bridges

The evening sightseeing cruise will continue under two famous bridges, including the Chain Bridge with illuminated guardian lions on either street side. See the beauty of the Buda castle, the residence of Hungarian Kings, and the opulence of the Matthias Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic style. On the Buda side of the river, you can see the statue of Szent Gellért after whom the hill was named. On top of the hill, you will see the beautiful Hungarian woman, Citadella, standing proud with her arms open. Imagine these sights in the soft glow of the lights at night.

Itinerary

Main Budapest attractions covered:

Chain Bridge

Bronze Shoes Memorial

Parliament

Margaret Island

Fisherman’s Bastion

Buda Castle

Castle Garden Bazaar

Elizabeth Bridge

Gellért Hill

National Theatre

Central Market Hall

What to bring

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Dress warmly in winter months and carry a jacket or layers during evenings, even in summer.

What's not allowed

Outside food and beverages are not permitted onboard.

Unfortunately, self-balancing wheelchairs or scooters cannot be accommodated due to safety considerations.

Accessibility

The experience is not wheelchair or stroller-accessible. Guests must walk a short flight of steps leading to the cruise.

Your guide dogs are welcome on the ship.

Additional information

Children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The boarding point depends on the type of cruise you choose.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.