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Budapest Day or Evening Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise ship by the Buda Castle in Budapest
Budapest, Chain bridge with tourist boat
Cruise ship by the chain bridge in Budapest
Cruise by the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest

Enjoy Budapest's beauty on a 1-hour Danube River cruise. Choose day or night for stunning views of sunset and city lights.

Highlights

  • Explore Budapest from the water, cruising past iconic landmarks like the Chain Bridge & Buda Castle.

  • Spot the Hungarian Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, and other historic landmarks along the way.

  • Look for hidden gems from the water, including the Margaret Island green space and the Castle Garden Bazaar.

  • Choose from a day or night-time cruise to see the city lit up by the sunlight or twinkling under the night sky.

  • Did you know? Budapest's Shoes on the Danube memorial symbolizes victims of WWII who were shot into the river.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour daytime, evening, or nighttime River Danube cruise (optional)

  • Audio guide (optional)

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and over 63 countries have loved this experience
Daniela Filipa Silva Ribeiro

Daniela

4/5

Nov, 2024

Very good boat tour with great views of the city. The boat had a few blankets which was good given that at the time we went it was really windy and cold however if you are not the first to board, you will not get them. You could get to the top of the boat to see the view but overall if you stayed inside you also had a pretty good view of the city and could take nice photos. We really liked it.
Andrea Portillo González

Andrea

5/5

Nov, 2024

The views from the boat are incredible, the people who attend you are nice and if the cold weather affects you a lot on this boat you have the possibility to stay downstairs because everything is covered.
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Ana Belén López Guijón

Ana

3/5

Oct, 2024

I was expecting a boat with seats on the outside deck. When you book the boat there is no picture of the boat, I would have chosen another type.
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MARIA TERESA VINAGRE BARRIGA

Maria

4/5

Oct, 2024

We loved the experience, the views are incredible and of course it is worth it, the only thing is that the reservation said it was with audio guide, and we did not get it. For the rest, everything was great.
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Sonia Rossetto

Sonia

5/5

Oct, 2024

We loved it, recommended the 9:40 pm one because there are few people and you can fully enjoy the view. If you go in the fall/winter months cover yourself well because it is windy (some blankets are provided). Highly recommended!
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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.

Additional information

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

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