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Budapest Day or Evening Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

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

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

    • 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.
    • 1-hour daytime, evening, or nighttime River Danube cruise (optional)
    • Audio guide (optional)
  • 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 65 countries have loved this experience
    Daria Strashchenko

    Daria

    5/5

    Aug, 2024

    I personally love cruises, so I couldn't refuse to try this one. And I was glad to see that there's quite a lot of space on the deck, you feel comfortable and absolutely not like sardines in a can. And the view was wonderful, the light was put everywhere, so we enjoyed the whole cruise. My recommendation: take a hoodie or something like that even if it's summer. At night it's a bit chilly.
    Andrej Cherevchuk

    Andrej

    4/5

    Jul, 2024

    The boat trip was very nice in the evening, it is important to make sure that the lighting of the sights goes out at 23:00. We had booked the tour at 22:20 (1 hour) so the last 20 minutes were unfortunately unfavorable as only a few private buildings were illuminated. It is recommended to book the penultimate tour in the evening.
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    Vanessa Jorquera

    Vanessa

    4/5

    Jun, 2024

    Las vistas son preciosas pero pensé que la vuelta sería más larga para el tiempo acordado, se parte en el parlamento y la embarcación llega un poco más allá del castillo de Buda y luego se regresa.
    Karina Marcela Garcia Echeverry

    Karina

    5/5

    Jun, 2024

    Everything has been great, the views are divine, you can get some incredible images. The tour was organized and very punctual, I thought that was great. The boat capacity seemed to me to be adequate allowing everyone to get a good view.
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    GONTHO PRAMUHARGONO BIN SUYADI

    Gontho

    5/5

    Jun, 2024

    I love the whole experience from the time we boarded the boat to the cruise back and forth with the beautiful and breathtaking scenery of Budapest. I'll definitely do it again. Thanks!
  • 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.
    • 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.

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