Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Day or Evening Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Budapest Day or Evening Danube River Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2024-09-30T19:00:00
End: 2024-09-30T21:00:00
Location: Budapest

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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Mrs

3/5

Sep, 2024

We must of been the only couple of the cruise that wasn't asked if we would like a drink! I understand it was busy but there were enough staff & the cruise was no where near full, maybe on top deck because I tried to sit up there. Must say though we had a nice greeting from a doyoung man as we boarded. My mistake I guess but I thought we would have had a commentary 😕

Michele

4/5

Sep, 2024

A lovely evening. The cruise started just before sunset so it was magical to see the sights of the city lit up at night. Starting out with a glass of prosecco was a nice touch.

Ambre

4/5

Aug, 2024

The cruise is great because the city's monuments are illuminated and the Danube is very pleasant. However, the organization of the cruise with this company is average: I didn't receive the audioguide included in the price, making people come 30 minutes in advance is excessive and waiting along the route is unpleasant.

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Louise

3/5

Aug, 2024

We enjoyed experiencing second half of the cruise. The long queue and wait for boarding was frustrating. There were too many people who took all seating/standing at vantage points when boarding. The view at the front of the boat was blocked by people standing and there were no spots at front or back to take photos until the first part of the cruise was finished. This was despite the fact that we arrived at the venue 30 min before the start of the cruise. Fortunately a number of patrons moved to seating half way through the cruise so we were able to enjoy the beautiful views of the city.

Jayesh

4/5

Aug, 2024

Budapest's landmarks looked beautiful from night cruise. The speed at which cruise was moving was optimum, gave us enough time to take pictures and videos.

Your Experience

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

Know Before You Go

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.

My tickets

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.