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Budapest Day or Evening Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks

Hungarian Parliament Building,Budapest
Aerial view of Danube River Sightseeing Cruise
Silverline cruise on Budapest in New Year's eve
Danube River evening cruise in Budapest with dinner and champagne, illuminated cityscape in background.

Take a voyage down the Danube River in style and enjoy a cocktail of your choice while you see the sights of Budapest along its banks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights

  • Set off on a sightseeing cruise of Budapest and discover the city's iconic landmarks along the scenic Danube River.

  • Cruise along the most beautiful stretch, passing by Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, among many others that talk about Budapest's history and culture.

  • Uncover the rich tapestry of Budapest's past with an audio commentary as you relax on your daytime or evening cruise to see the city from a different perspective.

  • Enjoy a range of specially handcrafted cocktails as you choose to sail along during day time or sunset, enjoying the breeze and views of Budapest.

  • Fun fact: The Danube River is Europe's second longest river, starting in Germany and winding through 10 countries before reaching the Black Sea.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour to 2-hour daytime or evening cruise (with options)

  • Welcome drinks or unlimited cocktails (based on the option selected)

  • Audio commentary

  • Live music (evening cruise option)

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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 46 countries have loved this experience
Angela Brancato

Angela

5/5

Nov, 2024

Budapest is a wonderful city 🤩 The Danube cruise is i wonderful, exciting and relaxing experience! Even sipping a drink while admiring the beauty of this city is priceless. Highly recommended!!!
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Viani Lorenzo

Viani

5/5

Nov, 2024

The most beautiful boarding in all of Budapest. Very cozy, warm, comfortable waiting room. Toilets always clean, and panoramic terrace. Great lil drink service and very helpful guide service with headphones.
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Sbrana Alessandro

Sbrana

5/5

Nov, 2024

Great experience with good music, drinks, and good dancers. But especially with an outstanding view of Budapest lit up in the evening! Top!
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Anastasia Sochou

Anastasia

5/5

Nov, 2024

My seat was very comfortable and spacious. The stuff was really polite and helpful. The boat had a luxurious vibe though the ticket price was not that expensive. Wide windows were perfect for video recording. The audiovisual material gave us some very interesting info.
WOLFGANG SCHMIDT

Wolfgang

5/5

Oct, 2024

It was a wonderful two hours and an experience to enjoy some of the tourist highlights of Budapest by boat in the evening. in Budapest in the evening. The background music and performance, the friendly staff on board - everything was simply an unforgettable experience for us. We are from Austria and we will be back.
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Sail between Buda and Pest

Take an unforgettable sightseeing cruise on the Danube River and see Budapest differently. Pass by landmarks like the Hungarian Parliament Building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Buda Castle, which housed Hungarian kings for centuries. Learn about the rich history of these landmarks through the audio commentary. Did you know Buda Castle sits atop Castle Hill, the oldest part of Budapest?

Relax with a drink

Whether you prefer to bask in the warm Budapest sunshine or admire the city bathed in the golden hues of dusk, choose your ideal departure time for a daytime or evening cruise. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic Budapest views with a cocktail of your choice. This 1-hour cruise is a great way to unwind on your holiday along with getting to learn more about the beauty of Budapest. You can also opt for the 120-minute evening cruise along the Danube river where you can pick 1 welcome drink of your choice and enjoy live music as you sail.

What to bring

  • Bring along your hat and sunscreen for sunny days.

  • Pack rain jackets for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Accessibility

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • The weather here tends to bring unexpected twists. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.

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

  • Click here to view the drinks menu for the unlimited drinks option.

  • 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 cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

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

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