BUDAPEST · HUNGARY
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular danube river cruises, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
A one-hour Danube highlights cruise from Dock 42 with a welcome drink, big views of Parliament and Buda Castle, and an easy, affordable night out.
Most Popular“you have to book 8 45 perfect time was a lovely experience”
Budapest Danube cruise with unlimited Prosecco, beer, and Aperol-style spritz, plus night views of Parliament and the Liberty Bridge.
“I would recommend the 9pm cruise...the lights from the river at night are beautiful! There are lines to board but they move quickly and there was plenty of seating on board. The Prosecco flowed as promised.”
See Budapest’s Chain Bridge and Parliament from the Danube on a one-hour Purpleliner cruise at night or in daylight. $14.
“The experience was excellent. I. The beggining i though the the boat is old and i stay in pesta the boat is in buda but i was wrong the boat is perfect ( all are the same ) and bufapest have maybe the best public transport in the world ! Thank you for everything .…”
Evening Danube cruise in Budapest with a choice drink, free Wi-Fi, and a multilingual audio guide passing Chain Bridge and Parliament.
“Lovely, relaxing cruise down the river with all the building lit up. Glass of sparkling wine too.”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with live folk music, dance, buffet Hungarian dinner, and night views of Parliament and Buda Castle.
“Very well organised, staff attentive. Traditional Hungarian food, plenty to eat. Musicians excellent, lovely evening, would highly recommend.”
Historic Budapest Danube paddle steamer with a welcome drink and a 30-language audio guide on your phone. One hour of major sights.
“The boat was beautiful and quaint. Staff were friendly.”
See Budapest lit up on a 50-minute Danube cruise from Vigadó tér. Pass Parliament, Buda Castle and Chain Bridge. $16, heated boat.
“Great boat trip, in fact it was long enough to see all the amazing sights at night. We got on the boat quickly and off the boat quickly. Very good value for money.”
Sip drinks on a 90-minute Budapest Danube night cruise with live Hungarian folk music, cimbalom sounds, and lit-up Parliament views.
“Chose the nighttime cruise up the Danube, lovely experience seeing all the sights along both sides of the river with a string trio playing traditional and international requested pieces”
Relax on a 70-minute Danube cruise in Budapest with a 30-language audio guide, onboard Wi‑Fi, and a welcome drink included.
“Lovely, great way to see the sights and have a few drinks as well!”
Hop on an open-top bus to see Budapest, plus an included Danube cruise and Pest walking tour. Great views and simple planning.
“a great idea to see the city but the guide need to give more information. the audio had issues so thar too affected the quality f the information shared. however, a well organized event.”
See Budapest’s lit bridges and Parliament from the Danube on a 1-hour night cruise with a drink, 30-language audio, and Wi‑Fi.
“Because they do NOT have Champagne on the boat. It’s not a temporary sold-out, they keep saying they have Champagne but it is definitely not.”
Danube at night with panoramic views and unlimited prosecco spritzers plus lemonade, all in a 1.5-hour Budapest cruise with English audio.
“One of the best things Budapest has to offer. There is plenty of time to get all the prosecco you want and to take in the beautiful sights. Seeing the parliament building for the first time was such an amazing moment!”
Enjoy a one-hour Danube sightseeing cruise with Tokaj Frizzante, phone audio guide, and an easy view of Budapest’s main landmarks.
“Pleasant cruise, good view through large windows, saw all major landmarks at dark.”
90-minute Budapest Danube dinner cruise with Prosecco, goulash soup and fresh lángos, live music, dancers, and iconic night views.
“This experience was wonderful! The food was great, & the entertainment was incredible. The dancers interacted with most of the audience. The views of the city were beautiful. The ships crew was very attentive. I liked everything about this dinner cruise!”
A 1-hour Budapest Danube highlights cruise at night with a welcome drink, onboard Wi‑Fi, and big views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and more.
“The views were beautiful and the staff was lovely, but it would have been useful to have some commentary about the historical buildings.”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
