BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular dinner experiences, 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.
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with live folk music, dance, buffet Hungarian dinner, and night views of Parliament and Buda Castle.
Most Popular“Very well organised. Lovely food and entertainment. We arrived 25 minutes early and were still one of the last to board but there was a table for everyone. Staff were great, wonderful views.”
90-minute Budapest Danube dinner cruise with Prosecco, goulash soup and fresh lángos, live music, dancers, and iconic night views.
“I really enjoyed this Danube dinner cruise. The food was genuinely good, the traditional dancers and live music were fantastic, and the overall atmosphere was lovely. I’d also recommend setting aside time to sightsee along the Danube from the Chain Bridge and the riverside walking path—there’s a lot to take in, and doing that beforehand…”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with a 4-course meal, welcome drink, live music, and night views of Parliament.
“Really enjoyed the whole experience, really good food and view’s amazing . There were a couple singing which added to the amazing atmosphere on board.”
1.5-hour Danube dinner cruise with live folk music, cimbalom, and dance show plus an unlimited Hungarian buffet from Akadémia.
“Amazing from start to finish. Loved the music, the dancers and the food. We had a lovely evening, and really did make our stay in Budapest complete.”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, a 4-course meal, welcome drink, and big-night views from floor-to-ceiling windows.
“Excellent food and a very enjoyable cruise up and down the Danube. Many of the main sights look great when lit up and the view to see them from the river is very good. We were sat close to the live musicians, so got a slightly unexpected experience of being up close to them playing…”
2-hour Danube dinner cruise with welcome Prosecco, 4-course meal, and live music in Budapest’s sunset-to-night glow.
“Had a lovely night, filled with wonderful music, dancing, singing and food”
A 2-hour Budapest Danube dinner cruise with welcome fizz, champagne tasting, a 4-course meal, and live folklore music by night.
“Amazing dinner cruise, the food was really tasty and entertainment was great. Very organised, friendly staff - would highly recommend!”
Silverline Cruises’ 2-hour Danube dinner: 4 courses, welcome prosecco, live music, and Budapest’s lit landmarks from the river.
“It was a very nice experience with live music and tasty dinner on a small but comfortable boat. Sitting by the window provided astonishing views of the city at night. We were on the top floor by the stage with two pianos and a very nice vocalist. Music was jazzy, not very loud, included famous…”
A 3-hour Budapest medieval tavern dinner show with sword and fire acts, plus a welcome pálinka shot and 0.5L draft beer.
“The food was delicious. The show was nice. It was strange that they forced us to eat without a fork only with a knife and a spoon. But I guess that's how they want us to experience the Middle Ages. Highly recommend coming with kids, they seem to enjoy it. (There was a group of…”
See the Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform Hungarian music and dance at Hungarian Gastro Cellar, with drink or dinner options. 80 minutes.
“It was very smooth and easy. I would use it again.”
Budapest Danube 4-course dinner cruise with operetta and folk entertainment, a welcome drink, and night skyline views with vegetarian option.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our evening dinner cruise. The entertainment was of a high standard and performed enthusiastically. The staff generally were very friendly and helpful. By way of constructive criticism, I didn’t think the four course and window seat options were value for money. The seating arrangement only gave one party member the view. The…”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with piano, welcome drink, and 4 courses. See the lit skyline by river in about 2 hours.
“This was an amazing experience, the staff, the food, the music were excellent. I would definitely recommend this to anybody who wants to hold a cozy evening.”
Cruise Budapest at night on the River Diva with live music, buffet dinner or BBQ, unlimited drinks, and rooftop igloo views.
“Great boat, excellent food, brilliant violinist, quality drink and great service, great time had on the 2.5 hour trip up and down the beautiful Danube”
Széchenyi Thermal Baths ticket plus a 90-minute Danube cruise with live music and optional dinner. Great value for first-time Budapest.
“This is a place in Budapest that is a must do. The thermal baths are in a beautiful building and there are many different pools with different temperatures to enjoy. The outdoor pool is wonderful with a small swirling area in the middle that was really fun! Would absolutely do this again when in Budapest!”
A 3-course home-cooked Hungarian dinner in Budapest, with hotel pickup and a friendly local guide who helps you connect over food and wine.
“The host couple had a very young baby and honestly weren’t really ready to host tourists, again. We did have some interesting conversations but the mum looked a little frazzled and kept disappearing. I felt sorry for her as she had clearly been pressured into hosting, this night. Also, make sure that your dietary requirements…”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
