Duration
Meals included
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Step aboard a festive 60-minute Danube Christmas cruise featuring a charming floating market, holiday décor, and panoramic winter views.
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Wander through the floating Christmas market to shop for handcrafted souvenirs while enjoying your complimentary mulled wine or hot tea.
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Snap holiday-ready photos beside the beautifully lit Christmas tree on the upper deck, an ideal backdrop for memorable seasonal selfies.
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Stay warm and comfortable throughout the journey with heated indoor areas, cozy seating, and modern onboard restrooms.
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Choose the nighttime option to witness Budapest’s iconic riverside landmarks glowing in dazzling festive illumination.
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60-minute Christmas market sightseeing cruise along the Danube (daytime or nighttime, as per option selected)
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Sweeping illuminated views of Budapest’s winter sparkle
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Floating Christmas market with mulled wine, souvenirs, & trinkets
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Decorated Christmas tree on the upper deck (best for selfies)
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Complimentary cup of mulled wine or hot tea
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Access to a standing room, heated areas, & restrooms
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- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- TOTAL DURATION60 minutesMODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Hungarian Parliament Building
Margaret Bridge
Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)
Buda Castle
Castle Garden Bazaar
Fisherman’s Bastion
Matthias Church
Gellért Hill
Rudas Thermal Bath
Elizabeth Bridge
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
What to bring
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Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking, as staff may request it.
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Dress in layers and carry a warm jacket if you plan to spend time on the outdoor deck.
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Have your booking confirmation (digital or printed) ready for boarding.
What’s not allowed
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Outside food and drinks are not permitted on board.
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage cannot be brought onto the vessel.
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Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
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Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas of the ship.
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Alcoholic beverages and cocktails are served only to guests aged 18 and over.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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You will receive a confirmation email within 10 minutes; if not, please check your spam or junk folder.
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The cruise departs from Dock 1/B, 1011 Budapest, Batthyány Square; please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure for a smooth start.
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All boats are fully heated during cooler weather for your comfort.
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Restrooms are available on board.
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Children must be supervised at all times.
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To reach the dock, you can take Tram 2 to Március 15. tér, metro lines 1/2/3 to Deák Ferenc tér (15-minute walk), or bus 115 to Petőfi tér.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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