Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2025-10-22T18:20:00
End: 2025-10-22T19:20:00
Location: Budapest

Cruise ship on the Danube River with Budapest Parliament in the background.

Cruise ship on the Danube River at sunset with Budapest skyline in the background.

Nighttime cruise on the Danube River by the illuminated Hungarian Parliament in Budapest.

Danube River cruise passing Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church in Budapest.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Operator: Silverline Cruises

4.2/5

(3,136)

Andrea

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

A truly atmospheric and relaxing experience: the cruise allows one to see many of the city's major points of interest, which are even more fascinating in the evening, illuminated. The boat was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Only advice: it pays to arrive early, because the turnout is high and you may end up at the back of the line, with the possibility of having to sit inside instead of on the outside deck. Attention must also be paid to some sneaky people trying to jump the queue. The audio guide app, which is useful for following explanations during the tour, would need some improvement. Overall, however, it is a wonderful experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Budapest.

Eliana

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The cruise was very interesting but I did not feel there was much staff available for directions. For example, we had booked an audio guide but no one was there to give us directions on what to do to download it. Fortunately there were two Italian guys present, certainly more digitally savvy than us, who helped us download it. In short, perhaps the customer should be more pampered and taken care of. True, the cost was not high but that is not why the customer should be left to his fate. However, it was a nice cruise for what was seen. Budapest is indeed a beautiful city.

Christine

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We particularly liked the audio guide, which had to be downloaded as an app. This plays the relevant sequences according to GPS localization. Unfortunately, there was no indication at the beginning, only in the e-mail, so that 95% of the guests apparently did not use it. It was also a shame that the guests who had a welcome drink were allowed onto the boat first, although some of them arrived much later. This meant that all the seats at the top of the boat were already occupied. But in itself recommendable 😊

Enjoy a 1-hour Danube cruise with audio guide and an optional drink, perfect for seeing Budapest’s landmarks from a scenic, relaxing setting.

Cruise past the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge while learning their stories through a multilingual audio guide.

Admire panoramic views of Gellért Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion from the water, capturing Budapest’s skyline in daylight or by night.

Choose a night-time cruise for a magical view of the city’s lights or a daytime ride with a complimentary drink for a refreshing journey.

1-hour daytime or evening sightseeing cruise

Complimentary audio guide in English, German, Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish, Slovak, Russian & Korean

1-hour night-time sightseeing cruise (as per option selected)

1 drink (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREChain Bridge
LAST DEPARTUREChain Bridge
1 Boarding point
Sights 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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.2
3,136 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
1.6K
852
343
122
181
Guests from Spain, Italy, France and over 10 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Marta
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
You have to leave 1 hour before if you want to get on top of the boat because otherwise you run out of room and you have to go downstairs, which is very hot because the air conditioning is very strong.we went without a stroller because it said so in the instructions at the entrance and when we arrived everyone was with their strollers, even people with wheelchairs. The boat broke down, after 1 hour waiting in line and they gave you the option of refunding your money or relocating you. We had more days and were able to reschedule, but some people missed it. The next day we obviously took our trolley, there are some stairs to get on the boat but you can take it perfectly.
Eliana
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The cruise was very interesting but I did not feel there was much staff available for directions. For example, we had booked an audio guide but no one was there to give us directions on what to do to download it. Fortunately there were two Italian guys present, certainly more digitally savvy than us, who helped us download it. In short, perhaps the customer should be more pampered and taken care of. True, the cost was not high but that is not why the customer should be left to his fate. However, it was a nice cruise for what was seen. Budapest is indeed a beautiful city.
Lua
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
A 1-hour Danube river tour at sunset for a very good price. You see the main monuments on the banks of the Danube illuminated. Option to go under cover seated, or standing outside. The audio guide does not always switch on automatically when you are at the appropriate monument, and there could be outdoor seating for comfort. The indoor seating is quite uncomfortable as well.
Mallozzi
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful Danube boat trip to recommend to everyone. The purchase was easy and most useful having scheduled the excursion the same morning. To consider that being on a Saturday, there was no availability for the evening time at any other tour operator on Line. So I would say positive experience considering also the quality of the service offered.
Herbert
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The ride was nice at 17:30, but we would have preferred 19:00. When ordering, only the 17:30 time slot was offered as bookable. When we came back from the ride at 18:30 we saw that tickets were still being sold for the 19:00 tour. That is dubious of you!

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

What to bring

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Dress warmly in winter months and carry a jacket or layers during evenings, even in summer.

What's not allowed

Outside food and beverages are not permitted onboard.

Unfortunately, self-balancing wheelchairs or scooters cannot be accommodated due to safety considerations.

Accessibility

The experience is not wheelchair or stroller-accessible. Guests must walk a short flight of steps leading to the cruise.

Your guide dogs are welcome on the ship.

Additional information

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

The boarding point depends on the type of cruise you choose.

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.

Boarding point

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