Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Dinner Cruise

Duration

2 hrs 15 mins - 2 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

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

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Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.2/5(1,879)

Lucia B

Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
A highly recommended experience for enjoying Budapest from a different perspective. The sunset cruise on the Danube offers spectacular views of the city all lit up, creating a truly special and romantic atmosphere. The candlelit dinner was very well organized, and the live music added an elegant and pleasant touch throughout the cruise. Although the price is a bit high, the quality of the experience, the setting, and the entertainment make it well worth it. The meal consisted of four delicious courses that made the evening a memorable dining experience. The main course was generous and exquisite. To top it off, the dessert provided the perfect finishing touch with a sweet and elegant note. They also had the thoughtful gesture of placing a candle on my partner’s plate since it was their birthday. The service was exceptionally attentive, allowing us to enjoy dinner in a relaxed and satisfying atmosphere. Without a doubt, this is an ideal activity for a special occasion or to take home an unforgettable memory of Budapest.
    • Enjoy a 2-hr 15-min or a 2-hr 30-min candle-lit dinner cruise along the Danube River, complete with a private table, 4-course meal, and live folklore entertainment.

    • Take in panoramic nighttime views of Budapest’s landmarks, including Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and the Hungarian Parliament.

    • Savor a delicious dinner as you watch live traditional Hungarian music and dance performances onboard this scenic river cruise.

    • Upgrade to window seating for uninterrupted views or choose live music with a welcome drink for a relaxed, romantic vibe.

    • 2-hr 15-min/2-hr 30-min Danube River cruise

    • 4-course candle-lit dinner menu

    • Live folklore entertainment

    • Private table

    • Window seating (as per option selected)

    • Welcome drink (as per option selected)

    • Live music (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    Timeline
    Map

    1 Boarding point

    Sights covered

    Gellért Hill

    Gellért Hill

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

  • 1,879 reviews

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    Guests from United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and over 29 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Silvana E

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    It was a wonderful experience; we sat upstairs by the piano, the food was truly delicious and more than enough, the staff is incredibly kind, friendly, and polite, and they speak English well, there’s also a place where you can smoke a cigarette, and what was really considerate was that if you went out to smoke, they waited to serve your meal. Truly top-notch service. The boat tour started at 8:00 p.m., which was perfect timing—first the cruise and dinner, and then we got to see everything lit up. The Parliament building sparkled; we were able to take beautiful photos and videos. And once again, my compliments to the staff ❤️

    Katalin L

    Family
    Verified booking
    Jun 2026
    It was a Unique experience. All my friends enjoyed it very much. The waiters did a great job and was able to speak both English and Hungarian. The piano music was lovely, but it was a little too busy and noisy to be able to focus on it. The view was great and we were happy to be able to open the windows. It would be a great idea to point out the famous landmarks for the guests, especially the ones don't know Budapest. The food was good, but need some improvements: The tócsni was swimming in oil and overcooked, the brownie taste good, but very dry on its own, it's better with ice cream or more sauce than what was provided. We expected to have a bit of water with the food, more than just a sip, that was given to us.

    Armin F

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    The food was very good. Unfortunately, the candlelight dinner didn't include real candles. In the upper part of the ship, you feel like you've been left out.

    Rafael P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    The atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the waitstaff were very professional.

    Fabrice L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    Everything. The music was good. The meal was great.

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