Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Nighttime Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Budapest Danube River Nighttime Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-02-25T18:20:00
End: 2026-02-25T19:20:00
Location: Budapest

Dinner cruise on the Danube River with Buda Castle and Chain Bridge illuminated at night, Budapest.

Hungarian Parliament Building illuminated at night viewed from a Budapest Danube River dinner cruise.

Couple toasting wine glasses during candlelight dinner on Budapest Danube River cruise.

Accordion player performing for guests on Budapest Danube River dinner cruise.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

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

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.1/5

(2,437)

Florencia

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The nighttime Danube river cruise was one of the highlights of our trip to Budapest. Seeing the city illuminated from the water is absolutely stunning — the Parliament, Chain Bridge, and Buda Castle look incredible at night. The boat was comfortable, with both indoor seating and outdoor areas offering great views. Everything was well organized from boarding to the end of the cruise, and the pace of the tour was perfect — relaxing and enjoyable. A welcome drink was included, which was a really nice touch and made the experience even more pleasant as we enjoyed the views and took photos. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Budapest, especially for a first-time visit. It’s a unique and unforgettable way to experience the city.

Anna

Feb 2026

Verified booking

We took the boat trip at the beginning of February this year. We bought tickets for €12 and, what can I say, it was definitely worth it! The upper deck is open, so it was very cold, but there were blankets available to take up with you free of charge. Downstairs, there is plenty of space in the warmth with drinks and even a few snacks. The salami pizza was amazing! The views you get, especially on a night cruise, are spectacular. The Parliament is of course the number one attraction. We would definitely do it again!

Carlos

Jan 2026

Verified booking

A perfect experience to enjoy unique landscapes from Budapest! The tour at night gives you espectacular views of the bridges and the landmarks that will last forever with you. All the staff super nice and the boats are very comfortable and modern. They have an audio guide included that explains every landmark as the boat passes by them. A plus in the audio guide is the +30 languages that they have. Without a doubt this is a very nice experience to enjoy Budapest!

Sip a complimentary drink as you enjoy a 1-hour Danube River cruise, with an audio guide in 9 languages to enrich your sightseeing journey.

Cruise past Budapest's lit-up landmarks, including the Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge, on a magical 1-hour night-time sail.

See the city come alive from the water with panoramic views of its UNESCO-listed riverbanks and historic architecture under the stars.

Opt for the nighttime cruise with an audio guide to discover Budapest’s most iconic sights illuminated against the night sky!

1-hour daytime sightseeing cruise

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

Welcome drink (as per option selected)

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

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes - 60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
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.

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What our guests say
Anna
Feb 2026
Verified booking
We took the boat trip at the beginning of February this year. We bought tickets for €12 and, what can I say, it was definitely worth it! The upper deck is open, so it was very cold, but there were blankets available to take up with you free of charge. Downstairs, there is plenty of space in the warmth with drinks and even a few snacks. The salami pizza was amazing! The views you get, especially on a night cruise, are spectacular. The Parliament is of course the number one attraction. We would definitely do it again!
Nicola
Feb 2026
Verified booking
River cruise was magical tonight. Wanted to see Budapest by the sea at night so it was all like t up, but I do think during the day would allow for more wonders too. Headphones were good because there was a voiceover but couldn't quite be heard for other passengers talking etc. Loved the blankets available and drinks offered etc . God send having toilet aboard. Very impressed with ease of booking and directions and boarding . Very professional.
Annalaura
Feb 2026
Verified booking
A magical evening cruise on the Danube aboard a cozy, well-kept boat with a panoramic deck. The city lights were stunning, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a full view of Budapest, especially those who don’t have much time to explore the city on foot. Truly something special
Rollet
Feb 2026
Verified booking
An unforgettable experience on the Danube! With the added bonus of a special atmosphere created by the snow that fell the day before... this mini-cruise had a supernatural feel to it. Very well organized and a super-friendly crew. We highly recommend this timeless experience.
Marina
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The tour and the fact that you can buy food and drinks on board. The price is very good too. The only thing I would add would be seats for the time you wait before boarding the cruise.

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.