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Budapest Day or Evening Historic Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

View of the Historic Cruise in Budapest in front of Glass Whale Shopping mall
Guests enjoying sightseeing during Historic Cruise in Budapest
Guests enjoying the welcome drink during Historic Cruise in Budapest
View of the Historic Cruise in Budapest in front of the parliament

Cruise along the Danube River in a historic paddle steamer and see Budapest’s iconic riverside landmarks as you sip a welcome drink.

Highlights

  • Sail on a historic 19th-century paddle steamer as you enjoy 360º views of Budapest from the Danube River on this 1-hour cruise.

  • Spot the 13th-century Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion with its fairytale turrets, and the Chain Bridge, Budapest’s first bridge across the Danube.

  • Learn about Budapest’s history via the audio guide as you sail past Central Market Hall, its oldest indoor market, and Liberty Statue, built in 1947.

  • Choose between a day or evening cruise to see the city’s landmarks in the sunlight or illuminated against the dark sky.

  • Did you know? The Parliament Building, constructed between 1885 and 1904, is Hungary’s largest building.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour daytime or evening Danube River sightseeing cruise

  • Boat tour in a historic 19th-century paddle steamer

  • Online audio guide in 21 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Greek, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

  • Welcome drink

  • Free WiFi onboard

Exclusions

  • Audio headset

  • Earphones

  • Snacks and beverages

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

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

What to bring

  • Carry a valid photo ID for verification.

  • Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.

What’s not allowed

  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

  • This experience is accessible for strollers/prams.

Additional information

  • This experience offers outdoor seating only, except in the case of rain, snow, or fog. Blankets are provided but we recommend dressing in layers and carrying a warm jacket.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

  • Board your cruise at Duna Cruises - Budapest Sightseeing Boat Tours.

  • Address: Dock, Budapest, Jane Haining rkp. 10, 1052 Hungary.

  • Landmark: Meet near the Elizabeth Bridge (white suspension bridge) on the Pest side.

Get directions to the boarding point

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