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Budapest Day or Evening Danube River Sightseeing Cruise

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Enjoy Budapest's beauty on a 1-hour Danube River cruise. Choose day or night for stunning views of sunset and city lights.

Highlights

  • Explore Budapest from the water, cruising past iconic landmarks like the Chain Bridge & Buda Castle.

  • Spot the Hungarian Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, and other historic landmarks along the way.

  • Look for hidden gems from the water, including the Margaret Island green space and the Castle Garden Bazaar.

  • Choose from a day or night-time cruise to see the city lit up by the sunlight or twinkling under the night sky.

  • Did you know? Budapest's Shoes on the Danube memorial symbolizes victims of WWII who were shot into the river.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour daytime, evening, or nighttime River Danube cruise (optional)

  • Audio guide (optional)

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and over 56 countries have loved this experience
Andrej Cherevchuk

Andrej

4/5

Jul, 2024

The boat trip was very nice in the evening, it is important to make sure that the lighting of the sights goes out at 23:00. We had booked the tour at 22:20 (1 hour) so the last 20 minutes were unfortunately unfavorable as only a few private buildings were illuminated. It is recommended to book the penultimate tour in the evening.
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Margit Mikkelsen

Margit

3/5

Jul, 2024

It was very hot waiting in line in the sun. The ticket said to be there 15 minutes in advance, but we were not let in even though the boat and crew were there.
Susanne Gehre-Keim

Susanne

3/5

Jul, 2024

The description said .... with audio guide but there was nothing on the ship. Not even a voice over the loudspeakers. That was a shame. I would have thought you would have been told something about the individual buildings.
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FRANCISCO BENITEZ REINA

Francisco

3/5

Jul, 2024

The boat is more like a barge and the views can not be appreciated as if it were an open boat for example. The disco music on board is perhaps not the most appropriate for this type of activity. The audio guide is an application through the mobile phone and I don't remember seeing a warning about the need for headphones.
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Davide Neri

Davide

3/5

Jul, 2024

Unfortunately, the top deck was not open on my vessel, although the boat before and after had open tops. That was making the experience worse. The instructions on how to get there are easy to follow, well done.

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.

Additional information

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