Budapest for art & culture lovers

Great atmosphere, friendly crew with a generous wait staff, talented musicians, delicious food options, and fair prices on everything -- in my American opinion. I ate like a king (more delicious goulash and perfect bread than I could finish) and had several beverages for the price of one upscale dish in the USA. Overall, I'm very happy with the cruise. Some tips for others: Arrive more than 30 minutes early, including walking time along the shore. The lines can be long and confusing, and you may have to switch lines or boats after you think you "made it." They have to verify your tickets in line and in the ship, and I was redirected twice. I made it to the right boat just two minutes before its scheduled departure! For photographers, note that the reflective glass made it hard to get good photos of Budapest from inside the ship, since interior lights reflected on the glass. I didn't try to go outside, but that might have been an option. Regardless, my best photos of the night were taken when walking down the shore after the tour.

Great experience thanks to Barbara's explanations. It was a very pleasant tour with all explanations about the story of the basilic and Hungarian history. Thanks a lot Barbara

Wonderful! I'd definitely do it again when I'm back—the audio commentary is very informative and practical for learning about the most important landmarks. They serve a welcome drink that you can enjoy during the tour, and the boat is an old vessel steeped in history. Highly recommended.