Sightseeing Cruises

Budapest Danube River Nighttime Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Budapest Danube River Nighttime Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2025-09-16T22:00:00
End: 2025-09-16T23:00:00
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

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4.0/5

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Andrea

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

A truly atmospheric and relaxing experience: the cruise allows one to see many of the city's major points of interest, which are even more fascinating in the evening, illuminated. The boat was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Only advice: it pays to arrive early, because the turnout is high and you may end up at the back of the line, with the possibility of having to sit inside instead of on the outside deck. Attention must also be paid to some sneaky people trying to jump the queue. The audio guide app, which is useful for following explanations during the tour, would need some improvement. Overall, however, it is a wonderful experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Budapest.

Pavan

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I had a wonderful experience on the nighttime sightseeing cruise along the Danube River in Budapest. The views were absolutely stunning — seeing the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge all lit up at night was like a dream. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and enjoyable, with soft background music and plenty of space to take photos. Everything was well-organized, and the staff was friendly and professional. I appreciated how the cruise allowed us to take in the city’s beautiful architecture from the water, especially with the lights reflecting off the river. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Budapest — it's the perfect way to end an evening in the city!

Jason

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The spa baths were great but the river sightseeing cruise was awful. Don't know how to change the star rating! Staff on the boat were rude, there were not enough seats and it was covered. We spent the whole journey trying to see through gaps in the side of the boat, then got moved downstairs by a rude crew member and spent the rest of the journey trying to see through misted windows in sauna like conditions. Just awful. Avoid the river cruise. There are loads to choose from when you are there and much nicer looking boats. The baths were great though.

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)

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, France and over 59 countries have loved this experience
Denis
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The Budapest Danube River nighttime cruise was an unforgettable experience. The city looked absolutely magical with all the famous landmarks beautifully illuminated, especially the Parliament building and Buda Castle. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and enjoyable, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Cruising under the bridges while seeing the reflections of the lights on the water was truly breathtaking. It’s a must-do activity in Budapest and a perfect way to enjoy the city’s charm at night.
Arsenio
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
I liked a lot to get the cruise at the sunset because it was possibile to take special photographs of the most important buildings in Budapest: the Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion etc. I felt a great emotion visiting the museum of the memory inside the Synagogue.
Rosario
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The boat ride was one of the highlights of my visit to Budapest. Seeing all the sights lit up was a continuous spectacle. The boat staff extraordinarily kind and friendly. The only negative note was the people who would get up from their seats and stand in front of the railing, occluding the view of those behind them. Otherwise everything was perfect.
Sava
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The cruise, the sightseeing, the Parliament is stunning. Men outside, on the dock, very rude and unpolite. Bad experience with them.
Cozma
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It was an unforgettable experience, we enjoyed seeing all the sights and with explanation in all possible languages.

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.