Top 6 River Sightseeing Cruises in Budapest

1.Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,553 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Board a glass-topped Legenda City Cruises boat at Jane Haining rakpart for a one-hour evening ride past Parliament, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, and Margaret Island. Choose beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drink, or water, then follow the recorded commentary in 30 languages.

“It was a very pleasant evening cruise on the Danube. All the sights were clearly visible. Drinks were served and tasted good. Unfortunately, it was a bit cold on the boat; it could definitely be warmer. However, the waiting area was warm, and we didn't have to wait in the cold like at other docks. I would recommend this tour to everyone and would book it again anytime.”

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2.Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,002 reviews · from $14Best value

Take a 60-minute Purpleliner cruise from Batthyány Square past Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and Central Market Hall. Bring charged headphones and a phone for the six-language audio app. Evening departures add sunset and city lights, while the open upper deck offers the best photos.

“Everything is very good. But I can't download audio guide, it have an error occured at the last step. But I looked the tv screen instead, I think it's the same. Overall is very good.”

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3.Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 574 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Spend 60 or 90 minutes aboard the Gróf Széchenyi, passing Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and six Budapest bridges. Choose an open balcony for the best views, enjoy live music, and visit the lower-deck engine room. Drinks are available to buy, but there is no guide.

“The city looked beautiful lit up at night from the water. The servers were all very friendly and the musicians playing the music entertained everyone greatly with a big smile. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip”

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4.Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Audio Guide in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 229 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Cruise Budapest’s Danube for about an hour aboard a sightseeing boat with indoor seating, an open terrace, and an audio guide app for your phone. You’ll pass Parliament, the Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Margaret Island, Gellért Hill, and the city’s southern bridges. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard.

“The architecture from the river is stunningly beautiful, and the cruise itself very enjoyable with great drinks and people”

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5.Budapest Danube Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Spend about an hour on the Danube with Budapest’s grandest sights unfolding along both banks. The package includes unlimited drinks from a set menu, with beer, wine, soft drinks, and coffee generally available. Boats hold up to 80 people, and service may vary by departure.

“Best experience of our whole trip. staff very friendly and accommodating we went for a hen do. well worth a try”

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6.Private Danube Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 50-minute Danube cruise from Jane Haining rkp. in a custom New Zealand-style water taxi. Your group of up to 10 can choose music, request the pace, enjoy a welcome drink, and order food or drinks ahead for the onboard fridge.

“We are a small group of 5 (56-65yrs young) ladies, we had a brilliant time on this trip, we booked an 8pm start in April. Wine and beers available, lots of photo opportunities (we were lucky with weather) and then a fun, faster return. We definitely recommend!”

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