Budapest River Cruise on the Danube
A Budapest River Cruise is a great way to see many famous sights among the river Danube in one go. The Parliament, the Gellért hill including the Citadella, the Budapest castle districts with its famous sights such as the Buda Castle, Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s bastion are all on the way of a Budapest River cruise. Furthermore you will see on a boat trip all the famous bridges and the UNESCO World Heritage protected Danube shore as such.
A Budapest River Cruise is the best during the night when the Danube shore and the bridges are lid up and the full magic of the city comes out. You can book several cruises at night such as a regular sightseeing cruise, dinner or cocktail and cruise or a party on the Danube where you dance, drink and listen to music while shipping up and down one of the most beautiful shores in the world.
The Best Budapest River Cruise Offers

Wine Tasting & Danube Cruise in Budapest
A great opportunity to start the evening, spend a refreshing afternoon on board! Be the part of a special „wine tasting” cruise, relax in the company of the most famous Hungarian wine selections. Hungarian wine culture and hospitality are well known all around the world, join us and we show you why! The spectacular view of the always vibrant Budapest will make your cruise more memorable (The bank of the Danube is the part of UNESCO World heritage). During the trip you can taste 7 different type Hungarian wines from variant organic wineries includes the famous Tokaj wine! The cruise lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, and our bar on board is open for the purchase of further Hungarian wines, Tokaj wines /other beverages. Between two sips from two different wines we offer you scones to have the taste better. We guarantee all the ingredients for having a memorable time! Price Includes limited (8 cl) tasting from 7 different types of Hungarian wine. Wine list to taste: Tokaji Furmint Grand Selection…

Budapest Boat Party Cruise
Every Friday and Saturday you have the unique chance to join the Budapest Boat Party Cruise and combine a unique sightseeing experience with party, flirting, dancing and drinking. From 11 at night you will ship up and down the river Danube for 1,5 hours and view the UNESCO World Heritage protected “Banks of the Danube” by night while having drinks and dance on deck with friends and those who might be in future. This is an ideal party or tour to start into the vibrating Budapest Nightlife which kicks off after midnight only. It is magical to see the Danube shore by night and combining this with fun and party is even better. Included in the price is the regular ticket (14€) for the Party Cruise as well as one welcome drink but you can also purchase a “extra beverage ticket” which includes a voucher for extra 5.000HUF drinks for only 31,06€ which obliges you to drink all drinks from the bar during the 1,5 hours of the tour. After…

Cocktail & Beer Cruise Budapest
This Cocktail & Beer Cruise is a great opportunity to explore the city on a boat during a Budapest River Cruise while having some refreshing drinks with friends and maybe soon-to-be friends. Next to a selection of cocktails or a beer you will be offered a unique experience to explore the city from its center, the river Danube. The Banks of the Danube are a UNESCO World Heritage site so you will see a lot of great sights and attractions of Budapest during this cocktail & beer cruise. This cruise is a very good opportunity to start the evening and get in the mood for a long night out in the famous Budapest nightlife. The ticket includes either 2 cocktails of the list below or 3 pints of beer (0,5l) for the duration of the tour which lasts 1,5 hours. Of course you can order more drinks if the included cocktails or beer are not enough for you. Next to your drinks you will be served some snacks. The choice…

Coffee Cruise on the Danube
The Coffee & Cruise tour along the Danube shore offers you a great opportunity to see the historical sights among the Danube including the Bank of the Danube which in itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within 1 relaxing hour accompanied with a cup of coffee, tea or a beverage you can enjoy the beauty of the capital of Hungary and the river Danube by daylight. Also you will be served little snacks to eat such as nachos chips, bread and dripping and bread with a Hungarian speciality – “Körözött”. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to spend an unforgettable day discovering Budapest and be on the fresh air. Of course if the weather is nice you will be able to sit on deck and have the perfect view on all the sights that are located among the Danube including all historical buildings, beautiful hotels, the Budapest bridges and the beautiful Margaret Island. Coffee Cruise Budapest Information The cruise starts at 12:00 and lasts for 1 hour. Coffee Cruise…

Danube River Cruise & Dinner incl. Live Music
The Danube River Cruise takes you among the Budapest panorama which was added to the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. On this Danube Cruise you will see why it is on the list, especially at night when the Danube banks are lid up. A magical and unforgettable tour is waiting for you! The River Danube is starting in Germany and ends in the Black Sea while flowing through several capitals and important cities on the way. So it does through the center of Budapest as well which offers you a perfect view on one of the most beautiful panoramas in Europe. Among this trip you will see many sights that make Budapest what it is today. What will I see during the Danube River Cruise? The Danube River Cruise takes you along the famous Gellért Hill with the Citadella on top, among the Buda Castle district with the Royal Castle, the Fishermen’s Bastion and the Matthias Church and on the other side you will see for example the Hungarian…

Budapest Night Walking Tour and River Cruise
Budapest shows a beautiful face at night. The important buildings are illuminated in a nice way, so a walk in the late hours is totally enjoyable. What’s more you’ll have the possibility to take wonderful pictures along the way. This program has two parts. The first is a two hour long walk, escorted by a professional, English-speaking guide, who will talk about Hungarian history, and tell interesting stories about the sights you’ll pass by. The second part of the tour is a one-hour river cruise along the Danube. On the boat you’ll receive a welcome drink and one more drink of choice. From the boat you will see both the Danube Promenade, on the Pest side, and the Castle District on the Buda side. The tour starts at 8:00 pm, but you should be at the meeting point at 7:45 pm. The meeting point is on Deák square, in front of the church. The tour will conclude at Astoria, where there is a metro station as well. The price of…

Folklore Show with Dinner & Cruise in Budapest
This evening programme takes place in one of the traditional restaurants in the Buda Hills. Before the meal you’ll recieve an aperitif. The dinner consists of three courses, and it is accompanied by wine, as Hungary is famous for its wines. After the dinner you’ll see a folkloric show of typical Hungarian music and dances. On your way back to the city, you will see the beautiful view of the illuminated city from the Castle Hill. This view of Budapest by night, with all the lights, is a really nice experience. At the end of the programme you can choose either to go back to your hotel, or to go in the Casino, where you’ll be provided with a voucher for free admission. The price of the evening is available from 56,88 euros. It includes pickup and drop off at your downtown hotel as well (after a previous accordation). The beginning of the dinner is at 7 pm, so the bus will pick you up before this time, and the…

Danube Bend Day Trip
The Danube Bend Day Trip, starting and ending in Budapest, is a perfect way to see Budapest, Visegrad, Esztergom and Szentendre from the Danube and enjoy the beauty of the Hungarian nature in a relaxing way. On this 10 hour tour you will visit the above mentioned cities and see the historical sights in each city and discover Hungary apart from just Budapest. During the way by boat you will get served a 3 course meal on the boat. Furthermore you will be picked up from your hotel and you don’t even have to pay entrance fees for sights in the city you visit. In Visegrad you will see the medieval citadel and romantic ruins of the former royal residence. In Esztergom the historical cathedral is waiting for you. After the lunch you will visit the artist city of Szentendre and its Baroque city center with a guided tour. Your tour will end on the Danube Bend in Budapest. What you will see on the Danube Bend Day Trip The…
How to book and next steps
After filling out the form and making the payment via PayPal you will get instant information about your booking in an email. In the email you will find all necesary information like meeting point and meeting time of the river cruise. Also included of course your name and a unique payment ID which will grant you access to the cruise ship and the cruise. Please read the information on the detail page of each cruise carefully because starting time and date depend on the cruise you are taking. All you need to do is enjoy your Budapest River Cruise and take home an unforgettable moment.
Budapest River Cruise Video
Make yourself a picture of the Budapest River Cruise. It is said that an image says more then thousand words but a video is even more impressive. Have a look at the, very long, video taken from a cruise ship on the Danube river.
What will I see during a Budapest River Cruise?
Most Budapest River Cruise offers take you all the way along the Danube from Rákóczi Bridge to Árpád Bridge passing several famous sights in Budapest that are on most of the must-see lists you can find. Below you can find detailed articles about the Attractions & Sights you will see during the river cruises. The “Banks of the Danube” as such is an UNESCO World Heritage site including all the beautiful spots among it. On all the Danube River Cruises you will have great chances and best views to take photos of these sites from a premium spot you will not get when just walking among the Danube shore. Especially by night these attractions are really worth seeing and photographing which will give you the best memories of Budapest you can possibly have.

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