Local Cuisine

2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise

Name: 2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise
Start: 2026-01-02T19:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-01-02T21:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Budapest

Enjoy views of Budapest’s landmarks from the Danube, accompanied by live folk music and a traditional Hungarian dinner aboard the vintage Gróf Széchényi ship.

Traditional Hungarian dinner

Breathtaking views of the city at night

A complimentary welcome drink

Atmospheric live folk music

What is included in activity

Traditional Hungarian dinner (self-service, buffet style)

1 welcome drink (sparkling wine or a soft drink)

1 glass of beer, wine, mineral water, or a soft drink

Danube cruise aboard the Gróf Széchényi

Live Hungarian folk music entertainment

What is not included

Hotel Pick-up

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The buffet dinner features a range of traditional Hungarian dishes, including:
• Alföld-style goulash soup
• Seasonal vegetable cream soup
• Traditional beef paprikash with homemade dumplings
• Oven-baked vegetables
• Hungarian strudel variations (dessert)
The selection is complemented by additional dishes, with other options available (for vegetarians, children etc).
*Menu is subject to change and items on the menu are subject to availability.
Drinks:
• One welcome drink
• One bottle of mineral water
• One glass of beer or wine or a soft drink

Details

Cruise along the Danube River and experience Budapest from the water during an evening of sightseeing, live folk music, and a traditional Hungarian dinner. Departing from the city center, the journey offers a relaxed way to enjoy the city’s illuminated riverbanks while taking in local flavors and onboard entertainment.

The cruise takes place aboard the Gróf (Count) Széchényi. From the river, admire views of the Parliament building, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and the Citadel. Live music is performed by members of the award-winning Rajkó Folk Orchestra, featuring a selection of Hungarian and international pieces, with the option to request a song for your group.

Loved every second! The atmosphere was great, the tables were lovely, the food was absolutely fresh, tasty and plentiful and the musicians entertained in every genre with great repertoire. Thank you, we loved it

Sylvia W.

Online Booking

Departure: 1051 Budapest, Id. Antall József rakpart, Akadémia 2. ponton

Duration: 2 hours

Group size up to 55 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

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Gróf Széchenyi

The Gróf Széchenyi nostalgic ship is currently Budapest's only functioning paddle-wheel, two-story ship. The unique stained glass ceiling of the renovated ship with its specially designed carpeting, and special deck are guaranteed to dazzle all guests.

Open deck

Air-conditioner

Onboard café

A bar

A restaurant

Live music

Individual tables

Restroom

Enclosed deck

Itinerary

Starting location: Akadémia 2 ponton

Hungarian Parliament Building

Margaret Bridge

Matthias Church

Buda Castle

Fisherman's Bastion

Citadella

Gellert Hill

National Theater, Budapest

Meeting point

Look for the Gróf Széchenyi boat at Akadémia dock 2 1051 Budapest, Id. Antall József rakpart, Akadémia 2. ponton

Places you will see

Hungarian Parliament, Margaret Bridge, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge,
Fisherman's Bastion, Gellert Hill, National Theater, Buda Castle and Citadel

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1846 reviews

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Marinda

All was wonderful. The band, the food and the beautiful night lights and scenery of Budapest!!!

3 days ago

Martin

Lovely boat that had an old fashioned feel about it . Food was good & drinks were decent . The folk band played a good selection of songs . Only downside was our waitress for the evening never showed up after the first 10 minutes . Would do it again next time we visit

5 days ago

Fodor K.

The boat was a bit hard to find. The food was only ok. I found myself spending most of the time outside looking at the view than eating.

6 days ago

Mészáros K.

The cruise was very enjoyable and seeing the beautiful buildings on the Danube all lit up was breathtaking. Music was quite good and entertaining. Service was very good. The ship itself was pretty nice. Food was pretty mediocre but the glass if Champaign was a nice touch. Overall enjoyable.

8 days ago

Olivia

It was a 2 hours cruise with food. The food that they served were delicious and very Hungarian. We didn't know the dishes name until we went to a restaurant the next day. Surprisingly even though they were serving the buffet style, it tastes better than the restaurant that we went. The live violin music was quite irritating maybe I didn't like classical music.

8 days ago

Cali P.

We enjoyed this evening, the food was excellent, the staff friendly. The view of the city from the magnificent river.

13 days ago

Mirko

Fantastic experience, cruise on the Danube in the evening an incredible show. Excellent food and exceptional hospitality. Incredible atmosphere thanks also to the live music. Highly recommended. PS: We took the cruise with the extra window table, it was worth it

14 days ago

Kristinn

Spectacular. 100% recommended. Amazing views, dinner with varied dishes and typical Hungarian music and dances.

16 days ago

Bristol S.

Beautiful experience, delicious food and excellent musicians, wonderful view, I recommend the 7pm time slot.

23 days ago

Alena C.

great food and view's, didn't get the free wine with the meal though, there's quite a lot going on at the start of the trip, trying to get feed etc and take in the view's. Budapest lit up at night is beautiful. the boat handily retraces its first part of the route towards the end so you don't have to worry about what you missed at the start..

27 days ago

Route details changed.

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