Local Cuisine

2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise

Name: 2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise
Start: 2025-12-26T22:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-12-27T00:00:00.000+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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Delphine

Super nice cruise. Perfect

3 days ago

Fehér D.

A brilliant experience, lovely food alongside beautiful views and wonderful music. Would definitely do this again!

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.

5 days ago

Kristinn

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

11 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

11 days ago

Vass S.

The entertainment was just impeccable. We had such a fun night. The Champaigne Strings were amazing

15 days ago

Liusene

"Everything was fine, and the food, and the drinks, and the staff. I really liked the dessert.Of course, the walk itself, the views are just great."

15 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.

16 days ago

Noelene

The cruise was lovely and the food not too bad. I’d read some bad reviews about this cruise, the service, and the food but to be honest, I was quite happy with all of it. Entertainment was great too, very talented musicians., If possible I would probably pay extra next time to be sure to get a table near the windows. Also, in the summer, I would do the later cruise to get better photos of the lights. meeting point information could be a more detailed. I would recommend this cruise.

16 days ago

Ogner

The most beautiful boat. With space ahead to watch the trip whenever you wanted - but the actual entry (under all Budapest's differently lit bridges) was breathtaking. Perfect service in every way and absolutely good food. A really nice experience. I have been on several of these evening boat tours - and this was the best.

19 days ago

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