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2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise

Name: 2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise
Start: 2025-12-17T19:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-12-17T21:00:00.000+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.

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.

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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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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

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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

A cafe

Live music

Individual tables

Enclosed deck

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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Skye B.

Dinner was nothing special. View of the city at night was spectacular, but same could be seen from the river walk.

3 days ago

Fehér D.

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

8 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

10 days ago

Claire

The whole ambience, the service and the food were all great.

12 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.

13 days ago

Sylvia W.

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

13 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..

14 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

15 days ago

Somogyi C.

A lovely evening overall. Would totally recommend the dinner cruise

17 days ago

Delphine

Super nice cruise. Perfect

19 days ago

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2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise

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