Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music

A sightseeing cruise with live music and city views. Seating and comfort depend on how busy the boat is. Best for those who want atmosphere over commentary.

Details

This cruise focuses on relaxed sightseeing with live music rather than guided commentary or structured storytelling. The historic boat and onboard band create a pleasant atmosphere, but seating is not guaranteed, and late arrivals may need to stand or accept less comfortable spots. Inside areas can feel busy and noisy, especially when the boat is full, while outdoor decks are quieter but weather-dependent. There is no narrated guide, which some guests appreciate for uninterrupted views, while others miss context about the sights. Evening sailings offer the strongest visuals, though very late departures may miss fully lit landmarks.

Important Info

Know before you go:
• The cruise starting at 7:00 PM is 2 hours
• The cruise starting at 10:00 PM is 1.5 hours
Our 7pm cruise will start at 7:15 pm and docks at 8.45 pm.

Expectation warning:
This may disappoint travelers expecting guaranteed seating, a guided tour, or a quiet environment. It suits visitors who enjoy live music, don’t mind crowds, and are flexible about where they sit.
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What is included in activity

Ticket for the Gróf Széchényi ship
Cruise
Live music

What is not included

Food and drinks
Transfer
Guide
1 hr 30 min
Mobile ticket
English, Deutsch
Children allowed, up to 6 years old free
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Meeting point

Look for the Gróf Széchenyi boat at Akadémia dock 2 Akadémia 2. ponton Budapest, Széchenyi rkp. 1051

Places you will see

House of Parliament, the Chain Bridge, the Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion up on the Hill of Buda, and the Gellért mountain

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Reviews by travellers

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Balázs A.
ride for those who want to rest. Not very informative, the sound of the recording is very low. But it fulfills its promise: it goes through the 6 bridges, explains about them, besides the main tourist attractions of the waterfront: castle, São Matias church, parliament, etc. Who will do the bus rides will not have much added.
2 days ago
Nicole G.
There was wind warning for Budapest that day but they made us wait outside for more than 20 mins. Oh and we can't go up the yacht for reason we don't know.
4 days ago
Stefania
A pleasant experience
8 days ago
Simon B.
Easy to find meeting point through the app. Outside the building there is a sign indicating the meeting point. I went in and they gave me tickets for the tour. At 3.30 pm our guide arrives and accompanies us to the pier for departure. A beautiful 1 and a half hour tour that reaches the last bridge. Suggestive is to see that from the light of day, the buildings and bridges around 4.30 pm begin to light up giving a breathtaking sight. The speaker explains only in English. There is bar service available. I highly recommend booking this visit which has excellent value for money. With other tours I would have spent 20 euros per person.
11 days ago
Victor
Everything was good except that there are no guide inside
12 days ago
Kocsis V.
The boat trip lasted two hours on the same route - this made it possible to have a more leisurely experience. It was also nice that the ride started at 7pm and then it soon got dusk and the lights of the city came into their own.
14 days ago
Németh V.
A bit awkward at first, as you first have to exchange the voucher for tickets in the office in the city, then you go to the boat with a guide and then crowd around the next boat with a hundred other guests. The table is then assigned to you. The explanations in English via loudspeakers are also difficult to understand, since it is quite noisy inside due to the bar operation etc. Nevertheless it is a very good offer for the price, you can see a lot of the city, the journey takes 90 minutes, the drink prices on board are ok and there is space at the round tables, the toilets were also ok. You could also go to the outside deck at any time to take photos.
15 days ago
Fazekas Z.
Superb cruise, 90 min allows you to fully enjoy the Danube and the different landscapes! Possibility to have a drink during the cruise and the prices are very correct. I highly recommend because the cruise is well worth the 8€ unlike some at more than 20€.
15 days ago
Martina
It was nice to see Budapest from the danube, but the tour was bit slow
19 days ago
Kende T.
The night cruise is very interesting. Budapest at night looks wonderful from the perspective of the ship. Unfortunately the music is not heard on the terrace.
21 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
Look for the Gróf Széchenyi boat at Akadémia dock 2 Akadémia 2. ponton Budapest, Széchenyi rkp. 1051