Experience Budapest from the water on a relaxing Danube River cruise aboard the historic Gróf Széchenyi ship. Glide beneath the city’s iconic bridges while taking in landmarks such as Buda Castle and the Parliament building. Enjoy live music and a comfortable onboard setting as you explore the city from a unique perspective.
Discover the city and six bridges of Budapest
Listen to live music on board the cruise ship
Purchase drinks at the boat's on-board bar
Head up to the open balconies of the boat
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Take in Budapest’s most well-known landmarks from the comfort of the Gróf Széchenyi ship on a scenic Danube River cruise. This experience combines sightseeing with relaxed onboard amenities, including live music and access to the ship’s bar.
Often referred to as the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest reveals its charm as you sail beneath six of its bridges. Along the route, you’ll pass notable sights such as the House of Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion, as well as Gellért Hill, topped by the Citadella.
The ship’s interior features wooden finishes and carefully designed details that create a comfortable atmosphere. During your journey, you can also visit the ship’s engine room on the lower deck for a closer look at its inner workings.
Sit back and enjoy the scenic riverbanks as you pass Budapest’s historic architecture, offering a calm and memorable way to explore the city.
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
A bar
Live music
Enclosed deck
Meeting point
Look for a boat that called "Gróf Széchenyi"
Places you will see
• Hungarian Parliament Building — one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks, known for its striking Neo-Gothic architecture along the Danube.
• Margaret Bridge — a historic bridge connecting Buda and Pest, with access to Margaret Island in the middle.
• Matthias Church — an elegant church with a colorful tiled roof, located in the heart of Buda Castle District.
• Buda Castle — a former royal palace offering panoramic views over the city and the Danube.
• Fisherman’s Bastion — a terrace with neo-Romanesque towers, famous for its scenic views of Budapest.
• Citadella — a hilltop fortress providing wide views across the city.
• Gellert Hill — a prominent hill above the Danube, popular for its panoramic outlooks.
• National Theater — a modern theater building situated along the Pest riverbank.
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Désiré M.
Nice cruise, Csabi is the best and the view is amazing. Go for it, night light are beautiful, beer is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
about 9 hours ago
Angela
Beautiful lights in the evening!
1 day ago
Michele C.
We left a bit late, which was great because it gave us time for the city to light up. You could be outside and inside, as well as go in and order a drink. A walk along the Danube, preferably at night, is a must.
5 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€.
5 days ago
Martina
It was nice to see Budapest from the danube, but the tour was bit slow
7 days ago
Bartolo
The vehicle was very large. Great cruise
8 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.
9 days ago
Gail H.
Very good service as described, welcomed as it should be, we booked in advance, it's so much the better because we knew nothing about the crowds
11 days ago
Charles F.
We cruised the Danube with live music and a welcome drink, admiring the city from the water. You can visit an exciting engine room. But it's not a party boat.
11 days ago
Victor
Everything was good except that there are no guide inside
