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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Bács S.
We (my wife and 2 children) found this to be a nice boat trip for the money. Relatively limited seating room on the open deck part of the boat. The commentary was recorded and disjointed at times. Quite a few of the passengers were on the lunch option (lower deck) or ordered drinks and snacks on our (upper) deck. If you don't want a lengthy cruise and you're content to just look out of the window and enjoy the view then it's great. Very relaxed experience.
about 19 hours 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.
1 day ago
Victor
Everything was good except that there are no guide inside
2 days ago
Eva
Doesn‘t have a narrated guide, its good for those who want nice views but no annoying guide.
2 days ago
Somogyi V.
I use your service for the first time. I liked the price, the same tickets are sold twice as expensive at the pier. We were afraid not to find the place of departure and explain that we have an electronic ticket, because everything is very bad with English, and I had no connection , I took a screenshot of the destination, it contains the berth number and the carrier's company, the most important thing of course is to screen the CODE, everything went well, they approached the pier there are large signs with the berth number or a letter, we had BERTH number 3, next to the monument to shoes , the route is also in the application, if you look closely. we arrived early 40 minutes before departure, we started launching 15 minutes before departure, it’s better to come up like this if you want to take places on an open holly, the waiter at the entrance reads your code from the phone and everything;) we bought without champagne) for beautiful photos, buy a ticket with it;) or you can buy at
8 days ago
Surány P.
That a perfect fair for this money! We had live music with dances of profesional dancers. Ship is big and you can outside to enjoy the view. Other than this you have your table when you can enjoy the bar drinks and food. Really, for this price is PERFECT!
10 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.
10 days ago
Bartolo
The vehicle was very large. Great cruise
11 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
12 days ago
Tamás R.
Clear recommendation, as it is very good value for money. The actual tour did not start at 7:00 p.m., but only at 7:30 p.m., but covered all the sights in 1.5 hours, so there was ample opportunity to see the hotspots that were illuminated when dusk fell to photograph. At night, the already magnificent buildings appear even more magnificent. The drink prices on board are also moderate - I only paid €2.50 for a 0.5 l lager beer (= 990 HUF on 03.06.22). All in all a clear recommendation and gladly again at any time! PS: The online voucher was also the ticket for me, ie I didn't have to exchange it, as another participant wrote.
