Self-guided

Full or Half Day Danube Bend Cruises (Szentendre, Visegrád)

Name: Full or Half Day Danube Bend Cruises (Szentendre, Visegrád)
Start: 2025-09-21T08:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-09-21T15:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Budapest

Sail from Budapest through the scenic curves of the Danube Bend and explore the charming town of Szentendre or the historic heights of Visegrád. Enjoy a relaxing river journey, stunning views, and the perfect taste of Hungary in one unforgettable day.

Details

Cruise to Szentendre:

Choose from multiple departure times:
Departure: 8:30 — > free time: 2,5 hours — > Return: 12:30
Departure: 10:30 — > free time: 5 hours — > Return: 17:00
Departure: 14:30 — > free time: 2 hours — > Return: 18:00

Embark on a scenic self-guided day cruise from Budapest to the charming town of Szentendre. Wander at your own pace through its cobbled streets, starting at the lively Main Square (Fő tér), framed by colorful Baroque buildings.

Step inside the Serbian Orthodox Church to admire its ornate frescoes and discover the town’s multicultural past. Art lovers can explore the Margit Kovács Museum, home to exquisite ceramic works, and the nearby Open Air Ethnographic Museum with over 300 traditional buildings showcasing Hungarian rural life.

Browse Szentendre’s vibrant galleries, visit the quirky Micro Miracle Museum, and unwind at a riverside café with a glass of local wine as the Danube drifts by.

On your return cruise, soak up the sunshine on the open deck and enjoy breathtaking views of Budapest’s Parliament building.

Cruise to Visegrád:

Escape the crowds and discover one of Hungary’s hidden gems on our Danube Bend cruise to Visegrád.

Depart Budapest at 8:30 AM and enjoy a scenic ride past rolling hills and charming villages, arriving at 11:50.

Spend the day exploring the hilltop citadel with its breathtaking views, racing down the alpine bobsled track, and feasting like royalty at the Renaissance Restaurant.

Nestled in a graceful curve of the Danube, Visegrád offers beauty, history, and tranquility all in one.

The cruise departs back to Budapest at 16:50, arriving at 19:20.

Online Booking

What is not included

Food and drinks

Tour guide

Entry tickets

Important Info

• There are 2 scheduled stops on the Budapest-Visegrád route, but customers must remain on the boat until Visegrád.
• We reserve the right to cancel or modify cruises in the event of extreme river conditions, such as flooding or critically low water levels, which affect safe nautical operations. Please note that cruises operate in all weather conditions; rain or storms do not impact our schedule.
• Not allowed: Non-folding wheelchairs, E lectric wheelchairs
• Not suitable for Wheelchair users

4 hours 30 minutes - 10 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Your motor boat

Change time

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Meeting point

The ticket office and cruise embarkation point are on the Danube at Budapest Vigado tér 5 ponton. You can access the bankside by taking the stairs near Hotel Marriott and the tram 2 stop.

Places you will see

• Szentendre
• Visegrád
• Open Air Ethnography Museum
• Szamos Marzipan Museum
• Royal Palace

Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

816 reviews

596

144

Melissa R.

Definitely worth it if you are looking for a fun half day trip! The town was so beautiful and had so many stores, we bought so many things to take home. There was some amazing restraints in town too. We went to Nobi, an amazing sushi and ramen restaurant!

4 days ago

Mark.mor

Getting tickets was easy. Boats left on time. Pleasant journey. Advice was to get there early, which we did.

4 days ago

Nancy M.

The top deck is the place to be. The views were fantastic and highly recommended. The little town of Szentendre was dreamy and we enjoyed ourselves a lot. The enclosed area of the boat was very very warm.

8 days ago

David W.

The trip was cool, but 5 hours in Szentendre is a bit too long, a waste of time.

12 days ago

Carrie H.

The boat was massively over crowded with people having to stand. Managed to get a seat at the back but right by the toilets, which let out an awful smell. We arrived half an hour prioe to start time ans the queue was huge. For this reason we ended up getting an uber back as we didn't want to bite into our time on the trip having to queue just to get a seat on the way back. Sventendre itself was absoloutely beautiful and would 100% recommend going.

13 days ago

Amanda B.

Well this was an exceptional trip! We wish we had had the full day experience as there was so much to explore. We had booked on as a last minute idea after a disappointing experience at the spa. We were not disappointed. The boat was basic but for the price, I have no complaints. The trip itself was amazing and I absolutely want to go back on a future holiday! 10/10!

14 days ago

Regina P.

Wonderful trip to Szentendre, a quaint and clean touristy town. 3 hours was perfect to stroll, have a lunch, shop, and take in the town. The boat ride is simply transportation, no narration. Boat was older and worn, but clean and did the job. Would recommend the 1/2 day trip if you’re looking to fill some time outside the normal Budapest attractions.

16 days ago

Cathy S.

The boarding locations were easy to find. The process for boarding at the return was a little chaotic.

27 days ago

Ryan C.

Nice and comfortable boat. It has a covered upper deck with nice view, and a lower deck with big windows and climate controlled. The ship was on time.

about 1 month ago

Patrick H.

The day trip was great, it was a very hot day but it was absolutely spectacular. we loved the small quaint town of Szentendre. All the main restaurants were packed with a long waiting time to order but we discovered a small restaurant and the food was fabulous. Some commentaries on the boat would have been great as we were first timers here in Hungary.

about 2 months ago

Route details changed.

More info

Full or Half Day Danube Bend Cruises (Szentendre, Visegrád)

Details

Cruise to Szentendre:

Online Booking

What is included in activity

What is not included

What is included in activity

What is not included

What is included in activity

What is not included

What is included in activity

What is not included

Important Info

Important Info

Important Info

Important Info

Your motor boat

Meeting point

Places you will see

Reviews by travellers

Categories

To other cities