By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink

Name: By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink
Start: 2026-02-26T16:20:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-02-26T16:20:00.000+03:00
Location: Budapest

A short Danube night cruise focused on illuminated landmarks and relaxed views. Best for an easy evening experience, with comfort depending on timing and crowd levels.

Be our guest for a glass of welcome drink

Experience the spectacular panorama of Budapest

Memorable night cruise

The audio guide in English

50 min

Group size up to 100 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

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

Details

This is a short nighttime sightseeing cruise focused on showing Budapest at its most photogenic from the river. It works best after dark, when Parliament, bridges, and riverfront buildings are illuminated and feel worth seeing from the water. The boat is fairly spacious, but popular sailings can still feel crowded, so arriving early helps if you want a window seat. A welcome drink sets an easygoing tone, and there’s a bar on board, though this remains a casual evening cruise rather than a party or a deep guided experience. Audio information is available, but it tends to stay in the background. Overall, it’s a simple, low-effort way to enjoy the city at night without committing to a long tour.

Online Booking

What is included in activity

Sightseeing cruise

Panoramic upper deck with excellent view

1 welcome drink

Audio guide in English via QR code

Bar on board

What is not included

Snacks and additional drinks (available to purchase on board)

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Important Info

Not allowed
• Non-folding wheelchairs
• Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go
• When selecting the tickets, please make sure you check sunset times, as the city lights will turn on approximately 15-20 minutes after sunset.
• Cruise & Welcome drink: meeting point and place to exchange tickets is Vigadó tér 5. ponton, Mahart Cruises ticket office, open all day in the summer.
• We reserve the right to cancel or modify cruises in the event of extreme river conditions, such as flooding or critically low water levels. The cruise operates in all weather conditions.
• There is no seat allocation, seats are taken in order of arrival.
• The cruise takes a round-trip according to the itinerary, the Parliament will be visible in the first 15 minutes.
• The boat has restrooms on board, smoking is only permitted in the designated area at the back of the ship. Safety instructions are placed on the lower and upper decks, with pictograms.

Not suitable for
• Wheelchair users

What to bring:
• Warm clothing
• Headphones
• Charged Smartphone

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Starting location

Budapest, Vigadó tér 5, 1051 Magyarország

Chain Bridge

Sightseeing

Hungarian Parliament Building

Scenic views on the way

Fisherman's Bastion

Sightseeing

Matthias Church

Sightseeing

Buda Castle

Scenic views on the way

Gellert Hill

Pass by

Liberty Bridge

Sightseeing

National Theater, Budapest

Scenic views on the way

Bálna Budapest

Sightseeing

Vigadó Square

Scenic views on the way

Drop-off

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Places you will see

• Chain Bridge
• Hungarian Parliament Building
• Fisherman's Bastion
• Matthias Church
• Buda Castle
• Gellert Hill
• Liberty Bridge
• National Theater
• Bálna Budapest
• Vigadó Square

Activity book period

You can see all dates available at this moment in the calendar. Book now! The number of tickets is limited.

Activity languages

English

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

1328 reviews

975

William F.

Amazing boat cruise 🎉 Evening atmosphere, light, champagne! Highly recommend

4 days ago

Annette G.

Great value for money and sights you can’t miss when visiting Budapest

10 days ago

Amar L.

We went to parliament for just 5 min and went back to some stupid things. The boat is the worst in comparison to others. You also asked me to pay extra, and for what? For one baloon? Very bad experience.

11 days ago

Carl H.

Lovely relaxing experience and to see the buildings by night was amazing

12 days ago

Wendy M.

Enjoyed the cruise saw a lot in the 50mins. Beautiful boat warm sat downstairs and could still see everything.

13 days ago

Amy M.

Lovely and relaxing sights of Budapest. Can highly recommend! Nice choice of Champaign or soft drink.

14 days ago

Benjamin R.

Great activity and a good price. Easier to find meeting point and get tickets. We enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend.

18 days ago

David D.

It was a magical moment for our family. This is definitely a MUST DO activity in Budapest. The sight of Budapest from the river with all the lights is just so romantic. Thank you 🫶

26 days ago

Robert H.

It was well organized and easy to find the ticket collection building. Cruising on the Daube as the New Year was ticking in was unforgettable! Great staff on board the vessel as well. Few views are more beautiful in the world than from the Danube River in Budapest at night!

27 days ago

Amber B.

Easy to find and collect tickets. Get there even though you have to que to get on the boat, it will pay off when you have the pick of the window seats. You get a Presseco only when you get onboard but you can buy beer at the bar.

29 days ago

Program details changed.

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