Budapest Boat Tours & Cruises

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Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise: Discover Budapest in a New Light
Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise: Discover Budapest in a New Light
Discover the dazzling beauty of Budapest at night with our enchanting sightseeing cruise along the River Danube, featuring panoramic views of the city
from €10
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2608 reviews
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Evening Cruise with Optional Drinks and Live Music
Evening Cruise with Optional Drinks and Live Music
Join a night cruise and discover the lovely Hungarian capital with your favorite drinks. Starting from the center, admire the UNESCO-listed banks of the Danube aboard the elegant Gróf Széchényi ship.
from €21
per person
3488 reviews
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With Drink: 70-Minute Sightseeing Cruise on Danube (Daytime & Nighttime)
With Drink: 70-Minute Sightseeing Cruise on Danube (Daytime & Nighttime)
70-minute 30-language audio-guide river cruise on the Danube with 1 drink of your choice included
from €20
per person
2668 reviews
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Downtown Budapest Pizza Cruise
Downtown Budapest Pizza Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Danube River through the heart of Budapest. Savor pizza on board, accompanied by unlimited beer and soft drinks, while taking in views of the iconic sights of the city.
from €39.90
per person
812 reviews
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Hungarian Dinner Cruise on the Danube in Budapest
Hungarian Dinner Cruise on the Danube in Budapest
Combine a cruise on the Danube River with a Hungarian dinner and live music to get the most out of your time in Budapest.
€69
per person
1398 reviews
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Dinner Cruise with Piano Show
Dinner Cruise with Piano Show
Our exceptional piano show makes our cruise an even more captivating experience. The great atmosphere of the event is ensured by two brilliant pianists and a fantastic, charming vocalist.
from €45
per person
1279 reviews
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Cocktail Cruise Downtown Budapest
Cocktail Cruise Downtown Budapest
The cruise takes place during sunset, providing our guests with the most fabulous views of the illuminated Budapest. While enjoying the gorgeous panorama, guests can indulge in 3, freshly prepared cocktails on board. (3 cocktails included in the price)
€39.90
per person
1123 reviews
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Dinner Cruise with Folklore and Operetta Show
Dinner Cruise with Folklore and Operetta Show
Spend an unforgettable evening cruising along the embankment of the Danube River and enjoy a live folklore
from €45
per person
350 reviews
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Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Soak in the unmatchable panorama of Budapest on a nighttime boat ride along the Danube. Witness the most important landmarks of the city as you sip on unlimited glasses of high-quality Prosecco.
from €24.80
per person
3400 reviews
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The Danube River Sightseeing Cruise With Live Music
The Danube River Sightseeing Cruise With Live Music
See Budapest's most famous sights from the comfort of the Gróf Széchényi ship on this Danube River cruise. Enjoy live music, stop at the on-board bar, and visit the ship's unique engine room.
€18
per person
1824 reviews
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Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Cruise past the city's many beautiful illuminated sites as you dine on a 4-course dinner, passing by the Chain Bridge, the Elisabeth Bridge, and the Hungarian Parliament along the way.
€110
per person
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Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
See the highlights of Budapest at a faster pace than a walking tour, and benefit from the luxury of having access to an open bar with this sightseeing boat tour.
from €34.90
per person
411 reviews
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Private City Tuk-Tuk Tour & Boat Cruise
Private City Tuk-Tuk Tour & Boat Cruise
Discover all the highlights of Budapest on this personalized tuk-tuk tour catered to your interests and needs.
€119
per person
149 reviews
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Downtown Budapest Cruise with Pizza and Beer
Downtown Budapest Cruise with Pizza and Beer
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Danube River through the heart of Budapest. Savor pizza on board, accompanied by unlimited beer and soft drinks, while taking in views of the iconic sights of the city.
from €41.90
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Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
Partake in a 85-minute panoramic sightseeing tour in the fabulous capital city of Hungary. During the tour guests can marvel at the historical sights and landmarks of Budapest. The cruise departs from the heart of the city.
from €39.90
per person
630 reviews
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Danube Drinks & Soft OPEN bar cruise
Danube Drinks & Soft OPEN bar cruise
A pleasant cruise on the Danube where you see all the main sights and bridges lit up. You can sit inside or go up on deck to take photos.
€65
per person
84 reviews
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Craft Beer and Cruise
Craft Beer and Cruise
Witness the House of Parliament, the Chain Bridge and the iconic Buda Castle with the Fisherman's Bastion on the Castle Hill.
€400
per person
89 reviews
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Sunset Cocktail and Cruise
Sunset Cocktail and Cruise
Explore Budapest the classiest way possible, on a magnificent river cruise, with a large glass of cocktail in your hand, watching the marvelous hills of Buda from the Danube!
€37
per person
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Dinner & Cruise on the Danube with Folklore Dance Show & Live Music
Dinner & Cruise on the Danube with Folklore Dance Show & Live Music
Journey down the Grand Canal and some of the smaller waterways of the city to see historic bridges and palaces from the water.
€89
per person
831 reviews
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Szentendre Half-Day
Szentendre Half-Day
Explore the riverside town of Szentendre on a tour of the Danube Bend from Budapest. Wander down streets beloved by artists to see well-preserved houses. Return to the capital by boat or bus.
from €57
per person
252 reviews
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Full-Day Danube Bend Bus/Boat Tour with Lunch
Full-Day Danube Bend Bus/Boat Tour with Lunch
Jump into Hungarian history along the Danube Bend. Visit Esztergom and Szentendre, and pay a short visit to Slovakia with the return to Budapest along the Danube River.
from €86
per person
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Castle District & Pest Driving Tour with Danube River Cruise
Castle District & Pest Driving Tour with Danube River Cruise
See the majestic sights of both historic Buda and Pest on a 3-hour city tour, viewing important monuments, historical landmarks, and enjoying incredible views. After a city tour of the beautiful Hungarian capital, take a cruise on the Danube River.
€45
per person
409 reviews
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Dinner and Cruise with Sweet Live Music
Dinner and Cruise with Sweet Live Music
In order to meet all of your requirements and fulfill all of your best desires, our program combines all the 'must haves' you might have needed.
€79
per person
1196 reviews
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85 min - Unlimited Soft open Bar Cruise
85 min - Unlimited Soft open Bar Cruise
70-minute panoramic sightseeing tour in the fabulous capital city of Hungary. During the tour, guests can marvel at the historical sights and landmarks of Budapest. The cruise departs from the heart of the city.
€48
per person
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Danube's River Cruise with 4 Course Dinner & Piano Battle Show
Danube's River Cruise with 4 Course Dinner & Piano Battle Show
During the 3-hour long cruise, our dear guests are served a 3 or 6 course menu, while they enjoy the view of the capital’s most beautiful places from the Danube.
€116
per person
449 reviews
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Cocktail cruise - 85 min
Cocktail cruise - 85 min
Spend 70 minutes on board with utter elegance and comfort. Take a seat on our terrace or chill out on the air-conditioned lower deck. (Heated in the winter). While enjoying the gorgeous panorama, guests can indulge in 3, freshly prepared cocktails on board. (3 cocktails included in the price)
€48
per person
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Beer & Pizza Cruise
Beer & Pizza Cruise
Book a dinner at our pizza cruise ship and enjoy the beautiful panorama of Budapest along with a nice street food dinner! During the sightseeing cruise through the city center on River Danube, you will have the chance to marvel at the breathtaking panorama of Budapest.
€55
per person
319 reviews
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Christina
We booked a whole city tour the day before and thought that on this somewhat special tour we would delve a little deeper into history and see even more exciting places. Unfortunately that was not the case. In addition, we were of the opinion that the boat tour was part of the tour and you would go on board with the guide to get some insider information from the Danube and to ask certain questions. However, the boat tour takes place independently of the bus tour, at a time that you can choose from three options and where you have to go to the pier yourself. We did the boat trip in the evening which was beautiful !! Unfortunately, there is only a tape and no individual support. Pedro, our guide, was very funny, had a lot of insider information for us and made the tour varied. Nevertheless - for us - this tour was too similar to the City Tour - but the boat trip is highly recommended!
3 days ago
IRYNA S.
Impressive! A delightful sight from the water to Prague, a wonderful walk along the Vltava River, a wonderful motor ship, excellent service! Musical accompaniment during the whole walk, a very talented group of musicians. And of course a very delicious dinner. We were thrilled! Thank you
3 days ago
Mészáros L.
Amazing views, inside the boat was nice and warm, and the drink selection was good (the hot mulled wine in particular, if you’re a fan.) The only reason it’s 4 not 5 stars is because the drinks come in plastic cups rather than glasses. A small thing, but the photo in the advertisement shows you get glasses.
4 days ago
Lengyel Á.
I didn't have a lot of free time in Budapest . It was a perfect way to relax after a day of walking around the city. I chose the 5pm cruise so I could see the sights in the day and nighttime. The colors in the sky at sunset were beautiful. The prosecco was a bit sweet for my taste but it was unlimited and there were other things to drink. I also liked the snack plate.
4 days ago
Rick
lovely cruise to do as a couple with stunning views of the city. the pizza was what you expect and the whole thing was good value for money if you like to get a few drinks in while going down the river. we went during night time in winter (4:30pm) and unfortunately the front of the parliament wasn’t lit but the rest of it was. we walked down to there other days and it seemed to be the same each time. Other than that everything else was lit and it was beautiful to see the city. I would recommend getting there 30 minutes before your slot if not slightly earlier as there was a big queue and if you wasn’t one of the first you would be unable to get a window table and end up being stuck in the middle of the boat.
4 days ago
Balogh B.
"I had booked the cruise on the day of my arrival in Budapest. Due to severe flight delay I missed the scheduled evening. The customer service solved the problem by not making me lose money or the tour, postponing the same to another evening. A very pleasant and relaxing cruise. Beautiful accompanying music and very kind crew. I highly recommend it. "
4 days ago
Michael R.
Great dinner, views, and entertainment. We bought the 3 course with window seat package. Thought we would perhaps buy the drink package as well, but al la cart pricing for drinks was better selection and very affordable. All seats were by the window so didn't need to purchase that upgrade (two rows of tables all by the window). The duck confit was amazing! Loved the pianists and singer. Lovely romantic river cruise, would highly recommend!
5 days ago
Zachary B.
It was on time and enough seating for everyone on board. The information was provided on over head tv screens which was useful since we did not have earphones to listen to the App version of the commentary. It was relaxing and the use of the on board bar was great.
6 days ago

Boat Tour Itinerary & Attractions

Embark on a Budapest river journey to witness landmarks along the Danube. Highlights include:

  • National Theatre
  • Buda Castle
  • Margaret Island
  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics
  • Gellert Hill
  • Hungarian Parliament
  • Matthias Church
  • Fisherman’s Bastion
  • Gellért Spa
  • Historic bridges
  • Palace of Arts

Cruises start and finish near Margaret and Liberty Bridges, showcasing Budapest’s architectural gems.

City lights switch off at 23:00 (March 26 to October 29) and at 22:00 (October 30 to March 31). Plan accordingly to savor the night-time scenery.

Types of River Cruises in Budapest

Sunset Cruises Experience Budapest’s serene twilight. The sky fades to shades of orange and pink. Enjoy refreshing beverages and soothing live music. Learn more about these enchanting voyages on Budapest Sunset Cruises.

Night Cruises As night descends, Budapest’s edifices sparkle brilliantly, mirrored in the Danube. These cruises offer spectacular views of the illuminated cityscape. Explore Budapest Night Cruises for a glimpse into the city’s vibrant night life.

Dinner Cruises Combine gourmet meals with stunning views of the lit-up city from the Danube. Ideal for romantic dinners or celebrations. Visit Budapest Dinner Cruises for memorable dining on the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What Are Alternative Budapest Attractions Besides Cruises?

Engage in bespoke tours, enjoy rural day trips, or combine meals with sightseeing on dinner cruises.

What Does a Danube River Cruise Typically Cost?

Prices range from €10 to €30 per person, suitable for various financial plans.

How Long Are Danube River Cruises?

Options vary from a brief one-hour tour to an extended three-hour journey, tailored to your preferences.

What is the Best Month to Cruise the Danube?

September offers ideal weather and fewer tourists, perfect for cruising.

When Is the Best Time to Cruise the Danube?

Cruise in September for optimal weather and smaller crowds.

What Should You Wear on a Danube River Cruise in September?

Choose layered outfits suitable for warm days and cooler evenings, and remember a light jacket.

What Essentials Should You Bring on a Danube Cruise?

Pack comfortable walking shoes, a camera for photos, and clothes for changing temperatures.

Appropriate September Attire for a Danube Cruise?

Opt for versatile layers for daytime warmth and evening chill, including a light jacket.

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