Cheap Budapest Danube Cruises

25 budget friendly boat tours in Budapest with expert local guides from €12 🏆

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Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music
Live music
Discount
4.6
2232 reviews
Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music
A sightseeing cruise with live music and city views. Seating and comfort depend on how busy the boat is. Best for those who want atmosphere over commentary.
Private
30 persons
1 hr 30 min
Tomorrow at 18:00
Thu, 2 Apr, 18:00
€18
per person
Evening Cruise with Drink of Your Choice and Live Music
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4.7
4728 reviews
Evening Cruise with Drink of Your Choice 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.
Group
to 2 hrs
Tomorrow at 18:00
Thu, 2 Apr, 18:00
from€21
per person
Unlimited Mulled Wine Cruise
Cozy & warm
Off-season
4.6
655 reviews
Unlimited Mulled Wine Cruise
A cozy evening cruise on the Danube with hot drinks and illuminated city views. Best enjoyed after dark, especially in winter. Expect a relaxed pace and a warm indoor setting.
Group
1 hr
€19
per person
1,5-hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Social & lively
4.9
3576 reviews
1,5-hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
A relaxed night cruise on the Danube with illuminated city views, drinks, and a social onboard mood. Great for an easy evening out!
Group
to 1 hr 30 min
Tomorrow at 16:15
Tomorrow at 16:30
from€24.80
per person
Dinner Cruise with Folklore Dance Show & Live Music
Social & lively
Discount 15%
4.9
873 reviews
Dinner Cruise with Folklore Dance Show & Live Music
A lively dinner cruise with folk music, dancing, and a shared buffet atmosphere. Best enjoyed earlier in the evening, especially if city lights matter to you. More social and energetic than calm or romantic.
Group
2 hrs
Tomorrow at 18:00
Thu, 2 Apr, 18:00
€79
€67.15
per person
Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
Lively vibe
4.6
779 reviews
Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
This is a lively cocktail cruise with great nighttime views, more about atmosphere than learning. Expect music, drinks, and a social crowd rather than a quiet sightseeing ride. Best enjoyed after dark, especially if you don’t mind sharing space.
Group
1 hr
Tomorrow at 15:40
Tomorrow at 17:00
€39
per person
Dinner or Drinks Cruise with Piano Show
4.7
1257 reviews
Dinner or Drinks Cruise with Piano Show
Enjoy an evening cruise on the Danube that combines live piano music with either a full dinner or drinks, all while taking in Budapest’s illuminated landmarks. Relax aboard a modern catamaran and experience the city from the water, accompanied by music and views that define Budapest after dark.
Group
to 2 hrs
Tomorrow at 18:00
Thu, 2 Apr, 18:00
from€49
per person
Cocktail Cruise Downtown Budapest
4.5
1253 reviews
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)
Group
1 hr
Tomorrow at 15:40
Tomorrow at 17:00
€39.90
per person
Downtown Budapest Pizza Cruise
Best after dark
4.8
1023 reviews
Downtown Budapest Pizza Cruise
A casual Danube cruise with pizza, a drink, and city views. Best taken in the evening for illuminated landmarks. Expect a simple meal and a busier boat rather than a quiet dinner.
Group
1 hr
Tomorrow at 10:00
Tomorrow at 11:30
€39
per person
Evening or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Bestseller
4.5
11184 reviews
Evening or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
See Budapest from the Danube on a sightseeing cruise available during both the day and evening. Enjoy views of the city’s famous bridges and landmarks, with optional food and drinks available for purchase onboard.
Group
to 1 hr 30 min
Tomorrow at 10:00
Tomorrow at 11:30
from€16
from€12.80
per person
Sightseeing Cruise with Drink (Daytime or Nighttime)
Can get busy
4.8
4167 reviews
Sightseeing Cruise with Drink (Daytime or Nighttime)
See Budapest from the Danube on a 70-minute sightseeing cruise with a drink included. Best after dark, when the city’s landmarks are illuminated, though boats can be busy at peak times. Ideal for travelers who want an easy, no-frills introduction to the city from the water.
Group
to 1 hr 10 min
Tomorrow at 09:15
Tomorrow at 10:00
from€20
per person
Boat Party on the Danube River
Social & lively
4.8
2168 reviews
Boat Party on the Danube River
A high-energy party cruise with music, drinks, and a social crowd. This is nightlife on the water, not relaxed sightseeing. Best for groups who want to dance and keep the night going.
Group
to 2 hrs 30 min
Fri, 3 Apr, 20:45
Sat, 4 Apr, 20:45
from€20
per person
Danube Cruise with Audioguide & Panorama Terrace
Discount 20%
Discount 20%
4.8
854 reviews
Danube Cruise with Audioguide & Panorama Terrace
Experience Budapest from the Danube as you pass its signature bridges and waterfront landmarks on a relaxed city cruise with an audioguide. Enjoy clear views from the deck and learn the stories behind the sights along the riverbanks. Optional welcome drinks add a pleasant touch to the journey.
Group
1 hr
Tomorrow at 16:00
Tomorrow at 17:00
€16
€12.80
per person
Evening Sightseeing Cruise / Danube Legend
4.7
Guide rating
Evening Sightseeing Cruise / Danube Legend
1 hour 30-language audio-guide evening river cruise on the Danube with 1 drink of your choice included
Group
1 hr 10 min
Tomorrow at 18:20
Tomorrow at 19:20
€25
per person
Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
4.9
873 reviews
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.
Group
to 1 hr 15 min
Tomorrow at 16:15
Thu, 2 Apr, 16:15
from€24.80
per person
Budapest 1-hour Unlimited Slushy Cruise
Cool Cruise
2.0
244 reviews
Budapest 1-hour Unlimited Slushy Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sightseeing cruise in Budapest while sipping refreshing frozen drinks on the Danube. This 60-minute experience combines iconic city views with unlimited slushies and an optional audio guide for added insight.
Group
1 hr
Tomorrow at 15:40
Tomorrow at 17:00
€19
per person
Dinner or Drinks Cruise with Folklore & Operetta Show
5.0
474 reviews
Dinner or Drinks Cruise with Folklore & Operetta Show
An evening Danube cruise in Budapest with live folk music and dance, illuminated city views, and a choice between a 4-course dinner or 3 drinks.
Group
to 2 hrs
Tomorrow at 18:00
Sat, 4 Apr, 18:00
from€49
per person
Private Wine Tasting Cruise
5.0
237 reviews
Private Wine Tasting Cruise
Ideal for sightseeing, dining, or special occasions, the experience can be enhanced with curated Hungarian wine tastings.
Private
12 persons
1 hr
Fri, 3 Apr, 08:00
Fri, 3 Apr, 09:00
€100
per person
Unlimited Soft Open Bar Cruise
4.9
Guide rating
Unlimited Soft Open Bar Cruise
Marvel at the historical sights and landmarks of Budapest!
Group
1 hr
Sat, 4 Apr, 16:00
Sat, 4 Apr, 18:00
€48
per person
Dinner (buffet style) with live music and folklore show
4.8
1223 reviews
Dinner (buffet style) with live music and folklore show
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.
Group
2 hrs
Fri, 3 Apr, 18:00
Sat, 4 Apr, 18:00
€88
per person
Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Fresh Drinks
4.8
376 reviews
Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Fresh Drinks
You will get to see the Beauty of the Danube panorama during the speclacular cruise. Don't miss your chance to explore the brilliant views!
Group
2 hrs
Fri, 3 Apr, 18:00
Sat, 4 Apr, 18:00
€29
per person
Cruise with 4 Course Dinner & Piano Battle Show
5.0
579 reviews
Cruise with 4 Course Dinner & Piano Battle Show
Enjoy the combination of live music, river views and authentic cuisine!
Group
2 hrs
Tue, 21 Apr, 18:00
Wed, 22 Apr, 18:00
€116
per person
Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folklore Show
4.9
Guide rating
Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folklore Show
Join our unique dinner, where you will get all these feelings, in addition to a delicious dinner and great live music with a traditional dance show.
Group
2 hrs
Fri, 24 Apr, 18:00
Fri, 1 May, 18:00
€116
per person
Budapest: Valentine’s Day Cruise
4.5
Guide rating
Budapest: Valentine’s Day Cruise
Join us this year on our river dinner cruises and experience the romantic side of Budapest from the board while floating on the river on our unmatched, self-designed catamaran.
Group
3 hrs
€139
per person
Lake Balaton & Cruise
Off-season
Likely to sell out
4.8
Guide rating
Lake Balaton & Cruise
Discover Lake Balaton in Hungary on this 9-hour tour from Budapest. Visit the abbey on the Tihany Peninsula and walk along the promenade in Balatonfüred then take a pleasant boat ride.
Group
9 hrs
€75
per person
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.

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Our Recommended Cheap Budapest Danube Cruises

1-Hour Evening or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

Discover Budapest’s riverside landmarks during this affordable and flexible sightseeing cruise — day or night.

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1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music

Enjoy panoramic views and traditional Hungarian tunes — a value-packed way to explore the Danube River.

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70-Minute Sightseeing Cruise with Drink (Day or Night)

A budget-friendly cruise with a complimentary drink and unforgettable views — perfect for short itineraries.

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1-Hour Unlimited Booze Cruise in Downtown Budapest

A fun, low-cost cruise with unlimited drinks and music — ideal for groups or solo travelers wanting to socialize.

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