Cheap Budapest Danube Cruises

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

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1,5-hour Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music
Live music
4.6
2232 reviews
1,5-hour 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
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
€18
per person
2-hour Evening Cruise with Drink of Your Choice and Live Music
Discount
4.7
4600 reviews
2-hour 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
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
from€21
per person
1-hour Unlimited Mulled Wine Cruise
Cozy & warm
4.6
655 reviews
1-hour 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
Tomorrow at 15:45
Tomorrow at 17:15
€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
Today at 17:30
Today at 19:00
from€24.80
per person
Dinner Cruise with Folklore Dance Show & Live Music
Social & lively
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
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
€79
per person
1-hour Unlimited Booze Cruise Downtown Budapest
Lively vibe
4.6
779 reviews
1-hour 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 15:45
Tomorrow at 17:15
€39
per person
2-hour Dinner or Drinks Cruise with Piano Show
4.8
1129 reviews
2-hour 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
Thu, 12 Feb, 19:00
Fri, 13 Feb, 19:00
from€47
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 16:30
Tomorrow at 18:00
€39
per person
1-hour Cocktail Cruise Downtown Budapest
4.5
1253 reviews
1-hour 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 15:45
Tomorrow at 17:15
€39.90
per person
70-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Drink (Daytime or Nighttime)
Can get busy
4.8
3911 reviews
70-minute 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
Today at 12:30
Today at 14:00
from€20
per person
1-hour Evening or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Bestseller
4.6
9968 reviews
1-hour 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
Today at 16:40
Today at 17:20
from€12
per person
Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
4.9
809 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
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
from€24.80
per person
2,5-hour Boat Party on the Danube River
Social & lively
4.8
2168 reviews
2,5-hour 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, 20 Feb, 20:45
Sat, 21 Feb, 20:45
from€23
per person
2-hour Dinner or Drinks Cruise with Folklore & Operetta Show
5.0
474 reviews
2-hour 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
Fri, 13 Feb, 19:00
Wed, 18 Feb, 19:00
from€45
per person
1-hour Private Wine Tasting Cruise
5.0
237 reviews
1-hour Private Wine Tasting Cruise
Beautifully renovated city cruiser yacht with kitchen and bathroom on board. Perfect for events, sight-seeing, and dining in Budapest.
Entry ticket
1 hr
Thu, 12 Feb, 10:00
Thu, 12 Feb, 11:00
€100
per person
85-min Unlimited Soft open Bar Cruise
4.9
Guide rating
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.
Group
1 hr
Fri, 13 Feb, 17:00
Fri, 13 Feb, 19:00
€48
per person
2-hour Dinner and Cruise with Sweet Live Music
4.8
1223 reviews
2-hour 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.
Group
2 hrs
Thu, 12 Feb, 19:00
Fri, 13 Feb, 19:00
€79
per person
2-hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Fresh Drinks
4.8
376 reviews
2-hour 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
Thu, 12 Feb, 19:00
Fri, 13 Feb, 19:00
€29
per person
1-hour Danube Cruise with Audioguide & Panorama Terrace
4.8
790 reviews
1-hour 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
Sat, 14 Feb, 17:00
€18
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
Sat, 14 Feb, 19:30
€139
per person
2-hour Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folklore Show
4.9
Guide rating
2-hour Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folklore Show
Join our unique dinner, where you will get all these feelings, in addition to a delicious, 3 or 6-course dinner and great live music with a traditional dance show. Our Folklore Show is waiting for you with an unforgettable experience, with a singer and a violin, with a contrabass, and a cimbalom
Group
2 hrs
Fri, 6 Mar, 19:00
Fri, 13 Mar, 19:00
€116
per person
Magic of Budapest: Evening Lights & Panoramas
4.5
361 reviews
Magic of Budapest: Evening Lights & Panoramas
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.
Private
7 persons
2 hrs
Mon, 9 Mar, 19:00
€280
per group
2-hour Cruise with 4 Course Dinner & Piano Battle Show
5.0
579 reviews
2-hour 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.
Group
2 hrs
€116
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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