Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing introduction to Budapest on this 1-hour, evening sightseeing cruise. See the many famous buildings along the river (the Banks of the Danube is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a beverage in your hand. Not guided tour. Experience the city more like a local - the boat functions as a floating coffee house or pub experience with its own bar available during the cruise.
The city floats in the floodlight when the time of the day allows that. (As Budapest uses the illumination to commemorate certain events(, like Earth Hour, Fight Against Breast Cancer, national events, etc.) therefore they might appear in different colours or can be dimmed at certain times.)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
children under age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Seats are taken in the order of arrival; there are no assigned seats. Seating options available, you are free to change seats at any time.
pets are not allowed, service animals excluded
drinks or food can not be brought on board - a bar is available
wheelchair hoist not available, though wheelchair users able to walk short distance may access
electric wheelchairs are not allowed
no phone customer service
What To Expect
Margaret Bridge
Margaret Bridge
Budapest Inner-city Mother Church Of Our Lady Of The Assumption
Mathias Church
Options
24w
Departure time
What‘s Included
Onboard Wi-Fi
A glass of welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic welcome drink)
take your best shots of Budapest's unbeatable panorama
fast check-in with mobile voucher
Tour guide or audio guide
Food and drink (beyond what's mentioned)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,449 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
They cancelled at the last minute
paul g,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The cruise cancelled at that last minute. Major disappointment . Seems that some coordination with other lines would be possible. Only get to Budapest once.
Great Views. No Narration.
Dan C,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Night views of Parliament were worth the trip. Only downside was No Narration for pints of interest,
Ok, a narrator or recording of a narrative would have been helpful
Lauren H,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There is no narrative/narration on the various sights you will see as you cruise past. Even a recorded narration would have been nice.
We booked a boat tour for...
tonypugin,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked a boat tour for 10:00 PM, but when we were about to leave, we noticed that the tickets we received were for 6:15 PM. We have no idea why this happened, and nobody explained anything to us. Very poor company and very disappointing service.
Beautiful but quick
Yasel L,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Beautiful to do at dusk, although it goes by too quickly and the glass of wine they give is microscopic.
Sexy Budapest
Colin F,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a one-hour evening sunset cruise on the Danube, passing all the major landmarks, absolutely stunning. My wife and I loved every minute of it. The complimentary wine on arrival was a lovely touch, there were plenty of seats, and it was perfect just sitting back and watching the world go by.
Average
MariaPilar C,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We almost didn't arrive because dock 42 is next to 0 and you don't indicate it, so we went towards the opposite side.
Recommended
annamaria a,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I would only add a description of what is seen, as an experience absolutely recommended at sunset.
Budapest sightseeing cruise
Sally W,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely relaxing trip along the river. Great way to see the beautiful buildings and bridges . Welcome drink as we boarded and then a bar should you require anymore drinks .
Sunset o the Danube
Diana G,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The river cruise was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend going around 7:00–7:30 PM if you want to experience the sunset, just check the sunset time for the season you visit. It’s the perfect timing because after the cruise you can walk along the riverbank at night and see Budapest all lit up. The city looks absolutely gorgeous after dark.
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