Budapest Danube 1 Hour Sunset or Night Cruise with Audio Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Welcome aboard the Sightseeing Cruise Budapest, the perfect way to discover the beauty and history of Budapest from the Danube River. Our 60-minute tour departs from Batthyány Square, giving you a unique perspective of the city’s stunning architecture and landmarks from the water.
You’ll pass by some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Matthias Church.
One of the highlights of the Sightseeing Cruise Budapest is the opportunity to see the stunning Chain Bridge from the water, which connects Buda and Pest, the two sides of the city. As you sail under the bridge, you’ll be mesmerized by the beautiful views of the city’s skyline.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Restroom on board
Bar on board where travelers can purchase a variety of snacks and drinks. Both cash and card payments are accepted.
Please note, that passengers may not be allowed to board if they appear intoxicated upon arrival.
Dear Guests! If you are late for your pre-booked program, we can guarantee the rebooking, subject to availability, for an additional surcharge of 50% of the original price, payed on the spot.
We kindly request that you do not bring your own food and drinks aboard the ship. Rest assured, we offer catering services onboard to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout the journey.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Szechenyi Lanchid
Chain Bridge – This unique looking construction was the first, permanent stone bridge, that connected the two towns Buda and Pest
Buda Castle
The Castle District: Along with the Bazaar Gardens the castle is located at top of the hills of Buda and it takes a truly breath-taking landmark by night
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Downloadable audio guide application in 6 languages
Options
1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise
Duration: 1 hour
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time!!
morales,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kind people!! Nice boat and the trip was beautiful! The night shoreline was lit up like a fairly tale!
Travel in Hungary
hwarangl2026,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I got perfect time with my friends. I had a good experience with friends in Hungary. The landscape of Hungary was really nice. It was very cold, but it was nice to be with friends. 友達らとハンガリーでいい思い出が出来ました.
Totally unsuitable
spezifischer,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The booking was a total mess. The position determinations did not work, neither on the monitors, nor on the smartphone, so the information never on the position of the ship. Also, they were just names. The crew didn't seem to care.
Tour Danube boat Budapest
sara m,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Exciting but too chaotic Too many people Confusion You could not hear the audio guide A real shame
Beautiful experience in Budapest.
Daniele P,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We sailed on the Danube for an hour, we took many beautiful photos, like postcards, of the most beautiful places on both sides, Buda and Pest.
Sunset
genia v,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The city seen from the Danube is superb ...but there are no comments or explanations when it comes to sunset cruising
Nice ship, great management
932francescal,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice ship, excellent management and organization. Bar stocked with everything and I must say also honest as prices. On the way there was good background music and screens describing the works and monuments along the Danube
Very bad
U3205WMmarial,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00If there was a chance to give 0 stars, that would have been exactly my rating. I paid for a sightseeing tour, but without seeing anything at all, as the windows after the first 5 minutes of the tour were completely fogged, which was nothing short of gruesome. Recommended? Absolutely NOT.
Too much chaos and reduced view
Fearless42782146960,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Overcrowded and chaotic, unrelaxing: pushovers and war for seats. The views would also have been beautiful but from the inside very little visible (plus the windows were fogged). The limited and almost inaccessible outdoor deck space due to the icy wind that you already are walking around the city, let alone on a boat sailing the Danube. Inevitable jostling for a place to take a picture from. Perhaps it is also due to the high season, but the boat is visibly designed for the masses. Long queue in the cold to climb: it is indicated to go to the pier 20 'before departure and the result is a minimum of 20' of frost standing in line. Once up bar stormed for hot drinks that people pour here and there producing dirt everywhere. Positive note is that they sell indicated by the monitors the points of interest that you pass browsing.
Magával Christmas Atmosphere
875l szl b,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a great experience — the view was fantastic, the place felt relaxed, and Kadosa made us an unbelievably good coffee. He really took good care of us, and we wanted to thank him again for that.
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