Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance
Overview
2 hours
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Enjoy a relaxing evening in Budapest with this scenic Danube River cruise. Sip drinks or have buffet style dinner while enjoying the city's illuminated view. You’ll be entertained by live music as you admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budapest panorama, which includes the Buda Castle Quarter, the Chain Bridge (Clark Ádám Square), the Hungarian Parliament building, the Gellért Baths and Gellért Hill with its' Liberty Statue.
You’ll be awed by the sparkling city lights while enjoying beverages and live music entertainment performed by three members of the Rajko Folk Orchestra, playing popular favourites as well as local classics for your amusement.
The cruise is leaving from a center based port with easy access by public transportation
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After taking your assigned seats, the feast starts at 19:00. You are free to roam and explore the ship and its' many outdoor terraces to experience the stunning view of the city's sigths.
Sample Menu
starter
Cucumber Salad
with two types of optional dressings
starter
Goulash Soup
Alföld style Goulash Soup
starter
Vegan Soup
Seasonal vegetable cream soup
main
Traditional Beef Stew
Beef stew with Villány red wine, side dish recommendation: Nokedli
main
Roasted Chicken Thighs
with vegetables
main
Vegan Vegetable Tart
main
Nokedli - side dish
Hungarian dumplings
main
Parsley Potatoes - Side dish
dessert
Somlói Sponge Cake Trifle
local favourite
dessert
Vegan Tapioca Pudding
What‘s Included
Outdoor observation decks.
WiFi on board
Danube cruise (90 minutes: 19:15-20:45)
Gulyas & Langos: Served bowl of Gulyas soup with mini langos, only if option purchased.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Live music entertainment and Folklore dance show
Buffet Dinner: self service warm buffet dinner only if "Buffet Dinner" option purchased.
Wine & Food tasting: Served dinner and wine pairing only if "Wine&Dine" option purchased.
Additional drinks are available for purchase on board
Options
Wine & Dine - Tasting
Wine & Food Tasting: 5 wines from different regions paired to perfection with 5 traditional meals
Sample Food Menu:: Eggplant cream with sourdough bread;Duck breast & sweet potato mousse;
Beef stew; Stuffed cabbage; Somlói Cream dessert
Presented Wine Regions:: Balatonfüred-Csopaki; Balatonboglár; Villányi; Nagy-Somlói; Tokaj-Hegyaljai
Goulash & Langosh Cruise
Gulyas & Langos: This option includes a welcome drink (Prosecco or juice) and a bowl of goulash served with mini lángos. Table service.
Firework Special Holiday Event
Live Entertainment: Live music and folklore performance during the cruising
Duration: 3 hours: Event duration: 19:00-22:00; ship docks during the fireworks
Full Buffet + Soft Open Bar: 12 course buffet style dinner and soft open bar (unlimited beer, wine, prossecco & soft and warm drinks) included.
Best View of the Fireworks: Ship stays at the departure point (next to the Parliament) during the firework and drone show.
Buffet Style Dinner
Live Entertainment: Music and Dance Performance
Duration: 2 hours: Sightseeing cruise is 90 minutes: 19:15-20:45
Dinner & Welcome Drink: Buffet style dinner and 1 welcome drink (Prosecco or Juice)
Transfer is not included
3-Course Dinner (no folklore)
Live Music Entertainment
Duration: 2 hours
Dinner and Drinks: 3-Course Buffet Style Dinner: Alföld style Goulash soup, Beef stew with home-made dumplings and strudel variations + 1 drink.
Please note: Transfer is not included
Reviews
7,452 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a lovely cruise to...
Vishal K,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lovely cruise to end our first day in Budapest. The staff were really nice and welcoming. And the artists were awesome. The musicians and dancers also spent time individually on each table. The food was good as well where we tried Hungarian dishes. I wish if there was more variety but that was a minor point given all the things this cruise had to offer.
Beauty of Budapest on the Danube
RitaAnn E,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was a perfect way to see the beauty of Budapest on the Danube. The staff was friendly, the food was delicious and the entertainment was fun and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed this evening and would highly recommend others to book it.
Wonderful cruise
Moira M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I know this cruise will be etched in my memory as I thought the whole experience was wonderful. The food was delicious, lots of choice, dancers were great and the violinists were so talented, beautiful music from start to finish.
Lovely dinner cruise
Kim D,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lovely cruise. Dinner was simple.. Hungarian goulash.. but there was a quartet that played on request with violins and a hammered dulcimer. Seeing the river and buildings at night was special.
Missed tour
Stephanie V,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We had to cancel this tour due to a flight delay, and the offered rebooking was not possible . We would have loved this experience
Didn’t Know Where to Look!
Bob T,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful music and dancing by locals, incredible views of Budapest at night, great food all on a lovely vessel. Would definitely recommend.
First night in Budapest
Brent D,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00E had an amazing time on the dinner cruise. The food was very good, better than expected. Budapest is beautiful at night and it was a great introduction to the city on our first night here. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good dinner with a view.
Dinner cruise
Philip L,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Happy and well organized trip, a Lovley trip up and down the Danube , and Lovley and plentiful buffet food , and authentic Hungarian music and dance
Very good experience
X9359KFmehdih,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful view of the illuminated buildings, good orchestra and good dance show
Would do it again
Jessica G,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience to see the city from the river at night. Beautiful views with all the lights. Entertainment on board was great and the food was nice. Drinks were also reasonably priced. Would do this again if returned to Budapest.
From €45.00
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