Budapest Danube Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Performances and Music
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‘s Included
One welcome drink and one glass of beer/wine/soft drink
WiFi on board
Danube cruise (90 minutes: 19:15-20:45)
Warm, buffet style dinner with traditional favourites (self service, 12 or 4 courses); served tasting if "Wine Tasting" option purchased
Restroom on board
Live music entertainment and Folklore dance show
Drop off service
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
Fresh seasonal salad
with two types of dressings
starter
Finger food
Weekly selection of cheese, fruits, shrimp, etc.
main
Soup options
Alföld style Goulash Soup ; Vegetable broth
main
Main courses
Beef stew with Villány red wine and dumplings, Turkey fillet cooked in gravy and ragout,Stuffed cabbage (turkey), Oven-baked vegetables, rice
dessert
Hungarian Strudel
variation
dessert
Triffle
Hungarian Somlói sponge cake style
dessert
Fruit basket
Fresh, seasonal selection of fruits
Options
12-Course Dinner
Live Music Entertainment
Duration: 2 hours: Sightseeing cruise is 90 minutes: 19:15-20:45
Dinner and Drinks: Buffet style dinner(12 course) with welcome drink & one optional (wine/draught beer/soft drink/mineral water/tea/coffee)
Transfer is not included
12-Course Dinner with Pick Up
Live Music Entertainment
Duration: 2 hours
Dinner and Drinks: Buffet style dinner with one welcome drink(sparkling wine/soft drink) and one optional drink included(wine/beer/soft drink)
Hotel Pick Up: Hotel pick up, please confirm address and be ready at your reception 40 minutes before activity start time.
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.
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
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
Reviews
7,393 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable
Christine C,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable, great service and friendly amosphere, good food and entertainment, wish it had been bit longer
Nice boat ride with dinner.
Flavia N,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very quiet. Excellent service. Good food, great drinks and very interesting folk presentation.
Beautiful excursion
Odyssey39039278125,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion is also an experience for children aged 9 and over. This was traditionally Hungarian and delicious. The dance performances were enchanting and beautiful to look at. It is definitely a must if you are in Budapest and want to experience a little culture.
Right.
Lola F,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00All right, the only thing is that we didn't see the audio guide anywhere and we weren't offered it, the rest what we expected
Excellent food and entertainment
Jerry O,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and spectacular views. Highly recommended!!! Definitely would go on this again!!!!!
Budapest night cruise
Laura L,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The food was good. The entertainment was good with friendly people. The boat was terrible if you wanted to take pictures you had to walk back and forth through the boat to get each side. You also were not allowed to go upstairs to get an overall total view.
Confusing instructions and no assistance
Passenger529158,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked the Budapest Cruise with Buffet Dinner through Birdmi (Order #39566), operated by Hungária Koncert Kft. The confirmation didn’t include any pier number or clear meeting point. I arrived on time and even asked other cruise staff in the area, showing them the confirmation, but none of them could tell me where it was — even they said the instructions were unclear. I also sent a WhatsApp message to the company, asking to wait 15 minutes, but nobody replied. I did everything correctly and still missed the cruise due to the lack of clear information. Later, Birdmi told me that Hungária Koncert Kft refused to issue any refund or compensation. Very disappointing and unprofessional.
Ok
Angela W,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good food, dancing and singing views beautiful. Only complaint is as dinner was served we sailed past parliament. No time to take pictures.
Exceeded expectations
Colin M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A really memorable experience, the music and buffet were first class. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. The city looked amazing at night, my partner and I would thoroughly recommend this experience.
Wonderful
Z5698CIjosephc,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful cruise. The food was average but the entertainment, and the views were exceptional. We recommend this cruise to get the best night views of the city from the Danube.
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