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 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
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
Options
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.
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
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.
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
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
7,408 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food isn’t great
Elisha Z,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The food isn’t great, very limited options and very bland. The choices were 2 soups, 1 potato thing, gnocchi , and stewed beef, bread. That is all. But you can get good photos with parliament and the music entertainment was great. The staff are friendly and helpful. Overall I would just get a boat tour without the food.
Lovely evening on the Danube
mehmetd799,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a brilliant time. The food was nice, especially since it was buffet food. The parliament building, the Fisherman's Bastion and the Buda Castle were all part of a lovely backdrop. The highlight was the band. They were amazing, taking requests (for a small tip) and playing beautifully without any sheet music. We highly recommend.
Fun cruise
Melodie B,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a nice dinner and cocktails. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great night time views of the shore
Danube Cruise
Teresa B,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous night, food was amazing & entertainment really good and made everyone feel a part of it. Very well organised & seeing the landmarks of Budapest all lit up on the banks of the Danube a plus. Amazing!
Danube River cruise
Paul R,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We have done this cruise before and went a second time to treat my daughter for her birthday. The cruise is well organized. If you book in advance you will get a reserved window table. The live music is excellent, performed by accomplished musitions. The buffet style dinner is very tasty and you can eat as much as you want. The drinks are extra, but reasonably priced, our waitress was very attentive and very friendly. The cruise lasts about 2 hours which is a perfect time scale. You get to see all the main sights, we went at night and Christmas time, so the sights were magical. I can't recommend this tip enough, and would probably go again if we ever visit Budapest again.
Unique Dinner Experience
Lukas S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A Must do, an excellent opportunity to see all the places to visit from the Danube river at night...all lightned up!
Danube River Cruise music & dinner
Susan D,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organised, staff attentive. Traditional Hungarian food, plenty to eat. Musicians excellent, lovely evening, would highly recommend.
The buffet variety was...
Dianne M,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The buffet variety was good, and the dancers and musicians were very entertaining. The scenery during the cruise was beautiful, and all the lights were magical.
Great experience
Carl B,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great expense! The staff was great, the entertainment was fun and food was amazing. The food also is worth the price. The views of parliament, fisherman’s bastion were beautiful. I highly recommend.
Beautiful way to see Budapest by night.
Cathy M,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great entertainment. Great food. Beautiful views. Especially good at Christmas. Orchestra and dancers were very talented and engaging.
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