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
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.
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.
3-Course Dinner 10PM
Buffet Style Dinner & Drinks: 3-Course Buffet Style Dinner: Alföld style Goulash soup, Beef stew with home-made dumplings and strudel variations + 1 drink.
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
Seasonal 12-Course Dinner 10PM
Live Music Entertainment
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Dinner and Drinks: Buffet style dinner with one welcome drink(sparkling wine/soft drink) and 1 further drink included(wine/beer/soft drink)
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
7,280 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely dinner in Budapest
Nadine M,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food was nice the show was so cool & overall it was a memorable trip would go again for sure & recommend it to everyone
Fantastic
Maria P,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is my second time on your ship, it was amazing. I will do this trip again for sure thank you 😊
Danube dinner & entertainment
Kenneth J,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00The picture on Viator was misleading- showing the parliament building lit up. Our 2000 booking included dinner & entertainment with views of the Danube. Upon return to shore we booked a 2200 cruise to see the buildings along the Danube fully lit. Maybe it was the summer hours & late sunset. The dinner buffet was pretty standard with goulash, noodles, turkey, beef. Not spectacular but expected for a buffet. Entertainment included folk dancers & musicians. They played requests which were nice. Overall, a great time for all
If you book the early...
Susan P,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00If you book the early timeslots there is no lights to see but the cruise up and down the river is still nice. They play music so it is relaxing. We were suppose to get 1 complimentary drink with dinner and we were charged. Language barrier made it a little difficult so didnt push the point.
Blue Daube Cruise
Mary L,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is really fun. The food was good with interesting wine pairings. Anna Jane’s was an exceptional waitress/somalier.
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