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
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
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
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
Reviews
7,323 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Danube River cruise
Tiffany7traveller,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very well organised. Taken to our table after being given a glass of fizz. Sat us by the window and after a while we set off. Shortly after we were able to help ourselves to the buffet, lovely salads & soups, meat dishes and vegetables. Loved the goulash soup and the turkey with coconut & ginger. Desserts were apple strudel & tiramasu. We had one more free drink & then you paid for others. Entertainment was excellent with a Hungarian music trio and two traditional dancers. They all came to each table and played or danced. Two hours soon went by but we got lots of night pictures of the buildings lit up by the river. Highly recommend.
Fabulous experience with...
Sean G,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous experience with a great atmosphere. I loved the live music in a cosy vintage setting. I enjoyed the food as well, a buffet style set menu and you get to see the city lit up past all the famous landmarks. A wonderful fun evening highly recommended
Excellent 12 course Dinner Cruise
Huw O,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Friendly atmosphere, welcoming staff, good food & great entertainment. Taxi arrived on time. Overall excellent
Nice experience but the...
Hani R,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00Nice experience but the food wasn’t that good , friendly staff and the boat is a vintage boat which is nice too
Ot was ok
Heather B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00Classical music while riding in a boat on Danube. Food was average. Servers not very nice but musicians and performers were nice.
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