Budapest Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing introduction to Budapest on this 1-hour, evening sightseeing cruise. See the many famous buildings along the river (the Banks of the Danube is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with a beverage in your hand. Not guided tour. Experience the city more like a local - the boat functions as a floating coffee house or pub experience with its own bar available during the cruise.
The city floats in the floodlight when the time of the day allows that. (As Budapest uses the illumination to commemorate certain events(, like Earth Hour, Fight Against Breast Cancer, national events, etc.) therefore they might appear in different colours or can be dimmed at certain times.)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
children under age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Seats are taken in the order of arrival; there are no assigned seats. Seating options available, you are free to change seats at any time.
pets are not allowed, service animals excluded
drinks or food can not be brought on board - a bar is available
wheelchair hoist not available, though wheelchair users able to walk short distance may access
electric wheelchairs are not allowed
no phone customer service
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Onboard Wi-Fi
A glass of welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic welcome drink)
take your best shots of Budapest's unbeatable panorama
fast check-in with mobile voucher
Tour guide or audio guide
Food and drink (beyond what's mentioned)
What To Expect
Margaret Bridge
Margaret Bridge
Buda Castle
Buda Castle
Options
24w
Departure time
Reviews
2,367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very good and relaxed sailing
S6028VXsergios,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00a very good experience, one hour enjoying both shores of the Danube, almost when the day was coming to an end, with drinks, very nice atmosphere, nice attendants, good explanation of what we saw
The lights that fascinate you
sipontinam2016,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Enlightened Budapest is a sight. The cruise is a great route to see it. I wouldn't choose the pizza option anymore. It's not necessary because we didn't like it
Lovely
Tracey A,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely boat experience, Budapest at night time was beautiful. Plenty of photo opportunity. The welcome drink was an acquired taste but still a good price for a boat trip
The experience itself...
Sandra L,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience itself is very nice, but you have to be more than an hour early to enter, since the one who enters earlier takes the best place and the place left inside the boat does not compare to the one that would have a person who goes outside.
Unforgettable experience
Luis S,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We really liked it, it was worth queuing, the only black mole was a group of girls who kept taking pictures in front of us and didn't let us see things right
Great.
barbara e,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A moment of wonder at night as you pass all the most beautiful monuments of the city illuminated
night charm
Laura C,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00There is nothing better to see Budapest in a whole new light than taking a night cruise on the Danube. from the river the city is simply spectacular: the illuminated parliament, the buda castle, the chain bridge... each monument comes to life and looks even more majestic.
Budapest night cruise
Carlos d,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice way to see the city at night. No narration while traveling. They should say the name of places you are going by..
The Ultimate Sightseeing Experience
87pattyk,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cruise was a truly wonderful experience! The boat is spacious, with plenty of outdoor seating for everyone. We passed all the major landmarks, making it a very complete and enjoyable tour. Choosing the evening cruise allowed us to see the city glowing - the views were simply magical. If you plan to sit outside at night, make sure to dress warmly. The staff were friendly making the experience even more pleasant.
Twilight Cruising
Sightseer46372948038,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Although advertised as one hour the trip lasted 45 mins however the views made the experience worth it. The Parliament building being lit looks epic.
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